Objective This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) growth trajectories from birth to 24 months of age and examine the independent and additive effects of four maternal metabolic risk factors ...

It also describes the pros and cons of BMI scores and what they mean and don't mean. BMI is a dated, flawed measure. It does not take into account factors such as body composition, ethnicity ...

An internally validated simple scoring model using clinical factors successfully predicts the likelihood of detecting ...

When it comes to assessing weight and health, both BMI and height weight charts have their advantages. BMI is convenient and ...

Theratechnologies (THTX) presented data highlighting the limitations of using body mass index alone in assessing cardiovascular risk in people ...

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

“With the score, we can determine whether a patient under 45 years old is at high risk of developing colorectal cancer,” ...

Unsurprisingly, obese individuals (BMI 30-34.9 kg/m 2) had the highest prevalence of EVAF (88%) in the study, followed by class II obese PWH (BMI 35-40 kg/m 2; 69%). However, EVAF was still present in ...

The study confirmed a J-shaped, inverse association between ITS and BMI, where intelligence scores peaked at a BMI of approximately 20 kg/m² before declining. The decline in intelligence scores ...

Greater body mass index from early adulthood to midlife is associated with better midlife cognition, particularly among US men and Black adults.