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Effects of the Inbreeding Reproduction on the Obesity Phenotypes Over Generations

Alais Ferreira da Rocha de Oliveria, José Rebuglio Vellosa, Bruno Hartmann, Yasmin Fidler, Camila Audrey dos Reis and José Rosa Gomes
The literature describes an increase in milk intake during the rat lactation period when the litter size is reduced, which induces an obesity condition in adulthood. However, there are no reports in this obesity model concerning the heritability of obesity phenotypes.

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Comparative Analysis of Economic, Geographic, Social and Nutritional Risk Factors 4 Types of Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases (Melanoma, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertensive Heart Disease) in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Countries (Population Study)

Lyudmila Alexandrovna Radkevich and Dariya Andreyevna Radkevich
In 2016, 40.5 million (71%) of the 56.9 million deaths worldwide were due to NCDs [1]. In the Caribbean, NCDs in 2010 outpaced those in North and South America [2].

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PATHWEIGH Tool for Chronic Weight Management Built into EPIC Electronic Medical Record: Methods, Pilot Results and Future Directions

Leigh Perreault, Christine W. Hockett, Heather Holmstrom, Lauren Tolle, E. Seth Kramer and Jodi S. Holtrop
Despite the overwhelming prevalence and health implications of obesity, it is rarely addressed in a health care setting. Providers and patients alike cite innumerable barriers as to the reasons why. The current study provides a framework to systematically address and deconstruct these barriers.

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Mobile Engagement Behaviors Associated with Sustained 15% Weight Loss

Ann Lih, Rojin Safavi, Zariyah Isaq, Shery Haller and Mohammed Bailony
This study aimed to report weight loss outcomes and evaluate behaviors of high performing participants who achieved ≥ 15% weight loss at 6 and 18 months in a precision medicine weight loss program, which incorporates clinical visits, a mobile application (mHealth) and tailored nutritional programming.

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