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Could a vibrating, ingestible capsule help treat obesity? Not likely due to logistical, physiological, lifestyle factors, and whether animal models are transferable to humans.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 3, 2024 Source:Could a vibrating, ingestible capsule help treat obesity? Reference:A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satiety
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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20 per cent, study finds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 13, 2023 Source:Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20 per cent, study finds Reference:Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes
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Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers. Already known but needs context about rarity of some of the side effects versus the beneficial health outcomes when assessing overall risk of its use.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 6, 2023 Source:Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers
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Study discusses how BMI should not be the sole indicator of potential health risks when there are other scales like waist circumference that add context to the evaluation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 6, 2023 Source:Being overweight may not be associated with early death, study says Reference:Body mass index and all-cause mortality in a 21st century U.S. population: A National Health Interview Survey analysis
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TikTokers tout berberine as ‘nature’s Ozempic.’ There is little to no evidence to support this claim.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 28, 2023 Source:TikTokers tout berberine as ‘nature’s Ozempic.’ Here’s why doctors say it’s not
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Obesity changes the brain, with ‘no sign of reversibility,’ expert says. Brain responses to nutrients are severely impaired and not reversed by weight loss in humans with obesity: a randomized crossover study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 14, 2023 Source:Obesity changes the brain, with ‘no sign of reversibility,’ expert says Reference:Brain responses to nutrients are severely impaired and not reversed by weight loss in humans with obesity: a randomized crossover study
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The claim that semaglutide (Ozempic) leads to temporary hair loss is not a side effect of the drug but a normal physiological response when we lose weight.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2023 Source:Ozempic Causing Hair Loss? Why Some People Are Shedding More Than Pounds
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Limited evidence that COVID -19 infection during pregnancy could lead to a greater risk of childhood obesity. Much more evaluation required to determine is there is a plausible mechanism involved in the process and if this is true.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 30, 2023 Source:Contracting COVID-19 while pregnant could lead to a higher risk of obesity for the child: study Reference:Press release: COVID-19 during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in children
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Despite social media buzz, Ozempic is a valuable addition to support people struggling with their weight. It has changed many of my patient’s lives for the better (remission of DM2, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritic pain, depression…)
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 9, 2023 Source:Despite social media buzz, Ozempic is not a quick-fix weight loss solution, doctors say