Prevalence of reflux esophagitis in obese Japanese undergoing bariatric surgery
Background Currently, the data on the relationship between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Asian populations are scarce. Methods The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of reflux esophagitis (RE) among obese Japanese ...
Kodai Takahashi +7 more
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Clinical Diagnostic Value of Gastroscopy, High-resolution Esophageal Manometry and Upper Gastrointestinal Contrast Examination for Hiatal Hernia in Metabolic Syndrome: a Comparative Analysis [PDF]
Background There is no a gold standard examination method for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia in patients with metabolic syndrome. Improving the preoperative detection rate of hiatal hernia is of great significance for formulating an appropriate surgical ...
LI Xin, AIKEBAIER· Aili, ALIMUJIANG· Maisiyiti, WANG Zhi, JIANG Yuan, YIBITIHAER· Maimaitiaili, KELIMU· Abudureyimu
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Integrative genomic analyses in adipocytes implicate DNA methylation in human obesity and diabetes
DNA methylation variations are prevalent in human obesity but evidence of a causative role in disease pathogenesis is limited. Here, we combine epigenome-wide association and integrative genomics to investigate the impact of adipocyte DNA methylation ...
Liam McAllan +32 more
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A gender-sensitised weight loss and healthy living programme for overweight and obese men delivered by Scottish Premier League football clubs (FFIT):a pragmatic randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: The prevalence of male obesity is increasing but few men take part in weight loss programmes. We assessed the effect of a weight loss and healthy living programme on weight loss in football (soccer) fans.
White, Alan +36 more
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Long-term weight loss effects on all cause mortality in overweight/obese populations [PDF]
This systematic review assesses the long-term effectiveness of weight loss on all cause mortality in overweight/obese people. Medline, Embase and Cinahl were searched (1966–2005). Cohort studies and trials on participants with Body Mass Index ¡Ý25 kg/m2,
Aucott, Lorna S +5 more
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Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in Children and Adolescents: Expert Recommendations
ABSTRACT Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas (SPN) is a rare low‐grade malignant exocrine pancreatic tumor, mostly discovered during the second decade of life in females, with a very good prognosis, provided microscopically complete surgical excision is achieved.
Sabine Irtan +18 more
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Overnight weight loss: relationship with sleep structure and heart rate variability [PDF]
Background: Weight loss can be caused by a loss of body mass due to metabolism and by water loss as unsensible water loss, sweating, or excretion in feces and urine.
Christian Guilleminault +6 more
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Interventions to achieve long-term weight loss in obese older people [PDF]
This is a pre-copy-editing, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in Age and Ageing following peer review. The definitive publisher-authenticated version Witham, M. & Avenell, A. (2010).
Witham, Miles D. +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld +5 more
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Words matter: a qualitative investigation of which weight status terms are acceptable and motivate weight loss when used by health professionals [PDF]
<p><b>Background:</b> Obesity prevalence is increasing, which is a major public health concern due to increased risks of associated morbidity.
Benzeval, Michaela +26 more
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