U.S. Obesity Rate Holding Steady, but Still High

In 25 states adult rates exceeded 30 percent this year, report notes

Source: U.S. Obesity Rate Holding Steady, but Still High

Metabolic bariatric surgery as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: review of the literature and potential mechanisms September 22, 2020

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is closely related to obesity and can cause multiple organs and systems damage. Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is presently the only long-term effective treatment and an important strategy for severely obese population, which also provides a novel therapeutic for obese patients with OSAHS, especially in patients with poor continuous […]

Ming Xiaoping, Yang Minlan, Chen Xiong

Aortic injuries following stents in bariatric surgery: Our experience. September 22, 2020

Due to the large number of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) performed over the last decade, the management of the leak following LSG has been increasingly reported. The role of covered Self Expandable Metal Stents (cSEMS) for the treatment of the leak is still controversial because of the poor tolerance and high risk of complications.

Gianfranco Donatelli, Thierry Manos, Patrick Noel, Jean-Loup Dumont, Anamaria Nedelcu, Marius Nedelcu

Comment on: Outcomes in racial and ethnic minorities following revisional robotic-assisted metabolic and bariatric surgery: a matched analysis of the MBSAQIP database September 21, 2020

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for patients with severe obesity, resulting in long term weight-loss and increased quality of life. MBS has been shown to help improve or resolve many obesity-related conditions (1,2). Regardless of its powerful and beneficial effects, some patients may require a revisional procedure after an index […]

Ricard Corcelles, Gabriel Diaz del Gobbo

The Influence of Health Literacy and Health Numeracy on Weight Loss Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery September 21, 2020

Although cognitive functioning and health literacy are related to weight loss 1-year following bariatric surgery, the influence of health numeracy (i.e., health-related mathematical abilities) is unknown. In addition, further research is needed to examine the impact of all these factors on longer-term weight loss outcomes to determine if they influence the ability to maintain weight […]

Lisa R. Miller-Matero, Leah Hecht, Shivali Patel, Kellie Martens, Aaron Hamann, Arthur M. Carlin

Marginal ulcer causing delayed anastomotic perforation following one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) September 21, 2020

One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is gaining favor. Anastomotic perforation is a dreaded complication.

Eyal Aviran, Amir Ben-yehuda, Shlomi Rayman, David Goitein

U.S. Obesity Rate Holding Steady, but Still High

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