All Obesity articles
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Implementing guidelinesOverweight and obesity influence contraceptive choice
Dr Annabel Forsythe and Valerie Warner Findlay explore the latest recommendations from the FSRH about contraceptive use in women who are overweight or obese
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Test and reflect
FSRH guideline on contraception, overweight, and obesity
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the FSRH guideline on contraception in patients who are overweight or have obesity.
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Top tips
Top tips: talking about weight
Jane Diggle and Dr Pam Brown offer 10 top tips on initiating conversations about weight and motivating people to make healthy changes
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News
BOMSS publishes a commissioning guide for weight assessment and management clinics
The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society has published a commissioning guide for weight assessment and management clinics (tier 3).
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News
PHE releases guidance on adult weight management
Public Health England has released guidance for commissioners and providers on adult weight management.
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NICE quality standard article
GPs need to signpost children with obesity to good local services
Professor Julian Hamilton-Shield explains the thinking behind the NICE quality standard on prevention and lifestyle weight management in children and young people with obesity
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Implementing guidelines
GPs should tailor weight-loss advice to individuals’ needs
Dr Peymane Adab reviews the newly published NICE guideline on maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain and the pivotal role of primary care
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Hot topic
GPs can offer obese children and their families practical help
Dr Sonia Saxena (left) and Dr Anthony A. Laverty share some useful tips on how to engage with families about weight problems in overweight and obese children
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Good practice initiative
Weight-management programmes led by GPs can be effective
Gerald Ellis discusses factors that are important to consider when implementing an obesity care pathway, including patient education, regular audit, and multi-component interventions
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Hot topic
GPs should be aware of the implications of bariatric surgery
Andrew Wardle (left), Mr Haritharan Nageswaran, and Mr David Hewin discuss the viability, benefits, and impact of choosing surgery as a treatment option for obesity
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Implementing guidelines
Sustained behavioural change is needed for management of obesity
Dr Kevin McConville outlines the SIGN recommendations on the classification, prevention, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults and children
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Personal view
SIGN provides best practice advice on care of obesity
Dr Matt Capehorn reiterates the importance of primary care in the prevention and management of the obesity epidemic
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Personal view
Local QOFs may help with obesity management
Tam Fry highlights the need for indicators to monitor and manage overweight and obesity in pre-school children appropriately
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Personal view
Patient education is vital for type 2 diabetes care
NICE presents a model for care of long-term conditions that involves patients in their own disease management, says Dr Tom Humphries
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Personal view
Are obesity guidelines in need of an update?
Dr Matthew Capehorn reviews currently available advice on obesity assessment and management, and gives a rationale for drug use
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Personal view
NICE approves rimonabant for overweight and obesity
Dr David Haslam says the introduction of rimonabant for adults will help to achieve weight loss and improve cardiometabolic risk
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Personal view
Positive action is required to stem the rise in obesity
Dr David Haslam argues that crucial training and resources are needed, not more evidence as provided by the NICE obesity guidance
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Implementing guidelines
NICE guideline aims to help stop rising prevalence of obesity
Professor James McEwen discusses new guidance, which will support healthcare and other professionals to prevent and manage obesity, and improve the population's health
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Implementing guidelines
SIGN notes for discussion with patients: 17. Management of obesity in children and young people
17. Management of obesity in children and young people
