For the past 2 decades, clinically severe obesity (operationalized as a body mass index≥
40 kg/m 2) has increased at a more pronounced rate that less severe obesity. As a result, the …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review synthesized the literature on predictors and
mechanisms of post-bariatric alcohol problems, in order to guide future research on …

Importance Self-harm behaviors, including suicidal ideation and past suicide attempts, are
frequent in bariatric surgery candidates. It is unclear, however, whether these behaviors are …

While metabolic syndrome and alcohol consumption are the two main causes of chronic
liver disease, one of the two conditions is often predominant, with the other acting as a …

Abstract Purpose of Review The global prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD) presents an unmet need in treating these, often asymptomatic, individuals. In this …

Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective intervention for significant and sustained
weight loss in obese individuals. While patients often realize numerous improvements in …

The prevalence of obesity and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has risen dramatically over the past decades. At present …

Obesity is a major global health problem, and its multisystem effects are inextricably linked
with elevated cardiovascular risk and adverse outcomes. The cardiovascular benefits of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is one of few obesity treatments to produce
substantial weight loss but only a small proportion of medically-eligible patients, especially …

Obesity represents a major medical and public health problem worldwide. Efforts have been
made to develop novel treatments, and among them bariatric surgery is used as an effective …