Tag: Obesity
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
Interaction Between Antibiotics, Obesity Is Complex
Since the 2000s, attention has turned toward understanding role of abx, microbiome in obesity
Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children
Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
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
Exercise + Weight Loss Improves Asthma Control in Obese
Addition of exercise to weight-loss program also improves lung function, inflammatory biomarkers
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
Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Portal Pressure in Cirrhosis
Reduction in body weight and portal pressure with 16-week intervention in compensated cirrhosis
Maternal, Paternal Obesity Tied to Childhood Development Delays
Having both parents with BMI ≥35 kg/m² linked to likelihood of failing problem-solving domain
Recommendations Developed for Pediatric NAFLD
Recommendations relate to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of pediatric NAFLD
Many Obese Patients Are Lacking Formal Diagnosis
Less than 50 percent of those with a BMI >30 kg/m² have ICD-9 documentation for obesity
