Currently, little is known about the comparable efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on type 2 diabetes remission, and the role of weight loss. Researchers aimed to explore this...
In a recent study, researchers investigated the rate of prolonged opioid use among patients who underwent bariatric surgery, and compared it with rates among general surgery patients.
Emerging data has suggested that individuals with obesity have an increased risk for infectious diseases, but less is known about the effects of bariatric surgery on this risk.
The impact of morbid obesity on lung function and the pulmonary system remains unclear. In a recent study, researchers evaluated this potential relationship further.
The majority of previous bariatric studies in older adults focus on older procedures. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the outcomes associated with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass vs sleeve...
In a recent study, researchers aimed to determine whether the amount of weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was associated with long-term changes in bone mineral density, and which factors may be...
The impact of lifestyle and behavioral factors on weight loss following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has not been established. Researchers sought to explore this relationship further in a recent study.
In a recent literature review, researchers sought to determine the effects of bariatric surgery on outcomes among live kidney donors with obesity. Findings were presented at the 2nd Annual Kidney Congress.
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Previous studies have shown that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is associated with a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder. A new study has determined the incidence of alcohol use disorder among patients...
