Technical Variations and ComplicationsThe increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic. It is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk of a variety of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and severe joint problems. Bariatric surgery is often the most effective way to treat such morbid obesity. Nevertheless, while various … (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Swedish researchers publishing in JAMA have looked into whether weight loss from bariatric surgery can help to protect against cardiovascular events and death.

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The BMJ has featured a systematic review investigating interventions for maintaining weight loss including lifestyle and behavioural interventions, web based interventions, anti-obesity medication and bariatric surgery.
 
The review concludes that evidence from trials is often contradictory; however, current evidence indicates that these interventions are likely to be helpful:
 
. Ongoing regular support/follow-up;
 
. Behavioural techniques such as goal setting, relapse prevention, self monitoring of weight, as well as diet and physical activity;
 
. Increase in physical activity levels, alongside a moderately calorie reduced diet;
 
. A lower fat, higher protein diet;
 
. A low energy …

Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cardiovascular events and CV death among obese individuals, compared with usual care. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Bariatric surgery results in significant reductions in cardiovascular deaths and events, according to a new study from Sweden published in JAMA. But one expert cautions that the results do not mean that obese patients without other weight-related complications should undergo surgery. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)