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News
Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
However, lean mass and absolute grip strength decline after surgery.
Some Obesity-Related Cancers Increasing in Younger Adults
Incidence up for 6 of 12 obesity-related cancers; steeper increase in successively younger generations.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Opinion
Obesity Medicine: Time for a Paradigm Shift?
Overweight patients often experience bias from the medical community, which may prevent them from seeking medical attention, even when it's necessary.
Examining the effects of wearable fitness trackers
The utility and effectiveness of wearable fitness devices are discussed in a clinician's opinion piece.
AAPA: Stemming the rise in obesity through effective care delivery
Obesity is a chronic, progressive disease, and continued communication on prevention and treatment is paramount to reversing the status quo.
Clinical Features
Ketogenic Diet for the Management of T2D and Associated Long-Term Complications
With obesity reaching epidemic proportions, and its known association with many metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and atherosclerosis, it is worthwhile to look at nutritional approaches to managing these chronic conditions.
Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Obesity Risk in Children
As new research indicates that long-term use of artificial sweeteners may increase body mass index, a literature search was performed to assess the effect of artificially sweetened beverages on weight gain in the pediatric population.
Advisor Forum
A tip for encouraging exercise
Patients should be encouraged to incorporate daily exercise into their treatment regimen.
Examining the prostate of an obese man
Excess fat around the gluteal region can make performing digital rectal exams in obese patients difficult. How can this challenge be overcome?
Show—don't tell—when it comes to weight loss
Conversations about weight loss can contribute tremendously to behavioral changes, but tangible examples may be even more effective.
Pain in a person with hepatitis C and a fatty pancreas
An obese patient with chronic hepatitis C, diabetes, advanced cirrhosis, and fatty pancreas presents with chronic right-to-middle upper-abdomen pain.
BMI as a vital sign
Assessing BMI regularly can help prevent long-term obesity problems.
Reversing childhood obesity
How should a primary care clinician follow-up after performing a lipid profile on an obese pediatric patient?
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