Motivational Interviewing Not Better in Weight Loss Programs
There is no evidence to suggest that motivational interviewing increases the effectiveness of BWMPs for controlling weight.
There is no evidence to suggest that motivational interviewing increases the effectiveness of BWMPs for controlling weight.
Investigators compared rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medication discontinuation in patients who underwent gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy.
Among adults with overweight or obesity, once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide plus counseling for diet and physical activity results in significantly greater weight loss.
Loss of five or more percent of body weight among older women is associated with a higher risk for dying.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is common patients over 70 years old, but how well older patients respond to treatment with levothyroxine (LT4) and liothyronine (LT3) is not well defined.
Participants who lost between 5% and 10% or more than 10% of their body weight slowed knee joint degeneration, compared to those who maintained their current weight.
Despite existing guidelines, many eligible patients are not offered weight loss surgery as an option.
Calorie tracker apps are often superior to fitness apps when it comes to increasing weight loss.
Prioritization base on patient’s risk levels would lead to further health gains.
Post-diet coaching sessions have been found to improve the maintenance of long-term weight loss in dieters.