Metabolic bariatric surgery tied to improvement in psoriasis outcomes
Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is associated with improved outcomes in patients with psoriasis, according to a review published online Jan. 12 in BMC Surgery.
Jan 14, 2026
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Gastric Bypass
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Surgeons: Obesity isn't about willpower—it's a treatable medical condition
Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form of the disease. Although weight-loss drugs are surging in popularity and have reshaped conversations ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Q&A: Navigating weight loss—when to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy
People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Higher body mass index could lead to risk for complications after bariatric surgery
The higher a person's body mass index (BMI), the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, especially those with BMI of 50 or more, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Analysis finds weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure
People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Report shows fewer Australians are having bariatric surgery
Fewer Australians are having bariatric surgery, and a new report shows the results for those who do are mostly positive, including significant weight loss and big improvements for those with diabetes.
Aug 21, 2024
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Type of weight loss surgery women undergo before pregnancy may influence children's weight gain
The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, suggests a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual ...
Jun 3, 2024
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Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider
Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Does body contouring increase long-term weight loss after bariatric surgery?
For patients with massive weight loss after bariatric surgery, subsequent body contouring to remove excess skin is not itself associated with long-term weight loss, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...
May 25, 2023
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Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half
Just 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9% among those who did not have a weight-loss procedure, according to a study to be ...
Apr 28, 2023
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