Obesity is associated with several comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, type 2
diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and several forms of cancer. Because of the …

Obesity and mood disorders are highly prevalent and co-morbid. Epidemiological studies
have highlighted the public health relevance of this association, insofar as both conditions …

Importance Bariatric surgery is associated with sustained weight loss and improved physical
health status for severely obese individuals. Mental health conditions may be common …

Background Depression is more common in obese than non-obese individuals, especially in
women, but the causal relationship between obesity and depression is complex and …

Obesity is a chronic disease that has already reached pandemic proportions and is
becoming one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. A comprehensive …

BACKGROUND: Candidates for bariatric surgery frequently have co-morbid psychiatric
problems. METHODS: This study investigated the course and the prognostic significance of …

4. Dr. Gregory Kaltsas MD FRCP (Lon) is a Professor in General Medicine and
Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He was …

Psychosocial factors have significant potential to affect long-term outcomes of bariatric
surgery, including emotional adjustment, adherence to the recommended postoperative …

Background Morbid obesity is the fastest growing BMI group in the US and the prevalence of
morbid obesity worldwide has never been higher. Bariatric surgery is the most effective …

Objective To examine the bi-directional associations of a weight loss intervention with
quality of life and mental health in obese older adults with functional limitations. Design …