Endoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of GERD and underlying class I obesity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.10.003
Abstract: GERD is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects approximately 25% of the U.S. population. Several studies have demonstrated a higher prevalence of GERD in patients with obesity compared to those with a normal body mass… read more here.
Keywords: gastric plication; class obesity; endoscopic gastric; gerd ... See more keywords
Residual platelet reactivity in low-dose aspirin-treated patients with class 1 obesity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2020.106819
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent data suggest a decreased clinical efficacy of low-dose aspirin in patients weighing ≥70 kg. We therefore investigated the impact of body weight and class 1 obesity on thromboxane generation and platelet reactivity to arachidonic… read more here.
Keywords: platelet; class obesity; platelet reactivity;
BMI and blood pressure control among United States adults with hypertension
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DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003072
Abstract: Objectives: Less than half of United States adults with hypertension have controlled blood pressure (BP). Higher BMI is associated with an increased risk for hypertension but the association between BMI and BP control is not… read more here.
Keywords: hypertension; states adults; adults hypertension; class obesity ... See more keywords
Trends, Social Context, and Transplant Implications of Obesity Among Incident Dialysis Patients in the United States
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004243
Abstract: Background. Kidney transplant programs have variable thresholds to accept obese candidates. This study aimed to examine trends and the social context of obesity among United States dialysis patients and implications for kidney transplant access. Methods.… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; class obesity; dialysis patients; united states ... See more keywords
Five-year outcomes after surgery for class 1 obesity: a retrospective analysis of a Canadian bariatric centre’s experience
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DOI: 10.1503/cjs.021820
Abstract: Background: There is a paucity of literature exploring the role of bariatric surgery in class 1 obesity. We evaluated the 5-year outcomes after bariatric surgery in patients with class 1 obesity, assessing weight loss, resolution/reduction… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; bariatric surgery; class obesity; surgery class ... See more keywords
Cardiometabolic risk factors among children and adolescents with overweight and Class 1 obesity: A cross-sectional study. Insights from stratification of Class 1 obesity
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1108618
Abstract: Context Severe childhood obesity is associated with increased prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs). Among children with Class 1 obesity, higher BMI may indicate greater cardiometabolic risk. Class 1 obesity reflects a wide spectrum of… read more here.
Keywords: among children; class obesity; children adolescents; obesity ... See more keywords