Search results for "Weight loss"
Diabetes remission after bariatric surgery may be more likely in younger patients with shorter disease duration
Long-term results from the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery suggested that diabetes remission is more likely after bariatric surgery performed soon after diagnosis, when diabetes medication burden is low and beta-cell function is preserved, study authors noted.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/18/8.htm
18 Dec 2020
Food insecurity associated with less weight loss, even with intense intervention
The findings of a recent randomized trial suggest that weight loss approaches need to address both obesity and food insecurity, both of which continue to increase in the U.S.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/26/6.htm
26 Mar 2021
AGA issues guidelines on use of intragastric balloon therapy for patients with obesity
Intragastric balloon therapy can be considered as a weight loss intervention in patients with obesity who have not seen success with conventional therapies, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/2.htm
23 Apr 2021
Spotlight on COVID-19's impact on gastroenterology
Speakers at Digestive Disease Week shared research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care utilization, telehealth, and outcomes for patients with GI cancers.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/28/6.htm
28 May 2021
Education for patients reduced upper GI endoscopies for uninvestigated dyspepsia
To reduce overuse, a Dutch trial provided a self-managed, web-based educational intervention containing information on gastric function, dyspepsia, and upper GI tract endoscopy to some patients referred for the procedure by their primary care clinicians.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/28/3.htm
28 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: An epigastric burning sensation
A 45-year-old man reports a two-month history of a burning sensation starting in his stomach and radiating into his chest, usually occurring several times per week. He reports no dysphagia or unintentional weight loss and takes no medication. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/25/5.htm
25 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Dysphagia to both solids and liquids
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 75-year-old man with recent weight loss and progressive dysphagia of 8 months' duration, as well as chest pain and heartburn symptoms.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/23/4.htm
23 Jul 2021
In adults with obesity, metabolic–bariatric surgery vs. usual care is associated with lower all-cause mortality
A recent meta-analysis leaves little question that metabolic surgery is lifesaving compared with usual care, yet only 1% of eligible patients are treated with surgery, an ACP Journal Club commentary noted.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/24/8.htm
24 Sep 2021
Phentermine-topiramate most effective drug for weight loss, meta-analysis finds
Among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide appeared to be the most effective for weight loss, with a higher likelihood of weight loss of 5% or more and percentage body weight change and a similar risk of adverse events.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/7.htm
17 Dec 2021
ACG guideline updates recommendations on diagnosis, management of GERD
Proton-pump inhibitors remain a standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite increased scrutiny of side effects, although new treatments are emerging, the guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) stated.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2021