Case Reports: Multifaceted Experiences Treating Youth with Severe Obesity
We present case studies of three patients seen in our tertiary care obesity treatment clinic as examples of the challenges faced by these patients and their families, as well as by the medical team. ... Case 2. BB was a preteen at his first obesity treatment visit (BMIp95 173%, 52.2% body fat). He was placed in foster care as an infant ...
Data and case studies
World Obesity have collated some of the recent data and case studies available looking pertaining to obesity and the current outbreak of COVID-19. ... and physiological changes related to common comorbidities of obesity. Finally, several compelling studies linking obesity to increased risk of complications are included.
Severe obesity, emotions and eating habits: a case-control study
Obesity has a multifaceted etiology that involves genetic, biological and behavioral factors, body growth, eating habits, energy expenditure and the function of adipose tissue. The present study aimed to expand upon knowledge about the relationships among obesity, emotions and eating habits in severely obese individuals using a case-control method.
Case Study: Behavior changes in the Family-Focused, Obesity-Prevention
The HOME Plus study used a randomized controlled trial design to test the effects of a community-based, family-focused childhood obesity prevention program. A description of the methodology can be found elsewhere ( Fulkerson et al., 2014 ). Primary meal preparing parents (n=160) and one 8-12 year old child (n=160) per family were recruited ...
Clinical Challenge: Patient With Severe Obesity BMI 46 kg/m
Here, we present the case of a young patient with Class 3b severe obesity, several obesity-related complications, and extensive psychological history. ... Bartolomucci A. Stress, overeating, and obesity: Insights from human studies and preclinical models. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. (2017) 76:154-62. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2017.01.026. PubMed ...
The lived experience of people with obesity: study protocol for a
Obesity is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excess body fat (adiposity) impairs health and quality of life, increases the risk of long-term medical complications and reduces lifespan [].Operationally defined in epidemiological and population studies as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30, obesity affects more than 650 million adults worldwide [].
Evidence from big data in obesity research: international case studies
Case Study 2: Obesity and Colorectal Cancer in England, UK Aravani and Downing, Seminar: April 2017, Leeds Beckett University Background. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of several ...
The genetics of obesity: from discovery to biology
Early gene discovery studies for monogenic forms of obesity had a case-focused design: patients with severe obesity, together with their affected and unaffected family members, were examined for ...
Childhood Obesity: An Evidence-Based Approach to Family-Centered Advice
Society in general and primary care providers in particular are often highly biased toward people with obesity. 24 A study with obese children aged 9 to 11 years found implicit bias to be around 5%. 25 Rather than ignoring or denying bias, primary care providers must instead develop the self-awareness to recognize and manage it, realize that it ...
Association of Weight Trajectory with Severe Obesity: A Case-Control Study
Methods: This study used a nested case-control design of 785 matched sets of cases and controls matched 1:1 on age and gender from a 1976 to 1982 birth cohort in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Cases with severe adult obesity were defined as individuals with a BMI ≥40 kg/m 2 after 18 years of age. There were 737 matched sets of cases and controls ...
Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity
Obesity is a global health challenge with few pharmacologic options. Whether adults with obesity can achieve weight loss with once-weekly semaglutide at a dose of 2.4 mg as an adjunct to lifestyle ...
Case Examples
These case studies demonstrate the relevance of psychosocial factors - motivation, social support, family situation and psychological symptoms (e.g., executive function difficulties) - for understanding and addressing obesity and overweight.
A case study: Obesity and the metabolic syndrome. A three-pronged
The natural product, used in this case study is supplement that consists of a unique combination of three natural ingredients: white kidney bean extract, locust bean gum extract and green tea extract that affect weight loss with little to no side effects. The white kidney bean extract is phaseolus vulgaris, a bean extract containing phaseolamin.
Case Study: Can We Reduce Obesity by Encouraging People to Eat Healthy
12 Case Study: Simulating the Impact of High-Risk and Population Intervention Strategies for the Prevention of Disease Notes. Notes. 13 ... Platt, Jonathan, Katherine M. Keyes, and Sandro Galea, 'Case Study: Can We Reduce Obesity by Encouraging People to Eat Healthy Food?', Population Health Science, 1 (New York, ...
A 2022 update on the epidemiology of obesity and a call to action: as
1. Introduction. Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence and is now considered to be a global epidemic. Epidemiologic studies have revealed an association between high body mass index (BMI) and an extensive range of chronic diseases such as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL), cardiovascular disease , , diabetes mellitus , several malignancies , , musculoskeletal diseases ...
Case Study: A Patient With Diabetes and Weight-Loss Surgery
Childhood- and adolescent-onset obesity lead to hyperplasic obesity (large numbers of fat cells); patients presenting with hyperplasic and hypertrophic obesity (large-sized fat cells), as opposed to patients with hypertrophic obesity alone, are less likely to be able to maintain a BMI < 25 kg/m 2, because fat cells can only be shrunk and not ...
Enhancing knowledge and coordination in obesity treatment: a case study
Enhancing knowledge and coordination in obesity treatment: a case study of an innovative educational program BMC Health Serv Res. 2019 May 2;19(1):278. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4119-9. ... long-term problems such as obesity. This study aimed to explore how an educational program for General Practitioners (GPs) can contribute to increased ...
Trends and predictions of malnutrition and obesity in 204 countries and
The study included all cases of malnutrition and obesity within the GBD 2019 study. Malnutrition was defined based on the 10th revision International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for nutritional deficiencies, stratified based on protein-energy malnutrition (ICD-10 codes E40-E46.9, E64.0), iodine deficiencies (E00-E02), vitamin A ...
PDF Case study 2
of semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) has rekindled interest in drug therapy for obesity (Wilding et al., 2021). A prospective study of 1,961 adults followed by Wilding and colleagues for more than a year showed that a weekly injection of semaglutide reduced weight by 15% or more in half of those receiving the drug and improved cardiometabolic
Management for children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a
Childhood obesity is a global public health issue, and the status of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) as instruction manuals for the management of childhood obesity remains unclear. This study ...
Causal relationship between gut microbiota and childhood obesity: A
In the case-control study, we found that five gut microorganisms differed between children with and without obesity, whereas three gut microorganisms changed after weight loss in children with obesity. Conclusion: Our study provides new insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying gut microbiota and childhood obesity.
Obesity: Risk factors, complications, and strategies for sustainable
The obesity epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health (WHO, 2016a).A body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m 2 is generally considered overweight, while obesity is considered to be a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2.It is well known that obesity and overweight are a growing problem globally with high rates in ...
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Journals
Nevertheless, these modeling predictions on weight change suggest that continued adequate sleep duration and beneficial effect on energy intake could translate into clinically meaningful weight loss and help reverse or prevent obesity. Thus, the findings of this study may have important public health implications for weight management and ...
Diabetes patients on GLP-1s instead of insulin have lower ...
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking treatments like Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking other diabetes drugs, according to a study.
Ozempic Could Cause Blindness According to New Study
In any case, specialists say it shouldn't discourage patients from utilizing the drugs to treat diabetes or obesity. ... The study, which was published on Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA ...
Evidence based case report: Helping an obese patient make informed
One observational study that lasted 12 years showed that an intentional weight loss of 0.5-9.0 kg in overweight women with disorders related to obesity was associated with a 20% reduction in all cause mortality (relative risk=0.80; 0.68 to 0.94). 6 Potential hazards of weight loss include increased risks of gall stones during rapid weight loss ...
Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
Surprising Fact. While GLP-1RAs were associated with a decreased risk for most obesity-associated cancers studied compared to other standard diabetes treatments, the researchers said drugs were ...
PDF A case study: Obesity and the metabolic syndrome. A three- pronged
Birketvedt GS (2016) A case study: Obesity and the metabolic syndrome. A three-pronged program, targeting education, close follow-up and a dietary supplement, signiThcantly decrease body weight and body fat Integr besity Diabetes 2016 doi: 10.15761/IOD.1000143 Volume 2(2): 191-194 hormone and make you feel faster satiated and will postpone the ...
Dietary acid load as well as dietary phytochemical index, and
The study found higher smoking and obesity rates in MS patients, with a reduced DPI score and increased DAL. Further studies are needed before recommending plant-based foods and dietary acid-base balance evaluation as therapeutic approach. • This case-control study examined the relationship between DPI, dietary acid load, and chance of ...
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We present case studies of three patients seen in our tertiary care obesity treatment clinic as examples of the challenges faced by these patients and their families, as well as by the medical team. ... Case 2. BB was a preteen at his first obesity treatment visit (BMIp95 173%, 52.2% body fat). He was placed in foster care as an infant ...
World Obesity have collated some of the recent data and case studies available looking pertaining to obesity and the current outbreak of COVID-19. ... and physiological changes related to common comorbidities of obesity. Finally, several compelling studies linking obesity to increased risk of complications are included.
Obesity has a multifaceted etiology that involves genetic, biological and behavioral factors, body growth, eating habits, energy expenditure and the function of adipose tissue. The present study aimed to expand upon knowledge about the relationships among obesity, emotions and eating habits in severely obese individuals using a case-control method.
The HOME Plus study used a randomized controlled trial design to test the effects of a community-based, family-focused childhood obesity prevention program. A description of the methodology can be found elsewhere ( Fulkerson et al., 2014 ). Primary meal preparing parents (n=160) and one 8-12 year old child (n=160) per family were recruited ...
Here, we present the case of a young patient with Class 3b severe obesity, several obesity-related complications, and extensive psychological history. ... Bartolomucci A. Stress, overeating, and obesity: Insights from human studies and preclinical models. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. (2017) 76:154-62. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2017.01.026. PubMed ...
Obesity is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excess body fat (adiposity) impairs health and quality of life, increases the risk of long-term medical complications and reduces lifespan [].Operationally defined in epidemiological and population studies as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30, obesity affects more than 650 million adults worldwide [].
Case Study 2: Obesity and Colorectal Cancer in England, UK Aravani and Downing, Seminar: April 2017, Leeds Beckett University Background. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of several ...
Early gene discovery studies for monogenic forms of obesity had a case-focused design: patients with severe obesity, together with their affected and unaffected family members, were examined for ...
Society in general and primary care providers in particular are often highly biased toward people with obesity. 24 A study with obese children aged 9 to 11 years found implicit bias to be around 5%. 25 Rather than ignoring or denying bias, primary care providers must instead develop the self-awareness to recognize and manage it, realize that it ...
Methods: This study used a nested case-control design of 785 matched sets of cases and controls matched 1:1 on age and gender from a 1976 to 1982 birth cohort in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Cases with severe adult obesity were defined as individuals with a BMI ≥40 kg/m 2 after 18 years of age. There were 737 matched sets of cases and controls ...
Obesity is a global health challenge with few pharmacologic options. Whether adults with obesity can achieve weight loss with once-weekly semaglutide at a dose of 2.4 mg as an adjunct to lifestyle ...
These case studies demonstrate the relevance of psychosocial factors - motivation, social support, family situation and psychological symptoms (e.g., executive function difficulties) - for understanding and addressing obesity and overweight.
The natural product, used in this case study is supplement that consists of a unique combination of three natural ingredients: white kidney bean extract, locust bean gum extract and green tea extract that affect weight loss with little to no side effects. The white kidney bean extract is phaseolus vulgaris, a bean extract containing phaseolamin.
12 Case Study: Simulating the Impact of High-Risk and Population Intervention Strategies for the Prevention of Disease Notes. Notes. 13 ... Platt, Jonathan, Katherine M. Keyes, and Sandro Galea, 'Case Study: Can We Reduce Obesity by Encouraging People to Eat Healthy Food?', Population Health Science, 1 (New York, ...
1. Introduction. Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence and is now considered to be a global epidemic. Epidemiologic studies have revealed an association between high body mass index (BMI) and an extensive range of chronic diseases such as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL), cardiovascular disease , , diabetes mellitus , several malignancies , , musculoskeletal diseases ...
Childhood- and adolescent-onset obesity lead to hyperplasic obesity (large numbers of fat cells); patients presenting with hyperplasic and hypertrophic obesity (large-sized fat cells), as opposed to patients with hypertrophic obesity alone, are less likely to be able to maintain a BMI < 25 kg/m 2, because fat cells can only be shrunk and not ...
Enhancing knowledge and coordination in obesity treatment: a case study of an innovative educational program BMC Health Serv Res. 2019 May 2;19(1):278. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4119-9. ... long-term problems such as obesity. This study aimed to explore how an educational program for General Practitioners (GPs) can contribute to increased ...
The study included all cases of malnutrition and obesity within the GBD 2019 study. Malnutrition was defined based on the 10th revision International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for nutritional deficiencies, stratified based on protein-energy malnutrition (ICD-10 codes E40-E46.9, E64.0), iodine deficiencies (E00-E02), vitamin A ...
of semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) has rekindled interest in drug therapy for obesity (Wilding et al., 2021). A prospective study of 1,961 adults followed by Wilding and colleagues for more than a year showed that a weekly injection of semaglutide reduced weight by 15% or more in half of those receiving the drug and improved cardiometabolic
Childhood obesity is a global public health issue, and the status of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) as instruction manuals for the management of childhood obesity remains unclear. This study ...
In the case-control study, we found that five gut microorganisms differed between children with and without obesity, whereas three gut microorganisms changed after weight loss in children with obesity. Conclusion: Our study provides new insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying gut microbiota and childhood obesity.
The obesity epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health (WHO, 2016a).A body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m 2 is generally considered overweight, while obesity is considered to be a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2.It is well known that obesity and overweight are a growing problem globally with high rates in ...
Corporate Engagement Opportunities. Join us to develop and nurture an open dialogue between industry and AACE to advance patient care. Meet AACE's Corporate Partners.
Nevertheless, these modeling predictions on weight change suggest that continued adequate sleep duration and beneficial effect on energy intake could translate into clinically meaningful weight loss and help reverse or prevent obesity. Thus, the findings of this study may have important public health implications for weight management and ...
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking treatments like Ozempic, have a lower chance of developing 10 types of obesity-related cancers than those taking other diabetes drugs, according to a study.
In any case, specialists say it shouldn't discourage patients from utilizing the drugs to treat diabetes or obesity. ... The study, which was published on Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA ...
One observational study that lasted 12 years showed that an intentional weight loss of 0.5-9.0 kg in overweight women with disorders related to obesity was associated with a 20% reduction in all cause mortality (relative risk=0.80; 0.68 to 0.94). 6 Potential hazards of weight loss include increased risks of gall stones during rapid weight loss ...
Surprising Fact. While GLP-1RAs were associated with a decreased risk for most obesity-associated cancers studied compared to other standard diabetes treatments, the researchers said drugs were ...
Birketvedt GS (2016) A case study: Obesity and the metabolic syndrome. A three-pronged program, targeting education, close follow-up and a dietary supplement, signiThcantly decrease body weight and body fat Integr besity Diabetes 2016 doi: 10.15761/IOD.1000143 Volume 2(2): 191-194 hormone and make you feel faster satiated and will postpone the ...
The study found higher smoking and obesity rates in MS patients, with a reduced DPI score and increased DAL. Further studies are needed before recommending plant-based foods and dietary acid-base balance evaluation as therapeutic approach. • This case-control study examined the relationship between DPI, dietary acid load, and chance of ...