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Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds
08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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Few Medicare Providers Offer Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity
10/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Just 1% of primary care providers who cared for Medicare beneficiaries provided intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity at any time between 2013 and 2019, according to a study published online in PLOS One.
Just 1% of primary care providers who cared for Medicare beneficiaries provided intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity at any time between 2013 and 2019, according to a study published online in PLOS One.
Just 1% of primary care...
10/23/2023
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Obesity Drug Comparison Ranks Semaglutide Tops for Weight Loss, Waist Reduction
06/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Semaglutide and phentermine/topiramate were associated with more weight loss and waist circumference reduction at 12 months compared with other obesity drugs, according to results from a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 
Semaglutide and phentermine/topiramate were associated with more weight loss and waist circumference reduction at 12 months compared with other obesity drugs, according to results from a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 
Semaglutide and...
06/27/2023
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BMI Improvement With Liraglutide Possible in Teens Regardless of Baseline Traits
06/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“These results suggest that liraglutide may be a relevant treatment option for adolescents with obesity with an insufficient response to lifestyle therapy, irrespective of baseline characteristics,” wrote corresponding author Megan O...
“These results suggest that liraglutide may be a relevant treatment option for adolescents with obesity with an insufficient response to lifestyle therapy, irrespective of baseline characteristics,” wrote corresponding author Megan O...
“These results suggest that...
06/23/2023
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Subcutaneous Therapy Boosts Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Overweight, Obesity
05/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using data from four phase 3 clinical trials, researchers analyzed the impact of subcutaneous semaglutide, administered once weekly, on participants' health-related quality of life. 
Using data from four phase 3 clinical trials, researchers analyzed the impact of subcutaneous semaglutide, administered once weekly, on participants' health-related quality of life. 
Using data from four phase 3...
05/25/2023
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Study Finds Single-Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass Surgery Is Safe, Effective
05/23/2023
Julie Gould
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors,...
05/23/2023
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Study Finds 9 of 10 Patients Did Not Fill Prescription for Antiobesity Medications
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers studied the demographics and clinical characteristics of real-world US patients to identify factors associated with primary nonadherence to obesity therapies.
Researchers studied the demographics and clinical characteristics of real-world US patients to identify factors associated with primary nonadherence to obesity therapies.
Researchers studied the...
04/25/2023
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Obesity, Metabolic Comorbidity Rates Up in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Despite the prevalence of obesity and metabolic conditions increasing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over the past decade, the prescription rate for anti-obesity medications has only slightly increased, researchers said.
Despite the prevalence of obesity and metabolic conditions increasing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over the past decade, the prescription rate for anti-obesity medications has only slightly increased, researchers said.
Despite the prevalence of...
04/21/2023
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Bariatric Surgery Better Than Medical Therapy for Weight Loss, Metabolic Gain
12/21/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
For patients with obesity, bariatric surgery was linked with greater reductions in weight and improved metabolic parameters compared to medical therapy.
For patients with obesity, bariatric surgery was linked with greater reductions in weight and improved metabolic parameters compared to medical therapy.
For patients with obesity,...
12/21/2021
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One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Best Balances Metabolic Outcomes, Perioperative Safety
12/09/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
In a meta-analysis comparing outcomes among adults undergoing three types of weight loss surgery, one-anastomosis gastric bypass most optimally balanced weight loss and diabetes benefits with risk of complications.
In a meta-analysis comparing outcomes among adults undergoing three types of weight loss surgery, one-anastomosis gastric bypass most optimally balanced weight loss and diabetes benefits with risk of complications.
In a meta-analysis comparing...
12/09/2021
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Various Treatments Yield Sustained Reductions in Body Weight, Blood Pressure
11/24/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Semaglutide and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors reduced body weight as well as diastolic and systolic blood pressure in patients with diabetes who had comorbid obesity and/or hypertension.
Semaglutide and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors reduced body weight as well as diastolic and systolic blood pressure in patients with diabetes who had comorbid obesity and/or hypertension.
Semaglutide and sodium-glucose...
11/24/2021
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Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds
08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Few Medicare Providers Offer Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity
10/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Just 1% of primary care providers who cared for Medicare beneficiaries provided intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity at any time between 2013 and 2019, according to a study published online in PLOS One.
Just 1% of primary care providers who cared for Medicare beneficiaries provided intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity at any time between 2013 and 2019, according to a study published online in PLOS One.
Just 1% of primary care...
10/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Obesity Drug Comparison Ranks Semaglutide Tops for Weight Loss, Waist Reduction
06/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Semaglutide and phentermine/topiramate were associated with more weight loss and waist circumference reduction at 12 months compared with other obesity drugs, according to results from a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 
Semaglutide and phentermine/topiramate were associated with more weight loss and waist circumference reduction at 12 months compared with other obesity drugs, according to results from a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 
Semaglutide and...
06/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
BMI Improvement With Liraglutide Possible in Teens Regardless of Baseline Traits
06/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“These results suggest that liraglutide may be a relevant treatment option for adolescents with obesity with an insufficient response to lifestyle therapy, irrespective of baseline characteristics,” wrote corresponding author Megan O...
“These results suggest that liraglutide may be a relevant treatment option for adolescents with obesity with an insufficient response to lifestyle therapy, irrespective of baseline characteristics,” wrote corresponding author Megan O...
“These results suggest that...
06/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Subcutaneous Therapy Boosts Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Overweight, Obesity
05/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Using data from four phase 3 clinical trials, researchers analyzed the impact of subcutaneous semaglutide, administered once weekly, on participants' health-related quality of life. 
Using data from four phase 3 clinical trials, researchers analyzed the impact of subcutaneous semaglutide, administered once weekly, on participants' health-related quality of life. 
Using data from four phase 3...
05/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Study Finds Single-Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass Surgery Is Safe, Effective
05/23/2023
Julie Gould
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors,...
05/23/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Study Finds 9 of 10 Patients Did Not Fill Prescription for Antiobesity Medications
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers studied the demographics and clinical characteristics of real-world US patients to identify factors associated with primary nonadherence to obesity therapies.
Researchers studied the demographics and clinical characteristics of real-world US patients to identify factors associated with primary nonadherence to obesity therapies.
Researchers studied the...
04/25/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Obesity, Metabolic Comorbidity Rates Up in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Despite the prevalence of obesity and metabolic conditions increasing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over the past decade, the prescription rate for anti-obesity medications has only slightly increased, researchers said.
Despite the prevalence of obesity and metabolic conditions increasing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over the past decade, the prescription rate for anti-obesity medications has only slightly increased, researchers said.
Despite the prevalence of...
04/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Bariatric Surgery Better Than Medical Therapy for Weight Loss, Metabolic Gain
12/21/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
For patients with obesity, bariatric surgery was linked with greater reductions in weight and improved metabolic parameters compared to medical therapy.
For patients with obesity, bariatric surgery was linked with greater reductions in weight and improved metabolic parameters compared to medical therapy.
For patients with obesity,...
12/21/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Best Balances Metabolic Outcomes, Perioperative Safety
12/09/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
In a meta-analysis comparing outcomes among adults undergoing three types of weight loss surgery, one-anastomosis gastric bypass most optimally balanced weight loss and diabetes benefits with risk of complications.
In a meta-analysis comparing outcomes among adults undergoing three types of weight loss surgery, one-anastomosis gastric bypass most optimally balanced weight loss and diabetes benefits with risk of complications.
In a meta-analysis comparing...
12/09/2021
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds
08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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New Treatment Options Benefit Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
08/05/2024
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with...
08/05/2024
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Sun Exposure Linked With Lower Risk of Follicular Lymphoma
07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer...
07/30/2024
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Updated CDC Recommendation for RSV Vaccination in Older Adults
07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control...
07/29/2024
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
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HIV Cases Rise Among Gay Latinos
07/24/2024
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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FTC to Sue Top PBMs Over Drug Price Negotiation Tactics
07/22/2024
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest...
07/22/2024
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Increased Testing May Have Played a Role in RSV Surge After COVID-19 Restrictions
07/19/2024
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory...
07/19/2024
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SDOH Disparities Among Black and Hispanic Patients With Ovarian Cancer
07/18/2024
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in...
07/18/2024
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