Allurion Program led to resolution of T2DM, hypertension and OSA after four months
The outcomes from a randomised, double-blind study has demonstrated significant reductions in T2DM, hypertension and obstructive sleep...
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ACCP issues position statement for the inclusion of people living with obesity in drug development
American College of Clinical Pharmacology has issued a Position Paper calling for actions to enable the inclusion of people with obesity...
Increased concentration of leptin key to antipsychotic-drug–induced obesity
An increased concentration of the hormone leptin in fat cells is believed to be responsible for weight gain associated with antipsychotic...
Teleflex’ Titan SGS Stapler available with GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement
Teleflex’ Titan SGS Stapler, which according to the company is the only purpose-built stapler for gastric tissue with a specific...
Treatment of obesity for the elderly must be multifaceted
For most older adults, effectively treating overweight and obesity can add years to their lifespan and quality to the years of life when...
Semaglutide and tirzepatide decrease cravings and reduce alcohol consumption
An analysis of social media posts and a remote study of individuals with obesity who reported using semaglutide and tirzepatide, has...
Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline
People with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery had stable cognition two years later, suggesting that bariatric surgery may mitigate...
Most Americans think bariatric surgery is weight loss shortcut
A US-wide survey has found 79% of Americans believe bariatric surgery should only be pursued as a last resort and 60% agreed that...
Gut microbiome altered by surgery improves metabolism independent of weight loss and other metabolic factors
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T), Canada, and its partner hospitals, have reported that changes in gut microbiota after...
Liraglutide results in increased insulin sensitivity independent of weight loss
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have demonstrated that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member...
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