bariatric surgery

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss. Study: Gastric Bypass vs Diet and Cardiovascular Risk Factors A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. Image Credit: Adao/Shutterstock.com Background Bariatric surgery is more effective than nonsurgical treatment for reducing body weight …

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Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants, ET HealthWorld

Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants, ET HealthWorld

Illinois: A collaborative research between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has provided fresh hope for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity. The study’s authors investigated the results of metabolic and bariatric surgery in ESRD patients, as well as whether such surgery might enhance their eligibility for kidney transplantation. The findings are reported …

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Bariatric surgery beats lifestyle changes for diabetes control

Bariatric surgery beats lifestyle changes for diabetes control

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, according to new research. In the largest and longest randomized follow-up study to date, the researchers also found that bariatric …

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Weight loss surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates: Study | Health

Weight loss surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates: Study | Health

According to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure, than blood pressure medication alone. Weight loss surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates: Study(Unsplash) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

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Sleeve gastrectomy vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Sleeve gastrectomy vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluates the differences in perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Study: Comparison of Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Donenko Oleksii / Shutterstock.com Background The worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased substantially, with many studies indicating that this …

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Bariatric surgery reduces pregnancy weight gain, study reveals

Bariatric surgery reduces pregnancy weight gain, study reveals

Bariatric surgery reduces pregnancy weight gain, study reveals | Image Credit: © BillionPhotos.com – © BillionPhotos.com – stock.adobe.com. Pregnancy weight gain is decreased in women with a history of bariatric surgery, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Takeaways The study in JAMA Network Open reveals a connection between a history of …

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Resolving MASH Without Worsening Fibrosis Improves Post-Bariatric Surgery Survival

Resolving MASH Without Worsening Fibrosis Improves Post-Bariatric Surgery Survival

Guillaume Lassailly Credit: Research Gate Resolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) without worsening of patient fibrosis may be a reliable surrogate endpoint for bariatric surgery, according to new findings.1 In a first-of-its-kind trial presented at The Liver Meeting 2023 from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) in Boston this weekend, a …

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