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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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