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Long-Term Study Reveals Sustained Metabolic Adaptation After Gastric Bypass Surgery
10/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
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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Increasing Prescriptions, Decreasing Results: Studying GLP-1 Weight Loss Use Trends
10/15/2024
Hannah Musick
A surge in GLP-1 drug use for weight management in the US has led to decreasing rates of sustained use and meaningful weight loss, as highlighted in a recent study analyzing trends in medication persistence and outcomes.
A surge in GLP-1 drug use for weight management in the US has led to decreasing rates of sustained use and meaningful weight loss, as highlighted in a recent study analyzing trends in medication persistence and outcomes.
A surge in GLP-1 drug use for...
10/15/2024
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Helicobacter pylori May Hinder Efficacy of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients With Diabetes
10/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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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Obesity Significantly Increases Cancer Risk in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
09/16/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
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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Obesity's Dual Role in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Risk Factor and Protective Paradox
09/03/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
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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Dietary Patterns May Reshape Microbiota to Combat Obesity
08/19/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
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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Obesity Linked to Distinct Heart Muscle Abnormalities in Patients With HFpEF, Study Finds
08/05/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
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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Tejaswi Kompala
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc 

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for...
04/05/2024
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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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Few Medicare Providers Offer Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity
10/13/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A study found that only 1.2% of primary care providers offered Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) services over 7 years, with some being consistent users, early adopters, and late adopters.
A study found that only 1.2% of primary care providers offered Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) services over 7 years, with some being consistent users, early adopters, and late adopters.
A study found that only 1.2% of...
10/13/2023
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