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Challenges encountered in surgical management of spine trauma in morbidly obese patients

Physicians at Monash University and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia describe the logistic, medical, and societal challenges faced in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients. Based on a case series of ...

Surgery created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Slim women have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than obese women

Women with a lean body shape have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than women who are morbidly obese, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link.

Health created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds possible alternative to bariatric weight loss surgery

An experimental procedure successfully tested in obese laboratory rats may provide a less-invasive alternative to bariatric weight-loss surgery, researchers report online in Endocrinology.

Surgery created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Morbid obesity in women on the rise, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—A Deakin University study has found that the rate of morbid obesity in women increased by almost 70 per cent over a 10 year period.

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women should wait at least 12 months before trying for a baby following weight loss surgery

Women should wait at least 12 months before trying for a baby following weight loss surgery and need further advice and information on reproductive issues, suggests a new evidence-based literature review published today in ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

China researchers link obesity to bacteria

Chinese researchers have identified a bacteria which may cause obesity, according to a new paper suggesting diets that alter the presence of microbes in humans could combat the condition.

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Study overturns common assumption about knee replacements in morbidly obese individuals

After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and function outcomes as patients who do not fall into this weight category, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research shows limiting carbs to dinner-time increases satiety, reduces risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease

(Medical Xpress)—An experimental diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner could benefit people suffering from severe and morbid obesity, according to new research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Health created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Weight loss does not improve fertility

(Medical Xpress)—Losing weight does not lead to improved fertility in women, but does improve sexual function, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study compares duodenal switch vs. gastric bypass for morbid obesity

A study comparing bariatric surgical procedures for obesity suggests that even though undergoing the less commonly used biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch (DS) may be associated with higher early risks compared with ...

Surgery created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Many obese americans struggle with stigma, discrimination, poll finds

(HealthDay)—As if the physical woes that accompany obesity aren't bad enough, many obese Americans say they face discrimination and stigma because of their weight, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll f ...

Health created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Gastric bypass surgery alters gut microbiota profile along the intestine

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that gastric bypass surgery ...

Surgery created Jul 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vitamin D deficiency common among adolescents evaluated for weight-loss surgery

Most adolescents preparing for weight-loss, or bariatric, surgery are deficient in vitamin D, a new study demonstrates. The results to be presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.

Health created Jun 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Morbid obesity ups complication rate in spinal fusion surgery

(HealthDay) -- Morbid obesity increases the risk of multiple complications in spinal fusion surgery, particularly in patients undergoing anterior cervical or posterior lumbar procedures, according to research ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests obese patients have more advanced, aggressive papillary thyroid cancer

A review of medical records of patients treated at an academic tertiary care center suggests that obese patients present to their physicians with more advanced stage and more aggressive forms of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), ...

Cancer created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0