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Childhood obesity from the genes to the epigenome - PubMed

Childhood obesity from the genes to the epigenome - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39045266/

The prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities has surged dramatically in recent decades. Especially concerning is the increased rate of childhood obesity, resulting in diseases traditionally associated only with...

Obesity's transgenerational inheritance, driven by epigenetic mechanisms from parental obesity, contributes to offspring's increased body weight and long-term cardiometabolic risks, offering insights for improved clinical management and prevention strategies.

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Sarcopenic obesity and osteoporosis: Research progress and hot spots

Sarcopenic obesity and osteoporosis: Research progress and hot spots

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39147076/

Sarcopenic obesity (SO) and osteoporosis (OP) are associated with aging and obesity. The pathogenesis of SO is complex, including glucolipid and skeletal muscle metabolic disorders caused by inflammation, insulin resistance,...

Sarcopenic obesity and osteoporosis are interrelated through muscle-lipid metabolism and inflammation. Addressing both conditions requires exploring new therapeutic targets and combining exercise with diet for improved musculoskeletal health.

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Novel hypothalamic pathways for metabolic effects of spexin

Novel hypothalamic pathways for metabolic effects of spexin

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39245191/

One of the main underlying etiologies of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is insulin resistance, which is most frequently caused by obesity. Notably, the deregulation of adipokine secretion from visceral adiposity...

Spexin's role in regulating energy metabolism and homeostasis, through hypothalamic melanocortin pathways, highlights its potential as a therapeutic target for addressing obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

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Immunological roles for resistin and related adipokines in obesity-associated tumors - PubMed

Immunological roles for resistin and related adipokines in obesity-associated tumors - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39232363/

Rationale Obesity is an independent risk factor for the occurrence and development of tumors. Obesity is influenced by signaling of adipokines, which are secreted factors from adipocytes and resident immune...

Resistin and other adipokines play crucial roles in obesity-related tumor development, highlighting their potential as targets for novel anti-tumor strategies to limit tumor growth and manage obesity simultaneously.

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The interaction of breastfeeding and genetic factors on childhood obesity - PubMed

The interaction of breastfeeding and genetic factors on childhood obesity - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39224127/

Childhood obesity represents a pressing global public health concern due to its widespread prevalence and its close connection to early-life exposure to risk factors. The onset of obesity is contingent...

In conclusion, breastfeeding significantly influences childhood obesity risk through genetic factors and epigenetic mechanisms, emphasizing its importance in public health strategies to mitigate obesity prevalence.

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Association of Cellulitis With Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed

Association of Cellulitis With Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39163102/

Our findings suggest that cellulitis is significantly associated with obesity. Maintaining a healthy BMI may be indicated for patients presenting with cellulitis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant association between cellulitis and obesity, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy BMI in affected patients.

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Sarcopenic obesity and health outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analysis - PubMed

Sarcopenic obesity and health outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analysis - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38897937/

Many studies support the idea that sarcopenic obesity (SO) could be considered a potential risk factor for negative health outcomes. These results have been inconsistent, and no umbrella reviews exist...

Sarcopenic obesity may increase risks for cognitive impairment, coronary artery disease, and dyslipidaemia, but evidence is mainly from cross-sectional studies; further research is needed for clear definitions and outcomes.

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Fecal microbiota transplantation alters gut phage communities in a clinical trial for obesity - PubMed

Fecal microbiota transplantation alters gut phage communities in a clinical trial for obesity - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970126/

The Gut Bugs Trial was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTR N12615001351505). Trial protocol: the trial protocol is available at https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/4/e026174 . Video Abstract.

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) significantly alters recipients' phage populations, increasing diversity and variability, and correlates with the engraftment of donor phages and improved microbial diversity.

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The Roles of Obesity and ASB4 in Preeclampsia Pathogenesis - PubMed

The Roles of Obesity and ASB4 in Preeclampsia Pathogenesis - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39201703/

Preeclampsia is a complex pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder which poses significant risks for both maternal and fetal health. Preeclampsia affects 5-8% of pregnancies in the United States, causing a significant public...

Preeclampsia, affecting 5-8% of pregnancies, is linked to obesity. ASB4, an E3 ligase, exacerbates preeclampsia-like symptoms in obese mice, with ASB4 gene variants associated with obesity in humans.

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Resistant starch intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota

Resistant starch intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38409604/

Emerging evidence suggests that modulation of gut microbiota by dietary fibre may offer solutions for metabolic disorders. In a randomized placebo-controlled crossover design trial (ChiCTR-TTRCC-13003333) in 37 participants with overweight...

Resistant starch supplementation promotes weight loss and improves insulin resistance in overweight individuals by modifying gut microbiota, with Bifidobacterium adolescentis playing a key role in these benefits.

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Dysfunctional Mitochondria Clearance in Situ: Mitophagy in Obesity and Diabetes-Associated Cardiometabolic Diseases

Dysfunctional Mitochondria Clearance in Situ: Mitophagy in Obesity and Diabetes-Associated Cardiometabolic Diseases

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38356350/

Several mitochondrial dysfunctions in obesity and diabetes include impaired mitochondrial membrane potential, excessive mitochondrial reactive oxygen species generation, reduced mitochondrial DNA, increased mitochondrial Ca2+ flux, and mitochondrial dynamics disorders. Mitophagy,...

Mitochondrial dysfunction and dysregulated mitophagy in obesity and diabetes contribute to heart disorders. Targeted mitophagy interventions may restore mitochondrial function and improve cellular health in these conditions.

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GLP-1 RAs: mechanisms underlying glucose control, weight loss, and CV risk reduction

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a gut hormone released in response to food intake. Initial studies of GLP-1 focused on its role in stimulating insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon secretion, and slowing gastric emptying, which has marked effects on postprandial glycemic excursions. Given the effects of GLP-1 on plasma glucose, GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) initially emerged as treatments for type 2 diabetes.

Because GLP-1 reduces appetite and increases satiety, certain GLP-1 RAs are used for weight loss/management in patients who are obese or overweight and have at least 1 weight-related comorbidity. Interestingly, GLP-1 RAs promote weight loss while reducing the glycemia level, which in turn limits glucosuria and should therefore have been associated with weight gain. The appetite-suppressing effects of GLP-1 RAs are hypothesized to involve interaction with key neural circuits in specific brain regions and circuits involved in the homeostatic or hedonic regulation of energy household and food intake.

While GLP-1 RAs modify cardiovascular (CV) risk via glucose control and weight loss, they may have other cardioprotective effects. There is increasing evidence that GLP-1 RAs reduce CV inflammation. GLP-1 RAs may also modify CV risk by increasing natriuresis and diuresis, lowering blood pressure and postprandial lipids, and inhibiting coagulation.

The GLP-1 RA semaglutide recently became the first weight-loss medication approved to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adults with established CV disease and overweight or obesity. This approval was based on the results of the randomized, placebo-controlled SELECT trial (NCT03574597).

What percentage of your patients are overweight or obese with established CV disease? Would you recommend a GLP-1 RA for these patients?

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  • 2yr
    60-70 percent of my patients are overweight or obese and about 50 percent of them have cardiovascular disease. I recommend and prescribe GLP1 or GLP/GIP to all of them.
  • 2yr
    i love glp-1 drugs for my obese patients and lots of news coming out about other benefits from heart to brain to longevity

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Weighing in on the role of brown adipose tissue for treatment of obesity

Weighing in on the role of brown adipose tissue for treatment of obesity

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39087083/

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation is an emerging target for obesity treatments due to its thermogenic properties stemming from its ability to shuttle energy through uncoupling protein 1 (Ucp1). Recent...

The review explores BAT activation's potential for obesity treatment, evaluating pharmacological, hormonal, and environmental factors influencing BAT's role in energy expenditure and weight reduction in humans.

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Obesity Arrhythmias: Role of IL-6 Trans-Signaling

Obesity Arrhythmias: Role of IL-6 Trans-Signaling

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39125976/

Obesity is a chronic disease that is rapidly increasing in prevalence and affects more than 600 million adults worldwide, and this figure is estimated to increase by at least double...

Obesity increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias via IL-6 trans-signaling. Olamkicept, an IL-6 inhibitor, shows promise but its role in obesity-linked arrhythmias remains underexplored.

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38264914/

The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policymakers, media professionals, clinicians, health care administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these...

The 2024 AHA Statistical Update offers comprehensive global and local cardiovascular data, emphasizing health equity and addressing structural racism to improve outcomes and access to care for all populations.

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Meal timing and its role in obesity and associated diseases

Meal timing and its role in obesity and associated diseases

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38586455/

Meal timing emerges as a crucial factor influencing metabolic health that can be explained by the tight interaction between the endogenous circadian clock and metabolic homeostasis. Mistimed food intake, such...

Optimizing meal timing by aligning with circadian rhythms can enhance metabolic health and prevent obesity-related diseases. Future interventions should consider individual chronotype and external factors for effective lifestyle modifications.

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Drug approach to treatment for obesity in adults: perspectives and considerations

Drug approach to treatment for obesity in adults: perspectives and considerations

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38345504/

Obesity is considered a chronic disease and a serious public-health issue in Spain, as well as in many other countries, primarily because of it being a significant risk factor for...

Obesity is a chronic disease and major public health issue in Spain, significantly increasing risk for multiple chronic conditions and cancers, with weight loss improving health outcomes.

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Physiopathology and Treatment of Obesity and Overweight: A Proposal for a New Anorectic

Physiopathology and Treatment of Obesity and Overweight: A Proposal for a New Anorectic

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38566891/

The "new epidemic," as WHO calls obesity, is caused by overeating, which, having exceeded the body's actual needs, accumulates in the form of health-damaging fat deposits. Moving more and eating...

The article examines obesity, its causes, compulsive forms like food addiction, and explores pharmacological treatments, including a new anorectic, for managing compulsive obesity.

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Major Advances in Diabetes Research and Treatment Unveiled at ADA Scientific Sessions

Dr. Robert Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association, highlights key themes from this year’s ADA Scientific Sessions, including significant progress in obesity treatment, type 1 diabetes, technology, health disparities, and innovation. Notable studies, such as the FLOW trial on GLP-1 receptor agonists for kidney outcomes and the Surmount OSA study on sleep apnea, were discussed.

Dr. John Buse shared insights from the Catalyst Study, revealing a high prevalence of hypercortisolism in patients with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes, potentially reshaping future screening and treatment guidelines.

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    Fascinating studies and gives us another armament to control DM, HTN ASVD , CKD hopefully in the near future thanks
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Impact of Obesity on Atrial Fibrillation Pathogenesis and Treatment Options

Impact of Obesity on Atrial Fibrillation Pathogenesis and Treatment Options

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38156451/

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. Obesity significantly increases AF risk, both directly and indirectly, through...

Obesity drives atrial fibrillation through multiple mechanisms, worsening outcomes and impacting treatment efficacy. Weight loss improves AF risk and recurrence, highlighting the need for personalized management strategies.

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