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10/21/2024
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the...
10/21/2024
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10/08/2024
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection...
10/08/2024
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09/16/2024
Obesity is associated with an increased cancer risk in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies, according to study results published in the Journal of the American Heart...
Obesity is associated with an increased cancer risk in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies, according to study results published in the Journal of the American Heart...
Obesity is associated with an...
09/16/2024
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09/03/2024
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally...
09/03/2024
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08/19/2024
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote...
08/19/2024
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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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10/23/2023
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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06/27/2023
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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06/23/2023
“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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05/25/2023
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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05/23/2023
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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10/21/2024
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the...
10/21/2024
First Report Managed Care
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10/08/2024
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection...
10/08/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/16/2024
Obesity is associated with an increased cancer risk in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies, according to study results published in the Journal of the American Heart...
Obesity is associated with an increased cancer risk in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies, according to study results published in the Journal of the American Heart...
Obesity is associated with an...
09/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
09/03/2024
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally...
09/03/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
08/19/2024
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote...
08/19/2024
First Report Managed Care
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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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10/23/2023
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
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06/27/2023
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
06/23/2023
“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
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05/25/2023
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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11/11/2024
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in...
11/11/2024
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11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
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11/08/2024
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based...
11/08/2024
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11/08/2024
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy...
11/08/2024
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11/07/2024
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag...
11/07/2024
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11/06/2024
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of...
11/06/2024
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11/05/2024
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies...
11/05/2024
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11/01/2024
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated...
11/01/2024
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10/30/2024
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US...
10/30/2024
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10/29/2024
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of...
10/29/2024
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