Browsing Blizard Institute by Subject "obesity"
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Are children with clinical obesity at increased risk of inpatient hospital admissions? An analysis using linked electronic health records in the UK millennium cohort study.
(Wiley Online, 2019-01-18)BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined health service utilization of children with overweight or obesity by using linked electronic health records (EHRs). OBJECTIVE/METHODS: We analysed EHRs from 3269 children (1678 boys; ... -
Commentary: Obesity and Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: an Evidence Review of Lifestyle Interventions to Inform Maternal and Child Health Policies
(Frontiers Media SA, 2019-03-26)We read with interest the recent review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology that was focused on obesity and weight gain in pregnancy and postpartum. The review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, investigating the ... -
Farnesoid X Receptor - A molecular predictor of weight loss after vertical sleeve gastrectomy?
(Wiley Online, 2019-03-07)Abstract Objective To determine the expression of the bile acid receptor, farnesoid X (FXR), in human gastric mucosa and investigate correlations between expression and body-mass index (BMI) and in patients with obesity, ... -
Global status of diabetes prevention and prospects for action: A consensus statement.
(2018-09)Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D) should be achievable through the implementation of early and sustainable measures. Several randomized control studies that found success in preventing the progression to T2D in ... -
Human Semaphorin 3 Variants Link Melanocortin Circuit Development and Energy Balance.
(Elsevier Inc., 2019-01-17)Hypothalamic melanocortin neurons play a pivotal role in weight regulation. Here, we examined the contribution of Semaphorin 3 (SEMA3) signaling to the development of these circuits. In genetic studies, we found 40 rare ... -
Is doctor referral to a low energy total diet replacement programme costeffective for the routine treatment of obesity?
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2019-02-25)ABTRACT Objective To estimate the cost-effectiveness of a commercially provided low energy total diet replacement (TDR) programme versus nurse-led behavioural support. Methods We used a multi-state lifetable model and the ... -
Long-term effects of bariatric surgery on acute kidney injury: a propensity-matched cohort in the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink.
(2018-05-16)OBJECTIVE: Bariatric surgery is an effective method of weight reduction and has been associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) as a perioperative event. However, the long-term effects of the weight reduction after surgery ... -
Outcomes Following eHealth Weight Management Interventions in Adults With Overweight and Obesity From Low Socioeconomic Groups: Protocol for a Systematic Review.
(2022-01-20)BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex health condition with multiple associated comorbidities and increased economic costs. People from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds are more likely to be overweight and obese and ...