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Weight Management
The Endocrinology Network® Weight Management clinical resource center is the home of all content related to weight loss and obesity management. Now a full-blown epidemic, the obesity crisis is one of the most prominent and dangerous health crises in the US. This page will provide insight and perspective related to FDA approvals, the latest studies, and guideline updates related to nutrition, obesity, and weight management.
Single-Arm Study Finds Very-Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet Could Improve Testosterone Levels in Men
May 24, 2021
A single-arm study examining the effects of a very-low calorie ketogenic diet over a 1-month period indicates the dietary approach was associated with improvements in body weight and sex hormones among men with overweight or obesity.
Rising Obesity Rates Have Had Similar Impact on Progress Against Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
May 18, 2021
A comparison of annual mortality rates related to cancer and cardiovascular disease is shedding light on the impact of the obesity epidemic on progress against both since 1999.
Subcutaneous Semaglutide Suppresses Appetite, Reduces Excess Energy Intake in Patients with Obesity
May 13, 2021
A new phase 1 trial presented at ECO 2021 demonstrates the impact of semaglutide on appetite and body weight in patients with obesity, indicating use of the GLP-1 RA reduced energy intake 35% and resulted in a nearly 10% reduction in body weight over 20 weeks.
Comprehensive Data Review Returns Insufficient Evidence for Using Herbal, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss
May 11, 2021
Two studies examining RCTs of herbal and dietary supplements found none of these supplements provided a clinically meaningful reduction in body weight among patients with overweight or obesity.
Impact of Obesity on Risk of Severe COVID-19 Among Patients in England
May 04, 2021
Data from more than 1500 general practices are providing a comprehensive overview of the impact of obesity on risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in England—suggesting each BMI increase beyond 23 kg/m2 increased risk of hospital admission and death.
Lifestyle Patterns, Early Influences Play Role in Risk of Obesity, BMI Trajectory in Childhood
April 29, 2021
An analysis of data from the Australian InFANT program suggests early lifestyle patterns or parental influences can help to predict obesity or BMI trajectory in early life.
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Mortality, Risk of Events in Patients with Diabetes and Obesity
April 26, 2021
A retrospective analysis of matched cohorts has led investigators to suggest bariatric surgery should be viewed as a first-line treatment for the management of obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Obesity Tied to Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Delayed Repair in Womb Lining
April 13, 2021
An analysis of body weight and PBAC score from 121 women in Scotland suggests the presence of obesity could be linked to heavier menstrual bleeding and cause delays in womb lining repair.
Case Report: Shortness of Breath and Worsening Leg Edema
April 12, 2021
Our latest case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson features a man in his 40s presenting with shortness of breath and worsening leg edema. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?
Bariatric Surgery Can Reduce Cancer Risk Among Severely Obese Patients
March 29, 2021
An analysis of data from the Marketscan database suggests undergoing bariatric surgery in severely obese patients with NAFLD could reduce risk of cancer among these patients.