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View article: Physician self-reported factors driving clinical decision-making in management of patients with T2D and ASCVD/high risk of ASCVD across the middle East and Africa: a cross-sectional study
Physician self-reported factors driving clinical decision-making in management of patients with T2D and ASCVD/high risk of ASCVD across the middle East and Africa: a cross-sectional study Open
Aims To explore factors influencing the clinical decision-making of physicians treating patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) across seven Middle Eastern and African countries. …
View article: GLP-1RA and SGLT2i utilization in people with type 2 diabetes with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or at high risk of ASCVD in the Gulf Region
GLP-1RA and SGLT2i utilization in people with type 2 diabetes with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or at high risk of ASCVD in the Gulf Region Open
Despite these cardioprotective agents being recommended by guidelines, the study findings suggest a suboptimal use of GLP-1RA and SGLT2i in a real-world setting.
View article: The MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system adapts to substantial changes in daily routine: Lessons from real world users during Ramadan
The MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system adapts to substantial changes in daily routine: Lessons from real world users during Ramadan Open
Aim To report on the effectiveness and safety of the MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system in real‐world users during the month of Ramadan. Materials and Methods CareLink Personal data were extracted from MiniMed 780G system users…
View article: Cardioprotective pharmacotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa: the PACT-MEA study
Cardioprotective pharmacotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa: the PACT-MEA study Open
Background There is limited information about the management of cardiovascular (CV) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the Middle East and Africa. For patients with T2D and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (eA…
View article: Dyslipidaemia and its management in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa: the PACT-MEA study
Dyslipidaemia and its management in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa: the PACT-MEA study Open
Background There is a scarcity of high-quality epidemiological data on the clinical burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular risk (CV) in the Middle East and Africa due to under-representation of these regions in contemporary dia…
View article: The effectiveness of blood glucose and blood ketone measurement in identifying significant acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis patients
The effectiveness of blood glucose and blood ketone measurement in identifying significant acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis patients Open
View article: Outcomes of Central Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Primary Versus Revision Setting
Outcomes of Central Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Primary Versus Revision Setting Open
View article: Prevalence of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk in the Middle East and Africa: Primary Results of the PACT-MEA Study
Prevalence of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk in the Middle East and Africa: Primary Results of the PACT-MEA Study Open
View article: A cross‐sectional study of the prevalence and clinical management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa ( <scp>PACT‐MEA</scp> ): Study design and rationale
A cross‐sectional study of the prevalence and clinical management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa ( <span>PACT‐MEA</span> ): Study design and rationale Open
Aim To investigate the epidemiology and clinical management of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (eASCVD) or high/very high ASCVD risk, defined by the 2021 European Society of Cardio…
View article: Effect of Date Fruit Consumption on the Glycemic Control of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of Date Fruit Consumption on the Glycemic Control of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Objective. Date fruit has been reported to have benefits in type 2 diabetes (T2D), though there is a concern, given the high sugar content, about its effects on glycemic control. Design and Setting. Prospective, interventional, randomized,…
View article: Mindful Eating, General Mindful Awareness, and Acceptance as Predictors of Weight Loss
Mindful Eating, General Mindful Awareness, and Acceptance as Predictors of Weight Loss Open
View article: Sustainable diabetes care services during COVID-19 pandemic
Sustainable diabetes care services during COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Measures of adherence as predictors of early and total weight loss with intensive behavioral therapy for obesity combined with liraglutide 3.0 mg
Measures of adherence as predictors of early and total weight loss with intensive behavioral therapy for obesity combined with liraglutide 3.0 mg Open
View article: Effects of Liraglutide and Behavioral Weight Loss on Food Cravings, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorder Psychopathology
Effects of Liraglutide and Behavioral Weight Loss on Food Cravings, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorder Psychopathology Open
Objective This exploratory analysis examined the effects of intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity (“IBT‐alone”), IBT plus liraglutide 3.0 mg/d (“IBT‐liraglutide”), and IBT plus liraglutide 3.0 mg/d plus 12 weeks of a portion‐contr…
View article: Differential Effects of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Fatty Acid Levels
Differential Effects of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Fatty Acid Levels Open
View article: Perceptions of a large amount of food based on binge‐eating disorder diagnosis
Perceptions of a large amount of food based on binge‐eating disorder diagnosis Open
Objective This study examined what adults with binge‐eating disorder (BED) and obesity perceived as the threshold for a large amount of food and how their evaluations compared to ratings by participants with obesity but without BED. Method…
View article: Effects of liraglutide on appetite, food preoccupation, and food liking: results of a randomized controlled trial
Effects of liraglutide on appetite, food preoccupation, and food liking: results of a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Effects of liraglutide plus phentermine in adults with obesity following 1 year of treatment by liraglutide alone: A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial
Effects of liraglutide plus phentermine in adults with obesity following 1 year of treatment by liraglutide alone: A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial Open
View article: Associations between causal attributions for obesity and long-term weight loss
Associations between causal attributions for obesity and long-term weight loss Open
Obesity is a complex disease caused by a wide array of behavioral, biological, and environmental factors. However, obesity is often attributed to oversimplified and stigmatizing causal factors such as laziness, lack of willpower, and failu…
View article: Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity Combined with Liraglutide 3.0 mg: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity Combined with Liraglutide 3.0 mg: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objective The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) covers intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity. The efficacy, however, of the specific approach has never been evaluated in a randomized trial, as described here. The 1‐…
View article: Weight Bias Internalization and Long-Term Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
Weight Bias Internalization and Long-Term Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity Open
Background The relationship between weight bias internalization (WBI) and long-term weight loss is largely unknown. Purpose To determine the effects of weight loss on WBI and assess whether WBI impairs long-term weight loss. Methods One hu…
View article: “Last Supper” Predicts Greater Weight Loss Early in Obesity Treatment, but Not Enough to Offset Initial Gains
“Last Supper” Predicts Greater Weight Loss Early in Obesity Treatment, but Not Enough to Offset Initial Gains Open
Background: Many participants experience clinically significant fluctuations in weight before beginning a behavioral weight loss program. Pre-treatment weight gain, often referred to as the "last supper" effect, may limit total weig…
View article: Early Weight Loss in Behavioral Treatment Predicts Later Rate of Weight Loss and Response to Pharmacotherapy
Early Weight Loss in Behavioral Treatment Predicts Later Rate of Weight Loss and Response to Pharmacotherapy Open
These findings support recommendations to modify treatment for individuals with low EWL.
View article: Short‐ and Long‐Term Changes in Health‐Related Quality of Life with Weight Loss: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Short‐ and Long‐Term Changes in Health‐Related Quality of Life with Weight Loss: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the effects of weight loss and weight loss maintenance (WLM) on weight‐specific health‐related quality of life in a 66‐week trial. Methods Adults with obesity ( N = 137, 86.1% female, …
View article: Supplementary Material for: Sociocultural and Familial Factors Associated with Weight Bias Internalization
Supplementary Material for: Sociocultural and Familial Factors Associated with Weight Bias Internalization Open
Background/Aims: Sociocultural and familial factors associated with weight bias internalization (WBI) are currently unknown. The present study explored the relationship between interpersonal sources of weight stigma, family w…
View article: Sociocultural and Familial Factors Associated with Weight Bias Internalization
Sociocultural and Familial Factors Associated with Weight Bias Internalization Open
Background/Aims: Sociocultural and familial factors associated with weight bias internalization (WBI) are currently unknown. The present study explored the relationship between interpersonal sources of weight stigma, family w…
View article: A Randomized Trial of Lorcaserin and Lifestyle Counseling for Maintaining Weight Loss Achieved with a Low‐Calorie Diet
A Randomized Trial of Lorcaserin and Lifestyle Counseling for Maintaining Weight Loss Achieved with a Low‐Calorie Diet Open
Objective Improving the maintenance of lost weight remains a critical challenge, which can be addressed by long‐term behavioral and/or pharmacological interventions. Methods This study investigated the efficacy of combined behavioral and p…
View article: Association between weight bias internalization and metabolic syndrome among treatment‐seeking individuals with obesity
Association between weight bias internalization and metabolic syndrome among treatment‐seeking individuals with obesity Open
Objective Weight stigma is a chronic stressor that may increase cardiometabolic risk. Some individuals with obesity self‐stigmatize (i.e., weight bias internalization, WBI). No study to date has examined whether WBI is associated with meta…
View article: Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of food addiction in persons with obesity seeking weight reduction
Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of food addiction in persons with obesity seeking weight reduction Open
View article: Binge‐eating disorder and the outcome of bariatric surgery in a prospective, observational study: Two‐year results
Binge‐eating disorder and the outcome of bariatric surgery in a prospective, observational study: Two‐year results Open
Objective A previous study reported that preoperative binge‐eating disorder (BED) did not attenuate weight loss at 12 months after bariatric surgery. This report extends the authors' prior study by examining weight loss at 24 months. Metho…