Obesity is a chronic, incurable disease that is also becoming a worldwide epidemic. While
conventional bariatric surgical procedures are effective for achieving meaningful weight …

The following statement is issued by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery in response to a recent approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of …

Abstract Background Recently, the US FDA has approved “vagal blocking therapy or
vBLoc® therapy” as a new treatment for obesity. The aim of the present study was to study …

Obesity is associated with increased risks of multiple health conditions, such as
cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and cancer [1–5]. Alarmingly, roughly 67% of …

The nervous system both monitors and modulates body metabolism to maintain
homoeostasis. In disease states such as obesity and diabetes, the neurometabolic interface …

Abstract Background The ReCharge Trial demonstrated that a vagal blocking device (vBloc)
is a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe obesity. This report summarizes 24 …

Background/Objectives. Vagal block therapy (vBloc) is effective for moderate to severe
obesity at one year. Subjects/Methods. The ReCharge trial is a double-blind, randomized …

Background Vagal nerve blockade (vBloc) therapy was shown to be a safe and effective
treatment for moderate to severe obesity. This report summarizes the safety and efficacy of …

Obesity has become one of the rising epidemics in westernized societies. Patients who are
100 pounds overweight are considered morbidly obese and are at risk for many conditions …

Introduction: The vagus nerve has an important role in satiety, metabolism, and autonomic
control in upper gastrointestinal function. However, the role and effects of vagal nerve …