The removal of excess skin and fat in the lower stomach area that hangs below the belt line is called panniculectomy and the excess fat is called the pannus, or abdominal "apron," and can have several negative affects on one’s quality of life. The extra fold or folds of skin can hinder hygiene, put stress on the back, and make everyday activities … [Read more...]
Stomach Volume: A Potential Target In Fighting Obesity
According to a recent study, the size of the stomach--and not just the size of the body--appears to affect the feeling of fullness, or satiation, during and after a meal. The findings suggest that factors that control stomach volume, independent of body size, are potential targets in fighting obesity. The investigators found that compared with normal-weight adults, those … [Read more...]
EOSS: Evaluating Need for Surgical Management of Obesity
Dr. Arya Sharma, an obesity expert from the University of Alberta, has developed a new classification system to help doctors assess and treat obese patients. If proven successful, this system would be used in tandem with the BMI measurement to help identify the health differences between people with similar BMIs. The doctors will rank people with Class 1, 2 or 3 BMIs — where … [Read more...]
Dual Gastric Balloon For Treatment Of Obesity
FDA has approved a new dual gastric balloon device designed to help adult obese (BMI= 30-40 kg/m2) patients lose weight. ReShape Dual Balloon address a significant gap that exists between diet and exercise on the one hand and weight loss medications and surgery on the other. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has noted that the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon … [Read more...]
Building Healthy Gut Bacteria: Key To Weight Loss
A study published in Science magazine found that mice without a protein known as toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) in their gut gain excessive weight and develop full-blown diabetes and fatty liver disease when fed a high-fat diet. "The gut is a key player in metabolism, and this makes it even more than ever an ideal target for interventions for treating metabolic diseases … [Read more...]
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