Browsing by Subject "Overweight"
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Associations of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism rs1544410 with Adiposity Phenotypes
( MedCrave , 2016 , Article)Background: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present on adipocytes, and many studies were performed to investigate the association between polymorphisms in VDR gene with obesity. However, in the Arab Gulf populations, whereas ... -
Comparative effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin in morbidly obese patients with acute venous thromboembolism: systematic review and a meta-analysis
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) agents are becoming the anticoagulation strategy of choice. However, their use in the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients (bodyweight of > 120 kg or ... -
The influence of maternal blood glucose during pregnancy on weight outcomes at birth and preschool age in offspring exposed to hyperglycemia first detected during pregnancy, in a South African cohort.
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Little is known about the influence of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) on weight outcomes in exposed offspring in Africa. We investigated the influence of maternal blood glucose concentrations during ... -
Overweight/Obesity and Time Preference: Evidence from a Survey among Adults in the UK
( Karger Publishers , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Overweight and obesity is a global problem incurring substantial health and economic implications. This has also been highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has disproportionately affected overweight ... -
Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)AimsThe effectiveness of physical activity (PA) programs for prevention of gestational diabetes (GDM) lacks conclusive evidence. The aim of this study was to generate clear evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical ... -
Sleep problems in adolescence and overweight/obesity in young adults: is there a causal link?
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)This study aims to explore if there is a causal association between adolescence sleep problems and overweight/obesity (Ow/Ob) in young adults. Youth self-reports were used to explore if adolescence (mean age 13.90 years, ... -
The Arab region
( Taylor and Francis , 2017 , Book chapter)[No abstract available]