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Obesity Paradox Occurs in Non-ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction for Overweight and Obesity but Not for Morbid Obesity

Heart Views
Introduction: The obesity paradox has been observed in patients with cardiovascular disease. The goal of this study was to evaluate if obesity has a protective effect in patients presenting with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
Mehrtash Hashemzadeh, Amir Parsa Abhari, Mohammad Reza Movahed   +2 more
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Association between hepatic steatosis and fibrosis with measures of insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes - a cross-sectional study

BMC Gastroenterology, 2022
Background Obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance are three pathological conditions highly correlated, but this relationship is not fully elucidated.
Kathrine Aglen Seeberg, Dag Hofsø, Heidi Borgeraas, John Olav Grimnes, Farhat Fatima, Lars Thomas Seeberg, Nils Petter Kvan, Marius Svanevik, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +9 more
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Effect of aerobic exercise intensity on health-related quality of life in severe obesity: a randomized controlled trial

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2022
Background Aerobic exercise is an important part of obesity treatment and may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The objective of this study was to compare the effect of two different exercise programs on health-related quality of life in ...
Jarle Berge, Jøran Hjelmesæth, Ronette L. Kolotkin, Øyvind Støren, Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Espen Gjevestad, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Jan Helgerud, Tomm Bernklev   +9 more
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Differential effects of bariatric surgery and lifestyle interventions on plasma levels of Lp(a) and fatty acids

Lipids in Health and Disease, 2022
Background Limited evidence suggests that surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment differentially influence plasma Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels.
Kirsten A. Berk, Heidi Borgeraas, Ingunn Narverud, Monique T. Mulder, Linn K. L. Øyri, Adrie J. M. Verhoeven, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Martin P. Bogsrud, Torbjørn Omland, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Espen Gjevestad, Njord Nordstrand, Kirsten B. Holven, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +13 more
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Predicting satisfaction with outcome and follow‐up care 5 years after bariatric surgery: A prospective evaluation

Obesity Science & Practice, 2022
Objective Patient satisfaction is viewed as essential for a successful outcome of bariatric surgery. Few studies have explored long‐term satisfaction prospectively. This study aimed to examine pre‐ and post‐surgery predictors for satisfaction with follow‐
Ingela Lundin Kvalem, Louise Gabrielsen, Inger Eribe, Jon A. Kristinsson, Tom Mala   +4 more
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Gender differences in nutrition literacy levels among university students and employees: a descriptive study

Journal of Nutritional Science, 2021
The impact of nutrition information on public health is partly determined by the population's level of nutrition literacy (NL), which involves functional NL (such as knowledge of dietary guidelines) and critical NL (such as the ability to distinguish ...
Karianne Svendsen, Liv E. Torheim, Vibeke Fjelberg, Anita Sorprud, Ingunn Narverud, Kjetil Retterstøl, Martin P. Bogsrud, Kirsten B. Holven, Mari C. W. Myhrstad, Vibeke H. Telle-Hansen   +9 more
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Morbid obesity impacts mortality among inpatients with type a aortic dissection: an analysis of the national inpatient sample

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2023
Background Stanford type A aortic dissection (T(A)AD) is one of the most dangerous cardiovascular diseases and morbid obesity is associated with the prognosis of many cardiovascular diseases.
Xiao Xu, Renqi Yin, Kangkang Zhi, Yingyi Qin, Boxiang Tu, Shengyong Wu, Ziwei Dong, Dongxu Liu, Jia He   +8 more
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Gender-related differences in cardiometabolic risk factors and lifestyle behaviors in treatment-seeking adolescents with severe obesity

BMC Pediatrics, 2018
Background Obesity during adolescence is associated with cardiovascular mortality in adulthood. The adverse obesity-related cardiometabolic risk profile is already observed in adolescence.
Lisa Ha Barstad, Pétur B. Júlíusson, Line Kristin Johnson, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Samira Lekhal, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +5 more
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Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and weight loss in patients with severe obesity undergoing an intensive lifestyle intervention program: retrospective cohort study

BMC Endocrine Disorders, 2019
Background To assess the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and weight changes in treatment seeking patients with severe obesity who underwent a 1-year intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) program.
Jarle Berge, Øyvind Støren, Jens K. Hertel, Espen Gjevestad, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +5 more
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Human body weight, nutrients, and foods: a scoping review

Food & Nutrition Research, 2022
Background: The aim of this article (scoping review) is to elucidate the current knowledge for the potential role of body weight for setting and updating Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) and Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs).
Jøran Hjelmesæth, Agneta Sjöberg
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