COVID-19 May Drive Increase in Childhood Obesity Rates
The US childhood obesity rate may increase by 2.4% if school closures continue into December as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wearing a Weighted Vest Alters Weight Loading and Improves Body Composition in Patients With Obesity
Increased weight loading was found to reduce body weight and fat mass, supporting the concept of a loading-dependent regulation of body weight.
Healthcare Systems in New York City Implement Joint Telehealth Program for Children With Obesity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Healthcare systems in New York City have partnered to support vulnerable children with obesity using a telehealth weight management program.
Teen Obesity, T2DM, Hypertension May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
The presence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adolescence accelerates the progression of risk factors that play a role in the development of early vascular aging.
Adopting Language to Use With Higher-Weight Patients
Providers who treat higher-weight patients should be mindful of the terminology they use, as words such as “obesity” can be stigmatizing.
Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Common in US COVID-19 Patients
The most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
Overweight or Obese BMI in Preschool Associated With Increased Fracture Risk
Overweight and obesity during preschool age are associated with increased risk for fracture in childhood.
Long-Term T2D Remission Rates Different for Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Gastric Bypass
Patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass experienced greater weight loss and slightly higher diabetes remission rates than patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy.
The Impact of Weight Loss on Migraine Characteristics in Patients With Obesity
Among patients with obesity and migraine, weight loss is associated with reduction of migraine frequency, pain severity, and attack duration and disability.
Obesity May Up Odds of Anti-TNF Therapy Failure in Ulcerative Colitis
Higher doses anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF-α) therapy may be neceessary for obese patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to the findings of a recently published meta-analysis.
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