Classic and Novel Adipocytokines at the Intersection of Obesity and Cancer: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn this review, we investigate the role of classic and novel adipocytokines in cancer pathogenesis synopsizing the mechanisms underlying the association between adipocytokines and malignancy. Special emphasis is given on novel adipocytokines as new evidence is emerging regarding their entanglement in neoplastic development.Recent FindingsRecent data have emphasized the role of the triad of overweight/obesity, insulin resistance and adipocytokines in cancer. In the setting of obesity, classic and novel adipocytokines present independent and joint effects on activation of major intracellular signalin...
Source: Current Obesity Reports - August 25, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Australia ’s Progress in Improving Diets and Preventing Obesity: Clear Opportunities for Action
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAustralia, like other developed countries, has a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, in both adults and children. This review examines progress in food policy in Australia, particularly at a national level, around key policy domains as well as in relation to public education.Recent FindingsAustralia lacks a national nutrition strategy or an obesity prevention strategy, incorporating best practice recommendations to improve diets. Examination of current progress shows patchy implementation of key food policy initiatives and significant gaps, particularly at the federal level.SummaryIn the abs...
Source: Current Obesity Reports - August 11, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Disordered Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in Youth with Overweight and Obesity: Implications for Treatment
AbstractPurpose of the ReviewChildren with obesity experience disordered eating attitudes and behaviors at high rates, which increases their risk for adult obesity and eating disorder development. As such, it is imperative to screen for disordered eating symptoms and identify appropriate treatments.Recent FindingsFamily-based multicomponent behavioral weight loss treatment (FBT) is effective at treating childhood obesity and demonstrates positive outcomes on psychosocial outcomes, including disordered eating. FBT utilizes a socio-ecological treatment approach that focuses on the development of individual and family healthy...
Source: Current Obesity Reports - August 1, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Personality Traits and Weight Loss Surgery Outcome
AbstractPurpose of the reviewTo update the recent findings on the influence of personality features on postoperative weight loss in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.Recent findingsSeveral studies investigated the influence of pre-surgical psychological variables on the outcome of bariatric surgery, but the effective role of personality factors (i.e., both normal personality traits and personality disturbances) in shaping bariatric surgery outcome is still unclear.SummaryWe analyzed nine recent papers that examined the impact of pre-operative personality traits on postoperative weight loss among individuals undergoing ...
Source: Current Obesity Reports - July 26, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
