Research Summaries

bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
09/20/2017
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...
09/20/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
08/31/2017
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.
08/31/2017
Weight Management
Weight Management
08/28/2017
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. ...
08/28/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
08/23/2017
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...
08/23/2017
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