Social and structural factors are key drivers of disparities in obesity rates
A George Mason University College of Public Health team of interprofessional researchers has analysed the last five years of literature...
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Popularity of GLP-1s among privately insured patients may worsen disparities
Publicly insured US individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than...
Panther Healthcare Endo Stapler reduces postoperative staple line gastric leakage and bleeding risk following bariatric surgery
Using a Panther Healthcare Endo Linear Cutter Stapler (CEAC) and Panther Endoscopic Powered Stapler (PE), in conjunction with the Panther...
Survey reveals insights into patients’ evolving preferences for obesity treatment
Phenomix Sciences has revealed the results from a US weight loss survey from 475 patients who have struggled with excess weight or are...
Liraglutide may protect against dementia
Liraglutide (a glucagon-like peptide-1, GLP-1) appears to slow cognitive decline by protecting the brain, according to Phase 2b clinical...
Surging US medical costs have employers taking a hard look at the return on investment
Only about half of US employers (52%) say they effectively manage healthcare costs, according to Gallagher's 2024 US Physical & Emotional...
Journal Watch 31/7/2024
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...
PROMS: Significant differences found between patients and healthcare practitioners for bariatric surgery
There are significant differences between patients and healthcare practitioners, as well as between pre- and post-surgical groups, and...
Diabetes severity using the IMS score can predict semaglutide induced weight loss
Diabetes severity, as assessed by the individualised metabolic surgery (IMS), can help predict the weight loss outcomes achieved by...
Previous bariatric surgery can lower risk of any life-threatening morbidity for acute allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
Prior bariatric surgery is independently and significantly associated with a 36% lowered risk for any life-threatening morbidity and a...
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