Correct exercises for the lumbar spine [📹 Dr Son]

Imaging is important in obesity care but comes with challenges. CT, US, and MRI each face technical barriers, yet AI-enhanced methods, body composition biomarkers, and advanced MRI for MASLD/MASH, pancreas, heart, and joints point to a future where imaging drives precision

Organ-specific imaging biomarkers in obesity care. MRI, CT, PET, & ultrasonography now quantify adiposity, fibrosis, heart & brain changes, and pancreatic dysfunction. Automation & AI enable whole-body MRI segmentation for subcutaneous/visceral fat and muscle, guiding risk

Adipose tissue thermogenesis in humans is not simply proportional to skin temperature. New research shows greater heat production at 26°C vs 30°C, mainly due to increased shivering, not changes in brown fat activity. Sex differences in shivering seen only at colder temps.

Statins protect against cirrhosis in patients with chronic metabolic liver injury, and the benefit is dose- and age-dependent. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A large retrospective analysis found that GLP-1 receptor agonist use was not associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, or hospitalization following screening colonoscopy. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

Algorithm for #resmetirom treatment from the Global Consensus Recommendations for MASLD and MASH. gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-…

Obesity in older adults is rising, and semaglutide & tirzepatide can bring significant weight loss and better heart, liver, and kidney health. Risks for older adults are muscle loss and functional decline. Policy must prioritize coverage + clinical trials for seniors to ensure

A Bariatric surgeon is dedicated to caring for patients who are considering or have undergone weight-loss surgery, whether they’re near or far, day or night, rain or shine. You’re never alone on your journey toward better health. #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery