Obesity Tied to Long-Term COVID-19 Complications
Moderate and severe obesity is associated with a greater risk for postacute sequelae of COVID-19, according to a published study.
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Myocarditis-Like Illness Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
In a published research paper, seven cases are presented of patients hospitalized for acute myocarditis-like illness following COVID-19 vaccination.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces ICP in Women With Obesity and Intracranial Hypertension
Investigators compared bariatric surgery with a community weight management intervention in ability to reduce intracranial pressure among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
High Adolescent BMI Increases Stroke Risk in Young Adults With, Without Diabetes
The association between stroke and obesity in adolescence was examined in a population-based study.
High BMI in Adolescence Linked to Ischemic Stroke in Adulthood
High body mass index (BMI) in adolescence is associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke in young adults.
Longitudinal CV Risk Inversely Linked to Cognitive Performance
Elevated systolic blood pressure, high serum total cholesterol, and obesity are inversely associated with midlife cognitive performance
Vascular Disease Risk Factors in MS Linked to Disease Progression, Reduced Brain ATP
Specific vascular disease risk factors may be linked to disease progression and decreased brain phosphate metabolism in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Increased BMI in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea After CPAP Treatment
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, BMI values increased significantly following CPAP therapy.
Overweight/Obesity in Young Adulthood Linked to Increased Risk of MS
Researchers examined studies on MS environmental and genetic risk factors to investigate 2- and 3- way interactions between BMI at age 20, Epstein-Barr virus infection, and the Class II DRB1 gene.
Maternal Obesity May Alter Fetal Brain Development
Obesity in pregnant women may impact the development of their offspring’s brains with effects localized in the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula.
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