Annika Janson
Dr. Annika Janson is a leading clinician at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden, specializing in childhood obesity. She is the lead author of a recent study presented at the European Congress on Obesity, which highlights the effectiveness of weight loss injections, specifically liraglutide, in treating severely obese children. Her research indicates that these treatments can significantly aid in weight loss and reduce mealtime conflicts within families, showcasing the potential for GLP-1 receptor agonists to improve health outcomes for children struggling with obesity.
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Dr Annika Janson from Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden presented a paper suggesting that giving weight loss jabs to children could be effective.
Some children at obesity clinics have BMI of 50
United Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Dr Annika Janson, of Karolinska university hospital in Sweden, is the lead author of the study on weight loss jabs for obese children.
Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says | ObesityUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12