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Determining and clustering of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains is of great application in control programs of tuberculosis. Identification of transmission type and tracking the infection source is also highly necessary. The present study was performed aiming to track and determine the type of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infecti.. Read More
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Obesity and Fractures: Between Black and White Aspects
Obesity, a worldwide medical problem, associates a large panel of disorders but traditionally osteoporosis was not considered one of them. This mini-review targets human and animal studies related to this topic. DXA is the golden standard of fracture risk assessment by providing Bone Mineral Density (BMD) which is directly corre.. Read More
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Background: Obesity is fast becoming a global epidemic and has profound effect on lower limb trauma surgeries is not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate and investigate the influence of obesity on health related quality of life (HRQL), patient reported outcome, incidence of postoperative surgical site infection (SSI), per.. Read More
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Objective: Recent evidence suggests embolization of the left gastric artery, which provides the predominant arterial supply to the gastric fundus, may affect energy homeostasis through alterations in ghrelin production. The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-procedural weight loss following left gastric artery embolizatio.. Read More
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Leptin and Adiponectin Levels in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Association with Hypoxia
Background: Studies in the literature suggest a regulatory role of leptin and adiponectin in the development of fibrosis in various organs. However, their role in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has not been examined in the past. The study aimed to assess the levels of leptin and adiponectin in IPF patients and 22 controls. .. Read More
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The objective of this work was to know the emotional behavior of individuals to facilitate the establishment of personalized dietary guidelines based on healthy eating habits and increase the patient fidelity until the desired weight. A weight-reduction program based on the establishment of lifestyle and healthy eating habits ac.. Read More
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The pandemic of obesity due to food “addiction” has led to a dramatic increase in rates of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). T2DM is characterized by increased glucose and insulin (but not of the C-peptide) serum levels. Increase of insulin serum level without increase of insulin synthesis is supposed to be due to in.. Read More
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At the obese diabetic ones, there’s a disturbance of lipid parameters from where the installation of an insulin resistance responsible for the development of non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Objectives: Our objectives were to evaluate the levels of insulin, leptin and oxidized LDL, and to search the link which could exist .. Read More
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Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), present in 30-93% of bariatric patients, is an independent predictor of post-bariatric surgery complications. Universal screening with Polysomnography (PSG), the gold standard test for OSA, would be difficult to access and costly to perform. The purpose of this study was to identify .. Read More
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Weight Loss Pharmacotherapy of Obese Non-Diabetic and Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The first line in the treatment of obesity is a combination of a low calorie diet, increased physical activity and behavioural therapy. Unless these options fail, should be considered an effective and safe pharmacotherapy. The market situation in anti-obesity treatment will change in a relatively short time; the combination anti.. Read More
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Obesity and leanness are the medical conditions in which excess and deficient body fat present respectively. It may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and increased health problems. Environmental factors, especially increased consumption of high caloric diet, are considered responsible for .. Read More
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Current Evidence for Physical Activity in the Bariatric Surgery Patient for Weight Loss Success
Leading a physically active lifestyle is critical for optimal health. Observation and intervention studies show that behavioral weight loss in overweight and class 1 obesity (body mass index=30-34.9 kg/m2) interventions are more successful in the long-term by adhering to a physical activity regimen, including at least 150 minute.. Read More
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Low Fat vs. Low Carbohydrate Diet Strategies for Weight Reduction: A Meta-Analysis
Background: Overweight and obesity are a global crisis. Lifestyle interventions, including weight loss diets, are the first line treatment for this problem. In addition to energy restriction, some diets emphasize manipulation of macronutrient composition to promote weight loss. Such diets may be broadly classified into low fat a.. Read More
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Background: Aiming to analyze whether abdominoplasty might benefit quality of life of postbariatric females with redundant abdominal skin folds beyond the first year, a clinical investigation after 2-4 years was designed. Despite being a reputed and popular procedure after massive weight loss, results are still debated. It was h.. Read More
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Obesity Indicators and Chronic Illness among Chinese Americans: A Pilot Study
Background: Chinese Americans have increased rates for obesity in the United States. Little is known about obesity indicators and chronic illness, and the relationship between them in Chinese Americans. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was designed. Chinese-American adults were recruited from a community health .. Read More
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The Relationship of Pre-Operative Stress Level to Sustained Outcome in Gastric Bypass Surgery
Purpose: Previous research has shown that pre-operative health status can serve as a moderator in enhancing the accuracy of certain variables for predicting sustained weight loss after gastric bypass surgery. The present study investigated the role of pre-operative stress level as a moderator in identifying useful pre-operative .. Read More
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Background: Extreme obesity is associated with elevated risks of morbidities and mortality, and the prevalence of this condition has been rising. Lifestyle interventions are the cornerstone of all treatment options, yet relatively few studies have assessed the effectiveness of commercial programs for attaining clinically meanin.. Read More
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Background: The omentum is associated with accelerated wound healing properties. This IRB-approved multisurgeon single-center study is aimed to evaluate whether complications are reduced by omentopexy (OP) to the staple line after a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Methods: Adults who have undergone a laparoscopic sleeve gastre.. Read More
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Weight Loss Interventions and Outcomes: Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Benefits of moderate weight loss for the prevention of prediabetes and diabetes are well documented; however, the benefits of weight loss interventions in overt type 2 diabetes are controversial. Objective: To summarize the role of weight loss interventions for the prevention of prediabetes and diabetes and to repor.. Read More
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Exercise Training and Insulin Resistance: A Current Review
There is a general perception that increased physical activity will improve glucose homeostasis in all individuals. While this is an attractive concept, this conclusion may be overly simplistic and even misleading. The topic was reviewed extensively over 30 years ago and it was concluded that acute exercise enhances glucose upta.. Read More
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