Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
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Increasing Obesity Severity Is Associated With Less Surgical Care in the United States
Jun 9, 2026
The authors aimed to investigate whether individuals with higher body mass index (BMI) categories are receiving a greater proportion of surgical care over time, given the rising prevalence of severe obesity in the U.S. Their analysis of over 11 million surgical cases from 2005 to 2022 revealed that patients with a BMI of 50 kg/m² or higher are undergoing fewer surgeries, despite the increasing number of individuals in these higher BMI groups, highlighting significant disparities in access to surgical care for this population.
Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Danish Adolescents and Young Adults 2018-2025
Jun 7, 2026
The authors aimed to examine the trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) among Danish adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 24 from 2018 to 2025. They found a significant increase in GLP-1RA prescriptions, particularly among those aged 18-24, with a notable prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities among users. The study highlights the rapid uptake of these medications and underscores the need for ongoing evaluation of their long-term safety and mental health implications in this demographic.
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents With Obesity: Weight and Cardiometabolic Outcomes-Real-World Data
Jun 6, 2026
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on weight and cardiometabolic outcomes in adolescents with obesity using real-world data. The findings demonstrated significant and sustained reductions in BMI and improvements in cardiometabolic parameters over a median follow-up of 5.8 years, with notable differences based on sex and baseline BMI. Overall, the results support the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in this population across various demographic subgroups.