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Metabolic and bariatric surgery found to prevent pre-diabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes in most patients
Patients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20 times less likely to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes over the course of 15 years than patients with the condition who did not have surgery.
Weight loss of up to 13% achieved in three months with once-a-day tablet, Phase I trial finds
Individuals who received a once-a-day oral weight loss drug lost up to 13% of their body weight over three months, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held in Madrid, Spain (9–13 September).
Top Exercises for Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical hernias in adults are generally caused by high amounts of pressure in the abdomen. Things like straining during a workout, pregnancy, and weight gain can all lead to umbilical hernias. Whether or not surgery is used to correct the umbilical hernia, gentle exercise can help prevent the hernia from coming back.
Analysis finds weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure
People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle management.
Anatomic and Histologic Examination of a Grossly Enlarged Gallbladder Fused to the Inferior Surface of the Liver
In this article, we present a case report of an anomalous gallbladder discovered during cadaveric dissection. The gallbladder appeared to be fused to the inferior surface of the liver and was grossly enlarged.
Study finds weight loss drug semaglutide reduced COVID-19 related deaths during the pandemic
Patients taking semaglutide injections are less likely to die of any cause, including from cardiovascular disease and infections like COVID-19, an international study led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, finds.
Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up.
New Research And Tech Transform Hernia Treatment For Women
Towfigh and Hexagon Health have been relentless, using technology — such as a patented implantable mesh, a novel surgery, and live, 360-degree interactive surgery broadcasts — to improve outcomes for female hernia patients.
Gallbladder Diverticulum as a Rare Disease and a Therapeutic Challenge: A Case Report
This case report details a rare instance of gallbladder diverticulum, highlighting the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with this condition.
Weight-loss jabs linked to lower cancer risk compared with insulin new study
Researchers in the US wanted to know if weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists reduced the risk of people getting any of the 13 cancers associated with obesity. Their results were recently published in JAMA Network Open.
