Recent publicity around the use of new antiobesity medications (AOMs) has focused the attention of patients and healthcare providers on the role of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of obesity. Newer drug treatments have shown greater efficacy and safety compared with older drug treatments, yet access to these drug treatments is limited by providers’ discomfort in prescribing, bias, and stigma around obesity, as well as by the lack of insurance coverage. Now more than ever, healthcare providers must be able to discuss the risks and benefits of the full range of antiobesity medications available to patients, and to incorporate both guideline based advice and emerging real world clinical evidence into daily clinical practice. The tremendous variability in response to antiobesity medications means that clinicians need to use a flexible approach that takes advantage of specific features of the antiobesity medication selected to provide the best option for individual patients. Future resea
Jubilee Swimming Pool reopened its doors on Monday after a prolonged closure
âIn light of clear council ambivalence and continued cost-cutting, so many people are voluntarily doing great things to keep our local community facilities, such as the library and the pool, and public outdoor spaces open and running,â Julie tells Bristol24/7.
âWe’re so lucky to have good childcare and school provision, alongside great sports and leisure facilities. We have some fabulous outdoor spaces – from our public parks and play areas to local nature reserves.â
Redcatch Park and community garden, Arnos Vale Cemetery and The Park community centre are just some of the places on the doorstep for residents in Knowle ward. The green spaces are a source of pride in the area, with 82 per cent of the Knowle population saying they are satisfied with their parks â well above the citywide average of 72 per cent â according to Bristol City Councilâs quality of life survey.