Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery
Prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss are associated with reduced rates of hospital admission for COVID-19.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Patients Treated for Obesity
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.
Bariatric Surgery May Be Associated With a Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
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.
Patients Have Less Dyspnea After Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
Dyspnea score change positively linked to air trapping extent change, end-expiratory tracheal shape change.
Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at 5 Years
Benefits seen for diabetes remission, weight loss, changes in metabolic parameters.
Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
Nurse-Led Patient Education and Follow-Up Improves Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery
Researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of nurse-led education with follow-up services in bariatric surgery patients’ weight loss and overall quality of life.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.
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