Articles: health.
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Orlistat is recommended as an adjunct to diet and exercise for weight loss in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). ⋯ Orlistat was significantly associated with weight loss in patients with T2DM and prediabetes when taken for at least 12 weeks; however, it was infrequently prescribed and often taken for <12 weeks. Orlistat may be a useful adjunct to lifestyle modifications for patients with T2DM and prediabetes, but barriers to continued use means it may not be effective for everyone in managing weight loss.
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To examine the impact of breathlessness on quality of life, health care use, productivity loss, and economic costs in Australia. ⋯ Breathlessness imposes major burdens on individuals, the health care system, and the economy.