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Rhythm said results of the recent trial were also consistent with BMI reductions achieved with setmelanotide therapy in similar patient populations in past trials. Setmelanotide, an existing ...
Shares of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RYTM) added ~10% in the premarket on Wednesday after the company announced a ...
Based on BMI alone, 31.3% of individuals in the entire study population were considered normal weight, 33.3% had overweight, ...
Bivamelagon achieved BMI reductions in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity of -9.3% and -7.7% in 600mg and 400mg cohorts, respectively, at 14 weeks -- -- Post-hoc analysis showed BMI reduction ...
Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...
A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...
About 1 in 5 classified as overweight based on BMI alone considered to have obesity according to European society definition.
As per a prospective cohort study, waist circumference along with BMI modestly improves the prediction of which postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for premature death.
A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...
Results show that body fat analysis did indeed predict people’s risk of death from any cause and, specifically, for heart ...
Women with higher levels of body fat sometimes struggle to conceive and can face greater health risks during pregnancy.
Globally, obesity is a growing public health crisis, affecting millions and leading to premature deaths. India faces a ...