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Correction: Patterns of Weight Change Following the Cessation of Anti-Obesity Medications

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  • Han Wu

  • Wenjia Yang

  • Tong Guo

  • Xiaoling Cai

  • Linong Ji

  • March 25, 2026

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    The study confirms a general trend of weight regain following the discontinuation of anti-obesity medications.

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    A multilevel model analysis demonstrated a progressive increase in body weight after drug cessation across the studies.

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    The analysis included 11 unique studies, yielding a total of 15 time-point data points for evaluation.

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    Sensitivity analysis showed stable pooled effect estimates after excluding studies with potential bias.

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    Corrections were made to clarify terminology, ensuring accurate representation of study comparisons and data.

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Correction: Patterns of Weight Change Following the Cessation of Anti-Obesity Medications

  • by Han Wu, Wenjia Yang, Tong Guo, Xiaoling Cai, Linong Ji

  • March 25, 2026

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