Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Insulin Resistance in Pregnancy
In pregnant women with BMI ≥27 kg/m², respiratory event index and oxygen desaturation index linked to HOMA-IR.
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Shift Work Disorder: When and How to Shift Workers’ Gears
Approximately 5% to 10% of shift workers, including many health care professionals, have shift work disorder, a circadian sleep-wake cycle disorder defined by poor quality sleep.
Views on Fast Food Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Parents do not usually dictate what their kids order from fast food menus, with 88% allowing their children to choose what they want to eat. Only 1 in 3 parents read the nutritional information.
Black, Hispanic Patients Are Less Likely to Have Bariatric Surgery
Patients with obesity in the study who underwent bariatric surgery were more likely to be White, have a higher education level, not receive SNAP, and considered food secure.
12-Week Weight-Loss Program Successfully Implemented in Primary Care
Patients with high engagement throughout all 12 weeks lost more than double the amount of weight lost by those who submitted their weight less frequently.
3-D Scans May Predict Metabolic Syndrome in Adults and Activity Levels in Children
3-D optical imaging may be a better screening tool for metabolic syndrome in adults than BMI, according to research presented at ObesityWeek 2021.
Sleep Wake Time Linked to Weight Gain in Younger Patients
Sleep timing may be a modifiable factor in the development of excess weight gain in younger patients.
Food Insecurity Linked to Disordered Eating in Patients With Obesity
Research from ObesityWeek 2021 links food insecurity to a cycle of disordered eating.
Weight Stigma: Bullying Widely Reported Among Teens and Parents
Research from ObesityWeek® 2021 shows that weight-related teasing and bullying among adolescents is common.
The Public Welcomes Policies Prohibiting Weight Discrimination
Approximately 40% of American adults report being stigmatized or discriminated against because of their body weight.
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes often goes into remission following weight loss after bariatric surgery. Researchers investigated whether greater amounts of weight loss were associated with higher rates of disease remission.
APRN-Led Intervention Launched for Obesity Prevention in Black Women
The authors designed an APRN-led intervention to identify factors influencing excess weight in Black women and provide individualized education on health habits using the teach-back method.
Overweight Tied to More Respiratory Symptoms in Milder COVID-19
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath.
IBD and Obesity: Is There a Connection?
One key factor that has developed increasing research interest is the role of a patient’s BMI, specifically those with obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), in the development of IBD.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Reduces Epicardial Fat Thickness
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy led to a statistically significant reduction in epicardial fat thickness, a marker for atherosclerosis, 12 months after surgery.
AHA Scientific Statement: Weight-Loss Strategies for Hypertension Prevention and Treatment
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement reviewing weight loss strategies for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
Greater Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Diabetes Remission
Researchers assessed the amount of weight loss necessary to achieve initial remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus following bariatric surgery.
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods found in children and teens; higher increases were reported for those with overweight, obesity prepandemic.
18- to 24-Year-Olds at Highest Risk for Weight Gain
Compared with those aged 65 to 74 years, adults aged 18 to 24 years had highest odds for transitioning to overweight, obesity.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
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