Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Scott Hagan, Karin Nelson
Summary: There is significant controversy surrounding the clinical benefits and risks of weight loss interventions for individuals with obesity. Traditional weight-centric approaches may increase weight stigma and cycling without sufficient evidence to support their purported clinical benefits. However, metabolic surgery and pharmacotherapy show clear benefits in certain cases.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolina Hoffmann, Anna Paczkowska, Wieslaw Bryl, Kinga Marzec, Jonas Raakow, Matthias Pross, Rafael Berghaus, Elzbieta Nowakowska, Krzysztof Kus, Michal Michalak
Summary: This study compares the level of discrimination among obese patients in Poland and Germany and finds that obesity significantly affects the social and economic well-being of patients. The study suggests the need to reduce weight stigma and alleviate the socioeconomic and psychological burden of obesity.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Enric Sanchez, Andreea Ciudin, Ana Sanchez, Sonsoles Gutierrez-Medina, Nuria Valdes, Lilliam Flores, Amelia Mari-Sanchis, Fernando Goni, Marta Sanchez, Joana Nicolau, Concepcion Munoz, Olaia Diaz-Trastoy, Guillem Cuatrecasas, Silvia Canizares, Marta Comas, Carolina Lopez-Cano, Albert Lecube
Summary: This study aims to assess the extent of rejection and instances of stigmatization linked to obesity within the Spanish population. The study found that individuals with obesity demonstrate a heightened level of aversion towards the disease compared to those with normal weight. Furthermore, the incidence of stigmatizing encounters displays a concerning escalation among younger individuals.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean-Eric Tarride, Aristithes G. Doumouras, Dennis Hong, J. Michael Paterson, Semra Tibebu, Francis Nguyen, Richard Perez, Valerie H. Taylor, Feng Xie, Vanessa Boudreau, Eleanor Pullenayegum, David R. Urbach, Mehran Anvari
Summary: This study compared 4-year health care expenditures after RYGB and sleeve gastrectomy, finding no significant differences in all-cause mortality and number of hospital admissions between the two procedures, but more frequent nonelective hospitalizations with RYGB. Patients who underwent RYGB had a lower rate of subsequent bariatric procedures.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nawfal W. Istfan, Marine Lipartia, Wendy A. Anderson, Donald T. Hess, Caroline M. Apovian
Summary: This study presents a practical approach for early recognition of weight regain after bariatric surgery, including classification and treatment options. Emphasizing the importance of regular long-term follow-up for all bariatric surgery patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eugene Lucas, Okeefe Simmons, Beverly Tchang, Louis Aronne
Summary: Although bariatric surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss, weight gain after surgery affects a considerable percentage of patients. Additionally, some patients experience inadequate weight loss. The effectiveness of anti-obesity medications for post-operative weight gain has not been firmly established yet due to varying study populations and designs. Observational studies consistently show the benefits of medical weight management after bariatric surgery, particularly with liraglutide, topiramate, and phentermine/topiramate, while new anti-obesity medications are expected to be helpful for post-surgical weight optimization.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Estella Y. Huang, Ryan C. Broderick, Jonathan Z. Li, Joaquin L. Serra, Pranav Ahuja, Samantha Wu, Michael Genz, Eduardo Grunvald, David C. Kunkel, Bryan J. Sandler, Santiago Horgan, Garth R. Jacobsen
Summary: Despite common assumptions, cannabis users did not experience inferior weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery compared to non-users.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Marinka M. G. Koenis, Pavlos K. Papasavas, Ronald J. Janssen, Darren S. Tishler, Godfrey D. Pearlson
Summary: This study found substantial variability in the percent total weight loss following bariatric surgery, with functional brain imaging showing more variance in post-surgical weight loss than psychological or metabolic information. The neuronal responses during anticipatory cues and receipt of drops of milkshake differed between individuals with severe obesity and healthy-weight controls, with changes in brain response related to a composite health index. Despite no correlation with post-surgical weight loss in the entire surgical group, participants who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) showed predictive power in several regions and contrasts.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Darlene Larissa de Souza Vilela, Alessandra da Silva, Sonia Lopes Pinto, Josefina Bressan
Summary: This systematic review examined the relationship between macronutrient intake and weight loss after bariatric surgery (BS). Eight articles involving 2,378 subjects were included, and the results indicated that protein intake was positively associated with weight loss after BS. Prioritizing protein followed by carbohydrates and reducing lipid intake favored weight loss and weight stability after BS. The review suggests that a high-protein diet (>60 g to 90 g/day) may be beneficial for weight loss and maintenance after BS, but a balance of other macronutrients is also important.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Isabella Gastaldo, Rosa Casas, Violeta Moize
Summary: This narrative review summarizes the existing research on the clinical impact of a Mediterranean diet before and after bariatric surgery, focusing on its effects on weight loss and improvement in comorbidities. Although the current knowledge is limited, the findings suggest that adopting a Mediterranean diet before and after bariatric surgery is of significant value.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Briony Hill, Heidi Bergmeier, Angela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, Fiona Kate Barlow, Alexandra Chung, Divya Ramachandran, Melissa Savaglio, Helen Skouteris
Summary: Research indicates that support for nonstigmatizing obesity-related policies is higher when obesity is attributed as an environmental rather than individual problem. Views that blame individuals for their obesity may lead to support for punitive policies towards people living in larger bodies. Real-world policies often implicitly condone weight stigma through poor language choice and conflicting discourse.
Article
Surgery
David E. Arterburn, Eric Johnson, Karen J. Coleman, Lisa J. Herrinton, Anita P. Courcoulas, David Fisher, Robert A. Li, Mary Kay Theis, Liyan Liu, James R. Fraser, Sebastien Haneuse
Summary: Among patients with severe obesity undergoing SG and RYGB, significantly more weight loss was observed at 5 years compared to nonsurgical patients. Weight regain was common after surgery, but regain to within 5% of baseline was rare.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nor Akma Yunus, Grant Russell, Rosediani Muhamad, Sze-Ee Soh, Elizabeth Sturgiss
Summary: This study investigated practitioners' perceptions and needs in managing patients with obesity in Malaysia. The majority of practitioners considered obesity a chronic disease and felt a responsibility to provide care and help patients lose weight. However, they faced barriers in discussing obesity with patients, such as limited time and patients' lack of motivation. Practitioners expressed a need for more support to enhance their capability and opportunity in obesity management. The study also revealed weight stigma among healthcare practitioners in Malaysia.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara Rurgo, Elena Cantone, Marcella Pesce, Eleonora Efficie, Mario Musella, Barbara Polese, Barbara De Conno, Marta Pagliaro, Luisa Seguella, Bruna Guida, Giuseppe Esposito, Giovanni Sarnelli
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the basic taste identification, induced perception, and pleasantness in normal-weight controls and obese subjects before and after bariatric surgery. The findings revealed that the perception of basic tastes is similar in normal-weight and severely obese subjects. Sleeve-gastrectomy-induced weight loss significantly increases basic taste-induced intensity, and selectively reduces bitter-related pleasantness without affecting the ability to identify the tastes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Afnan Sameer Azhri, Asma Almuqati, Firas Azzeh, Nuha Alamro, Wedad Azhar, Alaa Qadhi, Khloud Ghafouri
Summary: A study was conducted on patients who underwent bariatric surgery to investigate the factors affecting weight loss and the effectiveness of prophylactic ursodeoxycholic acid against gallstone formation. It was found that weight loss was influenced by initial body weight, sex, and dietary intake. Rapid weight loss was associated with a higher incidence of cholelithiasis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria C. Dalmasso, Martin Aran, Pablo Galeano, Silvina Perin, Patrick Giavalisco, Pamela V. Martino V. Adami, Gisela V. V. Novack, Eduardo M. M. Castano, A. Claudio Cuello, Martin Scherer, Wolfgang Maier, Michael Wagner, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Alfredo Ramirez, Laura Morelli
Summary: This study found significant differences in plasma levels of nicotinamide (Nam) between Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and cognitively normal individuals, suggesting its potential use as a biomarker for AD progression. The decrease in Nam plasma levels was observed a couple of years before conversion to AD.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Yin Wu, Brooke Levis, Federico M. Daray, John P. A. Ioannidis, Scott B. Patten, Pim Cuijpers, Roy C. Ziegelstein, Simon Gilbody, Felix H. Fischer, Suiqiong Fan, Ying Sun, Chen He, Ankur Krishnan, Dipika Neupane, Parash Mani Bhandari, Zelalem Negeri, Kira E. Riehm, Danielle B. Rice, Marleine Azar, Xin Wei Yan, Mahrukh Imran, Matthew J. Chiovitti, Jill T. Boruff, Dean McMillan, Lorie A. Kloda, Sarah Markham, Melissa Henry, Zahinoor Ismail, Carmen G. Loiselle, Nicholas D. Mitchell, Samir Al-Adawi, Kevin R. Beck, Anna Beraldi, Charles N. Bernstein, Birgitte Boye, Natalie Buel-Drabe, Adomas Bunevicius, Ceyhun Can, Gregory Carter, Chih-Ken Chen, Gary Cheung, Kerrie Clover, Ronan M. Conroy, Gema Costa-Requena, Daniel Cukor, Eli Dabscheck, Jennifer De Souza, Marina Downing, Anthony Feinstein, Panagiotis P. Ferentinos, Alastair J. Flint, Pamela Gallagher, Milena Gandy, Luigi Grassi, Martin Haerter, Asuncion Hernando, Melinda L. Jackson, Josef Jenewein, Nathalie Jette, Miguel Juliao, Marie Kjaergaard, Sebastian Kohler, Hans-Helmut Konig, Lalit K. R. Krishna, Yu Lee, Margrit Loebner, Wim L. Loosman, Anthony W. Love, Bernd Loewe, Ulrik F. Malt, Ruth Ann Marrie, Loreto Massardo, Yutaka Matsuoka, Anja Mehnert, Ioannis Michopoulos, Laurent Misery, Christian J. Nelson, Chong Guan Ng, Meaghan L. O'Donnell, Suzanne J. O'Rourke, Ahmet Ozturk, Alexander Pabst, Julie A. Pasco, Jurate Peceliuniene, Luis Pintor, Jennie L. Ponsford, Federico Pulido, Terence J. Quinn, Silje E. Reme, Katrin Reuter, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Alasdair G. Rooney, Roberto Sanchez-Gonzalez, Rebecca M. Saracino, Melanie P. J. Schellekens, Martin Scherer, Marcelo L. Schwarzbold, Vesile Senturk Cankorur, Louise Sharpe, Michael Sharpe, Sebastien Simard, Susanne Singer, Lesley Stafford, Jon Stone, Natalie A. Strobe, Serge Sultan, Antonio L. Teixeira, Istvan Tiringer, Alyna Turner, Jane Walker, Mark Walterfang, Liang-Jen Wang, Siegfried B. Weyerer, Jennifer White, Birgitt Wiese, Lana J. Williams, Lai-Yi Wong, Andrea Benedetti, Brett D. Thombsi
Summary: This study compared the screening accuracy of HADS-D and HADS-T for major depression and found no significant difference in diagnostic accuracy between the two. The shorter HADS-D would be preferred in most clinical and research settings as it not only reduces patient burden but also has equivalent diagnostic accuracy to HADS-T.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Ulrich Reininghaus, Georg Schomerus
Summary: This article provides an overview of the self-conception, research, and fields of action of public mental health, emphasizing the importance of mental health in public health. It also discusses the development and initiatives in this field in Germany. However, the positioning of public mental health does not match the significance of mental illness in population medicine.
BUNDESGESUNDHEITSBLATT-GESUNDHEITSFORSCHUNG-GESUNDHEITSSCHUTZ
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elena Caroline Weitzel, Heide Glaesmer, Andreas Hinz, Samira Zeynalova, Sylvia Henger, Christoph Engel, Markus Loeffler, Nigar Reyes, Kerstin Wirkner, A. Veronica Witte, Arno Villringer, Steffi G. G. Riedel-Heller, Margrit Loebner
Summary: This study aims to investigate the sociodemographic and social correlates of resilience in a large population-based sample aged 65 years and older. The results reveal that older age (75 years and older) is associated with lower resilience compared to the age of 65-74 years. Additionally, being widowed is related to higher resilience. Better social support and a larger social network are significantly associated with higher resilience. No association is found for gender and education.
BUNDESGESUNDHEITSBLATT-GESUNDHEITSFORSCHUNG-GESUNDHEITSSCHUTZ
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joseph Kuhn, Peter Brieger, Martin Haerter, Steffi Riedel-Heller
BUNDESGESUNDHEITSBLATT-GESUNDHEITSFORSCHUNG-GESUNDHEITSSCHUTZ
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Laura A. Rabin, Sietske A. M. Sikkes, Douglas Tommet, Richard N. Jones, Paul K. Crane, Milushka M. Elbulok-Charcape, Mark A. Dubbelman, Rebecca Koscik, Rebecca E. Amariglio, Rachel F. Buckley, Merce Boada, Gael Chetelat, Bruno Dubois, Kathryn A. Ellis, Katherine A. Gifford, Angela L. Jefferson, Frank Jessen, Sterling Johnson, Mindy J. Katz, Richard B. Lipton, Tobias Luck, Eleni Margioti, Paul Maruff, Jose Luis Molinuevo, Audrey Perrotin, Ronald C. Petersen, Lorena Rami, Barry Reisberg, Dorene M. Rentz, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Shannon L. Risacher, Octavio Rodriguez-Gomez, Perminder S. Sachdev, Andrew J. Saykin, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Colette Smart, Beth E. Snitz, Reisa A. Sperling, Vanessa Taler, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Argonde C. van Harten, Michael Wagner, Steffen Wolfsgruber
Summary: This study aimed to link self-perceived cognitive functioning data from international aging studies using item response theory. The results demonstrated that a single-factor structure was reasonable for the latent trait, and identified top items that made the greatest contribution to measurement precision. This allows for joint or pooled analyses across international studies and may lead to the development of new self-perceived cognitive functioning questionnaires.
Article
Neurosciences
Zetian Li, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanna Heitmann, Veronica Witte, Kerstin Wirkner, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Arno Villringer, Thomas Hummel
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between olfactory sulcus (OS) depth and olfactory function, considering age and gender. Normative data on OS depth were provided for a population with normal olfactory function. Results showed that the right OS was deeper than the left side in all age groups. Women had deeper OS on the left side compared to men. OS depth explained only minor portions of the variance in olfactory function, which was largely determined by age. Age-related normative data on OS depth were presented.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Franziska U. C. E. Jung, Sina Gerhards, Melanie Luppa, Margrit Loebner, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between mental health issues and BMI and gender in the oldest old population. The results showed that male participants with excess weight experienced more somatic complaints compared to those without excess weight. BMI was found to be associated with somatization, but not depression or anxiety. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings and develop interventions tailored to the individual needs of the oldest old.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Franziska U. C. E. Jung, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Claudia Luck-Sikorski
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between weight history and psychological comorbidities. Results showed that more weight loss attempts, a greater desire for weight loss, and being a weight maintainer were associated with more symptoms of depression. Moreover, a greater desire for weight loss and being categorized as a weight maintainer were associated with more anxiety. It was also found that male individuals who desired to lose more weight or had more weight loss attempts had a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms.
Article
Psychiatry
Leonie Ascone, Anja Christine Rohenkohl, Rene Hurlemann, Eva Meisenzahl, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Thomas Becker, Malek Bajbouj, Marie von Lilienfeld-Toal, Jurgen Gallinat, Martin Lambert
Summary: This essay proposes a matrix to visualize the indirect consequences of the pandemic, which include costs, morbidity, and mortality, compared to the direct effects of SARS-CoV-2. By using this matrix, virus-related and psychosocial risks for different populations can be assessed in a systematic and concise manner. The theoretical and empirical basis of COVID-19-related and psychosocial vulnerability, stressors, and consequences are derived, with an exemplary quantification of the matrix showing a high risk for severe COVID-19 consequences and pronounced psychosocial collateral effects for the vulnerable group of people with severe mental illness. This proposed approach could be further discussed for risk-graded pandemic management, crisis recovery, and future preparedness to address psychosocial collateral effects and protect vulnerable groups.
PSYCHIATRISCHE PRAXIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karla Romero Starke, Melanie Schubert, Pauline Kaboth, Julia Gerlach, Janice Hegewald, Matthias Reusche, Dieter Friedemann, Andrea Zuelke, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Hajo Zeeb, Andreas Seidler
Summary: Noise annoyance is a significant issue in Europe, and this study aimed to investigate the impact of road, railway, and aircraft noise on high annoyance. The results showed that aircraft noise had the highest risk, followed by road and railway noise. Compared to the WHO review, aircraft noise had a higher proportion of highly annoyed individuals. These findings are important for public policy-making, and regular updates of exposure-response relationships are recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katja Schladitz, Elena C. Weitzel, Margrit Loebner, Bettina Soltmann, Frank Jessen, Andrea Pfennig, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Uta Guehne
Summary: This study explores shared decision making (SDM) from the perspective of individuals affected by mental illness and their family members. The results show that they have a strong desire to be involved in treatment decisions and to participate in finding a diagnosis, but often face barriers like stigma and lack of opportunities. Peer support, self-help associations, and psychosocial counseling services are important in promoting SDM.
Article
Psychiatry
Forugh S. Dafsari, Bettina Bewernick, Sabine Boehringer, Katharina Domschke, Moritz Elsaesser, Margrit Loebner, Melanie Luppa, Lukas Preis, Julia Puesken, Sandra Schmitt, Andreea-Johanna Szekely, Martin Hellmich, Wiebke Mueller, Michael Wagner, Oliver Peters, Lutz Froelich, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Elisabeth Schramm, Martin Hautzinger, Frank Jessen
Summary: A study in Germany evaluated the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (LLD-CBT) and a supportive unspecific intervention (SUI) in the treatment of late-life depression. The results showed that both LLD-CBT and SUI provided clinical benefit without evidence for the superiority of LLD-CBT.
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
A. E. Zuelke, S. G. Riedel-Heller, F. Wittmann, A. Pabst, S. Roehr, M. Luppa
Summary: This study systematically assessed the gender-specific effects of lifestyle interventions on cognitive decline. The results showed small positive effects on global cognition and memory, particularly in women. However, there were limited trials targeting men and reporting gender-specific results for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Future research should focus on the role of gender in intervention effects and systematically address gender factors in study conduct and recruitment.
JPAD-JOURNAL OF PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Debora Melo van Lent, Sarah Egert, Steffen Wolfsgruber, Luca Kleineidam, Leonie Weinhold, Holger Wagner-Thelen, Birgit Stoffel-Wagner, Horst Bickel, Birgitt Wiese, Siegfried Weyerer, Michael Pentzek, Frank Jessen, Matthias Schmid, Wolfgang Maier, Martin Scherer, Steffi G. G. Riedel-Heller, Alfredo Ramirez, Michael Wagner
Summary: Deficiency of vitamin D increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia. It is recommended to monitor vitamin D levels in the elderly and provide supplementation in cases of deficiency.
