Susan Sweeney, Amgen's senior vice president and head of obesity, said, Weight loss is important, but finding a way for patients to manage their disease long term and maintain their weight is even more important. Finding ways to reduce fat while preserving muscle mass is another competitive advantage that next-generation obesity drugs can offer
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At 24 weeks, liver-fat content (measured by non-invasive imaging, MRI-PDFF) fell by 81.4% on 8 mg and 82.4% on 12 mg, compared with a small increase in those participants on the placebo
As weight loss occurs through a caloric deficit expending more calories than consumed the appetite-suppressing effects of GLP-1 allow individuals to adhere more easily to their dietary plans