obesity

Original Contribution

Relationship Between Obesity, Cardiac Hemodynamics, and Heart Failure in Adults With Coarctation of Aorta

07/29/2024

The purpose of this study was to compare cardiac hemodynamics and prevalence of HFpEF between coarctation of aorta patients with vs without obesity, and to assess the relationship between obesity and HFpEF in this population.

The purpose of this study was to...

07/29/2024

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practical Research

Does Severe Obesity Affect Postacute Care Outcomes in Older Adults?

09/19/2023

Shenbagam Dewar , MD;

Ana Montoya , MD, MPH;

Navasuja Kumar , MBBS, MPH;

Mohammed Kabeto , MS;

Neil Alexander , MD, MS;

This retrospective study investigated the impact of varying obesity levels on postacute care (PAC) outcomes in older adults at skilled nursing facilities. Three obesity classes were compared: overweight (body mass index [BMI], 25-29.9), class...

This retrospective study...

09/19/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Original Research

Restoring Breast Volume in High BMI Patients: A Single-Center Review of Breast Reconstruction Using Hyperinflated Saline Implants

07/21/2022

Terry M. McCurry , MD;

Joshua H. Choo , MD;

Milind D. Kachare , MD;

Omar Elfanagely , MD;

Swapnil D. Kachare , MD, MBA;

Rachel H. Safeek , MD, MPH;

Adam O'Toole , MD;

Bradley J. Vivace , BS, MD;

Bradon J. Wilhelmi , MD, FACS;

Alyssa M. Simpson , MD;

Brooke E. Barrow , MD, MEng;

Breast reconstruction in the obese patient is often fraught with poor patient satisfaction due to inadequate volume restoration. This study sought to determine the safety and efficacy of off-label hyperinflation of saline implants for breast...

Breast reconstruction in the...

07/21/2022

ePlasty

Obesity Negatively Impacts QOL, Psychological Status, and Disease Activity in Patients With PsA

09/24/2021

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and obesity experience a lower quality of life (QOL), higher disease activity, and higher risk of anxiety and depression. Researchers aimed to evaluate the effect of obesity on QOL, psychological...

Patients with psoriatic...

09/24/2021

The Dermatologist

Risk stratification of surgical site outcomes by body mass index in autologous breast reconstruction: An analysis of a globally federated electronic medical record network in improving patient safety

AIM: With an annual US incidence exceeding 300,000, breast cancer remains an extremely devastating disease1. Furthermore, the average American Body Mass Index (BMI) of 26.5 indicates that...

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

Tripp L. Holton , MD;

Susan Taghioff ;

Benjamin Slavin , BS;

08/19/2021

Change in Body Mass Index After Breast Reconstruction and Associated Complications

03/27/2021

Christine Laronga , MD, FACS;

Bradford T. Miller , MS;

Jonathan Lopez , MD;

Paul D. Smith , MD;

Erin L. Doren , MD;

Matthew A. Applebaum , MD, MBA, MS;

Change in Body Mass Index After Breast Reconstruction and Associated Complications Matthew A. Applebaum, MS,a Bradford T. Miller, MS,a Jonathan Lopez, MD,a Erin L. Doren, MD,b Christine Laronga, MD, FACS,c and Paul D. Smith,...

Change in Body Mass Index...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

Image Analyzer Study of the Skin in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Massive Weight Loss

03/27/2021

Alaa Abbas , MD;

Amr Mahmoud , MD;

Khaled Sami , MBMS;

Ahmed Elshahat , MD;

Manal Moussa , MD;

Image Analyzer Study of the Skin in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Massive Weight Loss Khaled Sami, MD,a Ahmed Elshahat, MD,a Manal Moussa, MD,b Alaa Abbas, MD,c and Amr Mahmoud, MDa aPlastic Surgery Department; bHistology...

Image Analyzer Study of the...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

The Effect of Diabetes, Obesity, and Smoking on Mediastinitis After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Real-World Analysis

Background: Mediastinitis is an uncommon complication that can result from coronary artery bypass graft surgery with less than a 1% occurrence rate. But it can be quite deadly, with a mor...

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

Nathaniel Eberle ;

12/11/2019

Use of Hocl Wound Cleanser and Hocl Hydrogel to Treat Complicated Inpatient Wounds

Introduction: Treating wounds in inpatients with complicated histories, such as dementia, obesity, and end-of-life health status, presents substantial and costly challenges. Cost-effectiv...

Vicki Fischenich , RN, MSN, GNP-BC, WCC;

Jean Achterberg ;

11/20/2019

Bariatric Simulation: All-New Way to Introduce Skin Safety to Those Caring for Persons with Obesity

Background: The rate of overweight and obesity in the U.S. is nearly 75%. Rates of skin injury among individuals with excess adiposity is increasing, regardless of practice setting. Liter...

Susan Gallagher Camden , PhD, MA, MSN, RN, CSPHP, CBN;

Sophie Gallagher ;

10/24/2019