Journal article
Pharmacotherapy for adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pharmacotherapy provides an option for adults with overweight and obesity to reduce their bodyweight if lifestyle modifications fail. We summarised the latest evidence for the benefits and harms of weight-lowering drugs.
METHODS: This systematic review and network meta-analysis included searches of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library (CENTRAL) from inception to March 23, 2021, for randomised controlled trials of weight-lowering …
Authors
Shi Q; Wang Y; Hao Q; Vandvik PO; Guyatt G; Li J; Chen Z; Xu S; Shen Y; Ge L
Journal
The Lancet, Vol. 399, No. 10321, pp. 259–269
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2022
DOI
10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01640-8
ISSN
0140-6736