Obes Res Clin Pract
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Obes Res Clin Pract · Sep 2020
Meta AnalysisCoronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the risk of obesity for critically illness and ICU admitted: Meta-analysis of the epidemiological evidence.
To investigate the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and obesity in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ This systematic review indicated the relationship between obesity, ICU admission, severe COVID-19, and disease progression in patients with COVID-19. Obese patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking habit, lung disease, and/or cardiovascular disease should be cared for with increased attention.
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Obes Res Clin Pract · Sep 2020
Impact of obesity on hospitalizations and mortality, due to COVID-19: A systematic review.
The aim of the current review was to assess whether there was an association between obesity and higher levels of hospitalization, poor outcomes and mortality due to the disease of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Indigenous peoples suffer high rates of obesity and obesity-related disease worldwide. Currently, bariatric surgery is the most effective intervention for severe obesity and obesity-related disease. The role bariatric surgery plays in alleviating the obesity burden amongst Indigenous peoples is unknown. We aimed to collate studies investigating bariatric surgery in Indigenous peoples and to provide a simple framework to use in future research surrounding this important issue. ⋯ Despite a paucity of studies, it appears that there is emerging interest in investigating bariatric surgery among Indigenous peoples. We encourage those who seek to investigate this important issue at any point along the bariatric surgery journey, to do so using an equity-based approach.
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Obes Res Clin Pract · May 2018
Case ReportsPorto-mesenteric venous thrombosis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case report and systematic review of the 104 cases.
Porto-mesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) is a rare but fatal complication after bariatric surgery. However, an increasing number of PMVT complications have been observed in the last years after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) operations. ⋯ PMVT after sleeve gastrectomy is a rare but fatal complication. Therefore, anti-coagulation prophylaxis with LMWH should be considered at least one month postoperatively.
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Obes Res Clin Pract · Sep 2017
ReviewCurrent and emerging pharmacotherapies for obesity in Australia.
Obesity is a major issue in Australia and globally. Many individuals struggle to maintain weight loss with lifestyle modification, and adjunctive pharmacotherapy may help. Historically, there have been limited pharmacotherapies for managing obesity. In addition, previous treatments such as phentermine-fenfluramine, rimonabant and sibutramine were withdrawn due to safety issues, resulting in lingering safety concerns. ⋯ The landscape of obesity treatment is changing rapidly. Of the new therapeutic options presented, all options have associated adverse events requiring long-term safety data, but the availability of new options is a welcome development.