Obesity
Research findings from D. Reilly et al update understanding of obesity
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 5th, 2009
"The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies obesity as a chronic disease. Affected individuals are at increased risk of hypertension, heart disease and other illnesses. There are also important social implications. Within dentistry and particularly in the provision of conscious sedation, obesity can be a potential complicating factor. For example, the position of anatomical landmarks may be less obvious if surrounded by fatty tissue. Very obese patients may be housebound or have difficulty accessing dental...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Obesity and Diabetes Week
More Articles from Obesity and Diabetes Week
- Apnea-hypopnea Syndrome
Research data from M. Murri and colleagues update understanding of apnea-hypopnea syndrome - Bariatrics
Study data from University of Athens provide new insights into bariatrics - Diabetes
Report summarizes diabetes study findings from University of Texas - Dialysis
New dialysis research from National Taiwan University described - Heart Disease
Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital yield new data on heart disease - Insulin Resistance
Studies conducted at University of Pittsburgh on insulin resistance recently published - More from this issue of Obesity and Diabetes Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
