Search Tag: bariatric surgery
2024 27 Nov
A recent study confirms that metabolic and bariatric surgery is a largely safe and effective option for individuals with severe obesity, including those with a body mass index (BMI) of 70 kg/m² or higher. The findings are published in Obesity Surgery: The Journal of Metabolic Surgery and Allied Care. The research analysed data from 84 patients...Read more
2018 18 Dec
Monitoring liver fat levels in obese patients who undergo weight loss treatments with MRI is noninvasive and safe, according to a new study published by the Radiological Society of North America. In the United States more than two-thirds of the populations adults are overweight or obese, with conditions associated with obesity steadily becoming...Read more
2015 25 Sep
According to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, obese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with recent disease onset, should be prioritised for obesity surgery over those without type 2 diabetes. Most healthcare systems typically prioritise obesity surgery on the basis of a person's BMI. Those with the highest...Read more
2015 28 Aug
Parkland Hospital in Dallas has recently revamped its facilities and has redesigned its 862 single-patient rooms in the 17-story tower to accommodate obese patients. 100 rooms (approximately four per floor) are equipped with a motorised lift that can accommodate patients up to 1000 pounds. There is also a portable bariatric lift on every floor for...Read more
2015 07 Jan
According to a study published in JAMA, obese patients who received care in the Veterans Affairs health systems and underwent bariatric surgery had a lower all-cause rate of death at 5 years and up to 10 years following the procedure, as compared to those who did not have the surgery. Bariatric surgery has proven to improve weight, obesity related...Read more