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Alström syndrome (AS), also called Alström–Hallgren syndrome, [1] is a very rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterised by childhood obesity and multiple organ dysfunction. Symptoms include early-onset type 2 diabetes , cone-rod dystrophy resulting in blindness, sensorineural hearing loss and dilated cardiomyopathy .
(Reuters) -Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S ...
Given the prevalence rates of both obesity and ADHD in children, understanding the possible relationship between the two is important for public health, particularly when exploring treatment and management options. Direct intervention for psychological treatment of childhood obesity has become more prevalent in recent years.
Down Syndrome Treatment There is no way to prevent or cure Down syndrome. But through education, support groups and the right team of health care providers, a child with Down syndrome can go on to ...
Syndromic obesity (SO) refers to obesity when it occurs as part of a syndrome, often along with intellectual disability. Often syndromic obesity is mediated by abnormal development of the hypothalamus (see hypothalamic obesity). Known types of syndromic obesity include some types of monogenic obesity and: [1] [2] Prader Willi syndrome; Bardet ...
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In young children with severe acute malnutrition, it is unclear if ready-to-use therapeutic food differs from a normal diet. [168] Severely malnourished individuals can experience refeeding syndrome if fed too quickly. [169] Refeeding syndrome can result regardless of whether food is taken orally, enterally or parenterally. [169]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 80 percent of adults and about one-third of children now meet the clinical definition of overweight or obese. More Americans live with “extreme obesity“ than with breast cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and HIV put together.