Adults with obesity who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass achieved a greater excess BMI loss at 10 years compared with those ...

Sleeve gastrectomy is a newer restrictive procedure in which approximately 90% of the stomach is removed, leaving a tubular sleeve between the esophagus and the first portion of the small intestine.

Ursodeoxycholic acid may Reduce the need for Cholecystectomy for gallstones after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy suggests a study published in the BMC Surgery. In this study, we aimed to investigate ...

We’ve all likely felt the uncomfortable pain or burning in our chest associated with acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when the contents of your stomach move back up to your esophagus and ...

There is discussion, especially in uninvestigated patients, about whether gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be separated from dyspepsia. If heartburn and regurgitation are the dominant ...

In an interview with , Dr G S Jammu, a bariatric surgeon in Jalandhar, emphasised the importance of addressing obesity ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is less prevalent in Asia than in the West, but there is now evidence to suggest that its frequency is rapidly rising in Asia. The different prevalence rates ...

What is acid reflux and why does it happen? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker (Consultant Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon at MetaHeal - Laparoscopy and Bariatric ...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Market Outlook 2025-2035: The 7 major gastroesophageal reflux disease market reached a value of USD 5.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the 7MM to ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...

Elasticized compression sleeves apply pressure that forces the fluids to move up and out of your arm. In addition to treating your symptoms, studies show that a compression sleeve can reduce symptom ...

Dr G G Forstner, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada email:gforst{at}sickkids.on.ca BACKGROUND AND AIMS ...