Because bariatric surgery is becoming increasingly common, the researchers aimed to determine whether adverse events after bariatric surgery were affected by the seasons.
Although preoperative weight loss is often encouraged prior to bariatric surgery, its effect on postoperative outcomes remains controversial. In a new study, researchers further evaluated the effects of...
While bariatric surgery helps to reduce mortality risk, its effects on mental health are less well understood. In a recent study, researchers examined the risk of suicide and self-harm following bariatric...
Adolescents with obesity carry a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which can be mitigated in part by metabolic and bariatric surgery. A recent study is the first to report predictors of...
Some bariatric surgery recipients do not achieve optimal weight loss or experience weight regain following the procedure. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effect of adjuvant weight loss...
Although recent research has investigated the effects of bariatric surgery on metabolic and diabetes resolution, little data is available on its effects on hypertension.
Bariatric surgery often provides long-term weight loss and nearly immediate resolution of diabetes and related comorbidities. In a new study, researchers investigated the safety and efficacy of a particular...
In 2015 and 2016, the rate of obesity was 41% among older adults, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of bariatric surgery among...
Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular bariatric surgery option in the United States. However, little is currently known about the 30-day mortality rates associated with same-day vs day-after discharge...
Previous studies have indicated that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity. But does the insurance-mandated 6-month wait time help or hurt these candidates? A new study...
