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Gastric bypass for obesity lowers major atherogenic blood lipids vs. very low-energy diet
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduced atherogenic blood lipids at 6 weeks, while lipids remained stable with a very low-energy diet.
Intake reduction and pre-surgery body weight explain efficacy of weight loss surgery, study shows
A new study finds that pre-surgery weight plays a role in how much weight loss occurs after gastric bypass. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Signs and Symptoms of Cholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation)
Cholecystitis is the inflammation and irritation of your gallbladder—the pear-shaped, digestive organ that sits beneath the liver, on the right side of your abdomen.
Impact of different fibrin glue application methods on inguinal hernia mesh fixation capability
The use of fibrin glue for inguinal hernia mesh fixation has been suggested to be effective in preventing hematomas and reducing postoperative pain compared to tacks and sutures.. The effect of fibrin glue can vary significantly based on the device used. This study assessed the efficacy of fibrin glue based on the type of devices used in an ex vivo system.
Nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, research suggests
New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.
Robotic Cholecystectomy Safe Alternative To Laparoscopic Approach For Gallbladder Surgery: Study
Robotic Cholecystectomy Safe Alternative To Laparoscopic Approach For Gallbladder Surgery: Study
Meal replacement plus financial incentives found to be beneficial for teens with obesity
For adolescents with severe obesity, meal replacement therapy (MRT) plus financial incentives (FIs) yield a greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) and total body fat mass than MRT alone, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Advancing Robotic Single-Site Cholecystectomy: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
Robotic single-site cholecystectomy (RSSC) is a recently introduced groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure for gallbladder removal. RSSC utilizes robotic technology, offering enhanced dexterity through a single-incision approach, promising improved outcomes such as reduced postoperative pain and superior cosmesis.
Hernia Mesh Infection
Hernia mesh infection happens when bacteria grow on mesh implants, causing symptoms such as fever, inflammation and pain. Some types of mesh may be more likely to become infected, and the risk of infection goes up in people with other health problems such as obesity or diabetes.
Study finds calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight loss
A randomized controlled trial comprised of adults with obesity and prediabetes found that both time-restricted eating and a usual eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups.
