Research Summaries

bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
08/21/2017
Although Roux-en-Y gastric bypass during adolescence is known to cause substantial bodyweight reduction and an improvement in weight-related quality of life into adulthood, less is known about its impact on...
08/21/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
08/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers compared the effects of different types of bariatric surgery on lipid level improvements and remissions among patients with dyslipidemia who underwent bariatric surgery.
08/17/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
08/03/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to test the accuracy and efficacy of a diagnostic scale in identifying certain eating disorders among candidates for bariatric surgery.
08/03/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
07/27/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to determine whether patients receiving bariatric surgery have nutritional deficiencies following surgery. To see results of the study, including which patients had the...
07/27/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
07/27/2017
Attaining a body mass index below 30 is an important goal for patients who undergo bariatric surgery. In a recent study, researchers sought to determine which factors predicted the likelihood of achieving...
07/27/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
07/20/2017
Several concerns have been raised regarding use of proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease after a sleeve gastrectomy. In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate factors...
07/20/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
07/20/2017
Previous research has demonstrated an association between obesity, depression, and night eating syndrome. However, less is known about the impact of bariatric surgery on night eating syndrome. In a recent...
07/20/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
06/16/2017
A recent study investigated the effects of a certain type of gastric bypass surgery on metabolic abnormalities in euthyroid patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. To see the results, including which...
06/16/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
06/07/2017
A recent study investigated prescription opioid use in patients who had undergone bariatric surgery during the years following weight-loss surgery. To see the results, including the risk factors for...
06/07/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
04/24/2017
Researchers have created a new tool to aid in the evidence-based selection of surgery for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
04/24/2017