Search results for "Bariatric surgery"
Bariatric surgery improves long-term diabetes outcomes more than medication, lifestyle interventions
Patients who underwent bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes had remission rates of 18.2% at seven years and 12.7% at 12 years, compared to 6.2% and 0%, respectively, in patients treated with medical and lifestyle interventions, a new review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/1.htm
5 Mar 2024
Treating obesity as a disease
Obesity stems from genetics and environmental factors, but bias by physicians and the public may interfere with treating it as a disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/treating-obesity-as-a-disease.htm
1 Jul 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery
A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022
Weighing the options for bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery may be an option for severely obese patients for whom lifestyle changes are not enough. Internists can set up expectations that may improve postsurgical outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/obesity.htm
1 Jan 2016
Score may help predict which patients are likely to achieve type 2 diabetes cure after bariatric surgery
After calculating each patient's preoperative DiaRem score, researchers determined the extent of their diabetes remission based on post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery criteria set by the American Diabetes Association. The proportion of patients achieving remission of any duration decreased as DiaRem scores increased.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/26/5.htm
26 Apr 2016
Successful bariatric surgery requires planning, prep
This issue covers topics such as bariatric surgery, care for patients in an urban environment, and screening options for hepatitis C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2016
Pathology of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease improves after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery improved nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese patients, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/4.htm
6 May 2014
Alcohol use disorder increases after bariatric surgery
Patients were more likely to report symptoms of alcohol use disorder two years after bariatric surgery than they were presurgery, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/5.htm
26 Jun 2012
Bariatric surgery device linked to deaths
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/bariatric-surgery-device-linked-to-deaths.htm
1 Oct 2017
Bariatric surgery may not improve survival in middle-aged obese men, study suggests
Middle-aged obese men who undergo bariatric surgery may not see a survival benefit, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/4.htm
21 Jun 2011