Paradoxical effects of obesity on T cell function during tumor progression and PD-1 checkpoint blockade
Ethics declarations Ethics approval The study was approved by the Institution Review Board of Chinese PLA General hospital
Weight management A 2018 meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials found that lipoic acid supplementation in those with high body mass index (BMI) resulted in significant, yet modest, reductions in weight (9 studies) and BMI (11 studies) in the absence of caloric restriction (except in one study) (105)
The science is clear: glutathione (GSH) is your bodys master antioxidant-produced in every cell, it protects against oxidative stress, neutralizes toxins, supports immune function, and regulates inflammation
Key takeaways Structured weight management programs (SWMPs) must strategically align with GLP-1 treatments while distancing themselves from outdated diet culture perceptions
In this interview with Plastic Surgery Practice , Joely Kaufman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and director of Skin Associates of South Florida in Coral Gables, discusses findings from the study, Survey of Facial Aesthetic Concerns and Treatment Trends Following GLP-1 Agonist-Associated Weight Loss , presented at the 2025 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, and shares how plastic surgeons and other aesthetic providers are adapting their treatment algorithms to address the unique facial changes associated with GLP-1related weight loss
