Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on weight loss: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Objective To determine whether treatment with agonists of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor
(GLP-1R) result in weight loss in overweight or obese patients with or without type 2 …
(GLP-1R) result in weight loss in overweight or obese patients with or without type 2 …
Ectopic fat and insulin resistance: pathophysiology and effect of diet and lifestyle interventions
M Snel, JT Jonker, J Schoones, H Lamb… - International journal …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The storage of triglyceride (TG) droplets in nonadipose tissues is called ectopic fat storage.
Ectopic fat is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Not the …
Ectopic fat is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Not the …
Body mass index and risk of incident hypertension over the life course: the Johns Hopkins Precursors Study
Background—The obesity-hypertension link over the life course has not been well
characterized, although the prevalence of obesity and hypertension is increasing in the …
characterized, although the prevalence of obesity and hypertension is increasing in the …
Obesity and appetite control
K Suzuki, CN Jayasena… - Journal of Diabetes …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is one of the major challenges to human health worldwide; however, there are
currently no effective pharmacological interventions for obesity. Recent studies have …
currently no effective pharmacological interventions for obesity. Recent studies have …
The obesity epidemic and its impact on hypertension
T Nguyen, DCW Lau - Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2012 - Elsevier
Global obesity rates have increased steadily in both developed and emerging countries over
the past several decades with little signs of slowing down. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide …
the past several decades with little signs of slowing down. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide …
Body fatness and markers of thyroid function among US men and women
Background We evaluated the association of central versus overall adiposity on levels of
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (fT3), and free thyroxine (fT4) …
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (fT3), and free thyroxine (fT4) …
The comparison of a technology‐based system and an in‐person behavioral weight loss intervention
CA Pellegrini, SD Verba, AD Otto, DL Helsel… - …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to compare a technology‐based system, an in‐person
behavioral weight loss intervention, and a combination of both over a 6‐month period in …
behavioral weight loss intervention, and a combination of both over a 6‐month period in …
Parental feeding practices and socioeconomic status are associated with child adiposity in a multi-ethnic sample of children
Parental feeding practices have been associated with children's weight status, but results
have been inconsistent across populations. Research is needed to elucidate the …
have been inconsistent across populations. Research is needed to elucidate the …
Pancreatic steatosis and its relationship to β-cell dysfunction in humans: racial and ethnic variations
LS Szczepaniak, RG Victor, R Mathur… - Diabetes …, 2012 - Am Diabetes Assoc
OBJECTIVE To evaluate racial/ethnic differences in pancreatic triglyceride (TG) levels and
their relationship to β-cell dysfunction in humans. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We …
their relationship to β-cell dysfunction in humans. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We …
[HTML][HTML] Plain-water intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in young and middle-aged women
Background: The replacement of caloric beverages such as sugar-sweetened beverages
(SSBs) and fruit juices with noncaloric beverages such as plain water has been …
(SSBs) and fruit juices with noncaloric beverages such as plain water has been …