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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
G. Catanzaro, T. Filardi, C. Sabato, A. Vacca, S. Migliaccio, S. Morano, E. Ferretti
Summary: Obesity, a metabolic chronic alteration, can be treated with lifestyle changes as the first-line therapy, while microRNAs potentially serve as biomarkers for weight loss and response to intervention strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(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.
Review
Allergy
Nicholas C. Kolinsky, Natalia Weare-Regales, Richard F. Lockey
Summary: Obesity is a multifactorial disease that poses various health risks and can negatively impact asthma patients. Treating obesity requires a personalized approach considering the complexity and uniqueness of the condition.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
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
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.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Moszak, Marta Pelczynska, Agnieszka Wesolek, Dominika Stenclik, Pawel Bogdanski
Summary: Obesity is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of excessive fat in the body, and is often accompanied by health consequences. The treatment of obesity involves a comprehensive approach that includes diet, exercise, medication, surgery, and psychological support. The effectiveness of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in weight control has been studied, but the findings are inconclusive due to the heterogeneity of the studies.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Prapimporn Chattranukulchai Shantavasinkul, Hataikarn Nimitphong
Summary: The effects of vitamin D on adipose tissue biology and modulation in human obesity are still inconclusive. While the anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin D are evident and consistent, its effects on adipocyte differentiation, adipogenesis, energy metabolism, and adipokine levels remain uncertain.
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.
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Samuel Klein, Randy J. Seeley
Summary: Many individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes experience diabetes remission after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, but there is disagreement regarding the underlying mechanisms. We present our perspective on conflicting datasets suggesting that the remission could be attributed solely to weight loss or weight loss-independent factors.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Gangitano, Noelia Martinez-Sanchez, Maria Irene Bellini, Irene Urciuoli, Stefania Monterisi, Stefania Mariani, David Ray, Lucio Gnessi
Summary: Sleep is important for survival, but the time dedicated to sleep has been reduced in industrialized countries. This reduction may contribute to the increase in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Conversely, obesity is associated with sleep disorders. Understanding the physiological and molecular pathways involved in sleep regulation and metabolic homeostasis could improve metabolic health. Strategies aimed at weight loss may benefit both cardiometabolic risk and sleep quality.
Article
Hematology
Philippe Connes, Berenike Mockesch, Emilienne Tudor Ngo Sock, Marie-Dominique Hardy-Dessources, Karen Reminy, Sarah Skinner, Marie Billaud, Elie Nader, Benoit Tressieres, Maryse Etienne-Julan, Nicolas Guillot, Nathalie Lemonne, Olivier Hue, Marc Romana, Sophie Antoine-Jonville
Summary: The study compared plasma markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as microvascular function, between patients with sickle cell disease of different genotypes and under hydroxyurea (HU) treatment or not. Results showed that oxidative stress and inflammation were lower in HbSC patients and HbSS patients receiving HU treatment compared to HbSS patients not treated with HU.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Amelie Desgagnes, Mikael Desmons, Jean-Philippe Cyr, Martin Simoneau, Hugo Masse-Alarie
Summary: The study aimed to explore the effects of EVS parameters, head position, and vision on lumbar erector spinae muscles EVS-induced responses. Results showed that increasing current intensity of EVS augmented the amplitude and occurrence of muscle responses, while EVS duration influenced the medium-latency response differently depending on the head position. Vision did not modulate muscle responses, suggesting minimal contribution to vestibulomotor control in sitting posture.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Christophe Maiano, Alexandre J. S. Morin, Johanne April, E. Kipling Webster, Olivier Hue, Claude Dugas, Dale Ulrich
Summary: The study assessed the psychometric properties of the French-Canadian version of TGMD-3 in children, finding validity and reliability in the model. Additionally, age, BMI, physical activity frequency, and gender were found to be associated with test outcomes.
MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Christophe Maiano, Alexandre J. S. Morin, Johanne April, Sylvain Coutu, Claude Dugas, Olivier Hue
Summary: The study found that the alignment between perceived and actual motor competencies is crucial. It also revealed that age and physical activity/sport practice are associated with higher competencies, while girls and younger children are associated with lower competencies.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Pascaline Langlois, Anaick Perrochon, Romain David, Pierre Rainville, Chantal Wood, Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse, Benjamin Pageaux, Amine Ounajim, Martin Lavalliere, Ursula Debarnot, Carlos Luque-Moreno, Manuel Roulaud, Martin Simoneau, Lisa Goudman, Maarten Moens, Philippe Rigoard, Maxime Billot
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that hypnosis treatment can effectively reduce pain intensity and pain interference in patients with chronic musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain. A minimum of 8 sessions of hypnosis treatment is recommended for better outcomes.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jean Blouin, Jean-Philippe Pialasse, Laurence Mouchnino, Martin Simoneau
Summary: This study used electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate the dynamics of cortical activation during spatial updating. The results showed that the amplitude of the P1N1 complex of the rotation-evoked potential (RotEPs) was significantly greater in the updating task. Cortical current analysis revealed task-related activities in various brain regions at different time intervals.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Martin Simoneau, Jean-Philippe Pialasse, Pierre Mercier, Jean-Sebastien Blouin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the neural control mechanisms of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The findings suggest that adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis exhibit increased variability in the timing of alpha oscillations in the control of axial muscles, which may be associated with spine deformation.
CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Antoine Rohel, Mikael Desmons, Guillaume Leonard, Amelie Desgagnes, Rubens da Silva, Martin Simoneau, Catherine Mercier, Hugo Masse-Alarie
Summary: In the presence of experimental low back pain, the motor networks involved in the control of back muscles at the spinal, subcortical, and cortical levels were not modified. However, once the pain disappeared, a reduction in motoneuronal excitability was observed without change in corticospinal and vestibulospinal excitability, suggesting a reduction in descending drive. Experimental low back pain may elicit long-term plasticity even after pain extinction.
JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Noemie Anctil, Zachary Malenfant, Jean-Philippe Cyr, Katia Turcot, Martin Simoneau
Summary: Vibrotactile feedback can improve balance control for individuals with altered sensory cues. Providing vibrotactile feedback every time balance is compromised or only one-third of the time both lead to improved balance control. However, vibrotactile feedback unrelated to body sway worsens balance control.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Virginie Blanchette, Yassin Andoulsi, Martine Brousseau, Celine Leblanc, Francois Guillemette, Olivier Hue
Summary: This study aims to develop a competency framework to support podiatry education in Canada. Through a Delphi process, a framework based on the Canadian expert guidelines and the requirements of the College of Podiatrists of Quebec has been developed, including 24 core competencies, 84 enabling competencies, and 288 observable indicators.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Marie Fabre, Laura Beullier, Chloe Sutter, Amirreza Kebritchi, Pascale Chavet, Martin Simoneau, Michel Toupet, Jean Blouin, Laurence Mouchnino
Summary: Several years after bilateral vestibular loss, patients regain almost normal motor skills, which is believed to be due to increased reliance on visual and proprioceptive information. This study investigated the contribution of plantar tactile inputs in this compensation process. The results showed that adults with bilateral vestibular hypofunction exhibited stronger somatosensory cortex response to electric stimulation of the plantar sole compared to healthy individuals. Moreover, increasing the differential pressure between both feet enhanced the internal representation of body orientation and motion. These findings suggest that tactile-based postural control is utilized in the absence of vestibular input.
JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Tania Augiere, Martin Simoneau, Clementine Brun, Anne Marie Pinard, Jean Blouin, Laurence Mouchnino, Catherine Mercier
Summary: This study aimed to assess the cerebral response and motor performance during a sensorimotor conflict in people with fibromyalgia. The results showed that individuals with fibromyalgia exhibited a stronger conflict detection during sensorimotor conflicts compared to pain-free controls. However, there were no significant differences in motor performance between the two groups.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Benjamin Mathieu, Antonin Abillama, Simon More, Catherine Mercier, Martin Simoneau, Jeremy Danna, Laurence Mouchnino, Jean Blouin
Summary: The presence of a visible hand during mirror tracing increased the sensory conflict and resulted in higher alpha and beta power in the somatosensory cortex. Tracing performance was equally impaired by mirror vision in both groups. The increased activity in the visual cortex suggests increased visual processing in response to the sensory conflict. The study demonstrates the importance of proprioceptive information in motor performance and the influence of visual feedback on sensory conflict.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Philippe Rigoard, Manuel Roulaud, Lisa Goudman, Nihel Adjali, Amine Ounajim, Jimmy Voirin, Christophe Perruchoud, Benedicte Bouche, Philippe Page, Remy Guillevin, Mathieu Naudin, Martin Simoneau, Bertille Lorgeoux, Sandrine Baron, Kevin Nivole, Mathilde Many, Iona Maitre, Raphael Rigoard, Romain David, Maarten Moens, Maxime Billot
Summary: BOOST DRG is a study comparing SCS, DRGS, and SCS+DRGS to evaluate the effects of different stimulation modalities on pain symptoms, quality of life, and functional disability in PSPS-T2 patients.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Tania Augiere, Audrey Desjardins, Emmanuelle Paquette Raynard, Clementine Brun, Anne Marie Pinard, Martin Simoneau, Catherine Mercier
Summary: Patients with fibromyalgia show hypersensitivity to noxious tactile stimuli but no significant difference in sensitivity to non-noxious tactile stimuli.
FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)