Search results for "Weight loss"
Bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of obesity-related cancer
An observational study found significant reductions in a composite outcome of 13 cancers and related mortality in patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or greater who had bariatric surgery in 2004 to 2017, compared to those who did not undergo surgery for their obesity.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/24/2.htm
24 Jun 2022
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
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
Societies issue joint statement on metabolic, bariatric surgery
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders support surgery for patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or higher regardless of comorbid conditions, among other guidance.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/18/3.htm
18 Nov 2022
Case reports, series published on gastroenterology topics
Reports on sarcomatoid carcinoma of the colon, intestinal histopathologic findings in multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and chronic gastric ischemia with ulceration, as well as a case series on immune checkpoint inhibitor use in microscopic colitis, were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/22/9.htm
22 Jul 2022
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
Spotlight on obesity treatments
Recent studies assessed the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery and a medication to treat obesity, while the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its 2012 recommendations on behavioral interventions for adults with obesity.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/5.htm
28 Sep 2018
Spotlight on digestive risks of newer diabetes drugs
Recent studies linked the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to risk of digestive diseases, such as acute cholecystitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/23/5.htm
23 Sep 2022
Liraglutide associated with delayed gastric emptying, study finds
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial compared the effects of liraglutide and placebo on gastric motor function, satiation, satiety, and weight in obese patients over a 16-week period.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/27/4.htm
27 Oct 2017