Sustained behavioural change is needed for management of obesity
Recently published data from the Scottish Government suggest that by 2030 the total cost to Scottish society of obesity (direct and indirect costs) could range from £0.9 billion to £3 billion. This highlights the burden of obesity on the healthcare system. In response to the problem of obesity, SIGN published its clinical guideline on the [...]
Neuropathic pain: the pharmacological management of neuropathic pain in adults in non-specialist settings
In March 2010, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published a clinical guideline outlining the best pharmacological treatments for adults with neuropathic pain who are being treated in non-specialist healthcare settings.1 Although the recommendations can be followed in hospital clinics other than pain or neurology clinics, they are most likely to be [...]
The hidden influence of social networks
We’re all embedded in vast social networks of friends, family, co-workers and more. Nicholas Christakis tracks how a wide variety of traits — from happiness to obesity — can spread from person to person, showing how your location in the network might impact your life in ways you don’t even know.
Six-minute walking test and the assessment of cardiorespiratory responses during weight-loss programmes in obese children
This study assessed the exercise tolerance and cardiorespiratory responses during 2-month weight-loss programmes using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT) in obese children. Twenty-eight male obese children were randomly assigned to either a control group (C), an energy restriction group (R), an exercise training at maximum lipid-oxidation (LIPOXmax) group (E), or an energy restriction/training group (RE). [...]
Seaweed may fight obesity
Seaweed could hold the answer to tackling obesity, according to Newcastle University researchers. The team found alginate – a fibre found in sea kelp – reduces the body’s fat uptake by more than 75%. That is better than most anti-obesity treatments. Clinical trials are now intended to find out how effective it would be in [...]
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