Effectiveness and persistence of anti-obesity medications (liraglutide 3 mg, lorcaserin, and orlistat) in a real-world primary care setting.

Background: Obesity is a chronic disease with rising prevalence. Guidelines suggest medications for obesity management if lifestyle interventions do not lead to substantial weight loss. Randomized control trials have shown the efficacy of anti-obesity medications in inducing weight loss, but real-world data are lacking.

Comparison of antidepressant use between adult populations living in urban and rural communities in Israel.

Background: Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent disorders in primary care. City dwelling is commonly cited as a risk factor for mental disorders, but epidemiological evidence for this relationship is inconclusive.

Objective: To compare the prevalence of antidepressant use, as a proxy for the level of depressive disorders, between patients in Israeli urban and rural communities.