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Experts to review latest research on bariatric surgery at International summit

On March 28, leading experts across multiple disciplines will convene at the 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes to review the latest research on bariatric surgery as a treatment option.

17 Mar 2011

Research highlights new parameters for HIV study

A research article co-authored by Brenna Anderson, MD, director of Reproductive Infectious Diseases Consultation in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, was included in the recently published special issue of the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology.

17 Mar 2011

Research: Underweight HCV-infected patients tend to be older at HCC onset

The incidence and mortality associated with hepatocellular carcinoma have been increasing worldwide, and hepatitis C virus infection plays an important role in the pathogenesis of HCC.

16 Mar 2011

Bariatric surgery can lead to long-term weight loss, reduce cardiac risk factors in obese adults

Bariatric surgery can result in long-term weight loss and significant reductions in cardiac and other risk factors for some severely obese adults, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

15 Mar 2011

Majority of men on ADT after prostatectomy gain weight during first year of therapy

Seventy per cent of men who received androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) after surgery to remove their prostate gland gained significant weight in the first year, putting on an average of 4.2kg, according to a paper in the March issue of the urology journal BJUI.

11 Mar 2011

Coffee consumption may reduce risk of stroke in women

Drinking more than a cup of coffee a day was associated with a 22 percent to 25 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with those who drank less, in a study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Mar 2011

New research: Weight discrimination may impact physical health

The discrimination that obese people feel, whether it is poor service at a restaurant or being treated differently in the workplace, may have a direct impact on their physical health, according to new research from Purdue University.

3 Mar 2011

Patients with end-stage renal disease who opt for PD experience no greater risk of catheter infection

Patients with end-stage renal disease who opt for peritoneal dialysis experience no greater risk of catheter infection than those who undergo hemodialysis, a retrospective study at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found.

3 Mar 2011

Study: Men who consume non-steroidals more likely to have erectile dysfunction

Men who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs three times a day for more than three months are 2.4 times more likely to have erectile dysfunction compared to men who do not take those drugs regularly, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online in The Journal of Urology.

3 Mar 2011

TOF positron emission tomography scans can improve cancer detection

For the first time, quantitative-not qualitative-data analysis has demonstrated that time-of-flight positron emission tomography scans can improve cancer detection.

2 Mar 2011

Study: Pycnogenol- offers natural solution for patients with metabolic syndrome

The American Heart Association estimates 35 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors characterized by obesity and the simultaneous presence of heart disease risk factors with high blood pressure, blood sugar and lipids.

2 Mar 2011

Study confirms risk of triple-negative breast cancer among obese, physically inactive women

New findings published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, confirm the risk of breast cancer among women who are obese and not physically active, and suggests additional mechanisms beyond estrogen.

1 Mar 2011

UIC researchers receive USDA grant to reduce obesity in preschool children

The preschool years are a critical period for addressing weight-related behaviors among at-risk groups, say researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Among young children, obesity has tripled since 1980, and the prevalence is highest among black and Hispanic children.

1 Mar 2011

$1 million USDA grant aims to reduce obesity in preschoolers

1 Mar 2011

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new "Medical Position Statement on the Management of Barrett's Esophagus," published by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. The medical position statement was published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.

1 Mar 2011

Brain's reward/motivation circuits linked to compulsive overeating

A brain imaging study at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory reveals a subtle difference between ordinary obese subjects and those who compulsively overeat, or binge: In binge eaters but not ordinary obese subjects, the mere sight or smell of favorite foods triggers a spike in dopamine - a brain chemical linked to reward and motivation.

1 Mar 2011

Sugary drinks and high blood pressure: Study establishes a link

A new study has found that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda pop and fruit drinks may increase blood pressure in adults. The results of the study came in Tuesday’s online issue of Hypertension, Journal of the American Heart Association.

28 Feb 2011

Excess weight contributes to higher risk of death in Asians

A study of more than 1 million Asians found that those who were a normal weight were far less likely to die from any cause than individuals whose body-mass index (BMI) was too high or low. A similar association was seen between BMI and the risk of death from cancer, cardiovascular disease or other causes.

24 Feb 2011

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

The Aetna Foundation today announced significant funding in support of five research studies designed to deepen understanding of the root causes of the nation's well-documented obesity epidemic and drive viable solutions to the core problems.

23 Feb 2011

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

Post-pregnancy excess weight is likely caused by the impact of new parenthood stress on physical activity, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers say.

23 Feb 2011

Body Mass Index News and Research

Experts to review latest research on bariatric surgery at International summit

Research highlights new parameters for HIV study

Research: Underweight HCV-infected patients tend to be older at HCC onset

Bariatric surgery can lead to long-term weight loss, reduce cardiac risk factors in obese adults

Majority of men on ADT after prostatectomy gain weight during first year of therapy

Coffee consumption may reduce risk of stroke in women

New research: Weight discrimination may impact physical health

Patients with end-stage renal disease who opt for PD experience no greater risk of catheter infection

Study: Men who consume non-steroidals more likely to have erectile dysfunction

TOF positron emission tomography scans can improve cancer detection

Study: Pycnogenol- offers natural solution for patients with metabolic syndrome

Study confirms risk of triple-negative breast cancer among obese, physically inactive women

UIC researchers receive USDA grant to reduce obesity in preschool children

$1 million USDA grant aims to reduce obesity in preschoolers

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Brain's reward/motivation circuits linked to compulsive overeating

Sugary drinks and high blood pressure: Study establishes a link

Excess weight contributes to higher risk of death in Asians

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

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