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Comparison of two warm-up models for obese and normal-weight adults performing supramaximal cycling exercise.
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Termedia Publishing
, 2018 , Article)
This study examines the impact of two forms of active warm-up on supramaximal cycling performance among sedentary adults. Thirty-seven adults [23.05 (6.4) years; BMI=26.05 (1.3) kg/m, FM=30.1 (4.2)%, VO=23.8 (5.8) ml/min/kg] ...
Impact of physical exercise on gut microbiome, inflammation, and the pathobiology of metabolic disorders
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Society for Biomedical Diabetes Research
, 2019 , Article)
BACKGROUND: The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) harbors a complex and diverse microbial composition that outnumbers our own body cells and their gene contents. These microbes play a significant role in host metabolism and ...
Influence of the request and purchase of television advertised foods on dietary intake and obesity among children in China
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BMC
, 2021 , Article)
Background: This study aims to examine the effects of the request and purchase of Television (TV) advertised foods on children’s dietary intake, overweight and obesity in China. Methods: Data from 1417 children (aged 6–17 ...
The influence of maternal blood glucose during pregnancy on weight outcomes at birth and preschool age in offspring exposed to hyperglycemia first detected during pregnancy, in a South African cohort.
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Little is known about the influence of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) on weight outcomes in exposed offspring in Africa. We investigated the influence of maternal blood glucose concentrations during ...
Association of lipid profile and waist circumference as cardiovascular risk factors for overweight and obesity among school children in Qatar
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Dove Medical Press
, 2012 , Article)
Background: Childhood obesity is a national as well as worldwide problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of overweight and obesity among Qatari children with lipid profile and waist circumference as ...
Lorcaserin vs. Phentermine among non-surgical and surgical obese patients: Anthropometric, glycemic, lipid, safety and cost outcomes
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Background
To evaluate effectiveness, safety, and costs of Lorcaserin vs. phentermine among obese non–surgical and surgical patients (post bariatric surgery).
Methods
This retrospective study retrieved charts of all ...
Topiramate monotherapy for weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Aims: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the efficacy and safety of topiramate as monotherapy for weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, ...
Overweight/Obesity and Time Preference: Evidence from a Survey among Adults in the UK
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Karger Publishers
, 2022 , Article)
Introduction: Overweight and obesity is a global problem incurring substantial health and economic implications. This has also been highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has disproportionately affected overweight ...
Rivaroxaban Pharmacokinetics in Obese Subjects: A Systematic Review
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Springer Nature
, 2022 , Article)
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The direct oral anticoagulants, including rivaroxaban, are relatively novel therapeutic options in the treatment and prevention of VTE. ...
Sleep problems in adolescence and overweight/obesity in young adults: is there a causal link?
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
This study aims to explore if there is a causal association between adolescence sleep problems and overweight/obesity (Ow/Ob) in young adults. Youth self-reports were used to explore if adolescence (mean age 13.90 years, ...