Bioactive polysaccharides from red seaweed as potent food supplements: A systematic review of their extraction, purification, and biological activities

SM Qiu, JJ Aweya, X Liu, Y Liu, S Tang, W Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
Most marine macroalgae such as red seaweeds are potential alternative sources of useful
bioactive compounds. Beside serving as food source, recent studies have shown that red …

Obesity as a risk factor for severe COVID-19: summary of the best evidence and implications for health care

N Sattar, J Valabhji - Current Obesity Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To collate the best evidence from several strands—
epidemiological, genetic, comparison with historical data and mechanistic information—and …

The roles of experienced and internalized weight stigma in healthcare experiences: Perspectives of adults engaged in weight management across six countries

RM Puhl, LM Lessard, MS Himmelstein, GD Foster - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background/Objectives Considerable evidence from US studies suggests that weight stigma
is consequential for patient-provider interactions and healthcare for people with high body …

Weight stigma and barriers to effective obesity care

RM Puhl - Gastroenterology Clinics, 2023 - gastro.theclinics.com
Weight stigma refers to societal devaluation of people because of their body weight or body
size. In North America and many Western societies, individuals with higher weight (eg …

A qualitative exploration of obesity bias and stigma in Irish healthcare; the patients' voice

G O'Donoghue, C Cunningham, M King, C O'Keefe… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Current data indicates 70% of adults with obesity report experiencing bias and
stigmatisation when engaging with healthcare. Most studies to date, have focused on weight …

The potentially modifiable risk factor in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: body weight

SP Mollan, AA Tahrani, AJ Sinclair - Neurology: Clinical Practice, 2021 - AAN Enterprises
Purpose of Review Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) prevalence increased in
conjunction with rising obesity rates. Here, we highlight the importance of weight …

Achieving consensus on the language of obesity: a modified Delphi study

CH Jepsen, J Bowman-Busato, T Allvin, N Arthurs… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Obesity is recognized by the World Health Organization as a chronic disease.
As such, it should be referred to using the language of chronic diseases, with correct and …

The challenges with managing polycystic ovary syndrome: a qualitative study of women's and clinicians' experiences

T Copp, DM Muscat, J Hersch, KJ McCaffery… - Patient education and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To explore clinicians' and women's views and experiences with managing
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods Semi-structured interviews with 36 clinicians …

Developing integrated clinical pathways for the management of clinically severe adult obesity: a critique of NHS England policy

JM Hazlehurst, J Logue, HM Parretti, S Abbott… - Current obesity …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of the Review Pathways for obesity prevention and treatment are well
documented, yet the prevalence of obesity is rising, and access to treatment (including …

Obesity and COVID-19: a call for action from people living with obesity

S Le Brocq, K Clare, M Bryant, K Roberts… - The Lancet Diabetes & …, 2020 - thelancet.com
Data from France and the UK have showed a disproportionately higher prevalence of
obesity in patients with COVID-19 admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) compared with …