More Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids.That’s the conclusion …
Learn MoreJoint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥35 kg/m2, regardless of the presence or absence of comorbidities, according to a joint statement issued by …
Learn MoreTeen Patients Have Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
TUESDAY, Oct. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Significant and sustained reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen more than a decade after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in adolescent patients, according to a study published in the October i…
Learn MoreBariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for New-Onset Epilepsy
TUESDAY, Oct. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients with a history of bariatric surgery may have an increased risk for developing epilepsy, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in Neurology.Tresah C. Antaya, M.P.H., from Western University in…
Learn MoreWeight-Loss Surgery Linked to New-Onset Epilepsy
THURSDAY, Sept. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery can change a person’s life and health, but new research warns it might also come with a slight risk of developing epilepsy.People who had the surgery had a 45% relative increased risk of…
Learn MoreBariatric Surgery Tied to Lasting, Clinically Important Improvements in Pain
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery is commonly associated with long-term clinically important improvements (CII) in pain and physical function among severely obese patients, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in …
Learn MoreLa cirugía para perder peso ofrece beneficios a largo plazo para el dolor y la movilidad
VIERNES, 16 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La cirugía bariátrica busca ayudar a los pacientes con una obesidad grave a perder una cantidad significativa de peso, y ahora una nueva investigación muestra que muchos también pueden anticipar un…
Learn MoreMetabolic Surgery Beats Medical, Lifestyle Interventions for T2D Remission
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Metabolic or bariatric surgery is more effective and durable than medical and lifestyle interventions for achieving remission of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the July issue of Diabetes C…
Learn MoreWeight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery aims to help severely obese patients shed significant weight, and now new research shows that many can also look forward to lasting pain relief and mobility.Though many patients regain some …
Learn More¿Su cónyuge se va a operar para perder peso? Su matrimonio quizá tenga problemas
LUNES, 25 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que se someten a una cirugía para perder peso con frecuencia experimentan mejoras en la diabetes tipo 2 y otras enfermedades, pero estas cirugías y los cambios en el estilo de vida que requie…
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