Loop vs Roux-En-Y DJB-SG Induced More Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers compared the short-term efficacy and safety of loop vs Roux-en-Y duodenojejunal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy in type 2 diabetes.
Bariatric Surgery
CPAP Support, Oxygenation Postextubation in Patients With Morbid Obesity
Does ventilation with individualized PEEP combined with continuous CPAP immediately after extubation leads to better oxygenation than PEEP alone?
Bariatric Surgery Associated With Remission of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators assessed outcomes 5 years after bariatric surgery among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass May Increase Risk for De Novo Alcohol-Related Outcomes
Investigators assessed the associations between bariatric surgery and de novo alcohol-related outcomes.
High Instance of Medication Discontinuation Up to 5 Years After Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
Investigators compared rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medication discontinuation in patients who underwent gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy.
Testosterone Levels Increase for Adolescent Men With Obesity After Bariatric Surgery
For adolescent males with severe obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with an increase in testosterone concentrations.
Better COVID-19 Outcomes Observed In People Following Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity and its related complications are a risk factor for adverse outcomes in people who contract COVID-19 infection. Investigators studied whether losing weight improved outcomes in people who lost weight after weight reduction surgery.
Few Adolescents With Severe Obesity Choose Bariatric Surgery, Despite Demonstrated Benefits
Investigators compared outcomes between adolescents with obesity that did and did not proceed to metabolic and bariatric surgery after referral.
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Decreases After Surgical Intervention for Weight Loss
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether surgical intervention for weight loss decreases the risk for severe COVID-19.
Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
Patients who have gastric bypass may be slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications versus those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.
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