Early Age at BMI Rebound May Be a Risk Factor for Cardiometabolic Disorders
Early Age at BMI Rebound May Be a Risk Factor for Cardiometabolic Disorders
Children with normal timing of BMI peak who experienced an early adiposity rebound or without any BMI decline after infancy appear to have the highest risk of developing an adverse Read more
Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease
Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease
Study in mice could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases. Source: Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular Read more
First-month response to pediatric weight management predicts long-term BMI
First-month response to pediatric weight management predicts long-term BMI
Children and adolescents enrolled in weight-management programs who respond quickly are more likely to achieve greater long-term reductions in BMI compared with those without an early response, according to findings published in Obesity. “We often see vast individual variability in how people respond to weight-management treatment.” Source: First-month response to pediatric weight management predicts long-term... Read more Read more
Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with obesity
Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with obesity
Consistent administration of Gelesis100, a nonsystemic, superabsorbent hydrogel in oral capsule form, can double the odds for meaningful weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity compared with lifestyle modifications alone, according to findings published in Obesity. Source: Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with Read more
Nutritional deficiencies common before and after bariatric surgery
Nutritional deficiencies common before and after bariatric surgery
For adults undergoing bariatric surgery, lifelong nutritional support is a key factor in successful outcomes. After surgery, patients are at increased risk for micronutrient deficiencies, which can result in anemia or osteoporosis, among other conditions. Source: Nutritional deficiencies common before and after bariatric Read more
IBD Rates Low in Patients on Cosentyx
IBD Rates Low in Patients on Cosentyx
ncidence rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among patients being treated with secukinumab (Cosentyx) for rheumatic inflammatory diseases were low, pooled clinical trial data Read more
Low sugar diet for pediatric NAFLD improves hepatic steatosis
Low sugar diet for pediatric NAFLD improves hepatic steatosis
An 8-week diet low in free sugar content significantly improved hepatic steatosis among adolescent boys with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease compared with their usual diet, according to a study published in JAMA. “There are no approved pharmacological therapies for the treatment of NAFLD,” Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, MD, from the University of California in San Diego,... Read more Read more
‘Metabolically Healthy’ Obesity? Not So Much, Study Finds
‘Metabolically Healthy’ Obesity? Not So Much, Study Finds
Young kids who receive the rotavirus vaccine may be less likely to develop type 1 diabetes than children who don’t get this routine childhood vaccination, an Australian study suggests. Read more
U.S. Coverage for Adult Obesity Treatment Modalities
U.S. Coverage for Adult Obesity Treatment Modalities
Relative to adults without obesity, adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) incur 42% higher medical costs¹ and are nearly twice as likely to die before age 70.² Intensive behavioral therapy, nutritional therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery are evidence-based strategies that support clinically-significant weight loss ( ≥ 5% reduction in body weight).³ Nonetheless, coverage for... Read more Read more
Short-Term, Anaerobic FMT May Be Effective in UC
Short-Term, Anaerobic FMT May Be Effective in UC
More remissions at 8 weeks compared with autologous fecal microbiota transplants, exploratory study finds Source: Short-Term, Anaerobic FMT May Be Effective in Read more