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Japan Expert Calls for Earlier Access to Anti-Obesity Drugs
Japan should establish a framework that allows patients who need anti-obesity medications to begin treatment earlier, a leading obesity expert said on October 15, calling for greater coordination between preventive health services and medical care. Iichiro Shimomura, president of the…
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