Obesity

Diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.

Sarcopenic obesity is the co-existence of obesity and sarcopenia in individuals aged 40-75โ€‰years. The Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity has developed diagnostic criteria tailored for the Japanese population, considering their unique characteristics compared with European populations. Our algorithm consists...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-09-10
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Read MoreDiagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.

Difference in Body Composition Patterns between Age Groups in Italian Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: When BMI Becomes a Misleading Tool in Nutritional Settings.

Little is known about the changes in body composition (BC) in people with overweight or obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the differences in BC patterns in this population based on gender and age. A total of...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-07-25
Read MoreDifference in Body Composition Patterns between Age Groups in Italian Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: When BMI Becomes a Misleading Tool in Nutritional Settings.

Assessing cachexia in obesity: contradiction or perfectly possible?

Existing definitions of clinically important weight loss in patients with cancer do not specifically address weight loss in patients who are obese at presentation. This review explores the clinical impact of weight loss and depletion of the skeletal muscle mass...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-07-04
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Current Opinion In Clinical Nutrition And Metabolic Care
Read MoreAssessing cachexia in obesity: contradiction or perfectly possible?

The BET inhibitor JQ1 targets fat metabolism and counteracts obesity.

Obesity, one of the most frequent health problems in the adult population, is a condition characterized by excessive white adipose tissue accumulation and accompanied by the increased risk to develop other disorders such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, physical...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-02-15
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Journal Of Advanced Research
Read MoreThe BET inhibitor JQ1 targets fat metabolism and counteracts obesity.

Body composition is associated with postoperative complications in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) is a malignant tumor of the hepatobiliary system which is still associated with a challenging prognosis. Postoperative complications play a crucial role in determining the overall prognosis of patients with pCCA. Changes in body composition (BC) have...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-01-01
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Cancer Medicine
Read MoreBody composition is associated with postoperative complications in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Association between Sarcopenia and Reduced Bone Mass: Is Osteosarcopenic Obesity a New Phenotype to Consider in Weight Management Settings?

Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a frequent phenotype in people with obesity; however, it is unclear whether this links with an impaired bone status. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between SO and low bone mass, and to...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2023-12-21
Read MoreAssociation between Sarcopenia and Reduced Bone Mass: Is Osteosarcopenic Obesity a New Phenotype to Consider in Weight Management Settings?

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