Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Primary Operation for Morbid Obesity: Experience with 200 Patients by Paolo Gentileschi

“…Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) represents a valid option for morbid obesity, either as a primary or as a staged procedure. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in the province of Essaouira, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Manoussi, Nezha Nacer, Imane Kajjoune, Abdellatif Baali, Hakima Amor, Nadia Ouzennou

“…Binary logistic regression confirmed that women’s age and level of education are major determinants of overweight/obesity. There is a need to strengthen public health policies aimed at reducing overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in Morocco, with an emphasis on nutrition education and monitoring their weight status throughout their reproductive lives.…”
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The Role of Inflammatory Parameters and Antibody Seroconversion on COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients with Central Obesity by Syahidatul Wafa, Dicky Levenus Tahapary, Evy Yunihastuti, Heri Wibowo, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Ketut Suastika, Farid Kurniawan, Rona Kartika, Tika Pradnjaparamita, Dante Saksono Harbuwono

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Dysregulation of Kisspeptin and Leptin, as Anorexigenic Agents, Plays Role in the Development of Obesity in Postmenopausal Women by Andon Hestiantoro, Brilliant P. K. Astuti, Raden Muharam, Gita Pratama, Fiastuti Witjaksono, Budi Wiweko

“…Subjects were assigned into 2 groups according to their BMIs: obese group (84 subjects) and nonobese group (87 subjects). …”
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Correlation between traumatic brain injury, obesity and insulin-resistance – a case report by Laura De Wilde, Charlotte De Ruysscher, Kristine Oostra

“…Individuals with traumatic brain injury often exhibit weight gain, potentially leading to obesity. This weight increase is influenced by cognitive dysfunction, reduced physical activity and metabolic changes. …”
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Adipocytokines and Inflammation in Patients and a Gerbil Model: Implications for Obesity-Related and Nonobese Diabetes by Hongjuan Fang, Xiaohong Li, Jianyi Lv, Xueyun Huo, Meng Guo, Xin Liu, Changlong Li, Zhenwen Chen, Xiaoyan Du

“…Conclusions: Our study, which may be considered a pilot investigation, suggests that the interaction of adipocytokines and inflammation factors in different adipose depots could play diverse roles in the development of diabetes or obesity.…”
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Obesity and Prognostic Variables in Colombian Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Javier Cuello-López, Ana Fidalgo-Zapata, Elsa Vásquez-Trespalacios

“…Introduction. Obesity is an established risk factor for cancer and cancer-related deaths, including that of the breast. …”
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Integrated Insights into Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Improving Life Quality and Reducing Mortality in Obesity by Ruxandra-Cristina Marin, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Paul Andrei Negru, Ada Radu, Denisa Negru, Raluca Anca Corb Aron, Teodora Maria Bodog, Ruxandra Florina Bodog, Paula Bianca Maghiar, Roxana Brata

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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Obesity Among Children and Adolescents Living With Disability in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Enjeh Jabbossung Fombo, Nchinjoh Sangwe Clovis, Michael Ngenge Budzi, Marvel Changoh Changoh, Leslie Tasha Mbapah, Hawi Kidanu Kebede, Adam J. Rose

“…Obesity is a global health concern, with children and adolescents living with disabilities being particularly vulnerable. …”
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Th1/Th2 Dichotomy in Obese Women with Gestational Diabetes and Their Macrosomic Babies by A. Seck, A. Hichami, S. Doucouré, F. Diallo Agne, H. Bassène, A. Ba, C. Sokhna, N. A. Khan, A. Samb

“…The aim of the study was to assess T cell differentiation and the modulation of inflammatory cytokines in obese and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) women and their macrosomic newborns. …”
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Gut Microbiota, Microinflammation, Metabolic Profile, and Zonulin Concentration in Obese and Normal Weight Subjects by Agnieszka Żak-Gołąb, Piotr Kocełak, Małgorzata Aptekorz, Maria Zientara, Łukasz Juszczyk, Gayane Martirosian, Jerzy Chudek, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz

“…The aim of the study is the assessment of plasma zonulin, haptoglobin and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) levels in relation to composition of gut microbiota in obese and normal weight subjects. Circulating inflammation markers, such as TNF-α, sTNFR1, sTNFR2, IL-6, zonulin, and haptoglobin levels were measured and semiquantitative analysis of gut microbiota composition was carried out in 50 obese and 30 normal weight subjects without concomitant diseases. …”
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The influence of school location and their children's nutritional model on the risk of obesity in Poland- pilot study by Łukasz Długoński, Anna Platta, Magdalena Skotnicka

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Adipocyte DIO2 Expression Increases in Human Obesity but Is Not Related to Systemic Insulin Sensitivity by David Bradley, Joey Liu, Alecia Blaszczak, Valerie Wright, Anahita Jalilvand, Bradley Needleman, Sabrena Noria, David Renton, Willa Hsueh

“…Accordingly, adipocytes of 73 obese and 21 lean subjects were isolated and subjected to gene expression analyses. …”
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The hypothalamus as the central regulator of energy balance and its impact on current and future obesity treatments by Bruna Bombassaro, Eliana P. Araujo, Licio A. Velloso

“…This has contributed to the characterization of the mechanisms by which glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists promote body mass reduction and has opened new windows of opportunity for the development of drugs to treat obesity. This review presents an overview of the mechanisms involved in the hypothalamic regulation of energy balance and discusses how advancements in this field are contributing to the development of new pharmacological strategies to treat obesity.…”
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Variation in Provider Identification of Obesity by Individual- and Neighborhood-Level Characteristics among an Insured Population by Sara N. Bleich, Jeanne M. Clark, Suzanne M. Goodwin, Mary Margaret Huizinga, Jonathan P. Weiner

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Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Level Correlates with Lipoprotein Subfractions in Obese Nondiabetic Subjects by Sándor Somodi, Ildikó Seres, Hajnalka Lőrincz, Mariann Harangi, Péter Fülöp, György Paragh

“…We enrolled fifty nondiabetic obese patients and thirty-two healthy volunteers. …”
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Abdominal Adiposity Correlates with Adenotonsillectomy Outcome in Obese Adolescents with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Gustavo Nino, Maria J. Gutierrez, Anjani Ravindra, Cesar L. Nino, Carlos E. Rodriguez-Martinez

“…Background. Obese adolescents with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) have a unique pathophysiology that combines adenotonsillar hypertrophy and increased visceral fat distribution. …”
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SF1-specific deletion of the energy sensor AMPKγ2 induces obesity by Óscar Freire-Agulleiro, Ánxela Estévez-Salguero, Vitor Ferreira, Cassie Lynn Holleman, Julia García-Currás, Ismael González-García, Rubén Nogueiras, Manuel Tena-Sempere, Cristina García-Cáceres, Carlos Diéguez, Miguel López

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Clinical efficacy and safety study of vNOTES for benign ovarian tumors in obese patients by Fei Wang, Yuqin Liu, Yue Xing, Dongdong Wang, Xue Bai, Linlin Li, Chunhua Ma, Yongjuan Sun, Yufang Bai, Liehong Wang

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Relationship of cause and effect between depression and night eating syndrome as predictor of abdominal obesity by I. S. Dzheriyeva, N. I. Volkova, S. I. Rapoport

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