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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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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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A pilot study of orlistat treatment in obese, non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis patients by Harrison, S. A., Fincke, C., Helinski, D., Torgerson, S., Hayashi, P.

“…Summary Background : Treatment options for non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are limited. Weight loss remains the most recommended therapy. Orlistat is an…”
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Long-term effect of bariatric surgery on liver enzymes in the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study by Burza, Maria Antonella, Romeo, Stefano, Kotronen, Anna, Svensson, Per-Arne, Sjöholm, Kajsa, Torgerson, Jarl S, Lindroos, Anna-Karin, Sjöström, Lars, Carlsson, Lena M S, Peltonen, Markku

“…Obesity is associated with elevated serum transaminase levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and weight loss is a recommended therapeutic strategy…”
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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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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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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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Altered mechanisms of vasodilation in aged human skin by Holowatz, Lacy A, Thompson-Torgerson, Caitlin S, Kenney, W Larry

“…Human skin blood flow increases in response to increased body core and local skin temperature via distinct reflex and local mechanisms requiring functional…”
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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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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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Altered mechanisms of thermoregulatory vasoconstriction in aged human skin by Thompson-Torgerson, Caitlin S, Holowatz, Lacy A, Kenney, W Larry

“…Human exposure to cold stimulates cutaneous vasoconstriction by activating both sympathetic reflex and locally mediated pathways. Older humans are vulnerable…”
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The human cutaneous circulation as a model of generalized microvascular function by Holowatz, Lacy A, Thompson-Torgerson, Caitlin S, Kenney, W Larry

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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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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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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 type 2 diabetes in obese patients by TORGERSON, Jarl S, HAUPTMAN, Jonathan, BOLDRIN, Mark N, SJÖSTRÖM, Lars

“…It is well established that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is closely linked to the presence and duration of overweight and obesity. A reduction in the…”
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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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Rho kinase-mediated local cold-induced cutaneous vasoconstriction is augmented in aged human skin by Thompson-Torgerson, Caitlin S, Holowatz, Lacy A, Flavahan, Nicholas A, Kenney, W Larry

“…Cutaneous vasoconstriction (VC), a critical thermoregulatory response to cold, is generally impaired with aging. However, the effects of aging on local…”
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Gallstones, gallbladder disease, and pancreatitis: Cross-Sectional and 2-year data from the Swedish obese subjects (SOS) and SOS reference studies by Torgerson, Jarl S, Lindroos, Anna Karin, Näslund, Ingmar, Peltonen, Markku

“…Obesity and weight loss have been associated with gallstone disease. There is also an association between gallstones and pancreatitis. We investigated…”
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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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