Research Summaries

Weight Management
Weight Management
06/03/2016
A recent study examined the effect of weight loss, achieved through a physician-supervised weight management program, on renal function among morbidly obese patients.
06/03/2016
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11/18/2015
A recent study compared the effects of central body fat, fat distribution, and body dissatisfaction on the risk of developing eating disorders in college-age women.
11/18/2015
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11/13/2015
According to new research, patients who have a normal body mass index (BMI) but also have central obesity are at a greater risk for cardiovascular mortality.
11/13/2015
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Research Summary
09/23/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study found about 15% of patients with chronic prosthetic joint infection presented with bacteremia, most often among those with diabetes or higher ASA classification. However, blood culture status...
09/23/2015
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Research Summary
09/02/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Perioperative GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower infection, readmission, and revision rates—and better mobility metrics—after spinal fusion in diabetic patients, with similar benefits in...
09/02/2015
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08/26/2015
Researchers evaluated the effects of drinking 500 ml of water before main meal on weight loss efforts in obese adults.
08/26/2015
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08/17/2015
A recent study compared the effects of low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets on body fat loss.
08/17/2015
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08/03/2015
In a 17-year study, researchers evaluated the relationship between weight cycling and incidence for overall cancer and individual cancers.
08/03/2015
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Research Summary
07/29/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
New analysis reveals increasing risks of infection and complications after elective total hip arthroplasty in patients with elevated BMI, identifying key inflection points to inform surgical risk counseling...
07/29/2015
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Research Summary
07/12/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
A cross-sectional survey of adults with type 1 diabetes highlights hypoglycemia fears, fatigue, and exercise costs as key barriers to meeting physical activity guidelines. Higher income emerged as the only...
07/12/2015