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Overweight, obese mothers treated differently by health professionals, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Queensland mums-to-be who are considered to be overweight or obese are treated and perceived more poorly by maternity care providers because of their body weight, according to a new University of Queensland ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The criteria for weight-loss surgery need to be changed

(Medical Xpress)—Weight-loss surgery is currently only offered to patients who exceed a certain BMI. However, surgical intervention could improve the health of many more people. This is shown by the Swedish Obese Subjects ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Depressed patients less likely to complete cardiac rehab

(HealthDay)—Depressed patients are less likely to complete exercise-based, cardiac rehabilitation programs, regardless of whether they are taking antidepressants, according to a study published in the Feb. ...

Cardiology created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Post-pregnancy deterioration in glycemic control in T1DM

(HealthDay)—Women with type 1 diabetes experience post-pregnancy deterioration in glycemic control and sustained weight gain, according to research published online Dec. 18 in Diabetes Care.

Health created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Long noncoding RNAs control development of fat cells

Whitehead Institute researchers have identified a previously unrecognized layer of genetic regulation that is necessary for the generation of undesirable white fat cells. When this regulation is disrupted, white fat cells ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Obesity, excess weight gain during pregnancy linked to heavier babies in African-American women

Epidemiologists at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have found that pre-pregnancy obesity and excess weight gain during pregnancy in African-American women are associated with an increased risk of giving ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiac symptoms have 31 percent incidence of cardiac dysfunction

In a study to be presented on February 15 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ...

Sleep apnea created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Caloric restriction, exercise help prevent weight gain, other complications in obese women

In a study to be presented on February 15 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, researchers will report findings that suggest that consistent physical activity ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most youth with type 1 diabetes don't meet HbA1c goals

(HealthDay)—Most children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values above target levels, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Diabetes Care.

Diabetes created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bronchiectasis increases mortality risk in moderate-to-severe COPD

Bronchiectasis is independently associated with an increased mortality risk in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, according to a new study from researchers in Spain.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One hospital night OK for robotic partial nephrectomy

(HealthDay)—Regardless of surgical complexity, most patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) can be discharged in one day, according to a study published in the February issue of Urology.

Surgery created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For female nurses, working nights tied to increased BMI

(HealthDay)—Female nurses working night or mixed shifts have higher body mass index (BMI) scores compared with nurses who work regular daytime schedules, according to a study published in the February issue ...

Health created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Almost eight percent of US stroke survivors may have suicidal thoughts

Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves dead, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

Cardiology created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Midway waist circumference better than iliac crest measure

(HealthDay)—Waist circumference measured midway (WC-mid) between the lowest ribs and the iliac crest better defines risks associated with central obesity than does waist circumference measured at the iliac ...

Diabetes created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Factors affecting weight loss after abdominoplasty identified

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing abdominoplasty, weight loss is associated with having a preoperative body mass index ≥24.5 kg/m² and is attributed to increased satiety in most patients, according ...

Surgery created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1