Obesity Research & Clinical Practice

Article	Citations
Self-quarantine and weight gain related risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic	332
RETRACTED: Obesity and mortality of COVID-19. Meta-analysis	284
Obesity is the comorbidity more strongly associated for Covid-19 in Mexico. A case-control study	92
Obesity prolongs the hospital stay in patients affected by COVID-19, and may impact on SARS-COV-2 shedding	83
Impact of obesity on hospitalizations and mortality, due to COVID-19: A systematic review	77
Sleep duration and obesity in adulthood: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis	61
Impact of maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index on maternal, fetal and neonatal adverse outcomes in the worldwide populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis	56
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the risk of obesity for critically illness and ICU admitted: Meta-analysis of the epidemiological evidence	46
Weight changes during the COVID-19 home confinement. Effects on psychosocial variables	39
The association of general obesity, central obesity and visceral body fat with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis	38
Prevalence and correlates of food addiction: Systematic review of studies with the YFAS 2.0	36
Very low calorie ketogenic diets in overweight and obesity treatment: Effects on anthropometric parameters, body composition, satiety, lipid profile and microbiota	33
Enacted weight stigma and weight self stigma prevalence among 3821 adults	33
The role of obesity in inflammatory markers in COVID-19 patients	29
The effect of ultra-processed very low-energy diets on gut microbiota and metabolic outcomes in individuals with obesity: A systematic literature review	25
Association of obesity with illness severity in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study	23
Platform introducing individually tailored variability in nerve stimulations and dietary regimen to prevent weight regain following weight loss in patients with obesity	22
Does there exist an obesity paradox in COVID-19? Insights of the international HOPE-COVID-19-registry	20
Visceral adipose tissue area predicts intensive care unit admission in COVID-19 patients	19
COVID-19 infection and body weight: A deleterious liaison in a J-curve relationship	19
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on global Bariatric surgery PRActiceS – The COBRAS study	19
Visceral adiposity index is positively associated with blood pressure: A systematic review	18
Marital status and the prevalence of obesity in a Korean population	17
Trajectories of depressive symptoms and relationships with weight loss in the seven years after bariatric surgery	17
Metformin-induced weight loss in patients with or without type 2 diabetes/prediabetes: A retrospective cohort study	17

Bariatric surgery alleviates depression in obese patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Lactobacillus paracasei as a protective factor of obesity induced by an unhealthy diet in children	16
The COVID-19 pandemic and weight management: Effective behaviors and pandemic-specific risk factors	16
Association between abdominal obesity and pulmonary function in apparently healthy adults: A systematic review	16
Peri-renal fat thickness is positively associated with the urine albumin excretion rate in patients with type 2 diabetes	16
The anti-insulin resistance effect of scutellarin may be related to antioxidant stress and AMPKα activation in diabetic mice	16
The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm: A simple tool to guide the management of obesity in primary care	15
Obesity and COVID-19: The clash of two pandemics	14
Obesity, Akkermansia muciniphila, and Proton Pump Inhibitors: Is there a Link?	14
The utility of visceral fat level measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis in predicting metabolic syndrome	14
Precision of the Hologic Horizon A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in the assessment of body composition	14
The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence	13
Bariatric surgery on social media: A cross-sectional study	12
Proportion of Japanese primary school children meeting recommendations for 24-h movement guidelines and associations with weight status	12
Agreement of anthropometric and body composition measures predicted from 2D smartphone images and body impedance scales with criterion methods	11
Adverse childhood experiences and development of obesity and diabetes in adulthood—A mini review	11
Diet and physical activity are associated with suboptimal weight loss and weight regain 10–15 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A cross-sectional study	11
Barriers impacting an individuals decision to undergo bariatric surgery: A systematic review	11
Explorations on risk profiles for overweight and obesity in 9501 preschool-aged children	11
The Association of Daily Physical Activity Behaviors with Visceral Fat	11
Are the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) novel inflammatory biomarkers in the early diagnosis of postoperative compl	10
Effects of obesity reduction on transient elastography–based parameters in pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease	10
The metabolic role of spermidine in obesity: Evidence from cells to community	10
Associations of different serum folate forms with indices of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced fibrosis	10
Swimming exercise activates aortic autophagy and limits atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− mice	10
HIF3A DNA methylation, obesity and weight gain, and breast cancer risk among Mexican American women	10
Fecal short-chain fatty acids and obesity in a community-based Japanese population: The DOSANCO Health Study	9
A novel adipokine WISP1 attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced cell injury in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by regulating the PI3K/Akt pathway	9
NDSP 06: Prevalence and risk factors for obesity in urban and rural areas of Pakistan: A study from second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP), 2016–2017	9
Factors associated with dropout in a lifestyle modification program for weight management in children and adolescents	9
Baicalin attenuates diet-induced obesity partially through promoting thermogenesis in adipose tissue	9
Clinical outcomes of bariatric surgery — Updated evidence	9
Breakfast skipping and timing of lunch and dinner: Relationship with BMI and obesity	9
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on self-managed weight loss journeys	9
COVID-19 severity in obese patients: Potential mechanisms and molecular targets for clinical intervention	9
A novel MYT1L mutation in a boy with syndromic obesity: Case report and literature review	9
Use of continuous glucose monitoring in obesity research: A scoping review	9
Delays in healthcare consultations about obesity — Barriers and implications	9
Regular aerobic exercise activates PDGF-BB/PDGFR-β signaling and modulates the inflammatory-anti-inflammatory balance in diet-induced obese mice	9
Splenic participation in glycemic homeostasis in obese and non-obese male rats	8
Roles and mechanisms of NRG1 in modulating the pathogenesis of NAFLD through ErbB3 signaling in hepatocytes (NRG1 modulates NAFLD through ErbB3 signaling)	8
Anthropometric measures and risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: An 18 years follow-up	8
A novel approach towards obesity: The use of a bacterial product, gassericin A, in 3T3-L1 cells	8
Association between body-mass index, patient characteristics, and obesity-related comorbidities among COVID-19 patients: A prospective cohort study	8
Factors associated with weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic	8
Effect of long-term weight gain on the risk of breast cancer across women’s whole adulthood as well as hormone-changed menopause stages: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis	7
Impact of obesity and diabetes mellitus in critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2	7
Ketogenesis and SIRT1 as a tool in managing obesity	7
Impact of prior bariatric surgery on risk and severity of COVID-19 infection: A meta-analysis of observational studies	7
Association of obesity with venous thromboembolism and myocardial injury in COVID-19	7

Quality of life of children and adolescents with clinical obesity, perspectives of children and parents	7
The relationship between anthropometric factors and hyperuricemia in adolescent athletes	7
Delayed motor skills associated with pediatric obesity	7
Postoperative outcomes after bariatric surgery in patients on chronic dialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Adherence to vitamin and mineral supplementation after bariatric surgery – A two-year cohort study	7
Stevioside ameliorates hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance, in a diet-induced obese zebrafish model, through epigenetic, oxidative stress and inflammatory regulation	7
Visceral fat metabolic activity evaluated by 18F-FDG PET/CT is associated with osteoporosis in healthy postmenopausal Korean women	7
Association of obesity, diabetes, and physical frailty with dental and tongue–lip motor dysfunctions in patients with metabolic disease	7
Impact of portion-control plates (PCP) on weight reduction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies	6
Nutritional risk, not obesity, is associated with mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients	6
Women with obesity in cervical cancer screening. The double penalty: Underscreening and income inequalities	6
The association between obesity and pressure ulcer development in critically ill patients: A prospective cohort study	6
Fermented soybean enhances post-meal response in appetite-regulating hormones among Indonesian girls with obesity	6
Obesity and visceral fat in Indonesia: An unseen epidemic? A study using iDXA and surrogate anthropometric measures	6
Wearable and interactive technology to share fitness goals results in weight loss but not improved diabetes outcomes	6
Adherence to the DASH, MeDi, and MIND diet scores and the incidence of metabolically unhealthy phenotypes	6
Evaluation of esophageal pathology in a group of patients 2 years after one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) — Cohort study	6
The use of anti-obesity medications in people with mental illness as an adjunct to lifestyle interventions — Effectiveness, tolerability and impact on eating behaviours: A 52-week observational study	6
The interaction between dietary patterns and melanocortin-4 receptor polymorphisms in relation to obesity phenotypes	6
Relationship between obesity and school absenteeism in Australian children: Implications for carer productivity	6
Chung–Jansen Syndrome with obesity	5
Supplementation with vitamin D and insulin homeostasis in healthy overweight and obese adults: A randomized clinical trial	5
Metabolic syndrome screening using visceral adipose tissue (VAT) from opportunistic MRI locations in a multi-ethnic population	5
Oral administration of trehangelin-A alleviates metabolic disorders caused by a high-fat diet through improvement of lipid metabolism and restored beneficial microbiota	5
Managing patients with obesity in the post COVID-19 world: Time to sharpen the saw	5
Weight change adjusted equations for assessing resting metabolic rate in overweight and obese adults	5
The double burden of overweight or obesity and anemia among women married as children in India: A case of the Simpson’s paradox	5
Retraction notice to Obesity a nd Mortality of COVID-19.Meta-analysis [Obesity Research & Clinical Practice 14/4 (2020) 295-300]	5
Association of metabolic phenotypes, grip strength and diabetes risk: The 15-year follow-up of The North West Adelaide Health Study, Australia	5
Mode of first delivery and postpartum weight retention at 1 year	5
The relationship between maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and exclusive breastfeeding initiation: Findings from an Australian obstetric cohort	5
Seasonal variation and trends in the Internet searches for losing weight: An infodemiological study	5
Caregiver perceptions of weight in preschool children, and determinants of engagement in a multidisciplinary intervention service for weight issues	5
Accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with classes II and III obesity: A pathological image study	5
Validity of the pediatric simple metabolic syndrome score	5
Natural histories of metabolite BMI phenotypes and their impacts on cardiovascular disease risk over a decade-long follow-up	5
The association of cortisol levels with leukocyte distribution is disrupted in the metabolic syndrome	5
Daily physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional status, endothelial function, and autonomic modulation in school-age adolescents: A principal component analysis	5
Body mass index and the diagnosis of endometriosis: Findings from a national data linkage cohort study	5
The impact of adiposity indices on lung function in children with respiratory allergic diseases	4
Successful weight loss reduces endothelial activation in individuals with severe obesity participating in a multimodal weight loss program	4
The association of circulating endocannabinoids with appetite regulatory substances in obese women	4
Mental health and socioeconomic status impact adherence to youth activity and dietary programs: a meta-analysis	4
Lower grip strength in youth with obesity identifies those with increased cardiometabolic risk	4
Women’s body mass index and oral administration of Misoprostol for induction of labor – A retrospective cohort study	4
Preoperative management of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: Role of endoscopy and Helicobacter eradication	4
FTO variants are associated with ANGPTL4 abundances and correlated with body weight reduction after bariatric surgery	4
Obesity and sleep disorders: A nationwide study of 1.3 million Israeli adolescents	4
Effect of body mass index on the cumulative live birth rate over multiple complete IVF cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A retrospective study	4
Comparison between non-invasive methods and liver histology to stratify liver fibrosis in obese patients submitted to bariatric surgery	4
Obesity and sleep apnea as a significant comorbidities in COVID-19 — A case report	4
Impact high fat diet on myocardial strain in mice by 2D speckle tracking imaging	4
MiR-122–5p regulates the pathogenesis of childhood obesity by targeting CPEB1	4
Neck circumference is a better correlate of insulin resistance markers than other standard anthropometric indices in patients presenting severe obesity	4
Mortality association between obesity and pneumonia using a dual restricted cohort model	4
Can chest imaging be used to draw information about body mass index and obesity status?	3
The impact of being overweight on the mobility, temporal-spatial and kinematic aspects of gait in children with cerebral palsy	3
Genetic association of the PERIOD3 (PER3) Clock gene with extreme obesity	3
Minireview: Current status of endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing	3
Effects of diet-induced obesity in the development of lymphedema in the animal model: A literature review	3
Bone response to eccentric versus concentric cycling in adolescents with obesity	3
No effect of a low dose of metformin on the lipid profile, body mass index and weight gain in pregnant women with obesity: A randomized trial	3
Influence of LGALS3 and PNPLA3 genes in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in patients undergone bariatric surgery	3
The relationship between visceral adiposity and cardiometabolic risk in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome	3
Pregestational obesity, maternal morbidity and risk of caesarean delivery in a country in an advanced stage of obstetric transition	3
Pro-inflammatory HDL in women with obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis	3
Associations between weight discrimination and metabolic health: A cross sectional analysis of middle aged adults	3
Protective effect of the hydroalcoholic extract from Lampaya medicinalis Phil. (Verbenaceae) on palmitic acid- impaired insulin signaling in 3T3-L1 adipocytes	3
Pre-pregnancy metabolic syndrome and insulin administration in gestational diabetes: A nationwide population-based cohort study	3
Visceral fat area and cardiometabolic risk: The Kardiovize study	3
Vegetarianism and weight status: What are the differences in eating styles, impulsivity, and emotional competences? A preliminary study	3
Determinants of attrition in a pediatric healthy lifestyle intervention: The CIRCUIT program experience	3
A qualitative investigation of the need for and feasibility of weight loss programs on university campuses	3
Investigating IGF-II and IGF2R serum markers as predictors of body weight loss following an 8-week acute weight loss intervention: PREVIEW sub-study	3
Metabolically healthy overweight/obesity and cancer risk: A representative cohort study in Taiwan	3
Home-based exercise for adults with overweight or obesity: A rapid review	3
The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of early time-restricted eating on diet quality in college students: A randomized study	3
Extrinsic compression of pancreatic duct by intragastric balloon treatment and its potential to cause acute pancreatitis: Two case reports and clinical discussion	3
Characteristics of adults with overweight and obesity who have not attempted weight loss in the prior 12 months	2
Long-term complete remission of large hepatocellular adenoma after bariatric surgery	2

Quality of life in bariatric patients up to twelve years after surgery – Results from a nationwide retrospective cohort study	2
Appetitive traits and body mass index in Chinese adolescents: An 18-month longitudinal study with latent growth curve analyses	2
Effect of BMI on safety of bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic, procedure choice, and safety protocols – An analysis from the GENEVA Study	2
Associations between obesity parameters and hyperuricemia by sex, age, and diabetes mellitus: A nationwide study in Korea	2
Early detection of childhood overweight and related complications in a Danish population-based cohort aged 2–8 years	2
Early-onset severe obesity due to homozygous p.R105W (c313C> T) mutation in leptin gene in Turkish siblings: Two cases reports	2
Effects of technology-based interventions on dietary intake or anthropometrics among adolescents and adults in South Asia – A systematic review of intervention studies	2
Siolmatra brasiliensis stem extract ameliorates antioxidant defenses and mitigates glycoxidative stress in mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity	2
Effectiveness to promote weight loss maintenance and healthy lifestyle habits of a group educational intervention program in adults with obesity: IGOBE program	2
A validation study of the Italian version of the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (I-ATOP) questionnaire	2
Smoking status and maternal weight trajectories during pregnancy and postpartum: Preliminary results from a pilot study	2
Association between characteristics of physical activity in leisure time and obesity in Brazilians adults and elderly	2
Naringin reduces fat deposition by promoting the expression of lipolysis and β-oxidation related genes	2
Postprandial triglycerides, endothelial function, and inflammatory cytokines as potential candidates for early risk detection in normal-weight obesity	2
Impact of the lipase inhibitor orlistat on the human gut microbiota	2
Bikes for Life: Measuring the effects of a bicycle distribution program on 6 to 12-year-old children’s BMI and health behaviors	2
Impact of obesity on influenza compared to pneumonia hospitalization outcomes	2
Plasma amino acid profile, a biomarker for visceral adipose tissue that can substitute for waist circumference in Japanese Americans	2
Effects of a single bout of short-duration high-intensity and long-duration low-intensity exercise on insulin resistance and adiponectin/leptin ratio	2
Examining how framing obesity as disease vs. food addiction influences stigma among fitness practitioners	2
Change in adiposity is associated with change in glycoprotein acetyls but not hsCRP in adolescents with severe obesity	2
Quantifying impact of obesity on cardiometabolic comorbidities and public health implications: Insights from South Africa	2
Associations of waist-to-height ratio with the incidence of type 2 diabetes and mediation analysis: Two independent cohort studies	2
Sex-specific genetic association of brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) and obesity in Chinese youth	2
Effect of zinc supplementation on blood sugar control in the overweight and obese population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	2
Differences in weight loss outcomes for males and females on a low-carbohydrate diet: A systematic review	2
Body composition influences blood pressure during submaximal graded test in women	2
Ethnic differences in fast-food advertising exposure and body mass index among Asian American/Pacific Islander and White young adults	2
Intermittent fasting increases growth differentiation factor 15 in females with overweight or obesity but not associated with food intake	2
Reproducibility and safety of the 30" sit to stand test in individuals with obesity and cardiovascular risk factors	2
Parental concerns about picky eating and undereating, feeding practices, and child’s weight	2
Association of COVID-19 impact with outcomes of an integrated obesity and depression intervention: Posthoc analysis of an RCT	2
Comparison of obstetrician-gynecologists and family physicians regarding weight-related attitudes, communication, and bias	2
NICE’s recent guidelines on “the size of your waist” unfairly penalizes shorter people	2
An update to the study protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing daily calorie restriction versus intermittent fasting to improve glycaemia in individuals at increased risk of developing ty	2
Effect of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients receiving weight management interventions on eating behaviours and health-related quality of life	2