Monash researchers identify potential cause and treatment for obesity and insulin resistance
Monash University researchers have shown for the first time that mesenteric lymphatic dysfunction is a potential cause of and therapeutic...
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Focus on fitness over weight loss for obesity-related health conditions
According to a review article, ‘Obesity treatment: Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks,...
Researchers identify 14 weight gain causing genes
University of Virginia scientists have identified 14 genes that can cause weight gain and three that can prevent it. The research helps...
Baxter Healthcare acquires PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System
Baxter International’s subsidiary, Baxter Healthcare, has completed the acquisition of certain assets related to PerClot Polysaccharide...
Higher levels of PTH after LSG related to vitamin D deficiency
Higher levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) can be related to vitamin D deficiency and lower...
Bariatric surgery cost-effective in reducing COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality
Increasing the number of bariatric and metabolic surgeries (BMS) would be expected to reduce COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality, as...
Increase in number of US states with high obesity rates
The number of US states where at least 35 percent of residents have obesity increased to 16 last year, with notable ethnic and racial...
Study highlights patient factors contributing to underutilisation of bariatric surgery
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have identified several variables that affect a patient's likelihood of getting bariatric...
Agiliti to acquire Sizewise for US$230 million
Agiliti has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sizewise Rentals, a privately owned, global medical equipment manufacturer for...
Gut microbiota influences the ability to gain and lose weight
Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to research, ‘Baseline Gut Metagenomic Functional Gene...
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