Diabetes, cholesterol meds use drops after bariatric surgeryMelville, Nancy A.Cardiology News
France, and colleagues examined the correlation betweenbariatric surgeryand rates of continuation, discontinuation, or initiation of antidiabetestreatmentsix years after bariatric surgery compared with a matchedcontrolobese group. In a nationwide observational population-based study, a total of 15,650 ...
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a highly effective solution for individuals struggling with obesity. It helps patients achieve long-term weight loss, improve overall health, and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases….Health...
researchers analyzed information on a subset of the women whose placentas displayed lesions indicating blood vessel damage. They found that nearly 10 years after giving birth, these women were more likely to have increased cardiovascular risks like higher blood pressure and cholesterol...
Fifteen years after the study started, patients who got bariatric surgery had lost nearly 27% of their weight, compared with 10% of weight lost among the people who didn't get surgery. Nearly 21% of the weight-loss surgery group and 46% of those who didn't get surgery developed at leas...
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The article looks at options for treating obesity in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two agents for the treatment of obesity after approving orlistat in 1999. Other options include diet, exercise, behavioral modification and bariatric surgery. Also mentioned are the ...
The first study examines the impact of weight stigma on mental health after significant weight loss from bariatric surgery. The results show that weight stigma is independently associated with depression, anxiety, and binge eating symptoms post-surgery. The second study explores the deve...