Despite the GLP-1 craze, bariatric surgery may result in greater weight loss at significantly lower cost, according to a recently published study. The findings strengthen the case for expanding bariatric programs in outpatient settings. “Obesity is a heterogeneous disease,” researcher George Eid said in a podcast interview with JAMA Network. “Not everybody responds the same way; not everybody will have the same effect. Some patients will require surgery. You have a subgroup where … [Read more...]