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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy May Resolve Type 2 Diabetes
CME A study shows that compared with medical treatment, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy seems to be more effective in alleviating type 2 diabetes and its complications in obese patients.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Evidence Based Management of Infertility in Women With PCOS Using Surgery or ART
CME What are the best treatment options for women with PCOS who fail initial therapy for infertility? The current review provides answers.
Women's Health, May 2012
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Linked With Better Outcomes Than Gastric Banding
CME Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) provides superior, more rapid weight loss than gastric banding and results in lower long-term complication and comorbidity rates.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Bariatric Surgery Should Be a Means to Achieve Glycemic Control
CME Bariatric surgery yields complete remission of type 2 diabetes in just one third of patients and therefore should be used as a means for improving glycemic control, not as a cure.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Obesity and Diabetes 2011: The Twin Epidemics
CME Explore the unmet medical needs and prevention of the interrelated conditions of diabetes and obesity.
January 2012
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Obesity and Comorbid Conditions: Clarifying the Bariatric Referral Roadmap
CME Are your obese patients receiving optimal care? Hear us discuss the latest data and indications supporting bariatric surgery to manage obesity and its comorbidities.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, October 2011
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Bariatric Surgery May Have Halo Effect on Family Members
CME/CE A study shows that when an obese person undergoes bariatric surgery, family members may also benefit by losing weight and adopting healthier behaviors.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Adverse Events of Duodenal Switch Surgery May Outweigh Benefits
CME Duodenal switch vs gastric bypass surgery yielded more weight loss and reduced total and low-density lipoprotein levels, but there were adverse events related to malnutrition.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Moderately-Intense Exercise Improves Fitness in Most Bariatric Surgery Patients
CME Severely obese patients who follow a moderately intense exercise program after bariatric surgery have improved physical fitness and reduce postprandial blood glucose levels.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, July 2011
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Bariatric Surgery Provides No Survival Benefit
CME New data from the Veterans Affairs system show that bariatric surgery does not appear to reduce mortality rates among high-risk patients, at least not for the first 7 years after the procedure.
Heartwire CME, June 2011
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BMD Decreases After Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
Within 2 years of surgery, bone mineral density levels do not decrease below average for age and sex, but if bone loss continues, it could have long-term consequences.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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Bariatric Surgery Recommended for Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The IDF says bariatric surgery should be an option for diabetics with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or higher, or between 30 and 35 kg/m2 when diabetes cannot be controlled by other measures.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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AHA "Sets the Record Straight" on Bariatric Surgery
The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement on bariatric surgery and cardiovascular risk factors detailing the benefits and possible complications from these weight-loss procedures.
Heartwire CME, March 2011
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Bariatric Surgery May Be Helpful in Pediatric Population
A systematic review suggests that bariatric surgery is effective in obese children and adolescents, but a cautious approach is warranted.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2011
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The Obesity Epidemic: Applying Physiology to Therapeutic Strategies
Review the risk factors imposed by obesity, regulating body weight, and new and emerging anti-obesity medications to develop effective treatment interventions based on evidence-based guidelines.
December 2010
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Minimally Invasive Strabismus Surgery
A review describes the principles and different techniques of minimally invasive strabismus surgery, which minimizes tissue disruption.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, December 2010
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The Obesity Factor: Weight Loss Strategies and Management of Metabolic Disease
Review evidence-based data that weight loss leads to reductions in metabolic comorbidities, and discuss ways to assess cardiometabolic risk in individual patients to achieve better outcomes.
November 2010
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Endocrine Society Guideline Covers Postbariatric Surgery Management
After bariatric surgery, patients should receive multidisciplinary care and consider enrolling in a comprehensive program for nutrition and lifestyle management.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2010
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Weighing In on Obesity: When Is it Time for Bariatric Surgery?
CME Review key aspects of contemporary obesity treatment, including therapeutic options, postsurgery care, as well as practical techniques for identifying and assessing appropriate candidates.
September 2010
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Obesity: Why Don't We Recognize it as a Treatable Disease?
Drs. Fujioka and Lebovitz discuss impact of obesity on overall health and effective strategies for treating overweight and obese patients.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, August 2010
