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The Biggest Loser: Narrative Review of Factors That Influence Weight Loss After Brain Injury
To describe (1) the prevalence of obesity and comorbid conditions in people after brain injury, and (2) the unique physiologic and behavioral barriers faced by people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke that effect weight loss.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 23, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Evan Elizabeth McShan, Stephanie Calhoun, Chad Swank, Simon Driver Tags: Late breaking research poster Source Type: research

Prestroke Weight Loss Is Associated With Poststroke Mortality Among Men in the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study
Abstract: Objective: To examine baseline prestroke weight loss and poststroke mortality among men.Design: Longitudinal study of late-life prestroke body mass index (BMI), weight loss, and BMI change (midlife to late life) with up to 8-year incident stroke and mortality follow-up.Setting: Community-based aging study data.Participants: Japanese-American men (N=3581; age range, 71–93y) who were stroke free at baseline.Interventions: Not applicable.Main Outcome Measure: Poststroke mortality: 30 days poststroke, analyzed with stepwise multivariable logistic regression; and long-term poststroke (up to 8y), analyzed with stepwi...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - October 9, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Christina L. Bell, Taina Rantanen, Randi Chen, James Davis, Helen Petrovitch, G. Webster Ross, Kamal Masaki Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research