USPSTF Says Start Diabetes Screen at Age 35 for Those With Overweight, Obesity
The USPSTF recommends screening adults aged 35 to 70 years with overweight or obesity for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity
AHA Statement Addresses Impact of Childhood OSA on Heart Health
The impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on cardiovascular health in children and adolescents is addressed in a scientific statement.
Impact of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Duration on Cognition
Researchers studied the impact of obesity and metabolic syndrome on sleep-disordered breathing and/or sleep duration in a group of Hispanic and Latino adults who had experienced cognitive decline.
Increased Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disorders Among Children Born to Women With Severe Obesity
Investigators examined the relationship between maternal prepregnancy BMI status and autism spectrum disorder and developmental disorders in offspring.
Tesomet Receives Orphan Drug Status for Hypothalamic Obesity
Tesomet is an investigational fixed-dose combination therapy of tesofensine, a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor, and metoprolol, a beta-1 selective blocker.
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.
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.
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