Body Composition
Loss of lean soft tissue may correlate with BMD changes for some adults with CKD
Changes in body composition may correlate with bone mineral density fluctuations in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease, according to a cohort study.
Biologic therapy impacts body composition in severe asthma
Adults with severe asthma using a biologic therapy for the first time experienced changes in body composition parameters at 1 year, according to a research letter published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Study: Body composition associated with neurodegenerative disease, brain aging
Body composition patterns associated with weight and fat distribution were strongly correlated with neurodegenerative disease and brain aging, mediated by cardiovascular disease, according to research published in Neurology.
Q&A: Weight-loss drugs, muscle preservation among highlights of Obesity Medicine 2024
Last month, the Obesity Medicine Association held its annual conference, where clinicians across the country came together to discuss the latest developments in obesity care.
Top in endocrinology: Ultra-long-acting insulins; plant-based diet for obesity prevention
Two experts recently discussed situations in which ultra-long-acting insulins may be a good choice for patients with diabetes.
Body composition changes at different stages of therapy for transgender boys vs. girls
Transgender girls see most of their body composition changes occur during puberty suppression, whereas transgender boys experience greater body composition changes during gender-confirming testosterone therapy, according to study data.
Low pectoralis muscle on CT linked to elevated in-hospital COVID-19 mortality
Among patients with COVID-19, a low pectoralis muscle cross-sectional area on chest CTs appeared associated with heightened in-hospital mortality by day 30, according to results published in CHEST.
Mediterranean diet plus physical activity improves changes in body composition
An intervention involving an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet and physical activity promotion reduced total and visceral fat in adults with overweight or obesity and metabolic symptoms, according to a randomized study.
Body composition, waist circumference not superior to BMI for predicting elevated BP
DALLAS — Use of body composition or waist circumference was not superior to BMI to evaluate the presence of elevated blood pressure in adults undergoing a behavioral weight-loss intervention, according to data presented at ObesityWeek.
Q&A: Assessing body composition on lung cancer screening improves mortality predictions
Assessment of body composition measurements on lung screening low-dose CT scans revealed patients at high risk for mortality due to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes, according to results published in Radiology.