Obesity
Conference Coverage
Semaglutide boosts weight loss following endoscopic gastroplasty
Five patients in the combination group reverted to a nondiabetic state and were able to discontinue antidiabetic medications altogether.
Latest News
USPSTF recommends clinicians counsel pregnant patients to limit gestational weight gain
Counseling pregnant persons on gestational weight gain carries a B recommendation.
Commentary
Unhealthy drinking may worsen after weight loss surgery
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery may feel that they’ve been given a second chance at life. But research shows that unhealthy behaviors can...
Opinion
Polycystic ovary syndrome: It’s not just about fertility
PCOS is not “just about fertility” but has extensive gynecologic and metabolic consequences that require a personalized approach to care.
Conference Coverage
Herbal and dietary weight-loss supplements: No evidence that they work
Two reviews show that any weight loss effects of herbal and dietary compounds are minimal at best; there needs to be tighter regulation of the...
From the Journals
The Mediterranean diet, already beneficial in NAFLD, gets a green boost
Having another dietary option to offer our patients is always a welcome addition to the menu.
Clinical Inquiries
Is NPH associated with fewer adverse events than analog basal insulin for adults with T2D?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO. Insulin glargine may lead to less patient-reported, symptomatic, and nocturnal hypoglycemia, although overall, there...
Applied Evidence
A guide to diagnosing and managing ascites in cirrhosis
Combined serum and ascites fluid measurements point to the cause of ascites. For patients with modest edema, a reduced weight-loss target with...
Conference Coverage
Vegetarians have better cholesterol levels, and more, than meat eaters
Long-term vegetarians have better levels of a number of cardiovascular biomarkers than meat eaters, especially in total and LDL cholesterol.
Practice Alert
A review of the latest USPSTF recommendations
The Task Force has expanded the age range for screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults, and now endorses behavioral...
Applied Evidence
How to help runners steer clear of injury
Assess risk factors, then work to address modifiable ones, such as wearing the right running shoes and building up slowly. Don’t let overweight or...