Y., Yin, H., Hillaire-Buys, D., Barkun, A., & Azoulay, L
Adler, R.R
Two investigators (HW and TG) independently performed the data extraction from each publication using a standardized form: publication data, baseline characteristics of the study population (sample size, sex, age, body mass index (BMI), body weight, abdominal circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, visceral adipose tissue (measured by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry)), duration of follow-up, weight change during treatment and after treatment discontinuation, description of the weight management group and control group
Preclinical Studies : Animal studies and preclinical research demonstrating the effectiveness of PYY analogs provide foundational evidence that supports potential therapeutic effects in humans