Importance: The prevalence of obesity has increased substantially among emerging adults, yet no previous large-scale behavioral weight loss trials have been conducted among this age group.
Objective: To test the effect of 2 theory-based motivational enhancements on weight loss within a primarily digital lifestyle intervention designed for emerging adults.
Design, Setting, And Participants: In this randomized clinical trial conducted at an academic medical research center, 382 participants aged 18 to 25 years with a body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) of 25 to 45 were enrolled between February 2, 2016, and February 6, 2019.
Background: In the U.S., over 40% of 18-25 year olds meet criteria for overweight or obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHand tumors of the skin and soft tissue are frequently encountered by plastic surgeons. Although similar to lesions affecting other parts of the body, the presentation, workup, and treatment options often differ in the hand secondary to its complex anatomy and functional significance. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of those lesions that commonly arise in the hand-including epidermal inclusion cysts, ganglion cysts, and glomus tumors-in addition to tumors such as soft-tissue sarcomas that are rare but nonetheless require astute diagnosis and expedient initiation of treatment.
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Background: Recently, the supraclavicular artery island flap has gained popularity as a regional flap for head and neck reconstruction. During clinical follow-up, some patients report referred sensation to the shoulder when there is contact with the flap skin island surface. The authors examine the anatomical origin/characteristics of the supraclavicular nerves (C3-4) to this flap and its relationship to the flap pedicle and anatomical boundaries.
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