Tag: Obesity
β-Cell Function Linked to Inflammation in PCOS
Research implicates inflammation in the impairment of β-cell function in PCOS
Higher Breast CA Risk Seen for Obese Postmenopausal Women
Researchers report the increased risk may be as high as 58 percent
ADA: New Research Delves Into Genetic Risk for Obesity
Cells might be programmed in the womb to accumulate extra fat, researchers suggest
25(OH)D Inversely Linked to Arterial Stiffness in Some Teens
Association seen in lean adolescents, obese adolescents with T2DM, but not normoglycemic teens
Obesity Has Negative Impact on Metabolic Quality of Muscle
In obese, muscle protein synthesis is blunted; offset by decline in leg protein breakdown
T2DM May Help Protect Against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study suggests a potential link, but researchers can't explain it
Weight-Based Enoxoparin Dosing Best for Obese After C-Section
Weight-based dosing more effective than BMI-based dosing for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
Even Moderate BMI Reduction Could Ease A-Fib Burden
Systematic review shows increases in incident, postoperative, and post-ablation atrial fibrillation
Optimal Mechanical Ventilation Strategy Identified for Obese
In meta-analysis, VCV + higher PEEP + single RM linked to highest PaO2/FiO2 ratio
Some Childhood Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk of Later Obesity
Certain treatments linked to later weight gain
