Letter
Pediatrics
Riccardo Davanzo, Massimo Agosti, Irene Cetin, Antonio Chiantera, Giovanni Corsello, Luca A. Ramenghi, Annamaria Staiano, Marcello Tavio, Alberto Villani, Elsa Viora, Fabio Mosca
Summary: Although knowledge about the administration of COVID-19 vaccine to breastfeeding mothers is limited, Italian scientific societies concluded that COVID-19 vaccination is compatible with breastfeeding due to the well-demonstrated health benefits of breastfeeding and the unlikely health risks for nursed infants according to biological plausibility.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patricia Yarnoz-Esquiroz, Laura Olazaran, Maite Aguas-Ayesa, Carolina M. Perdomo, Marta Garcia-Goni, Camilo Silva, Jose Antonio Fernandez-Formoso, Javier Escalada, Fabrizio Montecucco, Piero Portincasa, Gema Fruhbeck
Summary: Academic medicine aims to promote research that moves from discovery to translation and educate the next generation of professionals. However, in the field of obesity, integration of knowledge and translation research is hindered by the inability of the body mass index classification to account for multiple subtypes of obesity, and the lack of a universally shared definition, which prevents the determination of the true burden of different obesity phenotypes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tiffany M. Powell-Wiley, Paul Poirier, Lora E. Burke, Jean-Pierre Despres, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Carl J. Lavie, Scott A. Lear, Chiadi E. Ndumele, Ian J. Neeland, Prashanthan Sanders, Marie-Pierre St-Onge
Summary: The global obesity epidemic has led to increased prevalence of obesity in most countries since the 1980s, contributing directly to incident cardiovascular risk factors. Abdominal obesity, as determined by waist circumference, is an independent marker of cardiovascular disease risk. Lifestyle modification and weight loss can improve health outcomes, while bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce coronary artery disease risk.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Michael E. Hall, Jordana B. Cohen, Jamy D. Ard, Brent M. Egan, John E. Hall, Carl J. Lavie, Jun Ma, Chiadi E. Ndumele, Philip R. Schauer, Daichi Shimbo
Summary: Obesity is a major risk factor for primary hypertension, and lifestyle modification is usually recommended for obese patients, but long-term success is limited.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Bonita Falkner, Samuel S. Gidding, Carissa M. Baker-Smith, Tammy M. Brady, Joseph T. Flynn, Leslie M. Malle, Andrew M. South, Andrew H. Tran, Elaine M. Urbina
Summary: The overall prevalence of hypertension in childhood is 2% to 5%, with primary hypertension being the leading type, especially in adolescence. Excess adiposity, suboptimal lifestyles, and other factors like environmental stress, low birth weight, and genetic factors contribute to primary hypertension in children. Hypertensive children are at high risk of developing hypertension in adulthood and experiencing target organ injuries. Ambulatory and home blood pressure monitoring can aid in diagnosis. Primordial prevention through healthier diet and increased physical activity, along with evidence-based treatment guidelines, is crucial in reducing the prevalence of primary hypertension. Further research and clinical trials are needed to enhance recognition, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sarah Nutter, Laura A. Eggerichs, Taniya S. Nagpal, Ximena Ramos Salas, Christine Chin Chea, Shubo Saiful, Johanna Ralston, Olivia Barata-Cavalcanti, Claudia Batz, Louise A. Baur, Susie Birney, Sheree Bryant, Kent Buse, Michelle I. Cardel, Aastha Chugh, Ada Cuevas, Mychelle Farmer, Allison Ibrahim, Ishu Kataria, Catherine Kotz, Ted Kyle, Sara le Brocq, Vicki Mooney, Clare Mullen, Joe Nadglowski, Margot Neveux, Karin Papapietro, Jaynaide Powis, Rebecca M. Puhl, Bernardo Rea Ruanova, Jessica F. Saunders, Fatima Cody Stanford, Ogweno Stephen, Kwang Wei Tham, Agbo Urudinachi, Lesly Vejar-Renteria, Danielle Walwyn, John Wilding, Saifullah Yusop
Summary: This article discusses the definition and significance of weight stigma and presents nine recommendations for reducing harmful obesity narratives on a global scale.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anne R. Cappola, Richard J. Auchus, Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, David J. Handelsman, Rita R. Kalyani, Michael McClung, Cynthia A. Stuenkel, Michael O. Thorner, Joseph G. Verbalis
Summary: Multiple changes occur in various endocrine systems as individuals age. The understanding of age-related changes and their clinical management is developing. This statement reviews the current research in different endocrine axes and conditions specific to older individuals, including available therapies, clinical trials, key points, and scientific gaps. The goal is to inform future research to improve prevention and treatment strategies for age-associated endocrine conditions in older individuals.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Oliver M. Fisher, Daniel L. Chan, Michael L. Talbot, Almino Ramos, Ahmad Bashir, Miguel F. Herrera, Jacques Himpens, Scott Shikora, Kelvin D. Higa, Lilian Kow, Wendy A. Brown
Summary: The IFSO commissioned a task force to study the incidence of Barrett's esophagus in BMS patients, the frequency of development post-BMS, and the potential regression of Barrett's esophagus post-BMS. A position statement was developed based on these findings for the management of this pathology.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalya Usheva, Mina Lateva, Sonya Galcheva, Berthold V. Koletzko, Greet Cardon, Marieke De Craemer, Odysseas Androutsos, Aneta Kotowska, Piotr Socha, Luis A. Moreno, Yannis Manios, Violeta Iotova
Summary: The study found no significant association between breastfeeding practices and childhood obesity, but factors such as educational level, smoking habits, pre-pregnancy weight, and age may impact the duration of breastfeeding practices.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ryan J. Tedford, Marzia Leacche, Angela Lorts, Stavros G. Drakos, Francis D. Pagani, Jennifer Cowger
Summary: Durable left ventricular assist device (dLVAD) support is an important treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure. Innovations in dLVAD technology have improved survival rates and reduced adverse events. However, there are challenges in promoting wider adoption of this therapy, including delayed patient referral, limited clinician knowledge, and deprioritization of patients waiting for heart transplantation. Novel devices with smaller size and less invasive implantation methods are being developed.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lorenzo M. Donini, Luca Busetto, Stephan C. Bischoff, Tommy Cederholm, Maria D. Ballesteros-Pomar, John A. Batsis, Juergen M. Bauer, Yves Boirie, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Dror Dicker, Stefano Frara, Gema Fruhbeck, Laurence Genton, Yftach Gepner, Andrea Giustina, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Ho-Seong Han, Steven B. Heymsfield, Takashi Higashiguchi, Alessandro Laviano, Andrea Lenzi, Ibolya Nyulasi, Edda Parrinello, Eleonora Poggiogalle, Carla M. Prado, Javier Salvador, Yves Rolland, Ferruccio Santini, Mireille J. Serlie, Hanping Shi, Cornel C. Sieber, Mario Siervo, Roberto Vettor, Dennis T. Villareal, Dorothee Volkert, Jianchun Yu, Mauro Zamboni, Rocco Barazzoni
Summary: Sarcopenic obesity (SO), the coexistence of excess adiposity and low muscle mass/function, is common in individuals with obesity and negatively impacts patient outcomes. This article presents an initiative by ESPEN and EASO to establish a consensus on the definition and diagnostic criteria for SO. The proposed diagnostic procedure includes assessment of skeletal muscle function and body composition to confirm the diagnosis of SO. The authors advocate for the implementation of these criteria in routine clinical practice.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jaime M. Hatcher-Martin, Neil A. Busis, Bruce H. Cohen, Rebecca A. Wolf, Elaine C. Jones, Eric R. Anderson, Joseph Fritz, Steven J. Shook, Riley M. Bove
Summary: Telehealth services are seen as a complement to in-person neurologic care, with a focus on supporting patient access regardless of location. The American Academy of Neurology advocates for coverage of telehealth services by all subscriber benefits, equitable provider reimbursement, simplified state licensing requirements, and expanding telehealth research and quality initiatives. Roles and responsibilities of providers should be clearly defined in telehealth service models.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lori Feldman-Winter, Trina Van, Daphna Varadi, Amanda C. Adams, Bahar Kural, Elien C. J. Rouw
Summary: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine aims to develop clinical protocols for managing medical problems related to breastfeeding. These protocols are meant as guidelines and not exclusive treatments, as individual patients may require variations in treatment. The Academy acknowledges the diversity of breastfeeding individuals while recognizing the challenges of using gender-inclusive language.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alicia M. Diaz-Thomas, Sherita Hill Golden, Dana M. Dabelea, Adda Grimberg, Sheela N. Magge, Joshua D. Safer, Daniel E. Shumer, Fatima Cody Stanford
Summary: The endocrine care of pediatric and adult patients is affected by disparities due to the basic structures of health systems, research modalities, and policies that impact access to care and social determinants of health. This scientific statement focuses on endocrine disease disparities in the pediatric population and sexual and gender minority populations. Important findings include disparities in medical attention for short stature, underrepresentation of racially and ethnically diverse populations and males in studies of pubertal development and peak bone mass, and higher burden of obesity and diabetes in racial, ethnic, and LGBTQIA populations. Multilevel interventions and changes in health policies are needed to address these disparities.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Panagiotis Anagnostis, Sarantis Livadas, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Silvia Bretz, Iuliana Ceausu, Fatih Durmusoglu, Risto Erkkola, Ivan Fistonic, Marco Gambacciani, Marije Geukes, Haitham Hamoda, Caoimhe Hartley, Angelica Linden Hirschberg, Blazej Meczekalski, Nicolas Mendoza, Alfred Mueck, Antonina Smetnik, Petra Stute, Mick van Trotsenburg, Margaret Rees, Irene Lambrinoudaki
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency is associated with various negative health outcomes such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, and neurodegenerative disease. However, the impact of vitamin D supplementation on non-skeletal outcomes needs further clarification, especially in postmenopausal women.
