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Filter by:The human adipose and muscle -tissue produce and release a number of bioactive proteins which contributes to the chronic low grade of inflammatory status which is associated with obesity and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Study 1: Our aim is to investigate if exercise has independent and additive effects in combination with diet-induced weight loss on circulating levels of inflammatory markers and mRNA levels in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and skeletal muscle tissue (SM. Study 2: Our aim is to investigate whether gender and weight status plays a role in the metabolic response during two hours of acute exercise
The study in aimed to investigate epidemiology of risk factors in Russian Federation its prognostic value aimed on acceptance of national specific definition of metabolic syndrome and guidelines for its management.
We plan to test the hypothesis that patients with metabolic syndrome will have impaired left ventricular diastolic parameters. In addition, those who have weight loss and exercise will improve these parameters. Finally, with continued exercise and weight regain, the parameters measured that we believe will be improved will be maintained.
The overall purpose of this study is to examine the effect of calcium on fecal fat and energy excretion.
Hypothesis: Bypass of the upper GI tract with bariatric surgery results in suppression of pancreatic function resulting in maldigestion and further malabsorption. In this study we will measure pancreatic secretion in previously obese gastric bypass patients with excessive weight loss. If malabsorption is associated with diminished pancreatic secretion, we will test over a 3 month period whether supplementation with enzyme supplements prevent further weight loss.
Due to common CVD diseases associated from obesity, medical providers are in a position to provide assistance. However, less than 10% of all patients receive any weight loss advice from physicians. Perceived barriers to weight loss counseling include lack of self-control of their patients and belief that recommendation is futile, lack of medical training in nutrition, exercise, and obesity management, and lack of insurance reimbursement. Though many barriers are prevalent, research has demonstrated a positive effect with medical advice on the number of obese individuals attempting to lose weight. Analyzing data from the 1996 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, researchers found, when advised to lose weight by a physician, 78% of overweight patients reported attempting to lose weight. However, if their physician did not discuss weight loss, only 33% of patients within the same BMI category attempted to do so 7. From this information, physicians or allied health staff that provide brief counseling (5-10 minute) along with medical technology that provides basic nutrition assessment might have a positive impact on the number CVD patients that are obese attempting to lose weight. HYPOTHESIS: Will a medical specialty clinic focused on cardiovascular medicine successfully be able to implement the MedGem device for assessment of basic nutritional needs along with providing “brief” patient education into the medical practice without a house dietitian. PRIMARY AIMS 1. Can medical staff and/or support staff provide REE assessments (15-minutes) and brief patient education (5-15 minutes) as part of the clinic’s operations? 2. Will a third-party payer compensate the Medical Specialty Clinic for the diagnostic procedure CPT Code 94690 for obese patients diagnosed with hypertension (401.1-9, 402.10-11, & 402.90-91), hypercholesterolemia (272.1), and/or hyperlipdemia (272.2)? SECONDARY AIMS 1. Does self-efficacy increase from REE assessments? 2. Do patients adopt healthy eating (Calorie Reduction and Fat Reduction)following REE assessments?
The aim of our study is to suggest possible underlying mechanisms for the observed clinical differences in disease severity and behavior of overweight and obese patients with crohn's disease(BMI > 25 kg/m²)as compare to non-obese crohn's patients with a normal or low weight ( BMI ≤ 25) by measuring metabolic\nutritional variables and cytokine levels.
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of personalized low-fat meal plans vs. non-personalized low-fat meal plans and the results in body fat reduction in overweight and obese subjects 25 to 45 years of age. Compensation to Eligible Participants: 1. FREE Nutritional Services will be provided to eligible participants, which normally have a business value of between $165.00 and $195.00. 2. Each eligible participant will receive compensation for mileage directly related to this study up to 35 miles at the 2007 IRS Business Mileage Reimbursement Rate for medical purposes of $0.20 per mile. This compensation will be provided to each eligible participant in the form of a complimentary Wal-mart Gift Card in the amount of $7.00, contingent upon his or her completion in the study.
The general goal of the present study is to assess the impact of a community-based exercise and dietary intervention in pregnant women living in urban areas during and after their pregnancy on the reduction of the risks of both diabetes and obesity in mothers and their offspring. We hypothesize that a community-based lifestyle intervention program during and after gestation may improve pregnancy outcomes in terms of reducing the risk of developing obesity or type 2 DM in mothers and their children.
To work against the increasing burden of obesity, the STYJOBS / EDECTA (STYrian Juvenile OBesity Study / Early DetECtion of Atherosclerosis) project was started at the Medical University of Graz in 2003. STYJOBS / EDECTA is a prospective, observational study to improve the understanding of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk, immune mediated low grade Inflammation, metabolic changes, and general disease propensity in obesity. The investigation of the "non-biased" early phase is strongly focused. Based on this information, new and effective strategies for preclinical diagnostics and early intervention are of main interest. We seek a better understanding of critical lipid profiles, chronic immune-mediated inflammation, disturbed adipokine balance, critical adipose tissue topography, addiction like behaviour, genetics/epigenetics, early vascular pathology, and fatty liver disease. Interventional branches of study tested a holistic strategy comprehending sports, and lifestyle modification for efficiency. The investigative spectrum of STYJOBS / EDECTA comprehends also non-obese body weight extremes i.e. underweight/anorectic people.