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Bariatric Surgery improves Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Contemporary Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis December 7, 2018

The epidemic of obesity in Western countries is accompanied by a dramatic increase in the prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in both adults and adolescents [1]. The prevalence of NAFLD is projected to increase to 33.5% among adults by 2030; consequently the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver related deaths are estimated to […]

Tannous K. Fakhry, Rahul Mhaskar, Theresa Schwitalla, Elnara Muradova, John Paul Gonzalvo, Michel M Murr

A Longitudinal Examination of Suicide-Related Thoughts and Behaviors among Bariatric Surgery Patients December 7, 2018

Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have severe obesity (body mass index; BMI≥35 kg/m²). [1] Bariatric surgery, the most effective and enduring treatment, typically results in sustained weight loss and improvement in multiple health domains with low short-term risk. [2–3] Bariatric surgery patients have reduced long-term all-cause mortality when compared to non-bariatric surgical controls with severe […]

Kathryn H Gordon, Wendy C King, Gretchen E White, Steven H Belle, Anita P Courcoulas, Faith E Ebel, Scott G Engel, Dave R Flum, Marcelo W Hinojosa, Alfons Pomp, Walter J Pories, Dino Spaniolas, Bruce M Wolfe, Susan Z. Yanovski, James E Mitchell

Barriers to Bariatric Surgery: Factors Influencing Progression to Bariatric Surgery in a U.S. Metropolitan Area December 7, 2018

Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for obesity. However, the number of patients that progress to bariatric surgery after initial evaluation remains low.

Tammy Ju, Lisbi Rivas, Suzanne Arnott, Samantha Olafson, Ashlyn Whitlock, Andrew Sparks, Ivy N. Haskins, Paul P. Lin, Khashayar Vaziri

Endometrial Cancer and Bariatric Surgery: A Scoping Review December 7, 2018

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy in developed countries, and the fourth most common cause of cancer in women [1]. In 2012, there were an estimated 319 600 new cases of uterine cancer worldwide [2]. Women in developed countries have a 2.8% lifetime risk of developing uterine cancer, most common being Type 1, […]

Christa Aubrey, Kristin Black, Sandy Campbell, Sophia Pin

Clinical Safety and Effectiveness of a Swallowable Gas-filled Intragastric Balloon System for Weight Loss: Consecutively Treated Patients in the Initial Year of US Commercialization December 7, 2018

Recently, endoscopic bariatric therapies, including intragastric balloons, have emerged as treatment options with the potential to fill the unmet need of patients who have obesity, but are currently undertreated [1]. Intragastric balloons have less weight loss than bariatric surgery but are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in lower Body Mass […]

Rachel L. Moore, Michael V. Seger, Shawn M. Garber, Adam B. Smith, Richard T. Nguyen, Moses K. Shieh, Robert G. Snow, Shelby Sullivan

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