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Introduction: Overweight and obesity (OW/OB) are underdiagnosed. The primary aim was to assess whether a diagnosis of OW/OB recorded by a primary care physician (PCP) is associated with clinically significant weight loss, compared to a missed diagnosis. The secondary aim was to investigate the association between OW/OB diagnosis and patient attendance at dietary consultations.

Methods: This retrospective, observational cohort study was conducted using a nationwide healthcare database. The study included a random sample of 200,000 adults with BMI ≥25 kg/m2, recorded on a primary care visit, between 2014 and 2020. Patients with prior diagnosis of OW/OB or obesity-related complications were excluded. The independent variable was OW/OB diagnosis recorded by the PCP immediately after BMI measurement. The outcome variable was ≥5% weight loss at a second weight measurement within 9-15 months. Multivariate regression analysis was applied.

Results: Of the 200,000 people with OW/OB, 36,033 (18.0%) had a diagnosis of OW/OB, and 37,368 (18.7%) had a second body weight measurement, of which 7,635 (20.4%) lost ≥5% of their baseline body weight. The prescription rate of anti-obesity medication was 1.2% and did not differ between patients who achieved weight loss and those who did not. Those with a recorded diagnosis were 2.6 times more likely to visit a dietitian (odds ratio [OR] 2.57, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.56-2.64) and 2.5 times more likely to achieve weight loss (OR 2.53, 95% CI: 2.46-2.60). After adjusting for multiple confounders, including attendance at dietary consultation, people who received OW/OB diagnosis were 32% more likely to achieve weight loss (OR 1.32, 95% CI: 1.28-1.36, p < 0.001) compared to people with missed diagnosis.

Conclusions: Recording a diagnosis of obesity among relatively healthy people is associated with clinically significant weight loss at 1-year follow-up, independent of attendance at dietary consultation. Early obesity diagnosis is a significant opportunity to promote weight loss in the primary care setting and may affect weight trajectory.

Introduction: The relationship between obesity and dental caries in adults presents inconsistent findings in current literature, which necessitates further research to clarify this relationship. This study aimed to examine the association between obesity and dental caries in adults using a nationally representative sample.

Methods: This study employed data of US adults aged >20 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) pre-pandemic cycle. Obesity was defined using the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Dental caries were assessed using the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) scores.

Results: Most participants were categorized as individuals with obesity based on the WHR (74.5%) or BMI (72.7%). A significant difference in the DMFT scores and missing teeth was observed between individuals with normal weight and individuals with obesity. After adjusting for the sociodemographic variables, individuals with obesity had a 0.11 higher DMFT score (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.01 to 0.23). A significant association was observed between the WHR and DMFT scores when age was excluded from the model, demonstrating a higher coefficient of 0.17 (95% CI: 0.05-0.30).

Conclusions: A positive association was observed between obesity and dental caries in the US adult population. However, age was found to be a confounding factor in this relationship. This study highlights the relationship between oral and general health, advocating healthcare providers for an integrated health promotion strategy, through comprehensive campaigns addressing obesity, diet, lifestyle, and dental health, aiming for raising awareness and a more effective public health strategy.

Introduction: Stress predicts unhealthy eating, obesity, and metabolic deterioration, likely mediated by altered levels of appetite-regulating hormones. Yet, evidence regarding the association between long-term stress and levels of appetite-regulating hormones in humans is lacking.

Methods: We included 65 patients with obesity (44 women) to investigate the cross-sectional association of long-term biological stress (scalp hair cortisol and cortisone) and long-term psychological stress (Perceived Stress Scale) with overnight-fasted serum levels of the hormonal appetite regulators leptin, adiponectin, insulin, pancreatic polypeptide, gastric-inhibitory peptide, peptide tyrosine-tyrosine, cholecystokinin and agouti-related protein, adjusted for age, sex, and body mass index.

Results: Hair cortisone and, in trend, hair cortisol were positively associated with cholecystokinin (p = 0.003 and p = 0.058, respectively). No other associations between stress measures and hormonal appetite regulators were observed.

Conclusion: Long-term biological stress, measured using scalp hair glucocorticoid levels, is associated with elevated levels of circulating cholecystokinin. More research is needed to pinpoint potential effects on appetite.

Introduction: This systematic scoping review aimed to synthesize existing research findings on the clinical manifestations in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and sarcopenia.

Methods: Adhering to scoping review guidelines, we comprehensively searched five databases for literature on sarcopenia's clinical manifestations in NAFLD patients from December 2013 to December 2023, meticulously compiling and synthesizing the findings.

Results: A total of 312 articles were identified, with 9 studies included in the final review. Of these, 90% were cross-sectional investigations, with 70% from Asian cohorts. Comparative analysis between patients solely afflicted with NAFLD and those additionally experiencing sarcopenia revealed discernible trends. Individuals with both conditions tended to be older, have a higher body mass index, and show a higher prevalence among females, underscoring the influence of unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. Furthermore, comorbidities like metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes have been implicated in sarcopenia manifestation among NAFLD patients. Nonetheless, the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria and patterns poses an ongoing clinical challenge for this subgroup.

Conclusions: Our review highlights distinct clinical characteristics evident in NAFLD patients with sarcopenia. However, comprehensive investigations remain scarce, impeding accurate early detection and intervention. Future research should prioritize bridging these gaps and fostering enhanced clinical management strategies.

Introduction: Despite recent attempts to reach a consensus on the diagnostic criteria and treatment of dumping syndrome (DS) after bariatric surgery, many questions about the clinical applicability and significance of standardized provocation tests remain unanswered. The objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate a mixed-meal-test (MMT) based on general nutritional recommendations after bariatric surgery and its clinical value in diagnosing DS.

Methods: The MMT contained 15.5 g of protein, 10 g of fat, 20.7 g of carbohydrates, and 3.1 g of dietary fiber, totaling 241 kcal. Symptoms based on the Sigstad Score, along with blood sugar, hematocrit, pulse rate, and blood pressure, were collected as primary readouts. The analysis included 58 MMTs from 56 patients who reported postprandial symptoms indicative of DS and were referred to the clinic by surgeons or general practitioners.

Results: Although all individuals reported significant symptoms at home, the MMT showed a positive symptom score (Sigstad Score ≥7) in only 16 cases (28%). Neither a heart rate increase >10 BPM nor the 3% hematocrit increase suggested as cut-offs for early DS by the consensus paper were associated with the Sigstad Score or individually reported symptoms. None of the participants had a postprandial glucose decrease below 50 mg/dL; one fell below 60 mg/dL and 14 fell below 70 mg/dL. A blood glucose decrease below 70 mg/dL was not associated with symptoms.

Conclusion: The MMT showed that only a minority of patients reported classical DS symptoms under controlled conditions. Changes in hematocrit, heart rate, and blood sugar decrease below 70 mg/dL did not help to predict symptoms in the individuals studied. The data, in the context of existing evidence, suggest that provocation tests have little value in clinical practice and that DS as a clinical entity after bariatric surgery should be reevaluated.

Background: Obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) are increasingly common conditions during pregnancy.

Summary: However, clinical knowledge regarding GDM that occurs after BMS remains full of uncertainties. Given its prevalence and potential consequences for the dyad pregnant and offspring, it is imperative to increase knowledge about GDM after BMS, define diagnostic criteria and consequently strategies capable of improving pregnancy outcomes.

Key messages: This paper aimed to review GDM screening methods after BMS and gives insights regarding new paths of research on this paramount obstetric condition.

Introduction: Bariatric surgery has been shown to provide significant patient benefits in terms of weight loss and mitigation of obesity-linked comorbidities, as well as providing improvements in occupational productivity and patient quality of life. However, the choice of which bariatric surgery procedure provides the most patient benefit in each of these cases is still in question. In this review, we provide a systematic review, with the objective of evaluating associations between different bariatric surgery procedures and mitigation of obesity-linked comorbidities, improvement in occupational productivity, and patient quality of life, concentrating on three areas: obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), employment prospects, and body image.

Methods: The CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases were searched for eligible studies. Summary risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence intervals were estimated using random-effects models. Thirty-three studies were included in this review, including 29 cohort studies and 4 randomised clinical trials (RCTs).

Results: Pooled analysis of the observational studies showed significantly lower OSA remission in sleeve gastrectomy (SG) compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) across both short-term (1-2 years) and longer term (3+ years) follow-up periods (RR = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.84-0.99, p = 0.02; and RR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.65-0.99, p = 0.03, respectively). In contrast, a meta-analysis of the RCT studies found no difference in OSA remission between SG and RYGB (RR = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.81-1.25, p = 0.93). An analysis of four studies showed significantly higher OSA remission for SG versus adjustable gastric banding (RR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.57-2.14, p < 0.001). No significant difference was observed regarding improvement in employment status between SG and RYGB (RR = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.32-1.87, p = 0.57). A narrative synthesis of studies on body image reported no significant differences between body image scores and surgery types.

Conclusion: This review found significantly lower OSA remission in SG as compared to RYGB across different follow-up periods, while no significant statistical difference was observed in RCT studies. Further studies are recommended to assess the effectiveness of the various bariatric surgeries in relation to improving employment status and body image, where primary studies are lacking.

Introduction: Specialized lifestyle programmes for patients undergoing metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) are provided to facilitate adjustment and adherence to a healthy lifestyle after surgery. However, pre-programme food and health literacy in MBS patients is often unknown. In the general population, approximately three-quarters of people exhibit sufficient health literacy. This study aimed to examine food and health literacy of patients awaiting MBS and to identify patient-specific factors associated with these literacies.

Methods: Patients awaiting MBS completed questionnaires on food literacy (Self-Perceived Food Literacy scale) and health literacy (European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire-16) at the start of a preoperative lifestyle programme. Linear and logistic regression analyses were used to identify associations between multiple variables and preoperative food and health literacy.

Results: Among 216 patients, the preoperative mean food literacy score was 3.49 ± 0.44, on a five-point scale. Furthermore, 96.3% of patients showed sufficient health literacy, with scores of 13 or more out of 16. Patients with sufficient health literacy had higher food literacy scores (β 0.508; 95% CI: 0.208-0.809, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This study among people living with obesity awaiting MBS suggests that food literacy is comparable, and health literacy is higher than in the general population. These findings emphasize the complexity of the aetiology of obesity due to factors that extend beyond food and health literacy.

Introduction: Person-centred care (PCC) may hold promise for improved healthcare experiences and outcomes among patients living with obesity. A validated instrument to assess the delivery of PCC to patients living with obesity is, however, currently lacking. This study aimed to validate such an instrument. In this article, we describe the development and psychometric testing of the 40-item and 24-item short version of the Person-Centred Obesity Care (PCOC) instrument.

Methods: A total of 590 individuals living with obesity (BMI 33.4 ± 3.9) from a representative Dutch sample completed the 49-item PCOC instrument measuring the eight dimensions of PCC (patient preferences, physical comfort, coordination of care, emotional support, access to care, continuity and transition, information and education, and family and friends), and two measures of satisfaction with care. We performed confirmatory factor analyses to verify the factor structure of the instrument and examined its reliability and validity.

Results: Fit indicators of the first model with all 49 items showed that the model left room for improvement (comparative fit index [CFI] <0.90). A 40-item version was obtained with satisfactory-to-good fit (standardized root mean square residual [SRMR] = 0.05, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.06, CFI = 0.90). The instrument demonstrated good reliability, and the relationship between the PCOC and two indicators of satisfaction with care supported the validity of the scale. Shortening the instrument only further improved the fit indicators, resulting in the development of a 24-item short version (SRMR = 0.04, RMSEA = 0.05, CFI = 0.96), with similar results in terms of reliability and validity.

Conclusion: The 40-item PCOC instrument and the 24-item short version showed to be reliable and valid instruments for the assessment of PCC among patients living with obesity. Based on the results, the 40 and 24-item PCOC are promising tools that can be used by clinicians and researchers to explore PCC delivery for patients living with obesity.