The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic proportions, and now approximately 25%
of adults in Westernized countries have obesity. Recognized as a major health concern …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment of
severe obesity, a proportion of patients experience clinically significant weight regain (WR) …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by disordered breathing during sleep
and is associated with major cardiovascular complications; excess adiposity is an etiologic …

This review addresses the interplay between obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and
cardiovascular diseases. It is proposed that obesity, generally defined by an excess of body …

Background & Aims Pharmacological management of obesity improves outcomes and
decreases the risk of obesity-related complications. This American Gastroenterological …

Hypertension affects approximately one third of the world's adult population and is a major
cause of premature death despite considerable advances in pharmacological treatments …

Background Obesity is a major public health issue, and new pharmaceuticals for weight
management are needed. Therefore, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of the glucagon …

ABSTRACT A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of the techniques used
to promote psychological need satisfaction and motivation within health interventions based …

Objective Development of these guidelines is mandated by the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Board of Directors and the American College of …

Background: Behaviour change interventions are effective in supporting individuals in
achieving temporary behaviour change. Behaviour change maintenance, however, is rarely …