Obesity
Conference Coverage
NASPAG: Obesity raises unique contraceptive concerns in teens
Conference Coverage
ILC: Liraglutide shows NASH benefit in small trial
Key clinical point: Daily liraglutide injections for 48 weeks safely increased resolution of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Major finding: NASH...
Conference Coverage
ILC: NAFLD a stealth trigger of hepatocellular carcinoma
Key clinical point: U.S. epidemiologic data link nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to a quarter of hepatocellular carcinoma cases. Major finding:...
Commentary
Eat slowly to reduce consumed calories
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Obesity increases risk of bleeding on warfarin
Key clinical point: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of major bleeding in patients taking warfarin. Major finding: Obese patients on...
News
VA study whittles obesity paradox in RA down to size
Key clinical point: Weight loss is a strong independent predictor of death in rheumatoid arthritis. Major finding: Weight loss of more than 3 kg/...
News
Overweight, but not obese, diabetes patients had lower mortality risks
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: NAFLD increasingly causing U.S. hepatocellular carcinomas
News
Metabolic syndrome more prevalent in bipolar disorder
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How to forestall heart failure by 15 years
Key clinical point: Individuals who remain free of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes at age 45 years can expect to enjoy an extra 11-15 years of...