How Gut Bacteria Help Make Us Fat and Thin – Scientific American

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Adolescents’ experiences of obesity surgery: A qualitative study April 25, 2018

The positive effects of behavioral treatment and weight management in children with obesity, as well as in adolescents with severe obesity, are modest [1]. In adults, surgery is the most successful treatment for obesity, with positive effects on quality of life, prevention of secondary diseases, and life expectancy [2–4]. However, the benefits of weight loss […]

Karin Nordin, Anna-Lena Brorsson, Kerstin Ekbom

Measurement of Adherence in Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review April 25, 2018

Bariatric surgery is the recommended treatment for individuals with severe obesity [1] and can result in significantly decreased morbidity and improved quality of life for those who undergo surgery. While most patients achieve some degree of successful weight loss after surgery, there is substantial variability in the rate of weight lost and a subset of […]

Megan M. Hood, Mackenzie C. Kelly, Emily H. Feig, Victoria Webb, Lauren E. Bradley, Joyce Corsica

Long term self-reported symptom prevalence of early and late dumping in a patient population after sleeve gastrectomy, primary and revisional gastric-bypass surgery April 24, 2018

Morbid obesity is a growing healthcare problem in the world. Its prevalence is increasing and, consequently, effective weight-loss strategies are needed. Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to achieve sustained weight loss, resolve comorbidity and improve survival in morbidly obese persons [1]. Different surgical procedures are performed to obtain this durable weight loss.

M. Emous, B.H.R. Wolffenbuttel, G. van Dijk, E. Totté, A.P. van Beek

Safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in elderly patients – analysis of the MBSAQIP April 23, 2018

The proportion of the population older than 60 years is increasing in the United States and Europe [1]. Obesity is a growing epidemic that affects those of all ages. The incidence of obesity in the elderly population increased in the past several years [2]. Bariatric surgery has been the most effective treatment for morbid obesity […]

Michał R. Janik, Rami R. Mustafa, Tomasz G. Rogula, Adel Alhaj Saleh, Mujjahid Abbas, Leena Khaitan

The changes in the transcriptomic profiling of subcutaneous adipose tissue after bariatric surgery depend on the insulin resistance state April 23, 2018

Previous studies have demonstrated a close relationship between the immune response and metabolic alterations of adipose tissue [1,2]. Inflammation and insulin resistance have also been linked with obesity and cancer [3,4]. Several adipose derived factors can influence cellular metabolism and promote cancer [5]. Moreover, a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer proposed […]

Juan José González-Plaza, Concepción Santiago-Fernández, Carolina Gutiérrez-Repiso, Sara García-Serrano, Francisca Rodriguez-Pacheco, Ailec Ho-Plagaro, Lourdes Garrido-Sánchez, Francisco J. Moreno-Ruiz, Alberto Rodríguez-Cañete, Eduardo García-Fuentes

How Gut Bacteria Help Make Us Fat and Thin – Scientific American

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