Tag: Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric
Bariatric Sx Cuts Macrovascular Complications in Obesity, T2DM
Lower composite incidence of macrovascular events, lower incidence of coronary artery disease at 5 years
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass May Be Better for Teens
Greater declines in body mass index seen at one and three years than with gastric banding
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Microvascular Disease Risk
Findings based on large study of patients with type 2 diabetes
Long-Term Risk of Anastomotic Ulceration After RYGB
Significant correlation for history of tobacco use with AU development
Bariatric Surgery Lessens Knee OA Pain More in Certain Patients
Younger patients, those without knee injury or other joint involvement see most improvement in pain
Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Relationship Status
Increased incidence of divorce/separation in those in a relationship, and new relationship in single patients
Sleeve Gastrectomy Linked to Improved Glycemia in Mice
Sleeve gastrectomy causes improvement in muscle and hepatic insulin sensitivity
Sleeve Gastrectomy Tied to Drop in GDM, Excessive Fetal Growth
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy also tied to SGA and low birth weight neonates, lower c-section rates
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds
Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Greater Weight Loss With RYGB in Obese With T2DM at Three Years
Lasting improvements in weight, HbA1c, cardiovascular risk vs. intensive weight management
