Obesity
Conference Coverage
‘Stunning’ twincretin beats semaglutide for A1c, weight reduction in T2D
Head-to-head pivotal trial results show weekly tirzepatide injections surpassed 1 mg semaglutide weekly for A1c reduction and weight loss.
Conference Coverage
Time-restricted eating ‘promising, but more data are needed’
“Time-restricted eating is promising because of its simple message and noted weight-loss benefit, yet more data are needed,” says an expert.
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery leads to better cardiovascular function in pregnancy
The cardiovascular benefits of bariatric surgery include reduced hypertension, remodeling of the heart with a reduction in left ventricular mass,...
From the Journals
No overall statin effect seen on dementia, cognition in ASPREE analysis
Still, there was an inconclusive link between statins and incident Alzheimer’s dementia in one subgroup of patients in the trial; researchers...
Commentary
To screen or not to screen children for hypertension?
In this issue of JFP, Smith et al recommend following guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics to...
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery tied to 22% lower 5-year stroke risk
This study contributes to knowledge that suggests that reduction in ischemic stroke risk is yet another benefit of bariatric surgery, says a study...
Conference Coverage
Medically suspect criterion can determine bariatric surgery coverage
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery cuts insulin needs in type 1 diabetes with severe obesity
Applied Evidence
Getting hypertension under control in the youngest of patients
After confirmation of the diagnosis, follow up with recommendations for lifestyle adjustment and, in certain clinical situations, pursue medical...
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery’s cardiovascular benefit extends to 7 years
From the Journals
Healthy with obesity? The latest study casts doubt
Analysis from the U.K. Biobank finds that persons with “metabolically healthy obesity” still have increased risks for several adverse outcomes,...