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Bariatric surgery reality check; Dr. Carson Liu explains post-operation changes

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(Source: Monsters and Critics Consumerhealth News)

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Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cardiovascular Deaths and Events

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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)

Bariatric surgery reduces CV events, but mechanisms remain a mystery

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The latest data from the Swedish Obese Subjects study show that bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cardiovascular events and CV death among obese individuals, compared with usual care. But weight loss is not the reason behind this reduced risk, meaning that guidelines that use BMI to determine who will get such surgery need updating, say the authors and an editorialist. (Source: theHeart.org)

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cardiac Risks (CME/CE)

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(MedPage Today) — Bariatric surgery reduces the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke as well as the risk of dying from them, a prospective nonrandomized study showed. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

Bariatric Surgery and Long-term Cardiovascular Events [Original Contribution]

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Conclusion Compared with usual care, bariatric surgery was associated with reduced number of cardiovascular deaths and lower incidence of cardiovascular events in obese adults. (Source: JAMA)

Inadequacy of BMI as an Indicator for Bariatric Surgery [Editorial]

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(Source: JAMA)

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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a First Step for Rapid Weight Loss in Morbidly Obese Patients Requiring a Second Non-Bariatric Procedure

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Conclusions  In this small group, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appears to be an effective and safe first surgical approach for rapid
weight loss in high-risk patients that require a second non-bariatric procedure.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0574-zAuthors
Jesus E. Hidalgo, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USAMayank Roy, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USAAlexander Ramirez, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USASamuel Szomstein, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USARaul J. Rosenthal, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL…

Erratum to: Long-term outcome after endoscopic stent therapy for complications after bariatric surgery

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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2133-zAuthors
Atif Iqbal, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USABrent Miedema, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USAArchana Ramaswamy, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USANicole Fearing, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USARoger de la Torre, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USAYoung…

Healthcare Reform and Bariatric Nursing: Exploring Differences in Patient Experience between Bariatric and Non-Bariatric Patients

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Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care)

Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: a current view of maternal, obstetrical and perinatal challenges

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Conclusions  Pregnancy outcome of women who delivered after BS, as compared to obese populations, is better and safer and comparable to
the general population. Close supervision before, during and after pregnancy following bariatric surgery and nutrient supplementation
adapted to the patient’s individual requirements can prevent nutrition-related complications and improve maternal and fetal
health.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Maternal-Fetal MedicinePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00404-011-2187-0Authors
Ronis Magdaleno, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychiatry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Padre Almeida 515, sala 14, Campinas, SP CEP: 13025-251, BrazilBelmiro Gonçalves Pereira, Department of Tocogynecology, State University of Campinas (UNICA…