Country of Birth, Marital Status, and Sex Are Strong Predictors of Obesity
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Osteoporosis, Fracture Risk in Patients With Obesity
Researchers compared bone health in patients with obesity following roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
Obesity Linked to More Respiratory Symptoms in Milder COVID-19
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath
CDC: At Least 35% of Residents Are Obese in 16 US States
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
Effect of Obesity on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Surgical Outcomes
Weight loss is associated with reduced pain, improved function, and better quality of life in patients with knee OA who are overweight or obese.
Modification of Obesity, Key Lifestyle Factors May Prevent Incident Gout
Researchers estimated the proportion of incident gout cases that could be prevented by modification of obesity and other key risk factors.
Chronic Opioid Use May Be More Prevalent in Comorbid RA, Obesity
Evidence suggests that the prevalence of chronic opioid use among patients with RA has increased over the last decade.
Overweight or Obese BMI in Preschoolers Associated With Increased Fracture Risk
Overweight and obesity during preschool age are associated with increased risk for fracture in childhood.
Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Predictive of Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis
Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is associated with an increased risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA), particularly among adults without obesity.
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