Obesity Management

Despite stable rates of heavy alcohol use, deaths from alcohol-associated liver damage have risen in the US. A new study suggests an increase in the damaging effects of alcohol use in people with metabolic syndrome could be driving this apparent increase.

Announced on May 10, 2023, topline results of the phase 2 dose-finding trial for BI 456906 suggests use was associated with reductions in body weight of up to 14.9% during the 46-week study.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis reported improved BMI and HbA1C after 6 months of apremilast—with pronounced benefit among patients with obesity.

In this episode, hosts offer their reaction to topline data from the SURMOUNT-2 trial examining tirzepatide for weight management in T2D, the FDA's clearance of the Omnipod GO device, and results of the CLVer trial.

Data indicate higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of severe respiratory disease, including COVID-19, with the highest risk observed in those with a BMI in the range of 35-60.

Data from the SURMOUNT-2 trial demonstrate use of tirzepatide 10 mg and 15 mg were associated with mean weight reductions of 13.4% and 15.7%, respectively, with more than 80% of tirzepatide users achieving a body weight reduction of 5% or greater.

Data from the BRAVES trial indicates 70% of patients undergoing metabolic or bariatric surgery with histologically confirmed NASH achieved resolution at 52 weeks.

There were significant positive associations found of overweight, obesity, and a 5-unit increase in BMI with colorectal cancer risk when using BMI measured 8-10 years prior to diagnosis.

Most associate bariatric surgery with improved health outcomes, but a new study suggests clinicians and patients should be aware of potential changes in bone density brought on as a result of undergoing bariatric surgery.

Many effective anti-obesity medications could be manufactured and sold profitably for a low price, with estimated minimum prices up to 20-fold cheaper than current prices in some countries.

A new study leveraging data from 184 countries based on 11 dietary factors provides an overview of the diet attributable burden of type 2 diabetes in the world today.

A prospective study of more than 120 patients who underwent bariatric surgery sheds additional light on the potential benefits incurred by undergoing weight loss surgery in people with obesity.

A retrospective, propensity score-matched analysis details significant risk reductions achieved with bariatric surgery in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity.

Children exposed to maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy showed lower birth weight, lower birth BMI, and accelerated postnatal weight gain, compared with those unexposed.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 120 randomized trials offers new insight into the effects of weight regain on cardiometabolic risk up to 5 years after the cessation of a behavioral management program.

New meta-analysis show patient demographics—as well as their pre-existing comorbidities and COVID-19 vaccination status—may significantly define their risk of long-term conditions.

A new survey found the COVID-19 pandemic changed many Americans view of obesity and caused others to consider new weight-loss methods due to their concerns.

Built environments, but not social and economic environments, were negatively associated with BMI and overweight or obesity status, with a stronger association among adolescents with longer exposure to their built environment.

New phase 2 trial results suggest semaglutide 2·4 mg once weekly did not improve fibrosis without worsening of NASH in patients with NASH-related compensated cirrhosis.

An analysis of more than 800,000 children with more than 3.5 million person-years of follow-up indicate those in the upper range of average BMI had a 26% greater risk of developing hypertension, with each per unit increase in BMI associated with a 4% increase in risk of hypertension.

A study from Slovenia suggests a physical activity intervention that would require physical activity every day while at school was effective for reducing BMI and reversing obesity in young children.

An analysis of NHIS data from 2016-2021 indicates the rate of overweight or obesity among adults with type 1 diabetes was comparable to the rate among the general population, but these people were less likely to receive lifestyle recommendations from their providers.

A retrospective cohort study of more than 1200 patients who underwent bariatric surgery suggests a fully remote preoperative evaluation performed via telemedicine was noninferior to in-person evaluations for clinical outcomes and health care utilization.

The risk of diabetes was reduced by approximately 50% in both the vigorous and moderate aerobic exercise groups compared with the nonexercise group.

A sugary drinks tax in England may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in older girls, but had no significant association with obesity levels in year six boys or younger children.

With up to 40 years of follow-up, a retrospective study of matched pairs is providing an overview of the long-term risks and benefits of bariatric surgery in people with overweight or obesity.

Participants in the Tromsø study with both obesity and moderately high/high waist circumference at baseline had increased odds of being frail compared with those in the normal range.

Using data from the STEP 5 trial, investigators provide new insight into the effects of semaglutide 2.4 mg on hunger and cravings among people with overweight and obesity, with results also shedding light on how these effects correlate to weight loss in the trial.

Using data from more than 500 patients with more than 6 years of follow-up suggests total caloric intake may be more effective for reducing weight loss than increasing the time between meals.

A posthoc analysis of the VITAL study suggests the potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation could depend on a person's body mass index, with results indicating a decreased response to therapy as BMI category increased.