The use of non‐invasive brain stimulation techniques to reduce body weight and food cravings: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Clinical Obesity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6)
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
Summary
Several
studies
demonstrated
non‐invasive
brain
stimulation
(NIBS)
techniques
such
as
transcranial
direct
current
(tDCS)
and
magnetic
(TMS)
are
safe
simple
that
can
reduce
body
weight,
food
cravings,
consumption
in
patients
with
obesity.
However,
a
systematic
to
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
active
NIBS
versus
sham
reducing
weight
cravings
obesity
is
not
available.
We
conducted
review
meta‐analysis
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
using
PubMed,
Embase,
MEDLINE,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Control
Trial
between
January
1990
February
2022.
Mean
differences
(MDs)
for
continuous
outcome
variables
95%
confidence
intervals
(95%
CIs)
were
used
examine
effects
on
mass
index
(BMI),
whereas
hedges's
g
test
was
measure
craving.
Nineteen
RCTs
involving
571
participants
included
this
study.
Active
neurostimulation
(TMS
tDCS)
significantly
more
likely
than
(TMS:
−3.29
kg,
CI
[−5.32,
−1.26];
I
2
=
48%;
p
<
.001;
tDCS:
−0.82
[−1.01,
−0.62];
0.0%;
.00)
BMI
−0.74,
[−1.17,
−0.31];
0%
.00;
MD
−0.55,
[−2.32,
1.21];
.54)
well
−0.91,
[−1.68,
−0.14];
88
−0.32,
[−0.62,
−0.02];
.04).
Compared
stimulation,
our
findings
indicate
help
cravings.
Hence,
these
novel
may
be
primary
or
adjunct
tools
treating
Language: Английский
Informing the development of antipsychotic-induced weight gain management guidance: patient experiences and preferences – qualitative descriptive study
BJPsych Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Background
Antipsychotic-induced
weight
gain
(AIWG)
is
a
substantial
contributor
to
high
obesity
rates
in
psychiatry.
Limited
management
guidance
exists
inform
clinical
practice,
and
individuals
with
experience
of
managing
AIWG
have
had
no
or
minimal
input
into
its
development.
A
lack
empirical
research
outlining
patient
values
preferences
for
also
exists.
Recommendations
addressing
psychiatry
may
be
distinctly
susceptible
ideology
sociocultural
regarding
intervention
appropriateness
expectations
self-management,
reinforcing
the
need
co-produced
guidance.
This
study
first
ask:
how
do
conceptualise
preferred
can
this
realised
practice?
Aims
1.
Explore
experiences
unwanted
AIWG.
2.
Elicit
their
management.
Method
Qualitative
descriptive
methodology
informed
design.
total
17
participants
took
part
semi-structured
interviews.
Data
analysis
was
undertaken
using
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Results
Participants
reported
that
clinicians
largely
overestimated
manageability
dietary
lifestyle
changes.
They
difficulties
accessing
alternative
interventions,
including
change
antipsychotic
and/or
pharmacological
adjuncts.
current
oversimplified,
lacks
specificity
scope
required,
endorses
‘one-size-fits-all’
approach
an
extensively
heterogenous
side-effect.
expressed
preference
collaborative
prioritises
early
range
evidence-based
tailored
according
risk,
participant
ability
preference.
Conclusion
Integration
guideline
development
will
help
ensure
recommendations
are
relevant
applicable,
individual
represented.
Language: Английский
Treating obesity in patients with depression: a narrative review and treatment recommendation
Pamela Kushner,
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Scott Kahan,
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Roger S. McIntyre
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et al.
Postgraduate Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
The
high
morbidity
of
obesity
and
depression
pose
significant
public
health
concerns,
with
the
prevalence
doubling
in
US
between
1990
2022
patients
frequently
presenting
both.
Untreated
can
greatly
impact
patient
well-being,
as
both
are
associated
a
number
comorbidities
including
sleep
apnea,
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
metabolic
syndrome,
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease,
cardiovascular
disease.
This
narrative
review
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
current
overview
overlapping
etiologies
well
available
treatment
options
that
may
be
recommended
by
primary
care
professionals
treat
these
concomitant
depression.
With
considerable
overlap
population
depression,
neurobiological,
hormonal,
inflammatory
pathways
underlying
diseases,
should
consider
screening
for
Holistic
options,
lifestyle
behavioral
modifications,
pharmacotherapy
bariatric
surgery
critical
manage
conditions
simultaneously.
Therefore,
due
neurobiological
mechanisms
responsible
incidence
progression
holistic
plan
strategies
efficacy
any
additional
improve
clinical
approach
Language: Английский
Association Between Abdominal Obesity and Depressive Symptoms in Peruvian Women Aged 18–49 Years: A Sub-analysis of the DHS 2018–2019
Public Health Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Objective:
Abdominal
obesity
(AO)
is
characterised
by
excess
adipose
tissue.
It
a
metabolic
risk
that
affects
the
physical
and
mental
health,
particularly
in
women
since
they
are
more
prone
to
health
problems
like
depression.
This
study
investigated
association
between
AO
depressive
symptoms
Peruvian
of
reproductive
age
(18–49
years).
Design:
cross-sectional
observational
study.
Setting:
population
age.
Participants:
We
used
data
from
Demographic
Family
Health
Survey
(DHS)
for
2018
2019
assess
17
067
presence
(using
Patient
Questionnaire
(PHQ-9):
cut-off
score
≥
10)
(measured
abdominal
circumference;
≥88
cm).
Results:
observed
64·55
%
prevalence
7·61
sample.
Furthermore,
8·23
with
had
(
P
<
0·05).
Initially,
appeared
have
26
higher
compared
without
=
0·028);
however,
after
adjustment
covariates,
no
statistically
significant
was
observed.
Conclusions:
Therefore,
although
both
conditions
common
this
group,
found
symptoms.
Language: Английский
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A New Possibility in Obesity Treatment
Marco La Marra,
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Antonietta Monda,
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Marcellino Monda
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et al.
The Open Neurology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Obesity
is
a
major
public
health
challenge
and
results
from
the
complex
interaction
of
many
etiopathogenetic
factors.
However,
food-related
hedonic
stimuli
poor
inhibitory
control
often
appear
to
be
specific
maintenance
factors,
conventional
treatments
are
sometimes
ineffective.
Transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
emerging
as
promising
treatment
option.
Targeting
brain
regions,
such
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex,
was
found
effective
in
modulating
acute
food
craving
improving
cognitive
control.
This
review
traces
evolution
development
transcranial
presents
recent
randomized
clinical
trials
conducted
obese
subjects.
These
suggest
that
repetitive
deep
may
reducing
body
weight,
BMI
cravings.
The
neural
circuits
involved
underlying
mechanisms
action
this
neurostimulation
technique
also
reviewed.
Finally,
outstanding
questions
future
research
directions
identified
further
understand
develop
therapy.
Language: Английский
Association between Proximity to Food Sources and Dietary Behaviors in Black and White College Graduates
American Journal of Health Behavior,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(5), P. 515 - 527
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Unequal
access
to
healthy
food
environments
is
often
implicated
in
racial
inequities
health
and
behaviors
that
are
largest
among
college
graduates.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
determine
associations
between
perceived
proximity
sources
dietary
black
white
graduates.In
a
cross-sectional
online
survey
adults
who
have
≥
4-year
bachelor's
degree,
respondents
were
asked
how
long
it
typically
takes
for
them
get
grocery
stores
fast-food
restaurants
from
home.
We
used
ordinal
logit
regression
models
assess
behaviors.Among
men,
perceiving
store
10
minutes
their
home
associated
with
lower
fruit
consumption
(beta=-0.94,
SE=0.48).
Perceiving
more
frequent
men
(beta=1.21,
SE=0.39),
Black
women
(beta=0.98,
SE=0.34),
(beta=0.74,
SE=0.30).The
differ
by
race
sex
graduates
important
implications
disparities
diet
quality
obesity
across
SES.
Language: Английский
The Inverse Association between Prebiotic Consumption and Depression Status in American Adult Females, but not the Greater Population or in Males
Cassandra L Boyd
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Published: Jan. 1, 2023
It
is
unknown
if
a
relationship
exists
between
prebiotic
intake
and
depression
status.
Using
2015-2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
cycles
data,
adult
American
estimated
mean
daily
across
demographic
groups,
gender,
status
were
reported.
Additionally,
the
10
highest
content
Food
Nutrient
Database
for
Dietary
Studies
foods
identified.
Adults
(≥
18
years)
with
adequate
sleep
at
least
one
day
of
dietary
recall
data
included.
Participants
excessive
alcohol
intake,
BMI
≤
18,
≥
30,
or
current
medication
use
excluded.
The
confounding
variables
inadequate
sleep,
unemployment,
age.
Complex
Samples
Logistic
Regression
was
used
to
analyze
Adult
6.4
grams
(standard
error
=
0.07).
Male
non-depressed
participants
had
7.5
(0.18)
female
depressed
lowest
4.4
(0.26).
group
an
below
minimum
effective
dose
prebiotics
5
grams,
there
significant
(p
<
0.002)
in
this
group.
Holding
all
other
predictor
constant,
odds
occurring
increased
by
60.3%
(95%
CI
[1.202
–
2.136])
who
consumed
less
than
5-gram
prebiotics.
Language: Английский