Introduction Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has overtaken Roux-En-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) as
the most common bariatric procedure worldwide. However, there is little long-term data …

Overnutrition and sedentary lifestyle result in overweight or obesity defined as abnormal or
excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. According to the WHO, the worldwide …

We performed a meta-analysis of weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus
(T2DM) evaluated in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity is a life-limiting disease that is associated with a
number of co-morbidities. Bariatric surgery remains the most efficacious and durable weight …

Background Single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) is
a simplification of the duodenal switch (DS) in which the alimentary limb is eliminated, and …

The alarming rise in the worldwide prevalence of obesity is paralleled by an increasing
burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolic surgery is the most effective means of …

Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 (7–36) amide (GLP-1) is a secreted peptide that acts as a
key determinant of blood glucose homeostasis by virtue of its abilities to slow gastric …

A newly emerged H7N9 virus has caused 132 human infections with 37 deaths in China
since 18 February 2013. Control measures in H7N9 virus–positive live poultry markets have …

Background: Bariatric surgery improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM), but less is known about microvascular outcomes. Objective: To investigate …

Background About 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes achieve remission after Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. No accurate method is available to preoperatively predict …