Tag: Obesity
Preop Lab Values May ID Risk of Postarthroplasty Joint Infection in Morbid Obesity
Findings for preoperative anemia, abnormal platelet count, and elevated systemic immune-inflammation index
Adiposity in Adulthood Linked to Adverse Cardiac Structure, Function
Increased BMI from age 20 onward linked to greater left ventricular mass, LV internal diameter in diastole
Parents’ Weight Status at Age 17 Correlates to Offspring Weight at 17
Maternal, paternal obesity at age 17 years tied to fivefold higher odds of offspring obesity at age 17 years
GLP-1 RAs May Reduce Risk for Some Obesity-Linked Cancers Versus Insulin in T2D
Risk reduced for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers with GLP-1 RA use versus insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of MACE, Death in Obesity, Sleep Apnea
Significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality seen in metabolic surgery group
Exercise + GLP-1 RA Effective for Weight Loss While Preserving BMD
Greatest total estimated mean change in weight loss with combination of exercise and liraglutide
ADA: Tirzepatide Reduces Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Moderate-to-Severe OSA
Two randomized controlled trials show reduction in AHI; significant improvements seen in all secondary end points
Semaglutide Cuts Incidence, Recurrence of Alcohol Use Disorder
Findings show risk cut in half based on electronic health record data
Intermittent Fasting Aids Early Diabetes Outcomes More Than Drugs
Benefits include improved glycemic outcomes and weight loss at 16 weeks in the short term compared with metformin or empagliflozin
Timing of Exercise Significant for Obesity, Metabolic Impairment
Beneficial effect on glucose hemostasis seen for accumulation of more MVPA in the evening for sedentary adults
