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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Natalie D. Ritchie, Katherine A. Sauder, Peter G. Kaufmann, Leigh Perreault
Summary: Compared to the standard NDPP, NDPP-Flex participants were more likely to achieve greater reduction in HbA(1c) levels and have normal blood glucose levels at follow-up.
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Oncology
Shumin Jia, Yanhong Chen, Jiqiang Cui, Tongyao Wang, Chia-Chin Lin
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationships among weight loss, symptom distress, and quality of life (QoL) in oesophageal cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy. The results showed a negative correlation between weight loss and symptom distress with QoL. The study highlights the importance of addressing weight and symptom management in improving the QoL of oesophageal cancer survivors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
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Psychology, Developmental
Wei Guan, Shibo Lin, Zhenzhen Fu, Ningli Yang, Jiajia Shen, Ruiping Liu, Cong Li, Hongwen Zhou, Hui Liang
Summary: The study found that metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) has better long-term effects on weight loss, remission of comorbidities, and improved quality of life for severely obese Chinese adolescents. However, patients who undergo MBS surgery are at a higher risk of malnutrition.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Francesca Malandrone, Federica Bevilacqua, Mariagrazia Merola, Niccolo Gallio, Luca Ostacoli, Sara Carletto, Chiara Benedetto
Summary: The diagnostic and therapeutic pathway of vulvar cancer has a severe impact on the psychosocial and psychosexual equilibrium of affected women. Women diagnosed and treated for vulvar cancer are at higher risk of psychological distress, sexual dysfunction, and dissatisfaction with partner relationships. This article aims to review the psychological, relational, and sexual issues experienced by women with vulvar cancer, highlighting the importance of this issue and improving the quality of care offered to these patients. Implementing an integrated care model can help identify unmet needs and improve the quality of life of these women.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mulu Tiruneh Asemu, Mengesha Assefa Ahunie
Summary: The study revealed that severe visual impairment and blindness are common among diabetic patients in Ethiopia. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and maculopathy are the main predictive factors for the occurrence of blindness.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam, Eslam Sobhi, Aghil Habibi Soola
Summary: This study found that the QOL of diabetes patients is influenced by the Problem Areas in Diabetes, and factors such as treatment barriers and psychological distress are closely related to QOL.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kristina Geue, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Isabelle Stroske, Hannah Brock, Michael Friedrich, Katja Leuteritz
Summary: This study aims to assess the long-term effects on life satisfaction and psychological distress of young adult cancer survivors by analyzing longitudinal data and cross-sectional topics. It is expected that data from at least 320 participants will be available for analysis after the completion of the sixth survey in 2021.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Trisha O'Moore-Sullivan, Jody Paxton, Megan Cross, Srinivas Teppala, Viral Chikani, George Hopkins, Katie Wykes, Paul A. A. Scuffham
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical and patient-reported outcomes of patients who underwent bariatric surgery in Queensland, Australia. The results showed significant improvements in weight, HbA1c, comorbidities, and quality of life after the surgery.
Article
Oncology
Alexander Fabian, Alexander Ruehle, Justus Domschikowski, Maike Trommer, Simone Wegen, Jan-Niklas Becker, Georg Wurschi, Simon Boeke, Mathias A. Sonnhoff, Christoph Fink, Lukas Kaesmann, Melanie Schneider, Elodie Bockelmann, Martin Treppner, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, David H. Krug, Nils Nicolay
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors for distress among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The results showed that 63% of the patients reported clinically significant distress, which was associated with lower education level, higher income loss, lower global quality of life, and longer duration of radiotherapy. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness, screening, and interventions in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hiba Jebeile, Michelle Cardel, Theodore K. Kyle, Ania M. Jastreboff
Summary: Adolescent obesity has negative impacts on psychological health, with self-directed weight management carrying risks and medically supervised interventions showing improvements in psychosocial health for obese youth.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Svenja Heyne, Peter Esser, Kristina Geue, Michael Friedrich, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf
Summary: The study revealed that 31.8% of cancer patients reported sexual problems, with men being more likely to report such issues and patients living with a partner more likely to experience sexual problems. Sexual problems were found to be associated with increased levels of anxiety, decreased social support, and lower quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrea M. Kriska, Bonny Rockette-Wagner, Sharon L. Edelstein, George A. Bray, Linda M. Delahanty, Mary A. Hoskin, Edward S. Horton, Elizabeth M. Venditti, William C. Knowler
Summary: The study found that physical activity can lower the incidence of diabetes, with the lifestyle intervention group having significantly higher levels of physical activity compared to the metformin or placebo group.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Friedrich C. Jassil, Alisia Carnemolla, Helen Kingett, Jacqueline Doyle, Amy Kirk, Neville Lewis, Gemma Montagut, Parastou Marvasti, David Boniface, Adrian Brown, Kusuma Chaiyasoot, Roxanna Zakeri, Jessica Mok, Kalpana Devalia, Chetan Parmar, Rachel L. Batterham
Summary: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of a 12-month adjunctive lifestyle intervention on weight loss and health outcomes after bariatric surgery. Results showed significant reductions in body weight, fat mass, and improvements in health-related quality of life and depressive symptomatology. However, the adjunctive lifestyle program implemented immediately after surgery had no favorable impact upon weight loss and health outcomes.
Article
Oncology
Sevil Masat Harbali, Zeliha Koc
Summary: This study evaluated psychosocial problems in relation to spiritual orientation and religious coping among 406 Muslim oncology patients in Turkey. The results showed that as spiritual orientation levels increased, participants tended to use positive religious coping strategies, leading to decreased distress levels and increased perceived quality of health.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Bachi-Ayukokang Ebob-Anya, Nahyeni Bassah
Summary: The study findings reveal that cancer patients commonly experience psychosocial distress and emotional distress, negatively impacting their quality of life. It is essential for healthcare professionals to assess patients' psychosocial distress early to enhance the quality of care and life quality.
BMC PALLIATIVE CARE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Michael R. Lewis, Robert C. Macauley, Patricia R. Sheehan, Myrlene A. Staten, Lawrence S. Phillips, Neda Rasouli, Anastassios G. Pittas
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Patrick M. O'Neil, Karen Miller-Kovach, Peter W. Tuerk, Lynne E. Becker, Thomas A. Wadden, Ken Fujioka, Priscilla L. Hollander, Robert F. Kushner, W. Timothy Garvey, Domenica M. Rubino, Robert J. Malcolm, Daniel Weiss, William J. Raum, Jonny L. Salyer, Kathie L. Hermayer, Stephanie L. Rost, Jan L. Veliko, Nicoleta D. Sora
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ken Fujioka, Patrick M. O'Neil, Melanie Davies, Frank Greenway, David C. W. Lau, Birgitte Claudius, Trine Vang Skjoth, Christine Bjorn Jensen, John P. H. Wilding
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Medicine, General & Internal
Carel W. le Roux, Arne Astrup, Ken Fujioka, Frank Greenway, David C. W. Lau, Luc Van Gaal, Rafael Violante Ortiz, John P. H. Wilding, Trine V. Skjoth, Linda Shapiro Manning, Xavier Pi-Sunyer
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ryan J. Marek, Sandra M. Coulon, Joshua D. Brown, Janet A. Lydecker, Scott Marek, Robert Malcolm, Patrick M. O'Neil
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lee M. Kaplan, Angela Golden, Kimberly Jinnett, Ronette L. Kolotkin, Theodore K. Kyle, Michelle Look, Joseph Nadglowski, Patrick M. O'Neil, Thomas Parry, Kenneth J. Tomaszewski, Boris Stevenin, Soren Kruse Lilleore, Nikhil V. Dhurandhar
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Erin S. LeBlanc, Richard E. Pratley, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Myrlene A. Staten, Patricia R. Sheehan, Michael R. Lewis, Anne Peters, Sun H. Kim, Ranee Chatterjee, Vanita R. Aroda, Chhavi Chadha, Lisa M. Neff, Irwin G. Brodsky, Clifford Rosen, Cyrus V. Desouza, John P. Foreyt, Daniel S. Hsia, Karen C. Johnson, Philip Raskin, Sangeeta R. Kashyap, Patrick O'Neil, Lawrence S. Phillips, Neda Rasouli, Emilia P. Liao, David C. Robbins, Anastassios G. Pittas
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Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick M. O'Neil, Andreas L. Birkenfeld, Barbara McGowan, Ofri Mosenzon, Sue D. Pedersen, Sean Wharton, Charlotte Giwercman Carson, Cecilie Heerdegen Jepsen, Maria Kabisch, John P. H. Wilding
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Sean Wharton, Melanie Davies, Dror Dicker, Ildiko Lingvay, Ofri Mosenzon, Domenica M. Rubino, Sue D. Pedersen
Summary: GLP-1 receptor agonists are commonly used for treating type 2 diabetes and weight management, but gastrointestinal side effects can be a potential barrier to their use.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anders Strathe, Deborah B. B. Horn, Malte Selch Larsen, Domenica Rubino, Rasmus Sorrig, Marie Thi Dao Tran, Sean Wharton, Rune Viig Overgaard
Summary: This study aimed to determine the relationship between exposure to the GLP-1 analogue semaglutide and weight-loss trajectories for weight management. The researchers developed a population PK model and an exposure-response model based on data from various trials. The models accurately predicted 1-year weight loss and provided insight into the role of semaglutide in treating overweight and obesity.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick M. O'Neil, Domenica M. Rubino
Summary: Obesity negatively affects patients' health and quality of life, with various complications. Research shows that once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg can improve patients' quality of life, control of eating, and body composition. These findings emphasize the importance of semaglutide not only for weight loss but also for improving patients' wellbeing and daily activities.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Patrick M. O'Neil, Vanita R. Aroda, Arne Astrup, Robert Kushner, David C. W. Lau, Thomas A. Wadden, Jason Brett, Ana-Paula Cancino, John P. H. Wilding
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2017)