Article
Psychology, Clinical
Meghan L. Butryn, Kathryn M. Godfrey, Christine C. Call, Evan M. Forman, Fengqing Zhang, Stella L. Volpe
Summary: The study found that interventions with an intensive focus on exercise in behavioral weight loss programs did not significantly increase participants' levels of physical activity or lead to greater long-term weight loss. However, participants engaging in relatively higher levels of physical activity did have better long-term weight loss outcomes. Further clinical innovations are needed to help participants in BWL programs adopt and maintain recommended amounts of physical activity.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Annemette Overgaard Brethvad, Hannah Louise Zakariassen, Joachim Holt, Alexander Jakobsen, Bolette Hartmann, Eva Winning Lehmann, Hannelouise Kissow, Jens Juul Holst, Sten Madsbad, Signe S. orensen Torekov, Birgitte Holst
Summary: This study examined the impact of diet-induced weight loss on levels of the anorexigenic hormone neurotensin (NT) in mice and humans, and whether these levels predict body weight change. The results showed that diet-induced weight loss reduced NT levels in both mice and humans, and regulated hunger-related gene expression in mice. Additionally, individuals who continued to lose weight after weight loss had higher peak NT secretion compared to those who regained weight.
METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Transplantation
Arpana Iyengar, Nivedita Kamath, Hamsa Reddy, Jyoti Sharma, Jyoti Singhal, Susan Uthup, Sudha Ekambaram, Sumithra Selvam, Anja Rahn, Dagmar-C Fischer, Mandy Wan, Rukshana Shroff
Summary: In children with chronic kidney disease, different dosing regimens of oral cholecalciferol achieved similar 25OHD concentrations without toxicity. Children with glomerular disease required higher doses of cholecalciferol compared to those with non-glomerular disease.
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xi Fang, Xue Davis, Kyle D. Flack, Chavonn Duncan, Fangyong Li, Marney White, Carlos Grilo, Dana M. Small
Summary: This study investigates the effect of pre-intervention dietary fat intake on the efficacy of a dietary supplement for weight loss maintenance, highlighting the impact of a high-fat diet on gut-brain signaling pathways. A clinical trial was conducted with 100 adults to assess whether OEA supplementation is moderated by pre-intervention diet and to identify biomarkers that predict response to treatment. The research aims to support precision medicine strategies for weight loss maintenance through targeting the gut-brain axis.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Kimihiko Murase, Takuma Minami, Satoshi Hamada, David Gozal, Naomi Takahashi, Yoshinari Nakatsuka, Hirofumi Takeyama, Kiminobu Tanizawa, Daisuke Endo, Toshiki Akahoshi, Yasutaka Moritsuchi, Toru Tsuda, Yoshiro Toyama, Motoharu Ohi, Yasuhiro Tomita, Koji Narui, Naho Matsuyama, Tetsuro Ohdaira, Takatoshi Kasai, Tomomasa Tsuboi, Yasuhiro Gon, Yoshihiro Yamashiro, Shinichi Ando, Hiroyuki Yoshimine, Yoshifumi Takata, Akiomi Yoshihisa, Koichiro Tatsumi, Shin-ichi Momomura, Tomohiro Kuroda, Satoshi Morita, Takeo Nakayama, Toyohiro Hirai, Kazuo Chin
Summary: This study investigated the impact of expanding the scope of remote monitoring to include body weight, blood pressure, and physical activity on weight reduction in OSA patients receiving CPAP therapy. The results showed that multimodal telemonitoring enhanced weight reduction efforts, especially in promoting step counts.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eirini Mamalaki, Dimitrios Poulimeneas, Thomas Tsiampalis, Matina Kouvari, Melina Karipidou, Eirini Bathrellou, Clare E. Collins, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Mary Yannakoulia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed randomized controlled trials on the effects of technology-based interventions for weight loss maintenance. The results showed that technology-based interventions had similar weight regain compared to minimum interventions, but led to significantly higher weight regain compared to in-person interventions.
Article
Nursing
Xiaojiao Wang, Chunxiang Zhu, Hongyan Liu, Liping Sun, Wenli Zhu, Chunyi Gu
Summary: This study examined the effects of a midwife-led weight management program on appropriate gestational weight gain, health literacy, experience of antenatal care, and maternal and neonatal outcomes in Chinese pregnant women. The findings showed that the program can facilitate appropriate gestational weight gain, enhance health literacy, and promote positive experience of antenatal care compared to conventional care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen Lim, Shiao-Yng Chan, Su Lin Lim, Bee Choo Tai, Cammy Tsai, Su Ren Wong, Siew Min Ang, Tong Wei Yew, E. Shyong Tai, Eu Leong Yong
Summary: In this study, the efficacy of a smartphone app in helping women with a history of GDM restore optimal weight postpartum was investigated. While a statistically significant increase in achieving healthy weight was not observed, the intervention group reported improved health behaviors and lower caloric intake. High retention rates suggest that further research with a longer follow-up period may confirm the effectiveness of this app for weight management.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joshua E. McGee, Kate S. Early, Anna C. Huff, Marie C. Clunan, Nicole R. Hursey, Briceida Osborne, Colleen Bucher, Charles Tanner, Savanna B. Brewer, Patricia M. Brophy, Angela Clark, Walter J. Pories, Laura E. Matarese, Joseph A. Houmard, David Collier, Linda E. May, Joseph M. McClung, Conrad P. Earnest, Damon L. Swift
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between weight loss and weight loss maintenance with cardiac autonomic function and exercise in obese individuals. The results showed that significant improvements in cardiac autonomic function were observed after weight loss, but no further changes were observed after weight loss maintenance. These findings suggest that exercise volume prescribed in weight loss programs contributes to the maintenance of cardiac autonomic function.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claudia K. Fox, Justin M. Clark, Kyle D. Rudser, Justin R. Ryder, Amy C. Gross, Brandon M. Nathan, Muna Sunni, Donald R. Dengel, Charles J. Billington, Megan O. Bensignor, Aaron S. Kelly
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of exenatide extended release (XR) in adolescents with severe obesity who achieved BMI reduction with meal replacement therapy (MRT). The results showed that although not statistically significant, exenatide XR may partly mitigate BMI rebound in these adolescents.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stephen A. Harrison, Peter J. Ruane, Bradley L. Freilich, Guy Neff, Rashmee Patil, Cynthia A. Behling, Chen Hu, Erica Fong, Brittany de Temple, Erik J. Tillman, Timothy P. Rolph, Andrew Cheng, Kitty Yale
Summary: The study demonstrated the efficacy of efruxifermin in treating NASH by significantly reducing HFF levels in patients, with an acceptable safety profile.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cody Durrer, Sean McKelvey, Joel Singer, Alan M. Batterham, James D. Johnson, Kelsey Gudmundson, Jay Wortman, Jonathan P. Little
Summary: Type 2 diabetes can be treated and sometimes reversed through dietary interventions, with community pharmacists providing an effective low-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet intervention. This intervention can reduce the need for glucose-lowering medications, improve cardiometabolic health, and enhance quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jing Wang, Sijia Wang, Susanne M. Henning, Tianyu Qin, Yajing Pan, Jieping Yang, Jianjun Huang, Chi-Hong Tseng, David Heber, Zhaoping Li
Summary: The study found that both MTNs and PS were effective in weight loss and weight maintenance. However, the MTN group showed increased satiety, decreased heart rate, and increased serum oleic acid levels at 24 weeks.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mengyue Fu, Shi Chen, Rui Xu, Jie Chen, Xuehan Chen, Wanxia Gan, He Huang, Guangyou Duan
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of intravenous analgesia using tramadol on postoperative depression, anxiety, and sleep in women undergoing abdominal endoscopic surgery. The results showed that intravenous analgesia with tramadol can effectively improve postoperative depression and sleep, with no impact on anxiety state.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
John D. Mahan, Mahmoud Kallash, William E. Smoyer
Summary: The study demonstrates the non-inferiority of a short taper for relapse of childhood NS compared to long-term treatment. It highlights the need for more well-designed studies and the use of personalized treatment for each child with idiopathic NS.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Susan M. Schembre, Michelle R. Jospe, Edward J. Bedrick, Liang Li, Abenaa M. Brewster, Erma Levy, Danika D. Dirba, Morgan Campbell, Rachael W. Taylor, Karen M. Basen-Engquist
Summary: This study demonstrated the feasibility of adding hunger training to a comprehensive weight management program targeting postmenopausal women at high risk of breast cancer, although preliminary examination suggests that it does not enhance weight loss or metabolic changes.
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Vicki Brown, Marj Moodie, Marufa Sultana, Kylie E. Hunter, Rebecca Byrne, Dorota Zarnowiecki, Anna Lene Seidler, Rebecca Golley, Rachael W. Taylor, Kylie D. Hesketh, Karen Matvienko-Sikar
Summary: This review aimed to identify outcomes collected and reported in randomized controlled trials of early childhood obesity prevention interventions. A total of 18 outcome domains were identified from 161 included studies, with anthropometry, dietary intake, and physical activity being the most frequently reported domains. The considerable heterogeneity in outcomes supports the need for the development of COS-EPOCH.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Brittany J. Johnson, Kylie E. Hunter, Rebecca K. Golley, Paul Chadwick, Angie Barba, Mason Aberoumand, Sol Libesman, Lisa Askie, Rachael W. Taylor, Kristy P. Robledo, Seema Mihrshahi, Denise A. O'Connor, Alison J. Hayes, Luke Wolfenden, Charles T. Wood, Louise A. Baur, Chris Rissel, Lukas P. Staub, Sarah Taki, Wendy Smith, Michelle Sue-See, Ian C. Marschner, David Espinoza, Jessica L. Thomson, Junilla K. Larsen, Vera Verbestel, Cathleen Odar Stough, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Levie T. Karssen, Finn E. Rasmussen, Mary Jo Messito, Rachel S. Gross, Maria Bryant, Ian M. Paul, Li Ming Wen, Kylie D. Hesketh, Carolina Gonzalez Acero, Karen Campbell, Nina Cecilie overby, Ana M. Linares, Heather M. Wasser, Kaumudi J. Joshipura, Cristina Palacios, Claudio Maffeis, Amanda L. Thompson, Ata Ghaderi, Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Jinan C. Banna, Emily Oken, Maribel Campos Rivera, Ana B. Perez-Exposito, Barry J. Taylor, Jennifer S. Savage, Margrethe Roed, Michael Goran, Kayla de la Haye, Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Anna Lene Seidler
Summary: This study aims to explore early obesity prevention interventions by analyzing their behavior change strategies and components. Through comprehensive systematic searches and coding, the researchers will summarize the characteristics of the interventions and compare the applied behavior change techniques for different target behaviors. The findings of this study could provide effective intervention components for the prevention of childhood obesity.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kylie E. Hunter, Brittany J. Johnson, Lisa Askie, Rebecca K. Golley, Louise A. Baur, Ian C. Marschner, Rachael W. Taylor, Luke Wolfenden, Charles T. Wood, Seema Mihrshahi, Alison J. Hayes, Chris Rissel, Kristy P. Robledo, Denise A. O'Connor, David Espinoza, Lukas P. Staub, Paul Chadwick, Sarah Taki, Angie Barba, Sol Libesman, Mason Aberoumand, Wendy A. Smith, Michelle Sue-See, Kylie D. Hesketh, Jessica L. Thomson, Maria Bryant, Ian M. Paul, Vera Verbestel, Cathleen Odar Stough, Li Ming Wen, Junilla K. Larsen, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Heather M. Wasser, Jennifer S. Savage, Ken K. Ong, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Mary Jo Messito, Rachel S. Gross, Levie T. Karssen, Finn E. Rasmussen, Karen Campbell, Ana Maria Linares, Nina Cecilie Overby, Cristina Palacios, Kaumudi J. Joshipura, Carolina Gonzalez Acero, Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Amanda L. Thompson, Claudio Maffeis, Emily Oken, Ata Ghaderi, Maribel Campos Rivera, Ana B. Perez-Exposito, Jinan C. Banna, Kayla de la Haye, Michael Goran, Margrethe Roed, Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Barry J. Taylor, Anna Lene Seidler
Summary: Behavioural interventions in early life show some effect in reducing childhood overweight and obesity, but their overall effectiveness and differential effects among subgroups remain uncertain. This article presents a protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions starting antenatally or in the first year after birth, and to explore differential effects among key subgroups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Louise J. Fangupo, Albany W. Lucas, Rachael W. Taylor, Justine Camp, Rosalina Richards
Summary: This study aims to explore children's sleep habits and sleep-related parenting practices in ethnically diverse Pacific families (EDPF). The results showed that sleep habits and parenting practices varied among different families and within families in the sample. Respectful communication between family members played a key role in resolving cultural differences and tensions.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Hannah Rapata, Anne-Louise M. Heath, Clare Wall, Rachael Taylor, Lisa Te Morenga
Summary: This study examined traditional cultural influences on infant complementary feeding practices within Maori families, finding that infant feeding is central to Maori cultural life and undergoing a process of decolonisation across generations.
KOTUITUI-NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lisa Daniels, Barry J. Taylor, Rachael W. Taylor, Barry J. Milne, Justine Camp, Rose Richards, Nichola Shackleton
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of age- and sex-adjusted BMI at, or above, certain percentiles has continued to decrease in New Zealand preschool children. This trend was evident across different demographic indicators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Anna Lene Seidler, Kylie E. Hunter, Louise Baur, David Espinoza, Rachael W. Taylor, Li Ming Wen, Kylie D. Hesketh, Karen Campbell, Lynne Daniels, Seema Mihrshahi, Chris Rissel, Barry Taylor, Lisa M. Askie
Summary: The effects of early childhood obesity prevention interventions fade out over time after the interventions end, suggesting the importance of implementing a suite of interventions at different stages of childhood.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lisa Daniels, Jillian J. Haszard, Rosalind S. Gibson, Rachael W. Taylor, Elizabeth A. Fleming, Jody C. Miller, Christine D. Thomson, Anne-Louise M. Heath
Summary: Little is known about Se intakes and status in very young New Zealand children. However, lower Se intakes and status compared with international studies have been reported in New Zealand adults. In this study, there was no difference in Se intakes and plasma Se concentrations between infants who followed a baby-led approach to feeding and those who followed traditional spoon-feeding. However, more than half of the toddlers had Se intakes below the recommended level.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Vicki Brown, Marj Moodie, Marufa Sultana, Kylie E. Hunter, Rebecca Byrne, Anna Lene Seidler, Rebecca Golley, Rachael W. Taylor, Kylie D. Hesketh, Karen Matvienko-Sikar
Summary: This study aimed to develop a core outcome set for early childhood obesity prevention intervention studies in children aged 0-5 years. Through systematic stakeholder engagement, 22 core outcomes were identified, providing standardized guidance for outcome measurement and reporting in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Madeleine Rowan, Miranda Mirosa, Anne-Louise M. Heath, Ioanna Katiforis, Rachael W. Taylor, Sheila A. Skeaff
Summary: This study analyzed discussions on publicly available forums to describe parental perceptions of the use of baby food pouches during complementary feeding. The findings categorized parental perceptions into benefits and concerns, with convenience, health, baby enjoyment, variety, and cost being the most commonly reported benefits, while health, cost, lack of dietary exposure, dependence, and waste were the most common concerns. The results can inform educational strategies regarding the use of baby food pouches once the long-term effects on infants' health have been determined.
Article
Pediatrics
Louise Fangupo, Lisa Daniels, Rachael Taylor, Marewa Glover, Finau Taungapeau, Sellina Sa'u, Wayne Cutfield, Barry Taylor
Summary: Rapid weight gain during infancy is a risk factor for childhood obesity, and should be routinely screened for in healthcare settings. Discussions with families can help establish healthy habits and reduce the risk of later obesity.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Silke Morrison, Jillian J. J. Haszard, Barbara C. C. Galland, Rosie Jackson, Kim A. A. Meredith-Jones, Dawn E. E. Elder, Rachael W. W. Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of mild sleep deprivation on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children. The results showed that children gained approximately 49 minutes of awake time when their sleep was restricted, and this time was mostly spent on sedentary behavior (28 minutes) and physical activity (22 minutes). Overall, the composition of movement behavior remained similar across both sleep conditions. These findings suggest that decreased physical activity may not be the main factor explaining the association between short sleep duration and obesity in children.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anagha Killedar, Thomas Lung, Rachael W. W. Taylor, Barry J. J. Taylor, Alison Hayes
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether the cost-effectiveness of an infant sleep intervention from the Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI) trial was influenced by socioeconomic position (SEP). The study found that the infant sleep intervention was more cost-effective in low and mid socioeconomic position groups.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Benny Kai Guo Loo, Anthony Okely, Rachael Taylor, Rachel Novotny, Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Falk Mueller-Riemenschneider, Gade Waqa, Aman Pulungan, Satoshi Kusuda, Kok Hian Tan
Summary: Early childhood is a crucial period for development and growth. Promoting beneficial lifestyle behaviours during this period can have long-term positive effects on children's health and protect against non-communicable diseases. However, there is a high prevalence of adverse metabolic risk factors and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours among children in the Asia-Pacific region.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)