OrganizedWisdom Health - Obesity

COPD and Obesity

SScroggins — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:54:52 GMT

Obesity can lead to a worsening of COPD symptoms, decreased quality of life for the patient, and a decreased ability to exercise.

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Antipsychotics Cause Weight Gain in Kids

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:06:06 GMT

A 12-week observational study reveals dramatic and rapid weight gain in children who take atypical antipsychotics. The study looked at four of the most common antipsychotic drugs used in children: Risperdal or risperidone, Zyprexa or olanzapine, Abilify or aripiprazole, and Seroquel or quetiapine. While the drugs can be life-saving, the researchers said, the long-term consequences of weight gain and metabolic effects mean "the widespread and increasing use of atypical antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents should be reconsidered."

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Degenerative Joint Disease and Obesity

SScroggins — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:46 GMT

Obesity is considered a risk factor for the development of degenerative joint disease (also called osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis). In particular, obese persons are more likely to suffer from degenerative joint disease in the knees.

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Obesity and Urinary Incontinence

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:20:29 GMT

Obesity is one of the contributing factors of urinary incontinence.

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Depression, Obesity, Alcohol Interlinked in Women

Crdelucas — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:41:34 GMT

A study performed at Seattle Children's Research Institute by Dr. Carolyn A. McCarty and colleagues suggest that depression, obesity, and alcohol abuse may be interrelated. At age 21, 8 percent of the women and 12 percent of the men involved in the study had at least two of the three problems. Over time, having more than one of the problems became more common for women, but less so for men. The study began while the group was in fifth grade and lasted over twenty years. Dr. McCarty suggests interventions that can aid in this "toxic triangle" include physical exercise, mindfulness training, and stress management.

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Lap Band and Metformin

Jkg0679 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:44:17 GMT

Metformin (glucophage) can cause nausea, but should be safe to use with the Lap Band. There is little reliable information available about Lap Band and Metformin.

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Medical Use for Stimulants

JRafferty — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:54:22 GMT

Medical use for stimulants include treating patients with ADHD, obesity, neurological disorders, respiratory disorders, and other medical conditions. These medications can help to increase an individual's attention span, help avoid distraction, increase the ability to finish tasks, decrease hyperactivity, improve thinking ability, and decrease impulsivity. Some stimulants are used in people during cardiac arrest. Stimulants affect brain function, heart rate, and breathing rate.

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Stimulants Medical Uses

JRafferty — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:09:24 GMT

Medical uses of stimulants include treating patients with ADHD, obesity, neurological disorders, respiratory disorders, and other medical conditions. These medications can help to increase an individual's attention span, help avoid distraction, increase the ability to finish a task, decrease hyperactivity, improve clarity of thinking, and decrease impulsivity. Some stimulants are used in people during cardiac arrest. Stimulants affect brain function, heart rate, and breathing rate.

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Desoxyn Uses

Sanbear — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:35:16 GMT

Desoxyn (methamphetamine) is used in the treatment of ADHD and short term use for obesity. Off-label use includes the treatment of narcolepsy.

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Desoxyn Interactions

Sanbear — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:34:57 GMT

Desoxyn (methamphetamine) interactions may occur when taken with insulin, guanethidine, and tricyclic antidepressants. As with any medication you should inform your health care provider of any medications or supplements you are currently taking.

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