The American College of Gastroenterology recommends cholecystectomy (surgical gallbladder removal) for symptomatic cholelithiasis, which would typically be performed before considering weight loss pharmacotherapy
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Clinical: 1.0% topical idebenone reduced roughness/dryness (26%), increased hydration (+37%), reduced fine lines (29%), and improved overall photodamage (+33%) in 6 weeks
This BMI category meets the clinical definition of obesity
However, certain circumstances may warrant testing including pre-existing liver or kidney conditions where monitoring organ function during therapy provides appropriate oversight, specific health concerns that might benefit from objective biomarker assessment, desire to objectively measure oxidative stress markers or glutathione status before and during therapy, and medical conditions requiring monitoring for safety reasons