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Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity

By

Emily Pond

April 26, 2021

Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Heart Failure Risk

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Patients With Congestive Heart Failure Experience Few Complications Following Bariatric Surgery

By

Jessica Nye

March 17, 2021

Bariatric surgery was found to be safe for patients with congestive heart failure.

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Resistance Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Prevents Bone Loss

By

Lauren Biscaldi

February 22, 2021

Patients who have had bariatric surgery are at high risk of fractures due to bone loss, but now researchers say that resistance, high-impact and balance exercises can protect these patients from bone mineral density loss.

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Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery

December 8, 2020

Prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss are associated with reduced rates of hospital admission for COVID-19.

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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Patients Treated for Obesity

October 21, 2020

Researchers compared mortality and life expectancy among patients treated with bariatric surgery or usual obesity care to examine the impact of bariatric surgery’s affect on life expectancy.

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Bariatric Surgery May Be Associated With a Higher Risk for Colon Cancer

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Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

February 12, 2020

Researchers concluded that bariatric surgery is strongly associated with an increased risk for colon cancer, though further research may be needed to establish an association between bariatric surgery and an increased risk for rectal cancer.