Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.
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Fitness Trackers Can Help Patients With Obesity Lose Weight
Health wearable devices are effective intervention tools for reducing body weight in individuals with overweight/obesity and chronic comorbidities.
USPSTF Urges Prediabetes, T2DM Screen for Overweight Adults
The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in overweight or obese adults aged 35 to 70 years.
Treatment With Testosterone Significantly Reduces T2D Risk
Overweight or obese men frequently have low serum testosterone concentrations, which is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Experience Few Complications Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery was found to be safe for patients with congestive heart failure.
The Link Between COVID-19 and Obesity
Obesity is a clear risk factor for COVID-19 complications, so what can nurse practitioners and physician assistants do to keep their patients with obesity safe and healthy?
The Impact of Obesity on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Surgical Outcomes
Weight loss is associated with reduced pain, improved function, and better quality of life in patients with knee OA who are overweight or obese.
NP and PA Experts Discuss Controversy Over USDA-HHS Dietary Guidelines
Experts debate the USDA-HHS’ decisions on sugar and alcohol intake limits in the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
NPs and PAs Applaud USDA Guidelines for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Toddlers
The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes recommendations for every stage of life including infants and toddlers, in addition to recommendations during pregnancy and lactation.
Overweight/Obesity in Young Adulthood Linked to Increased Risk for MS
Researchers examined studies on MS environmental and genetic risk factors to investigate 2- and 3- way interactions between BMI at age 20, Epstein-Barr virus infection, and the Class II DRB1 gene.
Resistance Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Prevents Bone Loss
Patients who have had bariatric surgery are at high risk of fractures due to bone loss, but now researchers say that resistance, high-impact and balance exercises can protect these patients from bone mineral density loss.
Maintaining Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity and NAFLD Often Challenging
Researchers in a real-world clinical practice study assessed the incidence of weight loss and weight regain in patients with NAFLD and overweight or obesity.
Modification of Obesity, Key Lifestyle Factors May Prevent Incident Gout
Researchers estimated the proportion of incident gout cases that could be prevented by modification of obesity and other key risk factors.
Gout May Be a Possible Indication for Bariatric Surgery
Of 25 patients with both obesity and gout who had elevated uric acid levels prior to bariatric surgery, 10 achieved therapeutic target levels of uric acid at 12 months after the surgery, according to investigators.
Does Timing of Meals Affect Weight Gain?
A new study confirms that the timing of meals affects cardiometabolic risk factors and the ability to lose weight.
Weight Loss Linked to Reduced Disease Activity in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity
Researchers assessed the effects of weight loss on disease activity and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity.
Colorectal Cancer Risk From Obesity Varies by Sex
Higher BMI is associated with a significantly increased risk for CRC among men, whereas higher WHR is a strong risk factor among women.
Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Additional safety data on testosterone therapy are needed before it can be used to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Over Half of Obese Patients Have Diabetes Remission After RYGB
Remission rates greater in younger participants and those with short diabetes duration, higher HOMA percentage B
Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery
Prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss are associated with reduced rates of hospital admission for COVID-19.
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