Background And Aims: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and has quickly become a clinical and public health challenge. The primary concern is the effect of obesity on quality of life. This review assesses the effectiveness of interventions such as exercise and diet in the management of obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's disease (PD) includes cardiovascular dysregulations which may manifest as an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, data on the impact of PD in AF patients is lacking. Our study aimed to investigate the differences in in-hospital mortality of patients admitted for AF with underlying PD versus those without PD.
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December 2022
The mechanisms of renal pathology in multiple sclerosis (MS) can be related to the disease itself or its treatment. Although kidney disease can be associated with MS, not much has been reported in the literature; hence, our study aimed to describe the prevalence and types of renal diseases and discuss their prognosis in patients with MS. A literature search (2012-2022) was performed using the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverweight and obesity are the leading lifestyle-related causes of clinical and public health concerns. Health behavior change is central in obesity management. This review provides the various behavioral interventions in the management of obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Major scientific organizations interested in gastrointestinal systems or GIT-focused organizations worldwide release guidelines for diagnosing, classifying, managing, and treating IBD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is an epidemic of obesity in adults in rural America. It is estimated that about 19% of the population resides in rural areas, which encompasses 97% of America's total landmass. Although rural America makes up a fraction of America's total population, it has been estimated that the prevalence of obesity is approximately 6.
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