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Predictors of Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Obesity-Related Hypertension
IntroductionCardiac Autonomic Dysfunction (CAD) is an overlooked cardiovascular risk factor in individuals with obesity-related hypertension. Despite...
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Positive impacts of leisure-time physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness, co-morbidity level, cardiovascular health and quality of life among midlife adults: a cross-sectional study of a Nigerian population
BackgroundRegular physical activity (PA) improves general health and quality of life (QoL) of the general population. It is however not known if...
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Co-morbidity associated with development of severe COVID-19 before vaccine availability: a retrospective cohort study in the first pandemic year among the middle-aged and elderly in Jönkö** county, Sweden
BackgroundIn preparation of future pandemics, it is important to recognise population-level determinants associated with development of severe...
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Obesity and “obesity-related” cancers: are there body mass index cut-points?
BackgroundDespite compelling links between excess body weight and cancer, body mass index (BMI) cut-points, or thresholds above which cancer...
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Management of Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Obesity. Is This Another Co-morbidity that Can Be Improved with Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery?
PurposeBariatric surgery improves several obesity-related comorbidities. Laryngotracheal stenosis is a rare condition that is usually managed with...
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Ultra-processed Foods, Weight Gain, and Co-morbidity Risk
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to provide an update on the available data regarding the associations of Ultra-processed food (UPF)...
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Assessing the interrelationship between asthma and obesity self-management behaviors
Asthma and obesity are common coexisting conditions with increasing prevalence and substantial morbidity. This study examines the inter-relationship...
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Relation of ACE2 with co-morbidity factors in SARS-CoV-2 pathogenicity
In the last 3 years of the pandemic situation, SARS-CoV-2 caused a significant number of deaths. Infection rates for symptomatic and asymptomatic...
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Bariatric surgery in the management of childhood and adolescence obesity
BackgroundNowadays, childhood obesity is literally a global pandemic health problem. According to current data, pediatric obesity is strongly...
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Sepsis and obesity: a sco** review of diet-induced obesity murine models
BackgroundSepsis, the life-threatening host response to infection, is a major cause of mortality. Obesity increases vulnerability to sepsis; however,...
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Systematic realist synthesis of health-related and lifestyle interventions designed to decrease overweight, obesity and unemployment in adults
BackgroundObesity and unemployment are complex social and health issues with underlying causes that are interconnected. While a clear link has been...
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Obesity pharmacotherapy in older adults: a narrative review of evidence
The prevalence of obesity in older adults (people aged >60 years) is increasing in line with the demographic shift in global populations. Despite...
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Gender differences in the association of obesity-related measures with multi-morbidity among older adults in India: evidence from LASI, Wave-1
BackgroundCo-existence of multiple chronic diseases is increasingly becoming a norm among ageing population. The study aims to investigate the...
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Potential roles of sex-linked differences in obesity and cancer immunotherapy: revisiting the obesity paradox
Obesity, a condition of excess adiposity usually defined by a BMI > 30, can have profound effects on both metabolism and immunity, connecting the...
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Osteoporosis and Obesity
IntroductionThis article concisely overviews the complex relationship between obesity and bone health. Obesity, characterized by excessive fat...
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Oligogenic inheritance in severe adult obesity
Background/objectiveThe genetic architecture of extreme non-syndromic obesity in adults remains to be elucidated. A range of genes are known to cause...
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Obesity and the kidney: mechanistic links and therapeutic advances
Obesity is strongly associated with the development of diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease (CKD), but there is evidence for a bidirectional...
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Impact of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome on IBD Outcomes
Purpose of ReviewThe recent surge in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases has paralleled a significant rise in obesity and metabolic comorbidities...
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Economic costs of obesity: a systematic review
IntroductionObesity is a growing public health problem leading to substantial economic impact. This study aimed to summarize the economic impact of...
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Treat Obesity to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity, a multifactorial, relapsing chronic disease, serves as a gateway to a spectrum of metabolic, cardiovascular, mechanical and mental health...