Patients Taking Experimental Obesity Drug Lost More Than 50 Pounds, Maker Claims
The data have not yet been peer reviewed or published. But experts said the drug may give people with obesity an alternative to bariatric surgery. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gina Kolata Tags: Obesity Weight Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Bariatric Surgery Diet and Nutrition Research Clinical Trials Eli Lilly and Company Source Type: news

Three Main Barriers Hamper Weight Loss Surgery for Obese Teens
FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 -- Adolescents with severe obesity may not pursue metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) due to lack of information, cost of care, and social stigma, according to a study published online March 22 in Surgery for Obesity and Related... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 15, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Bariatric Surgery Before TKA Cuts Complications in Obese Patients
FRIDAY, April 15, 2022 -- People with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis are advised to attempt weight loss before total knee arthroplasty (TKA) as it could reduce complications of joint surgery, according to a study published online April 14 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 15, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Knee Replacement in the Obese: Bariatric Surgery Helps, May Even Obviate Need
(MedPage Today) -- Severely obese patients slated for total knee replacement had generally better outcomes when they lost substantial weight beforehand through bariatric surgery, compared with usual treatment in a randomized trial. Not only did... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - April 15, 2022 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cardiovascular Events, Even in Seniors Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cardiovascular Events, Even in Seniors
In individuals with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 15, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Who Gets Heart Benefits From Bariatric Surgery? Study Casts a Wider Net
(MedPage Today) -- The case for bariatric surgery's cardiovascular benefits was bolstered by a large nationwide cohort study of older people. Major adverse cardiovascular events were significantly reduced among 94,885 Medicare patients who received... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 11, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Why Do Teens With Severe Obesity Miss Out on Weight Loss Surgery? Why Do Teens With Severe Obesity Miss Out on Weight Loss Surgery?
Teens with severe obesity face social stigma and other barriers when it comes to undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Assessing Liver Steatosis in the Obese Before Bariatric Surgery Assessing Liver Steatosis in the Obese Before Bariatric Surgery
Is the ultrasound-based controlled attenuation parameter accurate for grading liver steatosis among individuals with morbid obesity before and after bariatric surgery?Liver International (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Outcomes in obese vs non-obese injured patients at a level 1 trauma center and bariatric surgery center of excellence - Petrone P, Joseph DAK, Baltazar G, Akerman M, Howell RS, Brathwaite CEM.
BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that the outcomes of trauma patients with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 compared to patients with BMI less than 30 would not differ at a level 1 trauma center that is also a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 30, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Lap Band Failures Drive Many to Safer Weight Loss Surgeries
More lap band patients are choosing to have conversion surgery to gastric sleeve and a similar bariatric procedure known as gastric bypass. At the same time, fewer doctors are doing lap band procedures because of its limitations and side effects. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Metabolic Bone Disease of Infancy in the offspring of mothers with bariatric surgery: a series of 5 infants in contested cases of child abuse - Miller M, Ayoub D.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic Bone Disease of Infancy is a multifactorial disorder of bone fragility in infants who typically present under 6 months of age with multiple unexplained fractures. Major risk factors for this disorder relate to the fetal time ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Achieving Remission for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes nearly killed Anthony Wilson before he had even been diagnosed. One morning in 2012, his wife Sheila woke up for work to see that her husband had dark circles under his eyes and his skin looked gray. She knew something was seriously wrong, and that she had to get him to the hospital immediately. He resisted, but she persisted and prevailed, he recalls. “She walked me down the stairs at home, and the next thing I remember was when I woke up in the ICU,” says Wilson, now 54, who lives in Virginia Beach. Tests revealed Wilson’s blood sugar was multiple times higher than the threshold needed t...
Source: TIME: Health - March 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael O. Schroeder Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Stay healthy, stay well series: Weight loss surgery patient shares her story of success
The AdventHealth Bariatric and Metabolic Institute offers a complete series of bariatric surgery techniques to ensure you receive the treatment that's best for you with the highest level of care and compassion possible. But as with any medical procedure, it’s a big step, and to make an informed decision about whether to have bariatric surgery, you need solid facts. In this video, Melissa Torr shares her story of success. Here are some common questions about the surgery — along with the straight… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - March 8, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: AdventHealth Source Type: news

After Successful Launch of Titan SGS(R) Surgical Stapler, Standard Bariatrics, Inc. Achieves Final Series B Funding Early
CINCINNATI, Feb. 28, 2022 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Cincinnati-based Standard Bariatrics, Inc., an emerging leader in the bariatric surgery medical device field, today announced completion of a $35 million Series B round ahead of schedu... Devices, Surgery, Venture Capital Standard Bariatrics,Titan SGS, bariatric sleeve, sleeve gastrectomy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - February 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Thinking about weight loss surgery? There ’s never been a better time
Have you considered weight loss surgery but didn ’t know where to start? The new year is an excellent time to take stock of your health and explore ways to improve it. Bariatric surgeon Dr. John Cowling, assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, answers frequently asked questions. Dr. Cowling is affiliated with NewStart ™, Memorial Hermann’s surgical weight loss program at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. How does weight affect my health? Weight affects almost… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - February 17, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Memorial Hermann Source Type: news