Rare leptin variants caused hyperphagia and obesity
An international team of doctors and medical scientists has found two rare leptin variants in two children. In their study, the group...
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Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness
People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers,...
Despite new treatment options gaps remain in identifying and treating obesity
A significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment...
BMI not a sufficient indicator of metabolic health
Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health and a high proportion of US adults with normal BMI still have...
Aromatase inhibitors may limit effectiveness of weight loss medications
Breast cancer medications such as aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a study presented at...
Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome
Obesity appears to increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the...
The genetic factors behind faulty insulin secretion
A study of the genetic variations that underlie differences in insulin secretion in mice has identified several candidate genes that may...
Family-focused, weight-loss treatment successful in paediatric primary care setting
Family-based treatment for obesity conducted in the paediatrician’s office resulted in improved weight-loss outcomes for the treated...
Sleeve gastrectomy reduced vertebral bone strength and density of adolescents
Sleeve gastrectomy has been found to have harmful effects on bones of adolescents and young adults by reduced vertebral bone strength and...
Journal watch 14/07/2023
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...
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