Weight Management

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2821290
Medications for Obesity: A Review
JAMA. 2024 Aug 20;332(7):571-584
Kimberly A Gudzune, Robert F Kushner

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2024/8056440
A Comprehensive Review on Weight Gain following Discontinuation of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Obesity
J Obes. 2024 May 10:2024:8056440.
Ibrahim Abdullah Bin Ahmed

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00388-1/abstract
Efficacy and safety of once weekly semaglutide 2·4 mg for weight management in a predominantly east Asian population with overweight or obesity (STEP 7): a double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2024 Mar;12(3):184-195.
Yiming Mu, Xiaolei Bao, Freddy G Eliaschewitz, Morten Rix Hansen, Bom Taeck Kim, Anna Koroleva, Ronald C W Ma, Tao Yang, Ning Zu, Ming Liu; STEP 7 Study Group

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-024-01473-y
What is the pipeline for future medications for obesity?
 Int J Obes (Lond). 2024 Feb 1.
Melson E, Ashraf U, Papamargaritis D, Davies MJ.

Association between hedonic hunger and glycemic control in non-obese and obese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Lorena TF Cheung, Gary TC Ko, Francis CC Chow, Alice PS Kong
Journal of Diabetes Investigation 2018; 9:1135-1143

Health-related quality of life after bariatric surgery and its correlation with glycaemic status in Hong Kong Chinese adults
Enoch Wu, Andrea Luk, Simon Wong, Wing-Yee So, Alice Kong, Francis Chow, Yuying Zhang, Candice Lam, Enders Ng
Obesity Surgery 2016; 26(3):538-545

Effects of 1-year yoga on cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged and older adults with metabolic syndrome: a randomized trial
Siu PM, Yu AP, Benzie IF, Woo J
Diabetololgy and Metabolic Syndrome 2015; 7:40

Lifestyle intervention using an internet-based curriculum with cell phone reminders for obese Chinese teens: a randomized controlled study
Abraham AA, Chow WC, So HK, Yip BH, Li AM, Kumta SM, Woo J, Chan SM, Lau EY, Nelson EA
PLoS One 2015; 10(5):e0125673

A randomized controlled trial to investigate the impact of a low glycemic index (GI) diet on body mass index in obese adolescents
Alice PS Kong, Kai Chow Choi, Ruth SM Chan, Kris Lok, Risa Ozaki, Albert M Li, Chung Shun Ho, Michael HM Chan, Mandy Sea, C Jeyakumar Henry, Juliana CN Chan, Jean Woo
BMC Public Health 2014;14:180

Use of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding for suboptimally controlled diabetes in Hong Kong
Wong SK, Kong AP, So WY, Tsung BY, Yau PY, Chan JC, Ng EK
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism 2011; 14(4):372-374

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a five-year review
Wong SK, Kong AP, Mui WL, So WY, Tsung BY, Yau PY, Chow FC, Ng EK
Hong Kong Medical Journal 2009; 15(2):100-109

Development of bariatric surgery: the effectiveness of a multi-disciplinary weight management programme in Hong Kong
Wong SK, Mui WL, Ng EK
Ann Acad Med Singapore 2009; 38(1):9-6

A mild favorable effect of soy protein with isoflavones on body composition-a 6-month double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial among Chinese postmenopausal women
Liu ZM, Ho SC, Chen YM, Ho YP
International Journal of Obesity 2009; 34:309-318

The effects of diet and orlistat on body weight and lipid profiles in high risk Chinese patients with coronary artery disease, obesity and hypercholesterolemia.
Chan KW, Leung WS, Fung YS, Hung HF, Tsui P, Chu H, Chan YW, Ko GT, Yeung VT
Irish Journal of Medical Science 2009; 178(2):173-178

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in ethnic obese Chinese
Mui WL, Ng EK, Tsung BY, Lam CC, Yung MY
Obesity Surgery 2008; 18(12):1571-1574

Factitious thyrotoxicosis and herbal dietary supplement for weight reduction
Poon WT, Ng SW, Lai CK, Chan YW, Mak WL
Clinical Toxicology 2008; 46(4):290-292

Effectiveness of a lifestyle modification programme in weight maintenance in obese subjects after cessation of treatment with Orlistat
Woo J, Sea MM, Tong P, Ko GT, Lee Z, Chan J, Chow FC
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 2007; 13(6):853-859

Intragastric balloon in ethnic obese Chinese: initial experience
Mui WL, So WY, Yau PY, Lam CH, Yung MY, Cheng AY, Chow FC, Ng EK.
Obesity Surgery 2006; 16(3):308-313

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the treatment of morbidly obese patients: early outcome in a Chinese cohort
Wong SK, So WY, Yau PY, Chan AK, Lee S, Chan PN, Chow FC, Chung SS
Hong Kong Medical Journal 2005; 11(1):20-29

Short-term effects after a 3-month aerobic or anaerobic exercise program in Hong Kong Chinese
Ko GT
Diab Nutr Metab 2004; 17:124-127

Meal replacement: an useful adjunct for weight reduction.
Cheung L, Lam S
Hong Kong Medical Diary 2004; 11:19-20

Carbohydrates: To Keep or To Skip?
Chan JKC
Hong Kong Medical Diary 2004; 9:20-21

Practical Tips for Prescribing Anti-obesity Drugs
Chan NN, Chow CC
Hong Kong Medical Diary 2004; 9:15-16

The effect of orlistat-induced weight loss, without concomitant hypocaloric diet, on cardiovascular risk factors and insulin sensitivity in young obese Chinese subjects with or without type 2 diabetes
Tong PC, Lee ZS, Sea MM, Chow CC, Ko GT, Chan WB, So WY, Ma RC, Ozaki R, Woo J, Cockram CS, Chan JC
Archives of Internal Medicine 2002; 162(21):2428-2435

Dexfenfluramine in obese Chinese NIDDM patients. A placebo-controlled investigation of the effects on body weight, glycemic control, and cardiovascular risk factors
Chow CC, Ko GT, Tsang LW, Yeung VT, Chan JC, Cockram CS
Diabetes Care 1997; 20(7):1122-1127