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For patients with chronic hepatitis B virus

BMI Linked to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Chronic Hep B

Risk of HCC linked to BMI in a dose-response manner in men, women; stronger link for women
From 2014 to 2016 there was an increase in the singleton low birthweight rate

CDC: Low Birthweight Rate Increased From 2014 to 2016

Low, moderately low birthweight rates increased 2014-2016 for all race, Hispanic-origin groups
Changes in weight influence the risk of diabetes

Progression of Obesity Influences Risk of Diabetes Over Life Course

If population had maintained normal BMI in 10-year study, 64.2 percent of cases would have been averted
Improving adherence to healthy dietary patterns may help reduce the genetic association with weight gain

Adherence to Healthy Diet May Cut Effects of Genetics on Obesity

Long-term, improved diet quality benefits weight control in those with high genetic risk of obesity
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Increased Long-Term Mortality for All Weight Categories in T2DM

Nadir at BMI of 25 to <30 kg/m²; stepwise increase to peak for patients with BMI ≥40 kg/m²
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is not associated with increased risk of incident reflux esophagitis after adjustment for variables

NAFLD Not Independently Tied to Risk of Reflux Esophagitis

After adjustment for BMI and other metabolic factors the association disappeared
Liraglutide treatment for weight management is not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events

Liraglutide Not Tied to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Findings based on post hoc analysis of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials
In a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP: Watch for Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes

Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
Above-average childhood body mass index (BMI) and increases in BMI during childhood are associated with increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke

Higher BMI in Childhood Linked to Adult Stroke Risk

Increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke with increase in BMI z score from ages 7 to 13 years

Strong Religious Beliefs May Be Linked to Higher Weight

Some health behaviors, psychosocial factors mediate religion-weight relationship