Publications by authors named "E J Dhurandhar"
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- Obesity treatment requires maintaining a long-term negative energy balance, and medications can aid this by increasing feelings of fullness or reducing hunger.
- The effectiveness of obesity medications varies by individual, so identifying those who do not respond can help tailor treatment and minimize unnecessary drug exposure.
- This review highlights factors influencing weight loss with liraglutide, such as gender, absence of diabetes, initial weight, and early weight loss, while also suggesting further investigation into less understood variables like brain activity and gut hormones.
Normal weight obesity (NWO) is defined as having a normal body mass index (BMI), but a high body fat mass. There is growing interest in individuals with NWO, which is an underdiagnosed and understudied group, because of their increased risk for cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality. In this review, we summarized the definition, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, and cardiovascular outcomes seen in NWO.
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