obesity

Editorial
The Bigger They Are, The Worse the Ulcers!
02/02/2021
Obesity is so common that we rarely think much about it. However, it has progressed to the point that obesity is considered an epidemic in the United States, with about 40% of people being obese, per the 2015–2016 numbers.
Obesity is so common that we rarely think much about it. However, it has progressed to the point that obesity is considered an epidemic in the United States, with about 40% of people being obese, per the 2015–2016 numbers.
Obesity is so common that we...
02/02/2021
Wounds
The Challenges of Treating Patients With Obesity and Lymphedema
Lymphedema
The Challenges of Treating Patients With Obesity and Lymphedema
12/03/2020
Patients with obesity are at risk for conditions including lymphedema and cellulitis. With an eye on providing appropriate access to accommodative care, this author details pertinent diagnostic and treatment considerations. Nearly 1 in 3...
Patients with obesity are at risk for conditions including lymphedema and cellulitis. With an eye on providing appropriate access to accommodative care, this author details pertinent diagnostic and treatment considerations. Nearly 1 in 3...
Patients with obesity are at...
12/03/2020
Today's Wound Clinic
Original Research
Effects of Bathing Habits on Postoperative Wound Complications Following Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis of 67 Adolescent Patients
11/01/2019
In this paper, the authors aim to evaluate the effects of bathing habits on wound complications in adolescent patients following Karydakis flap surgery for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.
In this paper, the authors aim to evaluate the effects of bathing habits on wound complications in adolescent patients following Karydakis flap surgery for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.
In this paper, the authors aim...
11/01/2019
Wounds
Podcasts
Stephen Harrison, MD, on the Prevalence of NAFLD in the United States
09/12/2019
Dr Harrison discusses the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in the United States, the correlation between NAFLD and obesity, and more.
Dr Harrison discusses the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in the United States, the correlation between NAFLD and obesity, and more.
Dr Harrison discusses the...
09/12/2019
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
For Patients With Obesity, FMT From a Patient Who Is Lean Appears Safe
05/20/2019
While fecal microbiota transplantation from lean donors can have positive effects on metabolic syndrome, its effect in patients with obesity is not known. Researchers of a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week analyzed the association.
While fecal microbiota transplantation from lean donors can have positive effects on metabolic syndrome, its effect in patients with obesity is not known. Researchers of a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week analyzed the association.
While fecal microbiota...
05/20/2019
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Leads to Sustained Weight Loss
05/18/2019
To assess the impact of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty on total body weight, authors of a study measured more than 5 years of weight-loss data of more than 200 individuals with obesity prior to the procedure.
To assess the impact of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty on total body weight, authors of a study measured more than 5 years of weight-loss data of more than 200 individuals with obesity prior to the procedure.
To assess the impact of...
05/18/2019
Gastroenterology
Case Report and Brief Review
Acroangiodermatitis of Mali (Pseudo-Kaposi Sarcoma) Associated with Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Obesity: A Case Report
11/13/2018
The authors report a case of acroangiodermatitis of the bilateral legs that was misdiagnosed for 3 years. The diagnosis was confirmed using histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations such as hematoxylin and eosin staining and CD34...
The authors report a case of acroangiodermatitis of the bilateral legs that was misdiagnosed for 3 years. The diagnosis was confirmed using histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations such as hematoxylin and eosin staining and CD34...
The authors report a case of...
11/13/2018
Wounds
CASE REPORT Genital Reconstruction After Weight Loss in Adipose Male Patients: A Case report
02/04/2014
CASE REPORT Genital Reconstruction After Weight Loss in Adipose Male Patients: A Case report Daniel Robert Arno Sattler, MD, Silke Altmann, MD, Manfred Infanger, MD, Nauras Abuagela, MD, Sarah Maj Schneegans, MD, Hans-Georg Damert, MD,...
CASE REPORT Genital Reconstruction After Weight Loss in Adipose Male Patients: A Case report Daniel Robert Arno Sattler, MD, Silke Altmann, MD, Manfred Infanger, MD, Nauras Abuagela, MD, Sarah Maj Schneegans, MD, Hans-Georg Damert, MD,...
CASE REPORT Genital...
02/04/2014
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