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Background: At the launching of a new drug, data are incomplete regarding its safety, due to limitations of clinical trials. Therefore, it is essential to collect and monitor postmarketing data on drug safety. Observational pharmacoepidemiological studies are one strategy to mon…

Emerging adults are at high risk for excess weight gain. Unfortunately, few weight gain prevention interventions have shown efficacy in this age group. Weight suppression, traditionally defined as the difference between highest lifetime weight and current weight, is a robust pre…

Lifestyle interventions that target behavior change for weight loss are effective treatments for overweight and obesity. Despite the effectiveness of these interventions, there is variability in weight loss among individuals, with some individuals being more successful with weig…