In this episode, Dr. Scott Butsch from the Cleveland Clinic’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute discusses the evolving landscape of obesity medicine. He covers the history of obesity treatments, from behavioral interventions to groundbreaking medical therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists and their future potential. The conversation also explores the challenges of bias, accessibility, and the integration of medications with surgical options for effective, long-term obesity management. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

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