Body Mass Index Change as a Predictor of Biometric Changes following an Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program.

The initial benefits of lifestyle modification programs such as reduction in chronic and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors have been well documented. However, such positive effects may deteriorate over time following relapse into inactivity. Timely detection of weight regain leading to the deterioration of the accrued benefits could trigger early resumption of intensive lifestyle intervention.

Metabolic bone disease: a continued challenge in extremely low birth weight infants.

Background: Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is an important prematurity-related morbidity, but remains inadequately investigated in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants, the group most at risk. The objective was to describe the incidence and associated risk factors of MBD in ELBW infants.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of all ELBW infants admitted between January 2005 and December 2010 who survived > 8 weeks.