http://cenblog.org/2009/09/10/whats-in-a-weight-loss-benchmark/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:45:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://cenblog.org/2009/09/10/whats-in-a-weight-loss-benchmark/comment-page-1/#comment-35759 Treating the Obesity Epidemic Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:22:28 +0000 http://cenblog.org/?p=2800#comment-35759 [...] Vivus saw its experimental weight-loss medication, Qnexa, pass two Phase III clinical trials C&EN reported on September 10, and the company’s share price [...] [...] Vivus saw its experimental weight-loss medication, Qnexa, pass two Phase III clinical trials C&EN reported on September 10, and the company’s share price [...]

]]> http://cenblog.org/2009/09/10/whats-in-a-weight-loss-benchmark/comment-page-1/#comment-35533 mitch Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:38:52 +0000 http://cenblog.org/?p=2800#comment-35533 It doesn't seem wrong to anyone else that they are measuring how well a weight-loss drug works by restricting people's diets and making them work-out more? It doesn’t seem wrong to anyone else that they are measuring how well a weight-loss drug works by restricting people’s diets and making them work-out more?

]]> http://cenblog.org/2009/09/10/whats-in-a-weight-loss-benchmark/comment-page-1/#comment-35527 Carmen Drahl Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:10:10 +0000 http://cenblog.org/?p=2800#comment-35527 One of the interesting things about how some of the weight loss clinical trials are designed is that subjects must also have a reduced calorie diet and/or exercise regimen. So the placebo group also experiences a measurable amount of weight loss. One of the interesting things about how some of the weight loss clinical trials are designed is that subjects must also have a reduced calorie diet and/or exercise regimen. So the placebo group also experiences a measurable amount of weight loss.

]]> http://cenblog.org/2009/09/10/whats-in-a-weight-loss-benchmark/comment-page-1/#comment-35526 Kenneth Moore Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:30:19 +0000 http://cenblog.org/?p=2800#comment-35526 Drinking one less soda per day could have similar results, or having a few less meat-centered meals each week. Why is it that there is even a market for weight-loss drugs? People who are willing to take a pill every day but not change their habits... I mean, yes, I would love to lose my weight faster and easier, but how will I know I won't gain it right back once I'm done my prescription? Yoyoing can be horribly unhealthy, too. Drinking one less soda per day could have similar results, or having a few less meat-centered meals each week. Why is it that there is even a market for weight-loss drugs? People who are willing to take a pill every day but not change their habits… I mean, yes, I would love to lose my weight faster and easier, but how will I know I won’t gain it right back once I’m done my prescription? Yoyoing can be horribly unhealthy, too.

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