Search Results - "TORGERSON, J. S"

Snacking frequency in relation to energy intake and food choices in obese men and women compared to a reference population by BERTEUS FORSLUND, H, TORGERSON, J. S, SJÖSTRÖM, L, LINDROOS, A. K

“…To investigate snacking frequency in relation to energy intake and food choices, taking physical activity into account, in obese vs reference men and women…”
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Psychosocial functioning in the obese before and after weight reduction: construct validity and responsiveness of the Obesity-related Problems scale by Karlsson, J, Taft, C, Sjöström, L, Torgerson, J.S, Sullivan, M

“…OBJECTIVE: The Obesity-related Problems scale (OP) is a self-assessment module developed to measure the impacts of obesity on psychosocial functioning. Our…”
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Severe obesity and personality: a comparative controlled study of personality traits by RYDEN, A, SULLIVAN, M, TORGERSON, J. S, KARLSSON, J, LINDROOS, A-K, TAFT, C

“…The primary purpose was to assess personality trait differences between the severely obese seeking treatment and a mainly non-obese reference group. We also…”
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Should snacks be recommended in obesity treatment? A 1-year randomized clinical trial by Berteus Forslund, H, Klingstrom, S, Hagberg, H, Londahl, M, Torgerson, J.S, Lindroos, A.K

“…Objective: To study the effect to recommend no snacks vs three snacks per day on 1-year weight loss. The hypothesis was that it is easier to control energy…”
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The Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study--rationale and results by Torgerson, J S, Sjöström, L

“…Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Several observational epidemiological studies have indicated that weight gain and weight loss,…”
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A comparative controlled study of personality in severe obesity: a 2-y follow-up after intervention by RYDEN, A, SULLIVAN, M, TORGERSON, J. S, KARLSSON, J, LINDROOS, A-K, TAFT, C

“…The primary purpose was to examine 2-y effects of weight change on personality traits in severely obese subjects treated conventionally or surgically. We also…”
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Intermittent versus on‐demand use of a very low calorie diet: a randomized 2‐year clinical trial by Lantz, H., Peltonen, M., Ågren, L., Torgerson, J. S.

“…  Lantz H, Peltonen M, Ågren L, Torgerson JS (Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden). Intermittent versus on‐demand use of a very low calorie…”
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Flaws in methods of evidence-based medicine may adversely affect public health directives by Kral, J.G., Dixon, J.B., Horber, F.F., Rössner, S., Stiles, S., Torgerson, J.S., Sugerman, H.J.

“…• It is inappropriate to randomize treatments acknowledged to have different safety and quality-of-life outcomes. And • Evidence from such randomization is…”
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A low serum leptin level at baseline and a large early decline in leptin predict a large 1-year weight reduction in energy-restricted obese humans by TORGERSON, J. S, CARLSSON, B, STENLOF, K, CARLSSON, L. M. S, BRINGMAN, E, SJÖSTRÖM, L

“…The difficulty in maintaining weight loss during obesity treatment may be caused by a counteracting neuroendocrine response. It has been proposed that leptin…”
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VLCD plus dietary and behavioural support versus support alone in the treatment of severe obesity. A randomised two-year clinical trial by TORGERSON, J. S, LISSNER, L, LINDROOS, A. K, KRUIJER, H, SJÖSTRÖM, L

“…To determine whether 12 initial weeks on a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) included in a two-year support program is associated with better long term weight loss…”
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Musculoskeletal pain in the obese: a comparison with a general population and long-term changes after conventional and surgical obesity treatment by Peltonen, Markku, Lindroos, Anna Karin, Torgerson, Jarl S

“…Obesity is associated with musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis. This study compares the prevalence of work-restricting musculoskeletal pain in an obese and…”
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Effects on body weight of strict or liberal adherence to an initial period of VLCD treatment. A randomised, one-year clinical trial of obese subjects by TORGERSON, J. S, AGREN, L, SJÖSTRÖM, L

“…To examine the impact on early and late weight loss of three different, initial very low calorie diet (VLCD) approaches in a one-year obesity treatment…”
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Spouse Resemblance in Body Mass Index: Effects on Adult Obesity Prevalence in the Offspring Generation by Jacobson, Peter, Torgerson, Jarl S., Sjöström, Lars, Bouchard, Claude

“…Accruing evidence indicates that mate selection is promoted by similarity in body fatness. Assortative mating for obesity may contribute genetically to the…”
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Re: Flaws in evidence-based medicine methodologies may adversely affect public health directives (Surgery 2005;137:280-4.) by Dixon, J.B., Horber, F.F., Rössner, S., Stiles, S., Torgerson, J.S., Sugerman, H.J., Kral, John G.

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Principles for Enhanced Recruitment of Subjects in a Large Clinical Trial: The XENDOS Study Experience by Torgerson, Jarl S, Arlinger, Krister, Käppi, Marcus, Sjöström, Lars

“…In most clinical trials it is problematic to recruit enough patients within a reasonable time period. Prolonged or inefficient recruitment or both can have…”
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Bulky centroblastic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the cranium vault mimicking brain involvement managed with chemotherapy: a case report by Landys, K E, Berg, G E, Torgerson, J S, Klingenstierna, H A, Ridell, B S, Johansson, B R

“…Patients with central nervous system (CNS) involvement by high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) have a poor prognosis. The roles of computed tomography,…”
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XENical in the Prevention of Diabetes in Obese Subjects (XENDOS) Study by Torgerson, Jarl S., Hauptman, Jonathan, Boldrin, Mark N., Sjöström, Lars

“…XENical in the Prevention of Diabetes in Obese Subjects (XENDOS) Study A randomized study of orlistat as an adjunct to lifestyle changes for the prevention of…”
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A Microarray Search for Genes Predominantly Expressed in Human Omental Adipocytes: Adipose Tissue as a Major Production Site of Serum Amyloid A by Sjöholm, Kajsa, Palming, Jenny, Olofsson, Louise E., Gummesson, Anders, Svensson, Per-Arne, Lystig, Theodore C., Jennische, Eva, Brandberg, John, Torgerson, Jarl S., Carlsson, Björn, Carlsson, Lena M. S.

“…To identify genes predominantly expressed in omental adipocytes, microarray expression profiles from 33 human tissues or cell types were analyzed, using an…”
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The "Swedish Obese Subjects" (SOS) Study. What does weight loss really accomplish? by Torgerson, J S

“…The Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) Study was conducted to determine whether obese patients actually can improve their mortality risk by losing weight. After an…”
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Prevention of obesity--an impossibility. SBU report shows moderate effects, but a national strategy is necessary now! by Torgerson, Jarl S

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