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Pediatric Pearls: Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents

09/09/2021

A 14-year-old boy with obesity presents to his pediatrician's office to discuss options for weight loss. He has had class 3 obesity for the majority of his life. His comorbid obstructive sleep apnea is...

09/09/2021

Research Summaries

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Improves Continued Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Even After Weight Recurrence

03/22/2024

Jessica Ganga

Researchers sought to determine whether patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity experience continued type 2 diabetes remission.

03/22/2024

Research Summary

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Mortality Risk of Specific Conditions

02/10/2023

The researchers examined the mortality risks of bariatric surgery compared with patients who did not undergo surgery using 40-year follow-up.

02/10/2023

Gastrointestinal Surgery

New Guidelines Released For Bariatric, Weight Loss Surgery

10/27/2022

After 30 years, new guidelines and recommendations have been issued regarding metabolic and bariatric surgery, providing updated guidance for clinicians to follow.

10/27/2022

Weight Loss

Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Produces Lasting Results

10/11/2022

Individuals who underwent bariatric surgery as adolescents experienced lasting results in both weight loss and comorbidities associated with severe obesity.

10/11/2022

Type 2 Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery More Effective in Achieving Remission in T2D

09/14/2022

The researchers examined the durability and effectiveness of bariatric surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes when compared with those that utilized lifestyle and medicine changes.

09/14/2022

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