In recent years, endoscopic bariatric therapies have evolved as an effective, minimally invasive and durable therapeutic option for obesity. Metabolic–bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable treatment for patients with severe obesity, with an average weight loss of 25%–30% after one year.
Current treatment landscape for obesity in Singapore Read More »
With the prevalence of obesity rising unabated, particularly in developing economies, the World Obesity Federation has projected that one billion people globally, including one in five women and one in seven men, will be living with obesity by 2030.
Combating obesity: a change in perspectives Read More »
This research paper discusses the growing prevalence of immune-related diabetes mellitus (irDM) caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPis). It proposes a two-pronged approach to advance knowledge and understanding of irDM, focusing on both the scientific and patient-centered aspects. The paper suggests a multidisciplinary effort to improve characterization, standardization, and treatment of irDM.
The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the different types of omics data: genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and illustrate how a multi-omics approach can be fundamental for the implementation of precision obesity management.
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The research paper discusses the multifactorial nature of obesity and the limitations of traditional lifestyle interventions. It aims to illustrate how a multi-omics approach, encompassing various types of omics data, can facilitate precision obesity management by identifying specific biomarkers and guiding individualized treatment plans. This integration is proposed to shift the focus from a one-size-fits-all strategy to tailored prevention and treatment of obesity and its related diseases.
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In Asia, diabetes-associated death due to cardiorenal diseases were 2–3 times higher in women than men which might be due to gender disparity in quality of care and health habits.
Our group of obesity specialists from Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam undertook to develop consensus recommendations for management and care of adults and children with obesity in South and Southeast Asia.
Obesity in South and Southeast Asia—A new consensus on care and management Read More »
Against the backdrop of changing living environments, we discuss the effective components of CLIs and the many challenges associated with implementing them. Finally, we outline future directions for research and implications for policy and practice to improve lifestyle behaviors and cardiometabolic health at the population level.
Lifestyle interventions for cardiometabolic health Read More »
This study examined 16 years of hyperglycaemia-related testing in Australia and found that the proportion of encounters for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes management has increased over time. GPs were influenced by changes in national insurance and clinical guidelines, but there was also evidence of “unendorsed” testing. This has significant resource implications and calls for an economic analysis to lower the risk threshold for prediabetes screening. Ongoing data is needed to inform clinical practice and policy in Australia.
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