Med Page Today

MAY 11, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- A "culturally sensitive" exercise intervention led to weight loss and other benefits in African-American women with obesity at risk for diabetes, researchers reported. The program tested in the ongoing, single.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s society, the prevalence of obesity has become a significant concern. have obesity, and this rate has increased by more than 10 percentage points in the past two decades. Understanding the prevalence of obesity is crucial in comprehending why events like Healthy Weight Week are essential. of adults in the U.S.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 17, 2024

Young adults who reported higher stress during their teenage years to adulthood were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors than their peers who reported less stress, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Circulation

MAY 20, 2024

Obesity is a recognized public health epidemic with a prevalence that continues to increase dramatically in nearly all populations, impeding progress in reducing incidence rates of cardiovascular disease. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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HCPLive

JUNE 21, 2024

In retrospective, observational research at ADA 2024, real-world weight loss was linked to a reduction in the risk of obesity-related cancers.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 9, 2024

Researchers from King's have identified evidence to suggest that lifestyle changes could offset the risk of some adult heart disorders that result from maternal obesity and changes in fetal heart development.

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DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The only patients where single arterial grafting resulted in better survival were severely obese,” said Dr. Sabik. This research not only contributes valuable insights to the ongoing debate but also provides evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes during CABG procedures.

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DAIC

AUGUST 15, 2024

13, 2024 – The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology. Ann Marie Navar, M.D., tim.hodson Thu, 08/15/2024 - 10:32 Aug. population. Eric Peterson, M.D.,

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to new research published in JACC and simultaneously presented at AHA 2024.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

APRIL 1, 2024

Obesity is often associated with multiple comorbidities. However, whether obese subjects with hyperlipidemia in the absence of other complications have worse cardiac indices than metabolically healthy obese su.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in obesity is the focus of a JACC: State-of-the-Art review of the mechanisms as well as current evidence for its management, gaps in knowledge and future research, published in JACC.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 6, 2024

This research compared the efficacy among a cohort of individuals with obesity to the general population of adult patients with eczema.

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DAIC

JULY 31, 2024

In the United States, there are roughly six million heart failure patients, and that number is expected to reach eight million by 2030, driven largely by the increase in the elderly population, and obesity. Future research will focus on determining the best strategies to encourage clinicians to adopt the new HFpEF-ABA scoring system.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Obesity is one of the world’s biggest health crisis and only seems to be getting worse. For over 50 years, the rates of obesity have continued to rise worldwide 1. The most recent data on obesity has shown a decline for the first time in a very long time. Between 2020 and 2023, the rates of obesity dropped by about 2% 2.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Research Highlights: Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity were more common and linked to reduced access to healthy food among people who lived in neighborhoods previously subjected to structural racism-based policies that.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Obesity, a pervasive health concern, has been identified as a significant risk factor for ATAAD, introducing unique surgical challenges that can influence postoperative outcomes. Based on BMI (WS/T 428-2013), patients were categorized into normal weight, overweight, and obese. Results The average age of the cohort was 50.1 ± 11.2

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 17, 2024

A robust body of evidence shows aerobic exercise can reduce risks, especially for people who are overweight or obese. Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved pump function, new research reveals.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

JUNE 5, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is closely associated with the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and its related indicators, particularly its combination with obesity indices. However, there is limited research on.

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Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population's normal when recommending best practices. Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

APRIL 2, 2024

Changes in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Now, a team of researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard along with Massachusetts General Hospital has found that microbes in the gut may affect cardiovascular disease as well.

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Med Page Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications among adults with obesity, weight loss results with 25 mg of oral semaglutide, and risk reduction.

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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

JULY 15, 2024

A growing body of research has identified circadian-rhythm disruption as a risk factor for metabolic health. These circadian mechanisms represent potential pathophysiological pathways linking circadian disruption to adverse metabolic health outcomes, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.

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Cardiology Update

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Previous studies have associated obesity with negative changes in the right ventricle using imaging techniques. However, the connection between obesity and more direct measures of right ventricle function, particularly those reflecting hemodynamic consequences, have been unclear. Original article: Circ Heart Fail. 2023;16:e010524.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 18, 2024

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that is associated with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). The study utilized GWAS data and applied various statistical methods for the analysis.ResultsThe study found that obesity increased the risk of OSA, which in turn significantly increased the risk of AF.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

MAY 17, 2024

Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a mitokine, the role of which, total or H-specific, in modulating energy metabolism and homeostasis in obesity-related diseases, such as metabolic dysfunction associ.

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DAIC

JUNE 18, 2024

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8

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CardiacWire

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The associations between obesity and hypertension are widely known, but a new JACC study reveals that weight-reducing gastric bypass surgery has a significant and lasting impact on patients’ need for antihypertensives. The GATEWAY trial assigned 100 participants (76% women, 43.8 of them achieved BPs below 130/80 mm Hg (vs.

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Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

Major Trends in Global CVD and Risks The 2023 Almanac presents crucial insights into the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) for the period 1990-2022, revealing five major trends in global cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and associated risks, each with profound implications for clinical practice and research. in High-Income Asia Pacific to 432.3

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CardiacWire

MAY 8, 2024

Officially published by the AHA six months ago, CKM syndrome defines the connections and risks associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. The researchers analyzed 2011-2020 NHANES survey results and laboratory measurements from 10,762 nationally representative US adults (47.3yr avg.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Research Highlights: In a large, international clinical trial, people with obesity or overweight but not diabetes taking semaglutide for more than 3 years had a 20% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease and lost an.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Background Heart failure (HF) is a serious and common condition affecting millions of people worldwide, with obesity being a major cause of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Conclusions The findings suggest that fenofibrate may be a useful therapeutic agent for obesity- and diabetes-related cardiomyopathy.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Background We aimed to clarify the existence and pathological features of obesity cardiomyopathy (OCM) in Japan using our series of autopsy cases. We compared cases of OCM with those with obesity without cardiac hypertrophy (OB) and normal weight without cardiac hypertrophy (normal control).

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DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

Similarly, cardiovascular research and clinical studies often underrepresent women, resulting in subpar treatment outcomes. A lack of scientific knowledge, limited gender-specific medical training, and little investment in specific research and venture funding further exacerbate this disparity. economy by $28 billion annually by 2040.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 31, 2024

Children and teenagers living with overweight or obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults (aged 50–64 years), suggesting the processes behind the condition could begin as early as childhood, suggests new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Key Takeaways: Natriuretic Peptides : Useful for diagnosing and monitoring heart failure, particularly HFrEF, but challenging to interpret in patients with obesity due to peptide deficiency. In the U.S.,

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