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Perceived body size in relation to 10-year weight change in the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) intervention study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Verena Parzer,Magdalena Taube,Bernhard Ludvik,Markku Peltonen,Per-Arne Svensson,Johanna Maria Brix,Kajsa Sjöholm
Introduction Body size underestimation in patients with obesity may be associated with long-term weight increase. In the current report we analyse changes in body size perception in patients with obesity undergoing either bariatric surgery or usual obesity care, and in subgroups of patients who gain weight or maintain their body weight over ten years. Materials and Methods A total of 2504 patients
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Research progress on the role and mechanism of GDF15 in body weight regulation. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Xiao-Chen Dong,Dan-Yan Xu
BACKGROUND Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) is a member of the growth differentiation factor subfamily in the transforming growth factor beta superfamily. GDF15 has multiple functions and can regulate biological processes. High levels of GDF15 in the circulation can affect metabolic processes. Studies have shown that GDF15 is associated with changes in body weight. SUMMARY This review reviews
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Discrepancy between current, desired, and ideal Body Mass Index in persons with obesity: a Swedish population-based study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Elin Meyer,Knut Lönnroth,Yvonne Forsell,Ylva Trolle Lagerros
INTRODUCTION Body weight dissatisfaction, when current and desired Body Mass Index (BMI) do not align, is common in persons with obesity. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors associated with the differences between current and desired BMI, and ideal BMI (defined in the present study as BMI 25 kg/m2), in persons with obesity. METHODS Swedish citizens aged 20-64 years, residing
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Use of the WHO Nutrient Profile Model for food marketing regulation in Germany: feasibility and public health implications. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Nicole Holliday,Anna Leibinger,Oliver Huizinga,Carmen Klinger,Elochukwu C Okanmelu,Karin Geffert,Eva A Rehfuess,Peter Von Philipsborn
INTRODUCTION Exposure to marketing for foods high in sugar, salt, and fat is considered a key risk factor for childhood obesity. To support efforts to limit such marketing, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has developed a nutrient profile model (WHO NPM). Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture plans to use this model in proposed new food marketing legislation, but
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A Very-Low Calorie Diet Can Cause Remission of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertriglyceridemia in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-12 Maria C Foss-Freitas,Özge Besci,Rasimcan Meral,Adam Neidert,Thomas L Chenevert,Elif A Oral,Amy E Rothberg
There is no strong evidence that any specific diet is the preferred treatment for lipodystrophy syndromes. Here we remark on the benefits of a very-low calorie diet (VLCD) in a patient with familial partial lipodystrophy type 2 (FPLD2). A 38-year-old female diagnosed with FPLD2, with a history of multiple comorbidities, underwent 16 weeks of VLCD with a short-term goal of improving her metabolic state
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Association between Obesity and periodontitis in US Adults: NHANES 2011-2014. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Ling Liu,Lin Yu Xia,Yu Jie Gao,Xiu Hua Dong,Ren Guo Gong,Jing Xu
INTRODUCTION It is controversial whether obesity and periodontitis are related. A representative U.S. population was examined for the relationship between obesity and periodontitis. METHODS In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014, participants (n = 6662)aged 30 or older and underwent periodontal examinations were chosen for analysis. An assessment of obesity was based
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Out-of-pocket expenses in households of people living with obesity in France. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Cécile Fabron,Martine Laville,Judith Aron Wisnewky,Emmanuel Disse,Blandine Gatta-Cherifi,David Jacobi,Emilie Montastier,Jean-Michel Oppert,Léa Gaillard,Bruno Detournay,Sébastien Czernichow
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Overweight and obesity result in a substantial economic burden in both low- and high-income countries. Moreover, this burden is often underestimated because it only partially accounts for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses (OOPE) related to obesity. The objective of our study was to evaluate OOPE incurred by people with obesity in relation to their disease with respect to direct
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The joint contributions of overweight/obesity and physical and mental working conditions to short and long sickness absence among young and midlife Finnish employees: a register-linked follow-up study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Anna Svärd,Tea Lallukka,Jodi Oakman,Eira Roos,Jenni Ervasti,Jatta Salmela
INTRODUCTION Overweight/obesity and strenuous working conditions are associated with work disability, but their joint contributions to sickness absence (SA) are unknown. We aimed to examine their joint contributions to SA periods of 1-7 and ≥8 days. METHODS Self-reported data on body mass index and working conditions, including perceived physically and mentally strenuous work and hours per day spent
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity, its complicationscomplications and progression in a 10-year follow-up in the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS). Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Tanja Falter,Anita M Hennige,Andreas Schulz,Alexander Gieswinkel,Johannes Lotz,Heidi Rossmann,Manfred Beutel,Matthias Michal,Norbert Pfeiffer,Irene Schmidtmann,Thomas Münzel,Philipp S Wild,Karl J Lackner
Introduction Overweight and obesity lead to numerous complications and their treatment. The associated costs represent a health and sociopolitical burden. Therefore, the development of overweight and obesity is of great importance for health policy. Methods The Gutenberg Health Study (GHS), a population-based observational study of individuals aged 35 to 74 years in the city of Mainz and the district
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The causal effect of obesity on the risk of 15 autoimmune diseases: a Mendelian randomization study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Xunliang Li,Jie Zhu,Wenman Zhao,Yuyu Zhu,Li Zhu,Rui Shi,Zhijuan Wang,Haifeng Pan,Deguang Wang
INTRODUCTION Observational studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for various autoimmune diseases. However, the causal relationship between obesity and autoimmune diseases is unclear. Mendelian randomization (MR) was used to investigate the causal effects of obesity on 15 autoimmune diseases. METHODS MR analysis employed instrumental variables, specifically single nucleotide polymorphisms
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The Fatty Liver Index, the Strongest Risk Factor for Low Testosterone Level. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Luna Liu,Man Li,Pengcheng Chen,Yuchen Li,Qianmei Song,Junming Han,Li Fang,Qingbo Guan,Chunxiao Yu
INTRODUCTION The study aimed to determine if hepatic steatosis assessed by Fatty Liver Index (FLI) was an independent risk factor for male testosterone insufficiencylow testosterone level and whether the FLI was the strongest risk factor for testosterone insufficiencylow testosterone level in two different age groups. METHODS Two cross-sectional studies were performed. A total of 3443 male participants
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Comprehensive Questionnaire in postpartum women to Assess Women's Knowledge of the Current Weight Gain Guidelines during Pregnancy in Lower Saxory. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Jennifer Jessica Dickert,Daliah Laura Mbang Springer,Constantin von Kaisenberg,Peter Hillemanns,Martina de Zwaan,Lars Brodowski
INTRODUCTION Maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain (GWG) are important factors for maternal and neonatal health. The objective of this study was to assess women's knowledge and examine adherence to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) criteria for weight gain during pregnancy by evaluating the information received from obstetricians and women's knowledge about GWG. METHODS This is an analytical
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Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease with renal insufficiency in overweight/obese adults. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Ameng Shi,Jiang Deng,Juan Ma,Longbao Yang,Xinxing Tantai,Qian Wang,Danyan Chang,Jinhai Wang,Xiaoyan Guo,Xiaolan Lu,Haitao Shi
INTRODUCTION The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) with renal insufficiency in recent years and the association between MAFLD and renal insufficiency is not entirely clear especially in overweight/obesity. The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence and risk factors of MAFLD with renal insufficiency in overweight/obese adults. METHODS Individuals who
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of vitamin D status of patients with severe obesity in various regions worldwide. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Neda Haghighat,Zahra Sohrabi,Reza Bagheri,Marzieh Akbarzadeh,Zahra Esmaeilnezhad,Damoon Ashtary-Larky,Reza Barati-Boldaji,Morteza Zare,Masoud Amini,Seyed Vahid Hosseini,Alexei Wong,Hamidreza Foroutan
INTRODUCTION Managing nutritional deficiencies is an essential component in the treatment of severe obesity. Vitamin D deficiency is often reported in investigations in severe obese cohorts. However, no prior study has summarized findings on this topic. Consequently, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status in individuals with severe
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Overweight, Weight Loss and Self-reported Global Life Satisfaction - The Lolland-Falster Health Study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Signe Falcon Søby,Thorkild I A Sørensen,Randi Jepsen,Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen
INTRODUCTION Obesity is associated with reduced quality of life and reduced life satisfaction, but does weight loss make you happier? The objective of this study was to investigate if BMI is associated with self-reported global life satisfaction and if weight loss among individuals with overweight is associated with a higher life satisfaction than among weight stable individuals with overweight. METHODS
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Bibliometric and Correlation Analysis of Bariatric Surgery Researches in Asia-Pacific from 2000 to 2021. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Guanhua Lu,Ruixiang Hu,Zhiyong Dong,Jianxue Wang,Wah Yang,Cunchuan Wang
INTRODUCTION Bariatric surgery has grown in popularity over the past two decades, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Correspondingly, researchers' interest in this field has also increased. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of publications from Asia-Pacific represented by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Asia-Pacific Chapter (IFSO-APC) and
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Usefulness of an Easy, Structured, and Home-Based Exercise Program to Improve Physical Performance and Quality of Life in a Patient's Cohort with Obesity. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Carlos Omar López-López,María de la Luz Montes Castillo,Claudia Angélica Aguilar-Serralde,Mónica Nohemí Torres-Cruz,Andrea Rojas-Stevenson,Isabel Bólivar-Tellería
INTRODUCTION The benefits of exercise in patients with obesity are clear; physical performance and quality of life improve after exercise programs in patients with obesity. Our aim was to evaluate the usefulness of an easy, structured, and home-based exercise program to improve physical performance and quality-of-life in patients with obesity. METHODS A cohort of patients with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)
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Bariatric Surgeries, From Weight Loss to Weight Regain: A Retrospective Five-years Cohort Study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Mahsa Hatami,Abdolreza Pazouki,Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini-Baharanchi,Ali Kabir
INTRODUCTION Bariatric surgery may lead to unsatisfactory weight loss, weight loss plateau, and even weight regain after various types of surgery. Despite the numerous studies, the mid-term results of surgery, after repetitive weight fluctuations remains a major concern. The aim of the present study was to determine the key time points of weight changes after three types of bariatric procedures, as
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Efficacy of Intragastric Balloon versus Liraglutide as Bridge to Surgery in Super-Obese Patients. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Gennaro Martines,Agnese Dezi,Carlo Giove,Valerio Lantone,Maria Tersa Rotelli,Arcangelo Picciariello,Giovanni Tomasicchio
INTRODUCTION Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for obesity, although in super-obese patients (BMI ≥50 kg/m2) it can become challenging for anatomical and anesthesiologic issues. Several bridging therapies have been proposed to increase preoperative weight loss and decrease perioperative morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of different
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Higher Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones May Be Linked to Maintaining the Healthy Metabolic Condition in People with Obesity: New Insight from NHANES. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Ying-Shan Liu,Xiao-Cong Liu,Jian Kuang,Hai-Xia Guan
INTRODUCTION Obesity contributes to the pathogenesis of diverse metabolic diseases, yet the mechanism underlying metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) remains elusive. Thyroid hormones and sensitivity to them have a major impact on metabolism. Our study aimed to investigate the association between MHO and thyroid hormone sensitivity. METHODS Thyroid hormone indices, including the thyroid-stimulating
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Evaluating the Impact of Obesity and Different Metabolic Statuses on the Prognosis of Hospitalized Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cohort Study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Yanyan Wang,Luna Liu,Junming Han,Xiude Fan,Qingling Guo,Zhongming Wu
INTRODUCTION Obesity is associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whereas not all obese individuals have the same effect. In individuals with obesity, the role of metabolic status in the readmission of IBD remains unclear. Our study aimed to evaluate the association between different obesity metabolic phenotypes and the prognosis of IBD patients. METHODS We conducted a
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How could different obesity scenarios alter the burden of type 2 diabetes and liver disease in Saudi Arabia? Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Timothy Coker,Jennifer Saxton,Lise Retat,John Guzek,Joshua Card-Gowers,Nasser F Bindhim,Nora A Althumiri,Khalid Aldubayan,Habeeb I A Razack,Laura Webber,Saleh A Alqahtani
Introduction Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and liver disease, and obesity-attributable liver disease is a common indication for liver transplant. Obesity prevalence in Saudi Arabia (SA) has increased in recent decades. SA has committed to the WHO 'halt obesity' target to shift prevalence to 2010 levels by 2025. We estimated the future benefits of reducing obesity in SA on
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Correlates of Food Addiction and Eating Behaviours in Patients with Morbid Obesity. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Pia Schankweiler,Dirk Raddatz,Thomas Ellrott,Carolin Hauck Cirkel
INTRODUCTION Food addiction (FA) is a promising construct regarding the multifactorial aetiology of obesity and the search for therapeutic approaches. However, there is an ongoing debate regarding the overlap/differentiation with eating disorders and the classification as a substance- or behaviour-related addiction. Energy-dense foods, especially those combining carbohydrates and fat, are associated
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Obesity Paradox in Lung Diseases: What Explains It? Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Surui Yao,Lei Zeng,Fengyuan Wang,Kejie Chen
BACKGROUND Obesity is a globally increasing health problem that impacts multiple organ systems and a potentially modifiable risk factor for many diseases. Obesity has a significant impact on lung function and is strongly linked to the pathophysiology that contributes to lung diseases. On the other hand, reports have emerged that obesity is associated with a better prognosis than for normal weight individuals
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The Narrative of a Patient with Leptin Receptor Deficiency: Personalized Medicine for a Rare Genetic Obesity Disorder. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Mila S Welling,Lotte Kleinendorst,Mieke M van Haelst,Erica L T van den Akker
Leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to regulate appetite and weight. For patients and their families, the disorder seriously disrupts daily life; however, little is published about this impact. We here report the experiences of a 10.5-year-old girl with leptin receptor deficiency and her family. The diagnosis of this rare genetic obesity had
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Patient-Related Predictors for Seeking and Receiving Obesity Surgery. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-03 Sonja Elisabeth Sauerbrey,Ricarda Schmidt,Haiko Schlögl,Matthias Blüher,Arne Dietrich,Anja Hilbert
INTRODUCTION The decision for obesity surgery (OS) is complex and strongly driven by patients' preference. This study aimed to examine patients' preference for OS before and after behavioral weight loss treatment (BWLT), associated patient characteristics, its role in predicting the receipt of OS after BWLT, and potential mediators. METHODS Data of N = 431 adults with obesity starting a 1-year routine
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Frequency and Functional Consequences of Low Appendicular Lean Mass and Sarcopenic Obesity in Patients with Asthma Referred for Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Roy Meys,Felipe V C Machado,Martijn A Spruit,Anouk A F Stoffels,Hieronymus W H van Hees,Bram van den Borst,Peter H Klijn,Chris Burtin,Fabio Pitta,Frits M E Franssen
INTRODUCTION One of the most prominent extrapulmonary manifestations in patients with chronic respiratory disease is changes in body weight and composition. However, the frequency and functional consequences of low appendicular lean mass (ALM) or sarcopenic obesity (SO) in patients with asthma are largely unknown. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to assess the frequency and functional consequences
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Antibody Response to Inactive SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in a Cohort of Elderly Patients Living with Obesity. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Zehra Kara,Rüveyda Akçin,Ahmet Numan Demir,Harika Oyku Dinc,Bekir Kocazeybek,Volkan Demirhan Yumuk
INTRODUCTION Obesity and aging negatively affect the immune system and host defense mechanisms, increasing vulnerability to and worsening prognosis of infectious diseases, leading to vaccine failure. Our aim was to investigate the antibody response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike antigens and the risk factors affecting antibody levels in elderly patients living
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Reduced Growth Hormone Predicts Worsening Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance in Adults with Obesity. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Xiaohui Li,Biao Zhou,Yuan Yao,Guang Wang,Hua Meng
OBJECTIVES Adipose tissue distribution and glucose metabolism differ from adults with normal weight to adults with obesity. Growth hormone (GH) is closely related to obesity. Few studies have investigated the role of GH in adipose tissue insulin resistance (Adipo-IR). Herein, we investigated GH level and Adipo-IR in adults ranging from normal weight to obesity and the potential association between
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Clinical Features of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Non-Lean Population. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Min-Ran Li,Jin-Zhong Li,Jie-Ying Li,Cun-Chuan Wang,Rui-Kun Yuan,Li-Hong Ye,Yun-Yan Liu,Xu-Jing Liang,Hai-Cong Zhang,Zhi-Quan Liu,Dong-Yu Zeng,Xue-Dong Zhang,De-Hua Wang,Jun-Qing Li,Tao-Yuan Li,Liu Yang,Yang Cao,Yun Pan,Xun-Ge Lin,Calvin Q Pan,Er-Hei Dai,Zhi-Yong Dong
INTRODUCTION The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in non-lean patients is significantly increased, and obesity significantly increases the risk of cirrhosis and HCC in NAFLD patients. However, whether there is a difference in clinical manifestations of NAFLD between overweight and obesity remains unclear. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical and histological
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The Physiology of Neurogenic Obesity: Lessons from Spinal Cord Injury Research. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 David W McMillan,Gregory E Bigford,Gary J Farkas
BACKGROUND A spinal cord injury (SCI) from trauma or disease impairs sensorimotor pathways in somatic and autonomic divisions of the nervous system, affecting multiple body systems. Improved medical practices have increased survivability and life expectancy after SCI, allowing for the development of extensive metabolic comorbidities and profound changes in body composition that culminate in prevalent
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Soluble (Pro)Renin Receptor Level in Patients with Severe Obesity Is Associated with Visceral Adiposity and Is Involved with Insulin Resistance and Renal Injury. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Takashi Yamaguchi,Satoshi Morimoto,Chikahito Suda,Atsuhiro Ichihara,Noriko Ishihara,Shoko Nakamura,Sho Tanaka,Yasuhiro Watanabe,Haruki Imamura,Masahiro Ohira,Naomi Shimizu,Atsuhito Saiki,Ichiro Tatsuno
INTRODUCTION High soluble (pro)renin receptor (s[P]RR) level in circulation is reported in obese patients; however, it is unclear which body composition components are responsible for it. In this study, the authors examined blood s(P)RR levels and ATP6AP2 gene expression levels in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue (VAT, SAT) in severely obese patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
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Disease Burden and Health Status among People with Severe Obesity Who Do Not Receive Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Study. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Jamy Ard,Cecilie Olivia Andersen,Kasper Sommer Matthiessen,Camilla S Morgen,Naveen Rathor,Deepak Yerragolam,Abd A Tahrani
INTRODUCTION The aim of the study was to compare eligible individuals who were or were not treated with bariatric surgery and describe disease burden, treatment, and healthcare costs over 3 years in individuals who were not. METHODS Adults with obesity class II and comorbidities, or obesity class III, were identified in IQVIA Ambulatory EMR - US and PharMetrics® Plus administrative claims databases
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30th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023). Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-15
This is the prelims for the 30th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023).
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30th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023). Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-12
This is the abstract book of 30th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023).
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The Impact of Obesity on T and NK Cells after LVAD Implantation. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Eva Katharina Messer,Anna Lassia Meyer,Kristin Klaeske,Franz Sieg,Sandra Eifert,Dominik Schmiedel,Josephina Haunschild,Khalil Jawad,Diyar Saeed,Lea Hildebrandt,Michael Andrew Borger,Maja-Theresa Dieterlen
INTRODUCTION Infections are a major problem after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation that affects morbidity, mortality, and the quality of life. Obesity often increases the risk for infection. In the cohort of LVAD patients, it is unknown if obesity affects the immunological parameters involved in viral defense. Therefore, this study investigated whether overweight or obesity affects
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Liver-Expressed Antimicrobial Peptide 2 is a Hepatokine that Predicts Weight Loss and Complete Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Japanese Individuals Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Hiroki Nabekura, Md Nurul Islam, Hideyuki Sakoda, Takashi Yamaguchi, Atsuhito Saiki, Taiki Nabekura, Takashi Oshiro, Yuri Tanaka, Shinya Murayama, Weidong Zhang, Ichiro Tatsuno, Masamitsu Nakazato
Introduction: Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is considered one of the most effective treatments for sustained weight loss and complete remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (CR-T2DM). Liver-expressed antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP2), a ghrelin receptor antagonist peptide, is a metabolic hormone regulated by VSG. However, it is unknown whether LEAP2 can be used to predict the outcomes of VSG. This
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The skeletal muscle transcriptome profile of elderly men with metabolic syndrome based on weighted gene co-expression network analysis Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-13 Xing Ge, Qingqing Wang, Tingting Yao, Jiafei Xie, Chaoran Zhang, Li Chun Xu
Introduction: This study aims to understand the transcriptome characteristics of the skeletal muscle of old man with metabolic syndrome (MS), to find the hub genes and insight into the molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle in the occurrence and development of MS. Methods: In this study, the Limma package of R software was used to analyze the differentially expressed genes in the skeletal muscle of
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Higher risk of sarcopenia in older adults with type 2 diabetes: NHANES 1999-2018 Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Siyu Dai, Dingbo Shu, Fanjing Meng, Yajiao Chen, Jianping Wang, Xiaochen Liu, Xiangyue Xiao, Wentong Guo, Feng Chen
Introduction: Recent studies suggested that sarcopenia may be a significant comorbidity of diabetes mellitus (DM). Nonetheless, studies with nationally representative data are scarce, and the changing trend of sarcopenia prevalence over time is largely unknown. Therefore, we aimed to estimate and compare the prevalence of sarcopenia in diabetic and non-diabetic United States (US) older population,
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The effect of a multifaceted intervention including classroom education and bariatric weight suit use on medical students’ attitudes towards patients with obesity Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Carlo Renold, Nathalie Phyllis Deferm, Renward Hauser, Philipp Gerber, Marco Bueter, Andreas Thalheimer, Daniel Gero
Introduction Weight bias refers to negative attitudes towards individuals because of their weight. Evidenced-based strategies to successfully reduce weight bias in medical students are lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a multifaceted intervention on medical students’ attitudes towards patients with obesity. Methods Third- and fourth-year medical students (n= 79), who
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Subcutaneous adipose tissue is associated with acute kidney injury after abdominal trauma based on the generalized propensity score approach: A retrospective cohort study Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Fengchan Xi, Jiang Li, Yuanchen He, Chuanrui Sun, Xiling Wang, Wenkui Yu
Introduction: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after trauma. However, the associations between different adipose tissue depots and AKI remain unknown. Our study aims to quantify the effect of abdominal adiposity on AKI in trauma patients. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of abdominal trauma patients who were admitted into our hospital from
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Changes in lifestyle and body weight in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A representative survey of parents in Germany Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Susann Weihrauch Blueher, Oliver Huizinga, Christine Joisten, Juliane Pflanz, Gabriel Torbahn, Susanna Wiegand, Christina Holzapfel, Hans Hauner
Introduction: The public restrictions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic have substantially affected lifestyle and health behavior of children and adolescents. In Germany, little is known how these changes influenced daily life in families with children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in April/May 2022 across Germany, similar to a survey performed in 2020. Parents (N=1
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Genetic and environmental factors underlying parallel changes in body mass index and alcohol consumption: a 36-year longitudinal study of adult twins Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Gabin Drouard, Karri Silventoinen, Antti Latvala, Jaakko Kaprio
Introduction: While the genetic and environmental underpinnings of body weight and alcohol use are fairly well-known, determinants of simultaneous changes in these traits are still poorly known. We sought to quantify the environmental and genetic components underlying parallel changes in weight and alcohol consumption, and to investigate potential covariation between them. Methods: The analysis comprised
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Association of body fat distribution and risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Yang Cao, Bin Xia, Zhen Zhang, Dan Hu, Xinwei Huang, Jinqui Yuan, Fangping Li
Introduction Obesity is a risk factor for both the development of and mortality from breast cancer in postmenopausal but not in premenopausal women. However, which part of the fat mass is associated with risk remains unclear, and whether the difference in the risk for breast cancer is associated with discrepancy in the distribution of fat with menstrual status requires further study. Methods A dataset
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Insulin Resistance, but Not Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Associated with Hepatic Steatosis in Chinese Patients with Severe Obesity Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Chonggui Zhu, Shaofang Tang, Jinfeng Xiao, Yang Zhang, Longhao Sun, Jing Zhang, Li Ding, Ming Liu
Introduction Severe obesity often present with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Emerging researches suggest OSA plays an important role in NAFLD development and progression while the relationship between OSA and NAFLD is still conflicting . The interaction of OSA and NAFLD should be further evaluated as obesity surges. The purpose of this study was to assess
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Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with overweight, obesity and severe obesity: a cross-sectional study Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Kelly G.H. van de Pas, Maartje A.P. de Krom, Bjorn Winkens, Francois M.H. van Dielen, Anita C.E. Vreugdenhil
Introduction Children and adolescents with overweight and obesity have an impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, it is unclear which of these children are most affected in their physical, psychological and social functioning. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate HRQoL in treatment-seeking children and adolescents with overweight, obesity and severe obesity. Methods A cross-sectional
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Health-related quality of life in those with persistent or transient obesity phenotypes during two decades: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Fahimeh Mehrabi, Fatemeh Mahani, Leila Cheraghi, Ali Kheradmand, Fereidoun Azizi, Parisa Amiri
Introduction: The current longitudinal study aimed to investigate the association of three stable obesity phenotypes (persistent metabolically healthy normal weight (P MHNW), persistent metabolically healthy obese (P MHO), persistent metabolically unhealthy obese (P MUO)), and one transient (MHO to MUO) obesity phenotype with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) throughout an 18-year period. Methods:
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Factors associated with relapse of type 2 diabetes mellitus after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Japanese subjects: a subgroup analysis of J-SMART study Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Yasuhiro Watanabe, Takashi Yamaguchi, Daiji Nagayama, Sho Tanaka, Akira Sasaki, Takeshi Naitoh, Hisahiro Matsubara, Koutaro Yokote, Shinichi Okazumi, Satoshi Ugi, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Masayuki Ohta, Yasushi Ishigaki, Kazunori Kasama, Yosuke Seki, Motoyoshi Tsujino, Kohji Shirai, Yasuhiro Miyazaki, Takayuki Masaki, Atsuhito Saiki, Ichiro Tatsuno
Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for morbidly obese patients often result in remission of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), but diabetes relapses in some of those patients. The frequency of T2DM relapse in Asians and the factors involved have not been adequately investigated. Methods: The J-SMART study was conducted on 322 Japanese subjects with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 32 kg/m2 who underwent
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Medical or common knowledge? Knowledge of medical professionals on obesity diagnosis criteria and treatment Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Aleksandra Mojkowska, Krzysztof Sobczak, Katarzyna Leoniuk, Michał Henzler, Marek Jackowski
Introduction: Proper diagnosis of obesity and effective treatment requires an interdisciplinary healthcare approach. Nevertheless, obesity remains under-identified and under-treated. Academic knowledge concerning obesity pathology, diagnosis, and treatment is advancing, it is not clear whether this translates into clinical practice. The goal of the study was to assess the knowledge of Healthcare Professionals
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Weight loss history and its association with self-esteem and eating behaviors in adolescents and young adults with obesity Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-25 Liisa Tolvanen, Anne Christenson, Helén Eke, Stephanie E. Bonn, Ylva Trolle Lagerros
Introduction Previous weight loss attempts in young people with obesity may have influenced their beliefs about themselves and contributed to maladaptive eating behaviors. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between previous weight loss with self-esteem and different eating behaviors in adolescents and young adults with obesity seeking specialty obesity care. Methods We performed a cross-sectional
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Overweight and Obesity in Brazilian Immigrants in Massachusetts, USA: A Time Series Analysis (2009-2020) Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Talita Monsores Paixão, Carlos Eduardo Gomes Siqueira, Elisa Tristan-Cheever, Frida Marina Fischer, Maria Carmen Martinez, Marcelo Augusto Christoffolete, Kirsten Meisinger, Liliane Reis Teixeira
Introduction: Obesity is considered a growing public health problem by the Brazilian Ministry of Health and a global epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated the prevalence of adult obesity at 31.9% in the U.S. The U.S. is one of the main destinations for Brazilian immigrants in search of better living conditions, and Massachusetts
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Erratum Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 H. Hauner, Johannes Hebebrand, Hans Hauner, Berit L. Heitmann, Pedro J. Teixeira, Thomas Reinehr, Matthias Tschöp, Aila Rissanen, Jean-Marc Chevallier, Karl Miller, Kurt Widhalm, Carl-Erik Flodmark, Bernhard Ludvik, John E. Blundell, Ulrich Cuntz, Vojtech Hainer, Anja Hilbert, Anke Hinney, John G. Kral, Manfred J. Müller, Dragan Micic, Matthias Blüher, Annette Schürmann, Matthias H. Tschöp, Jane Wardle
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A large-scale observational analysis of social media data reveals major public misperception of the attainability of drastic weight loss by dieting Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Elad Yom Tov, Irit Hochberg
Introduction: Diet forums in social media websites provide an opportunity to glimpse the experience of different weight loss diet strategies reported by tens of thousands of individuals. Methods: We analyzed all postings with weight information from the six major Reddit weight-loss diet forums (“subreddits”) as reported by forum participants. Results: Data were collected from January 2011 to April
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Integrative and collaborative approach in the chronic management of Obesity in Primary and Tertiary care setting: Vall Hebron-SAP Muntanya healthcare route Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-19
Introduction: In the context of obesity pandemic, the health care providers involved in the primary care should have a significant role. Several guidelines for the management of obesity in primary care were proposed recently. In general lines, these guidelines include recommendation on the baseline assessment, therapy and algorithm for referral to specialized obesity clinic and follow-up. Nevertheless
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Association of Body Shape Index with Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Ki-Woong Nam, Hyung-Min Kwon, Han-Yeong Jeong, Jin-Ho Park, Hyuktae Kwon
Introduction: A body shape index (ABSI) is an anthropometric index designed to reflect the influence of visceral fat. ABSI has been previously associated with various atherosclerosis, metabolic diseases, and cardiovascular diseases; however, relatively few studies have been conducted on cerebrovascular disease. In this study, we evaluated the association between ABSI and cerebral small vessel disease
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European Association for the Study of Obesity Position Statement on Medical Nutrition Therapy for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults Developed in Collaboration with the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Maria Hassapidou, Antonis Vlassopoulos, Marianna Kalliostra, Elisabeth Govers, Hilda Mulrooney, Louisa Ells, Ximena Ramos Salas, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Teodora Handjieva Darleska, Luca Busetto, Volkan Demirhan Yumuk, Dror Dicker, Jason Halford, Euan Woodward, Pauline Douglas, Jennifer Brown, Tamara Brown
Introduction: Obesity affects nearly 1 in 4 European adults increasing their risk for mortality and physical and psychological morbidity. Obesity is a chronic relapsing disease characterized by abnormal or excessive adiposity with risks to health. Medical nutrition therapy based on the latest scientific evidence should be offered to all Europeans living with obesity as part of obesity treatment interventions
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From dyspnea to skin grafting: the difficulties of managing a patient with extreme obesity Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-15
Introduction: While the prevalence of severe obesity is increasing worldwide, caregivers are often challenged with the management of patients with extreme weight. Case report: A 30-year-old woman (weight 245 kg, body mass index 85 kg/m²) presented with dyspnea for which investigations led to suspect pulmonary embolism. The patient’s weight made it impossible to perform adapted imaging, thus, an empirical
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Association between indicators of inequality and weight change following a behavioural weight loss intervention Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Jack M. Birch, Julia Mueller, Stephen J. Sharp, Simon J. Griffin, Michael P Kelly, Jason C.G. Halford, Amy L. Ahern
Background: Weight loss through behavioural weight management interventions can have important health benefits for people with obesity. However, to maximise the health benefits, weight lost must be maintained. Evidence suggests that behavioural weight loss interventions do not exacerbate inequalities in the short-term. However, no study has yet considered whether inequalities exist in long-term weight
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From Dyspnea to Skin Grafting: The Difficulties of Managing a Patient with Extreme Obesity. Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Flora Lambert,Sarah Chalopin,Dorothée Bedock,Cécile Ciangura,Judith Aron-Wisnewsky,Pauline Faucher,Laura Aviles Marquez,Rufin Louhou,Christine Poitou,Jean-Michel Oppert,Pierre Bel Lassen
While the prevalence of severe obesity is increasing worldwide, caregivers are often challenged with the management of patients with extreme weight. A 30-year-old woman (weight 245 kg, body mass index 85 kg/m2) presented with dyspnea, for which investigations led to suspect pulmonary embolism. The patient's weight made it impossible to perform adapted imaging; thus, an empirical anticoagulant treatment
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Associations of serum follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone levels with fat and lean mass during menopausal transition Obes. Facts (IF 3.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-02
Introduction The association of serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level with body fat mass remains inconclusive. Furthermore, little was known on the association of luteinizing hormone (LH) with body fat. This study aimed to investigate the associations of serum FSH and LH levels with fat and lean mass in women during menopausal transition. Methods The data analyzed in this study were derived