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Novel regulatory mechanism governing reactive oxygen species production associated with metabolic and immune pathway interactions in obesity

A novel regulatory mechanism governing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in macrophages in response to energy overload, in which...

GLP-1RA may reduce the risk of specific obesity-associated cancers

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) may reduce the risk of specific obesity-associated cancers, according to a study by...

Most Americans do not use GLP-1s long enough to see meaningful weight-loss

The largest study to date has reported that despite the explosion in demand for GLP-1s, 58% of patients discontinue use before reaching a...

Research animation explores first-hand experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely - for example via video calls - creating...

New framework for diagnosing obesity based on body fat distribution not BMI

A new framework for the diagnosis, staging and management of obesity in adults, launched by the European Association for the Study of...

Zhejiang Doer Biologics completes enrolment of the Phase 1b/2a trial evaluating DR10624 in people with obesity with modest hypertriglyceridemia

Zhejiang Doer Biologics has completed the enrolment in the Phase 1b/2a trial evaluating DR10624 in people with obesity with modest...

Semaglutide linked to uncommon blindness condition NAION

Patients prescribed semaglutide (as Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss had a higher risk of having a potentially blinding eye...

Journal Watch 3/07/2024

Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...

Lab values predict periprosthetic joint infection in patients living with severe obesity

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values - including markers of anaemia...

GSA publishes recommendations for the successful care of older adults with obesity

A summit convened by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has resulted in the identification of seven strategies for successful...

Racial and ethnic groups face barriers to obtaining OMMs

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Journal Watch 18/12/2024

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