The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of ED visits and readmissions.

Overall, the researchers found that self-esteem scores more than doubled just 12 months after bariatric surgery — from 33.6 at baseline to 75.5 (out of 100) at 12 months (P < .0001).

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Researchers said longitudinal studies are critical to refine and optimize the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated ...

As obesity management draws awareness and weight-loss injections are launched in India, hospitals are offering customised ...

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Metabolic and bariatric surgery may improve patients' self-esteem and decrease their internalized weight stigma.

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Research led by the Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany has ...

HealthDay News — Black patients have a higher incidence of minor complications after metabolic and bariatric surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for ...

Endoscopic gastric remodeling reduced GERD symptoms and dependence on proton pump inhibitors in patients with obesity, according to a new study.