Up All Night Eating? Here's Why
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
On seeing images of food, sleep-deprived men — regardless of their blood glucose levels — showed increased activation of a brain area involved in hunger motivation.
By Steven Dubovsky, MD
February 17, 2012
Covering:
Benedict C et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2012 Jan 18
GLP-1R Agonists Associated with Weight Loss in Overweight Patients
General Medicine Summary and Comment
The association held for patients with or without diabetes.
Use of Electronic Medical Records Increases Rates of Obesity Diagnosis and Counseling
This study is enough to get even this grey-haired pediatrician on board with using EMRs.
Cardiology Statistics 2012: Good News, Bad News
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Cardiovascular mortality in the U.S. continues to decline; however, risk factors for cardiac disease are on the rise, especially in the young.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
February 15, 2012
Covering:
Roger VL et al., Circulation 2012 Jan 3/10; 125:188
Healthy Nutrients in the Blood Help the Aging Brain
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
A study of nutrient biomarker levels in plasma confirms the usual suspects that help or hurt our cognition.
By Jonathan Silver, MD
February 6, 2012
Covering:
Bowman GL et al., Neurology 2012 Jan 24; 78:241
Tangney CC., Neurology 2012 Jan 24; 78:230
Family Therapy After Hospitalization for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
A focus on family dynamics benefits patients.
By Joel Yager, MD
February 6, 2012
Covering:
Godart N et al., PLoS ONE 2012 Jan 4; 7:e28249
Dieting and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors Predict Later Weight Gain
Dieting and unhealthy weight control behaviors in adolescents are associated with excess increases in body-mass index 10 years later
Overall Prevalence of Childhood Obesity Is Stable
But prevalence might be increasing in boys.
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
General Medicine Summary and Comment
But indications and absolute benefit are still unclear.
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
January 19, 2012
Covering:
Sjöström L et al., JAMA 2012 Jan 4; 307:56
Livingston EH., JAMA 2012 Jan 4; 307:88
Arsenic-Laden Rice: Another Contaminant to Worry About?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Arsenic levels were elevated in pregnant women who ate moderate amounts of rice, but the implications of this finding remain unknown.
By Jonathan Silver, MD
January 13, 2012
Covering:
Gilbert-Diamond D et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2011 Dec 20; 108:20656
Using Infant Growth Charts to Predict Later Obesity
Crossing multiple weight-for-length percentiles before age 2 years is associated with obesity at ages 5 and 10 years.
By Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
January 4, 2012
Covering:
Taveras EM et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Nov; 165:993
Frongillo EA and Lampl M., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Nov; 165:1043
Neither supplement prevented adverse cardiovascular events.
The Effects of Media Use in Children
This year, the AAP issued two policy statements to address the effects of media exposure in children.
The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: More Data but Few Answers
Risk for obesity in children has been linked with infant feeding practices, media exposure, sleep deprivation, and vitamin D deficiency.
For Losing Weight, Commercial Programs Are Better and Cheaper Than Noncommercial Programs
General Medicine Summary and Comment
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The "power of the group" seems to sustain motivation.
By Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
December 15, 2011
Covering:
Jolly K et al., BMJ 2011 Nov 3; 343:d6500
Truby H and Bonham M., BMJ 2011 Nov 3; 343:d6629
Sodium Excretion of >7 g or <3 g Daily Is Associated with Elevated Cardiovascular Morbidity
General Medicine Summary and Comment
By comparison, higher potassium excretion was associated with lower stroke risk.
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
December 13, 2011
Covering:
O'Donnell MJ et al., JAMA 2011 Nov 23/30; 306:2229
Whelton PK., JAMA 2011 Nov 23/30; 306:2262
Could Iron-Fortified Formula Be Bad for Development?
Children given iron-fortified formula as infants scored lower on cognitive and visual-motor tests at age 10 years.
By Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
December 7, 2011
Covering:
Lozoff B et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Nov 7
Christian P., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2011 Nov 7
Exercise Referral Schemes Have Marginal Benefits for Sedentary Patients
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Patients exercised more, but body-mass index, blood pressure, and lipid levels remained unchanged.
Not All Dietary Fibers Are Equal for Lowering Colorectal Cancer Risk
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Whole grain and cereal fibers were linked with lower risk; fruits, vegetables, and legumes were not.
A Trial of Weight-Loss Strategies in Primary Care
General Medicine Summary and Comment
And the winners are . . . computer-based coaching, meal-replacement products, and drugs.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
November 22, 2011
Covering:
Appel LJ et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 24; 365:1959
Wadden TA et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 24; 365:1969
Yanovski SZ., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 24; 365:2030
Perioperative Death Rate from Bariatric Surgery Is Higher with Cirrhosis
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
Free
Clinicians should assess whether patients receiving bariatric surgery for obesity have cirrhosis and, if so, possibly refer them to a high-volume center for the procedure.
By Atif Zaman, MD, MPH
November 18, 2011
Covering:
Mosko JD and Nguyen GC., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011 Oct; 9:897
Reversing the Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Childhood Obesity Later in Life
Results of four large long-term studies indicate that adults who were obese during childhood can lower their cardiovascular risk by not being obese as adults.
By Louis M. Bell, MD
November 16, 2011
Covering:
Juonala M et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 17; 365:1876
Rocchini AP., N Engl J Med 2011 Nov 17; 365:1927
Does Sugary Soda Make Youth Violent?
Among Boston youth, greater consumption of carbonated non-diet soft drinks was associated with an increased likelihood of carrying weapons or being violent towards others.
Are the Effects of Bariatric Surgery Socially Contagious?
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
Obese adult family members living with patients and exposed to educational sessions lost weight and improved healthy behaviors.
For Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation, Less Is More
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Multivitamins, particularly those containing iron or copper, might raise risk for death.
