In a recent study, researchers investigated the incidence of readmission within 30 days of bariatric surgery and the causes of readmission among these patients.
While bariatric surgery may benefit patients with obesity and established coronary artery disease, the safety of the surgery in this patient population remains unknown. In a recent study, researchers...
In a recent randomized clinical trial, the effects of bariatric surgery on hypertension severity and management were compared with standard medical therapy.
In a recent study, researchers compared the impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and standard pharmacotherapy on rates of remission of albuminuria and chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2...
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has released a new statement on the performing of metabolic and bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By analyzing the current literature, researchers evaluated the association between obesity and heart failure, as well as the effect of intentional weight loss following bariatric surgery on cardiac...
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether a risk calculator could accurately determine the 7-year morbidity and mortality rates among patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity who may be...
Researchers evaluated the correlation between a state’s obesity rates, economic rank, and insurance coverage policy with the number of bariatric surgeries performed in each state.
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic analyzed data on nearly 34,000 participants to determine the impact of bariatric surgery on hard cardiovascular events.
