Neurologic complications of thiamine (B1) deficiency following bariatric surgery in adolescents.

Background: The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is rising and poses a major health concern. Bariatric surgery is well established in adults and has become an option for adolescents. Thiamine (B1) deficiency is common following bariatric surgery in adults.

Preferred weight-related terminology by parents of children with obesity.

Aim: In order to improve weight-related discussion with patients and minimise their discomfort, the terminology used by medical staff should be carefully chosen. The aim of the study was to identify the most motivating weight-related terminology to use with children with obesity.

Methods: Focus groups were used to generate a list of 12 weight-related terms in Hebrew, sent by a questionnaire to parents of children and adolescents with obesity.