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In patients with obesity, gastric bypass impacts lipid levels more than low-energy diet
In patients with obesity, gastric bypass surgery plus a very low-energy diet reduced major atherogenic blood lipids to a greater degree than a very low-energy diet alone at 6 weeks, according to the results of the COCKTAIL trial.
Top in endocrinology: First generic GLP-1; semaglutide offers benefits regardless of HbA1c
Teva Pharmaceuticals launched the first generic GLP-1 receptor agonist, liraglutide 1.8 mg, for patients aged 10 years or older with type 2 diabetes.
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AI, new methods for dietary assessments will take ‘center stage’ at Nutrition 2024
This year’s American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting will take place in person in Chicago from June 29 to July 2.
5:2 intermittent fasting plus meal replacement improves glycemic control, weight loss
A 5:2 intermittent fasting diet combined with meal replacement resulted in greater weight loss and better glycemic control compared with antidiabetic medications in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes, data from the EARLY study showed.
Top in endocrinology: Setmelanotide reduces BMI; dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Results of a phase 2 trial showed that 89% of children and adults with hypothalamic obesity had a 5% or greater reduction in BMI after receiving setmelanotide over 16 weeks.
Wegovy improves functional class in patients with obesity, heart failure at 1 year
In patients with obesity-driven heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, semaglutide 2.4 mg was associated with more improvement in NYHA functional class compared with placebo, according to new data from the STEP-HFpEF trials.
Losing weight can lower risk for developing obesity-related cancers
ORLANDO — Adults with obesity who reduce their body weight lower their odds for developing an obesity-related cancer, according to data presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.
Weight-loss surgery reduces heart events, death vs. usual care in obesity, sleep apnea
In patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, those who had weight-loss surgery had approximately 40% reduced risk for major adverse CV events and death compared with those who did not, according to the results of the MOSAIC study.
USPSTF: Provide or refer youth with high BMI to behavioral interventions
In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that health care professionals should refer or provide youth aged 6 years and older with high BMI to intensive, comprehensive behavioral interventions.
Breaking the stigma: Addressing disordered eating in the context of obesity
The relationship between obesity and disordered eating behaviors represents a complex combination of psychological, physiological and environmental influences.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read