Tag: Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric
T2DM Initially Remits in Majority Who Undergo Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to significantly lower risk for microvascular complications
Gastric Bypass May Aid Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
However, lean mass and absolute grip strength decline after surgery
Assay Aids Anticoagulant Dosing of Obese Patients for Bariatric Sx
Thrombin generation assay may allow more accurate determination of anticoagulation adequacy
Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice
Complications, recovery time, other risks less influential in decision making
Liver Proton Density Fat Fraction Drops After Bariatric Surgery
New MRI technique to monitor liver fat shows normalization after a mean of 22.5 weeks
Negative Attitudes Reported Toward Weight-Loss Surgery
Women more likely to think surgery is needed for health, less likely to consider it 'easy way out'
Greater Weight Loss With Gastric Bypass Than Other Bariatric Sx
At five years, weight loss greater with gastric bypass than sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding
Alcohol Disorder Screening in Women Post-RYGB Inadequate
Measuring alcohol intake alone ineffective for identifying alcohol-related problems after Roux-en-Y
Prevalence of Pediatric Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Examined
In 2005 to 2014, about 14,000 MBS procedures done in children, teens, young adults with severe obesity
Percent Weight Regain Predicts Health Risks Post-Bariatric Surgery
Based on long-term follow-up, percent regain after max weight loss tied to most health outcomes
