NHS adopts AI to combat absenteeism and expedite elective care waiting times
The National Health Service (NHS) is on the brink of an innovative leap, deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across an additional ten trusts with the aim of curtailing missed appointments and thus liberating valuable staff hours. This strategic move is anticipated to significantly dent the backlog in elective care waiting lists. This initiative’s expansion comes in the wake of a...Read MoreBMI found outdated for childhood obesity measurement in Bristol study
A groundbreaking study hailing from Bristol has shed new light on the efficacy of current methods used to assess childhood obesity, proposing a shift towards a more precise alternative. This research scrutinises the longstanding reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) for evaluating obesity in children, suggesting that the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) could serve as a superior metric. The...Read MoreStudy highlights higher incidence of musculoskeletal issues in young girls with obesity
Recent research indicates a concerning trend among young girls aged 4 to 11 who are overweight or have obesity, showing they are more frequently visiting GPs for musculoskeletal problems compared to their counterparts of a healthy weight. The study reveals that girls in their first year of school (reception year) with a Body Mass Index (BMI) classified as overweight have a 24% increased...Read MoreResearch indicates higher likelihood of midlife obesity in individuals whose parents had obesity
In the midst of growing concerns regarding global health, a pivotal study poised for presentation at the esteemed European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, from 12th to 15th May 2024, sheds light on the intergenerational transmission of obesity, revealing profound insights into how parental obesity significantly influences the likelihood of obesity in their offspring during middle...Read MoreDefinitive link between obesity and deteriorating mental health, particularly for women, uncovered
A recent comprehensive investigation, published in the esteemed journal PLOS ONE, unveils a concerning correlation between increased body mass index (BMI) and adverse mental health outcomes, such as heightened depression and diminished well-being, with this association being particularly pronounced amongst women. Conducted by the School of Public Health at University College Cork, Ireland,...Read MoreStudy indicates significant benefits from obesity care, though few receive it
Obesity represents a significant global health challenge, marked by its complex aetiology and the substantial health risks it poses. Effective management of obesity can dramatically improve health outcomes, yet access to comprehensive obesity care remains limited for many. A recent study conducted by a team from Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan has shed light on the...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieMarch 1, 2024 Obesity and Population Health, Obesity Policy, Obesogenic Environment0 comments