Treating chronic diseases without tackling excess adiposity promotes multimorbidity

N Sattar, JJV McMurray, IB McInnes… - The lancet Diabetes & …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Few people now reach old age without taking multiple drugs, often attending various clinics,
and undergoing secondary or tertiary investigations. Most chronic conditions are, to differing …

Bariatric–metabolic surgery versus lifestyle intervention plus best medical care in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (BRAVES): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial

O Verrastro, S Panunzi, L Castagneto-Gissey… - The Lancet, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Observational studies suggest that bariatric–metabolic surgery might greatly
improve non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). However, the efficacy of surgery on NASH …

The effectiveness of eHealth interventions for weight loss and weight loss maintenance in adults with overweight or obesity: a systematic review of systematic reviews

SKE Kupila, A Joki, LU Suojanen, KH Pietiläinen - Current obesity reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of
eHealth interventions for weight loss and weight loss maintenance among adults with …

Primary care providers' perceived barriers to obesity treatment and opportunities for improvement: A mixed methods study

L Oshman, A Othman, W Furst, M Heisler, A Kraftson… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Primary care patients with obesity seldom receive effective weight management
treatment in primary care settings. This study aims to understand PCPs' perspectives on …

Weight management interventions for adults with idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a systematic review and practice recommendations

S Abbott, F Chan, AA Tahrani, SH Wong… - Neurology, 2023 - AAN Enterprises
Background and Objectives Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is associated with
obesity; however, there is a lack of clinical consensus on how to manage weight in IIH. The …

Breaking down silos: the multifaceted nature of obesity and the future of weight management

FAN Heeren, VL Darcey… - … of the Royal …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The continued global increase in the prevalence of obesity prompted a meeting at the Royal
Society of London investigating causal mechanisms of the disease,'Causes of obesity …

Preventing chronic disease in overweight and obese patients with low health literacy using eHealth and teamwork in primary healthcare (HeLP-GP): a cluster …

SM Parker, M Barr, N Stocks, E Denney-Wilson… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To evaluate a multifaceted intervention on diet, physical activity and health
literacy of overweight and obese patients attending primary care. Design A pragmatic two …

Factors associated with weight loss and health gains in a structured lifestyle modification programme for adults with severe obesity: a prospective cohort study

FM Finucane, I Gibson, R Hughes, E Murphy… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Individual responses to behavioural weight loss interventions can vary
significantly, and a better understanding of the factors associated with successful treatment …

Pharmacotherapy for obesity: recent evolution and implications for cardiovascular risk reduction

KC Maki, CF Kirkpatrick, DB Allison… - Expert Review of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Obesity is highly prevalent in the US and is associated with an increased risk of
major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Modalities for the management of obesity …

What advice do general practitioners give to people living with obesity to lose weight? A qualitative content analysis of recorded interactions

M Tremblett, AYX Poon, P Aveyard, C Albury - Family Practice, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Guidelines recommend general practitioners (GPs) take every opportunity to
talk to people living with obesity about their weight, and evidence shows even very brief …