Text Message-Delivered Interventions Effective for Weight Management
Extended-contact, text message interventions appears to be effective for adults in supporting weight management.
Weight Management
BMI, Age Impact Inpatient Anorexia Nervosa Outcomes
BMI and age at hospital admission are both predictive of potential negative outcomes in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Examining the Relationship Between Weight Loss and Knee Degeneration
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.
Gestational Weight Gain Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Gestational weight gain above current recommendations was a risk of infants with macrosomia or needing a cesarian delivery.
Grand Rounds Discussion: What Is The Role of Weight Loss Surgery in Obesity?
Despite existing guidelines, many eligible patients are not offered weight loss surgery as an option.
Cardiometabolic Disease Staging Score Useful in Quantifying T2D Risk in Overweight, Obesity
Cardiometabolic Disease Staging scores can be used to quantify diabetes risk and assess efficacy of weight loss pharmacotherapy in obesity.
Extended-Release Naltrexone/Bupropion Efficacious for Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
Two studies examined the effects of naltrexone/bupropion on weight loss, glycemic parameters, and cardiovascular risks in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Linear Relationship Between HbA1c Reduction And Weight Loss in T2D
A linear relationship was identified between weight loss and HbA1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Fitbit Pitfalls: Electronic Tracking Devices May Not Provide Increased Weight Loss Benefits
Calorie tracker apps are often superior to fitness apps when it comes to increasing weight loss.
USPSTF: Intensive Behavioral Counseling Recommendations for Obese Adults Cost-Effective
Prioritization base on patient’s risk levels would lead to further health gains.
