Bariatrics
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
New research finds that following bariatric surgery, severely obese adolescents are more likely than their adult counterparts to experience complete remission of key comorbidities.
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Study: Bariatric Surgery Aids Female Sexual Function
A study in Brazil found that women with obesity had greater sexual function after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Sexual dysfunction fell from 62% before the procedure to 19% six months afterward, and mean overall Female Sexual...
The Burden of Youth: Obesity-Related Cancers on the Rise in Young People
As the obesity crisis continues, more young people face the specter of obesity-related cancers. Incidence rates for six malignancies linked to obesity are rising more sharply in successively younger age groups, according to a recent study, and experts say that could threaten the progress made in the fight against cancer.
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Avoiding a Late Supper Associated with Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk
Eating supper before 9 p.m. or waiting a minimum of two hours after eating before going to bed is linked to a 20 percent reduction in prostate cancer risk, according to research in the International Journal of Cancer.
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The Case for Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery
Body contouring has proven benefits for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, but few avail themselves of it.
Richer Data Strengthen Evidence of Lower Mortality Rates After Bariatric Surgery
The most common bariatric surgeries markedly increase obese patients’ chances of living longer, according to a recent study published in JAMA that builds on evidence of the procedures’ benefits.
The Bariatric Juggernaut
Few single procedures or treatments can boast bariatric surgery’s track record for improving or resolving multiple medical conditions. Overwhelming clinical data point to the effectiveness of weight-loss surgery in treating not only obesity but a host of comorbidities.
Bariatric Surgery: Opportunities and Obstacles
Faced with a daunting rise in diabetes and obesity, bariatric surgeons are extending a lifeline to many patients.
Study Links Bariatric Surgery to Lower Risk of Congestive Heart Failure
Results from a Geisinger Obesity Institute study suggest Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery has durable protective effects with regard to congestive heart failure. This is the first time a study has shown such long-term benefits, according to researchers.
“Many studies have...
Studies Spotlight Gains in Physical Activity and Function after Bariatric Procedures
A review of studies by researchers in the United Kingdom and Australia finds patterns of improvement in physical activity and ability 12 months after bariatric surgery.
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