This analysis reviews weight assessments taken at baseline and week 24 of SEISMIC as well as at months 6, 12, 18, 24, and final visit (each patient's last observation) of the LTE study.
According to the latest Institute of Medicine (IOM) report that reviewed gestational weight gain guidelines, only a few studies had examined the effects of acculturation on gestational weight gain and therefore the IOM has called for further research in this area [ 33].
In many of the reviewed studies, weight loss occurred, confounding the interpretation of results from manipulation of macronutrient content.
Of particular note was the finding in all the studies reviewed that weight gain and large waist circumference, or skinfold thickness, increased the risk of dementia (31).
As highlighted in this review, weight is an important predictor of mortality risk.
In the trials mentioned in this review, weight gain is frequently reported with insulin treatment, including BIAsp 30.
16 Based on this review, weight maintenance is improved with PA >250 min/week, which is consistent with the results of empirical studies.
At the 6 month postoperative review, weight was measured to the nearest 0.1 kg (shoes, socks, and bulky clothing removed) using a single pair of electronic scales.
To minimize this error however, first clinic visit weights were reviewed against prepregnancy weights for biologic plausibility as has previously been done [ 35].
First, we review the weight matrix for the conventional LS problem.
As well as reviewing the weight placed on patient "compliance" in decision-making, transplant and home dialysis programs should establish more systematic, transparent approaches to "compliance" in their guidelines.
