Elevated Anemia Risk Even Years After Bariatric Surgery Elevated Anemia Risk Even Years After Bariatric Surgery
People with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery may be more likely to experience anemia years later than counterparts who opt against surgery, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Potential Treatment for Hypoglycemia After Bariatric Surgery Potential Treatment for Hypoglycemia After Bariatric Surgery
Avexitide shows promise as a potential treatment option for postprandial hyperinsulinemia in post-bariatric surgery patients.Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 9, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery May Improve Outcomes of Later Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 -- For women with severe obesity who have bariatric surgery, there may be some beneficial effects on the perinatal outcomes of a subsequent pregnancy, according to a study published online June 30 in the American Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 6, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
ASMBS Foundation awards research grants for studies related to COVID-19 & obesity
(ASMBS Foundation) The ASMBS Foundation has awarded two research grants to study the effects of obesity on COVID-19 infections in adolescents and the increasing use of cannabis during and after the pandemic and its potential impact on weight loss outcomes following bariatric surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Winter Conference 2021:Obesity and the brain
The increasing prevalence of obesity in the UK and worldwide is one of the greatest public health challenges of our age. Obesity-related chronic diseases can affect all age groups and are a major threat to the ongoing quest for longer healthy life expectancies. Obesity can adversely impact healthy functioning of most systems in the body, but the key to prevention and management lies in the brain. This conference will examine some of the intricacies and latest research findings from neuroscientists and clinicians within the topic of “Obesity and the brain”.Day one will include talks from neuroscientists from leading r...
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 21, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Carollina Fernandes Source Type: news
RNA modification may protect against liver disease, explain liver fat differences between sexes
FINDINGSA chemical modification that occurs in some RNA molecules as they carry genetic instructions from DNA to cells ’ protein-making machinery may offer protection against non-alcoholic fatty liver, a condition that results from a build-up of fat in the liver and can lead to advanced liver disease, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.The study, conducted in mice, also suggests that this modification — known as m6A, in which a methyl group attaches to an RNA chain — may occurat a different ratein femalesthan it does inmales, potentially explaining why females tend to have higher fat content in the liver. T...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - July 19, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Announces Extension Of Innovation Partnering Office at Monash University In Collaboration With Victorian State Government To Accelerate The Life-Sciences Hub
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 15, 2021 -- Johnson & Johnson Innovation announced today the extension of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office at Monash University's Clayton Campus in Melbourne (JJIPO@Monash) in collaboration with the Victorian State Government.This joint initiative between Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the Victorian Government and Monash University will be extended for approximately two years through June 30, 2023. The agreement will allow JJIPO@Monash to continue connecting with the Victorian innovation ecosystem, nurturing and accelerating innovative research, new product developmen...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 15, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
Managing Early Complications After Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery Managing Early Complications After Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery
The AGA released a clinical practice update on the endoscopic evaluation and management of early complications after bariatric/metabolic surgery, which included seven best practice advice statements.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - July 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
When Your Patient Undergoes Bariatric Surgery When Your Patient Undergoes Bariatric Surgery
The Curbsiders share tips about the pre-op and post-op care of patients who have metabolic surgery.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 6, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery Leads to Better CV Function in Pregnancy Bariatric Surgery Leads to Better CV Function in Pregnancy
The cardiovascular adaptation of pregnant women after bariatric surgery suggests better hemodynamic function through lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output, new data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 23, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery's Cardiovascular Benefit Extends to 7 Years Bariatric Surgery's Cardiovascular Benefit Extends to 7 Years
Patients with obesity who had bariatric surgery had a lower risk of having a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) or dying from all causes during a median 7-year follow-up, compared with similar patients who did not undergo surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 22, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Those With Class 1 Obesity Should Be Eligible for Bariatric Surgery Those With Class 1 Obesity Should Be Eligible for Bariatric Surgery
A new study supports updating bariatric/metabolic surgery criteria to include those with a BMI of 30 to 35 when comorbidities are present; having surgery sooner rather than later improves outcomes, say surgeons.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery Tied to 22% Lower 5-Year Stroke Risk Bariatric Surgery Tied to 22% Lower 5-Year Stroke Risk
Patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery had 46% lower odds of stroke 1 year later, similar odds of stroke 3 years later, and 22% lower odds of stroke 5 years later.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Ethicon Expands Advanced Biopolar Energy Portfolio With Launch Of Enseal X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer
CINCINNATI, OH – June 21, 2021 -- Ethicon*, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies,** today announced the launch of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer, a new advanced bipolar energy device that increases procedural efficiency[1] and provided stronger sealing[2] and better access to more tissue than LigaSure™ Maryland.[3] The device is indicated for colorectal, gynecological, bariatric surgery and thoracic procedures. The ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw is the first of several new advanced laparoscopic bipolar devices the company plans to launch in the coming months as it expands its extensive energy portf...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - June 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Insurers Delay Bariatric Surgery for'Reprehensible' Reason Insurers Delay Bariatric Surgery for'Reprehensible' Reason
Some US health insurers are restricting access to bariatric surgery to patients with a BMI (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
