#483Medicine & HealthFront Page14 January 2026 New Italian Obesity Treatment Guidelines: A Strategic Shift in Clinical Management
The Italian National Institute of Health has ratified updated GRADE-based protocols mandating visceral fat measurement alongside BMI. These directives establish a legal and clinical framework prioritising cognitive-behavioural lifestyle interventions before escalating to pharmacological or surgical options.
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