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Obesity-related measures are not associated with the risk of developing chronic low-back pain after accounting for genetic factors

Obesity Not Linked to Low Back Pain in Twin Study

When considering genetics, no increased risk for chronic LBP for any obesity-related measures
For obese patients with type 2 diabetes

In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses

Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
The risk of developing obesity during childhood and adolescence is increased for children with asthma

Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma

Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma
The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
The reduction and interruption of sitting time can be an initial step in the development of a total physical activity plan for male patients

Less Sitting Time Can Be Initial Step in Total Fitness Plan

Study supports physicians in advising male patients to reduce sitting time to help avoid obesity
The interaction between antibiotics and human growth and obesity is explored in a historical perspective piece published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Interaction Between Antibiotics, Obesity Is Complex

Since the 2000s, attention has turned toward understanding role of abx, microbiome in obesity
Overweight and obese children seem to be more likely than others to develop postoperative surgical site infections

Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children

Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
Resistance to the antilipolytic effect of insulin is increased in obese individuals with normal glucose tolerance

Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance Up in Obese-NGT, IGT, T2DM

Progressive decline in β-cell function linked to progressive impairment of free fatty acid suppression
For obese patients with asthma

Exercise + Weight Loss Improves Asthma Control in Obese

Addition of exercise to weight-loss program also improves lung function, inflammatory biomarkers
Weight-loss surgery helps severely obese teens maintain weight loss over the long term; however

Very Obese Teens Benefit From Gastric Bypass Over Long Term

Studies show most maintain significant weight loss over five years, but complications emerge for some