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Obesity prevention across the lifespan: assessing the efficacy of intervention studies and discussing future challenges.

Minerva Endocrinol (Torino)

October 2024

Laboratory of Biomechanics, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, Verbania, Italy -

Article Synopsis
  • Obesity is closely tied to metabolic issues that lead to serious health risks, prompting a call for unified efforts from medical professionals and policymakers to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent obesity rather than treating it separately.
  • A thorough search of published articles focused solely on obesity prevention was conducted, gathering data from various reputable sources such as academic databases and health agency websites.
  • A comprehensive approach to obesity prevention is essential, necessitating collaboration among individuals, communities, and healthcare systems to create a supportive environment for healthier choices while addressing the need for clear national and international guidelines.
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Background: Prone position (PP) improves acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) survival by reducing the risk of ventilation-induced lung injury. However, inter-individual variability is a hallmark of ARDS and lung protection by PP might not be optimal in all patients. In the present study, we dynamically assessed physiologic effects of PP by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and identified predictors of improved lung protection by PP in ARDS patients.

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