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SOFFCO.MM Congress: Obesity surgery, because severe obesity is a serious disease – September 30th 2022
/in OtherOn Thursday, Friday and Saturday 15-16-17 september 2022, the SOFFCO.MM congress will take place LIVE in Montpellier. The congress will consist of plenary sessions, oral presentations and round table discussions. The main topic of this year’s congress is “Obesity surgery, because severe obesity is a serious disease”.
Symposium ‘Success and pitfalls of bariatric surgery’ – September 30th 2022
/in OtherThe research group ‘Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases’ kindly invites you to the symposium “Success and Pitfalls of Bariatric Surgery” on Friday 30th of September …
Patients in educational programmes have better weight loss 10-15 years post-RYGB
/in Bariatrics, BMI 27+, Physical activityDuring the last decade, an explosion of technological innovations (including apps) has allowed consumers to be more involved in their own healthcare decisions. Some lifestyle …
Lifestyle apps, a new tool in tackling obesity?
/in Bariatrics, BMI 27+, Physical activityDuring the last decade, an explosion of technological innovations (including apps) has allowed consumers to be more involved in their own healthcare decisions. Some lifestyle …
More than half of the Belgian adults is overweighted or obese. How can overweight and obesity be reduced?
/in Bariatrics, BMI 27+, Physical activityRecent data from the WHO (World Health Organization) on obesity in Europe are alarming. 59 percent of the European adults has overweight or is obese (54.3% women, 62.9% men)…
The Obesity Academy by BASO – May 20th 2022
/in OtherThe Belgian Association for the Study of Obesity (BASO) was founded to promote scientific research on obesity and wants to encourage interdisciplinary cooperation …
Should we really recommend 10.000 steps per day?
/in Physical activityAlthough 10 000 steps per day is widely promoted to have health benefits, there is little evidence to support this recommendation. For most of the patients who can benefit from the advice …
Webinar: Motiveren en coachen van gezond gedrag – April 28, 2022
/in WebinarsReview the webinar about “Motiveren en coachen van gezond gedrag” (video recording).
Should we be considering probiotics in overweight and obese adults, especially in times of a pandemic?
/in BariatricsWhile the number of interventional studies examining the health-related effects of time-restricted eating is increasing day by day, the efficacy of time restricted eating …
Time-restricted eating: a potential health intervention for obesity?
/in BariatricsWhile the number of interventional studies examining the health-related effects of time-restricted eating is increasing day by day, the efficacy of time restricted eating …
Webinar: The importance of adequate vitamin and mineral intake after bariatric surgery – February 3, 2022
/in WebinarsReview the webinar about “The importance of adequate vitamin and mineral intake after bariatric surgery” (video recording).
Webinar: Lang en gezond leven als health professional – De impact van lifestyle interventies op de cardiometabole gezondheid – 7 december 2021
/in WebinarsReview the webinar about “Lang en gezond leven als health professional – De impact van lifestyle interventies op de cardiometabole gezondheid” (video recording).
Type 2 diabetes: is a primary weight-centric approach the future ?
/in BMI 27+In september 2021, the article entitled “Obesity management as a primary treatment goal for type 2 diabetes: time to reframe the conversation” was published in The Lancet. The authors included an international panel of experts for 4 renowned diabetes research centers and…
Can Lifestyle apps be a tool in tackling obesity?
/in Bariatrics, BMI 27+, Physical activityDuring the last decade, an explosion of technological innovations (including apps) has allowed consumers to be more involved in their own healthcare decisions. Some lifestyle apps focus on weight management and this may be a tool in tackling obesity…
Webinar: De prijs van de spier – behandeling van sarcopenie in medisch/klinisch relevante indicaties – 13 oktober 2021
/in WebinarsReview the webinar about “De prijs van de spier – behandeling van sarcopenie in medisch/klinisch relevante indicaties” (video recording).
What are the consequences of obesity and how to treat obesity: the current knowledge and vision of European healthcare professionals
/in BMI 27+Obesity is related with the development of several other conditions and diseases which require intensive treatments. Treating obesity could improve the management of a broad range of these associated diseases and reduce associated morbidity mortality and direct and indirect costs …
BEST (Bariatric endoscopic surgical trends) Congress takes place in Montpellier 23-24 September 2021!
/in BariatricsOn thursday and friday 23-24 september 2021, the BEST congress will take place LIVE in Montpellier. The congress will consist of plenary sessions, oral presentations and round table discussions. The main topic of this year’s congress is “Tips and tricks to perform safe …
Supplements supporting Covid vaccine
/in OtherIt is generally known that an effective immune response requires adequate levels of several micronutrients, including vitamin A, E, B6, B9, B12, C, D, zinc, selenium, iron and cupper. As a result, the European Food Safety Authority has authorized…
Can digital health technologies underpin different ways to provide health care, drive better health outcomes and optimize business models?
/in Bariatrics, BMI 27+, Physical activityThe last decades, we have experienced the development of substantial technological advances, which could play an important role in the management of health care.
The Effect of an Exercise Intervention Program on Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diniz-Sousa et al. 2020.
/in Bariatrics, Physical activityWhile bariatric surgery is very effective in reducing weight and improving metabolic disorders, it has a negative impact at bone health. Both in children and adults, bariatric surgery decreases bone density, leading to higher fracture risk. However, a new study showed that …