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A recent study shows that combining meal replacement therapy with financial incentives led to a 6 percentage point greater reduction in BMI for adolescents with severe obesity compared to meal replacement therapy alone.

In a phase 3 trial involving 5,338 cisgender women in South Africa and Uganda, twice-yearly lenacapavir injections demonstrated complete prevention of HIV infection, significantly outperforming daily oral medication regimens.

Abrupt discontinuation of certain medications can lead to severe health consequences and withdrawal symptoms. Healthcare providers should be aware of the risks associated with commonly prescribed drugs and implement appropriate tapering strategies when necessary.

This target trial emulation study provides critical insights into weight change associated with eight first-line antidepressants, emphasizing the minimal weight gain with bupropion. Clinicians should integrate these findings into treatment decisions to address patient concerns about weight gain.