GSA publishes recommendations for the successful care of older adults with obesityA summit convened by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has resulted in the identification of seven strategies for successful...
Journal Watch 29/05/2024Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...
Revisional bariatric surgery is effective and has a reasonable complication rate in patients over 65 years of ageRevisional Bariatric Surgery (RBS) in elderly patients (over 65 years old) is effective and with a reasonable complication rate and with...
Treatment of obesity for the elderly must be multifacetedFor most older adults, effectively treating overweight and obesity can add years to their lifespan and quality to the years of life when...
Journal Watch 5/04/2023Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is safe and effective in elderly patientsEndoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is safe and effective in elderly patients with obesity who are unable to lose weight with...
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