Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the current body of evidence on the
use of telemedicine in surgical subspecialties during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods …

Background: The unexpected emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has
changed mindsets about the healthcare system and medical practice in many fields, forcing …

Background COVID-19 has transformed surgical care, yet little is known regarding
implications for bariatric surgery. Objective We sought to characterize the effect of COVID-19 …

Purpose Disasters and pandemics pose challenges to health-care provision. Accordingly,
the need for adopting innovative approach is required in providing care to patient. Therefore …

Few studies have evaluated the association between non-clinical and clinical determinants
in terms of discontinuing follow-up after bariatric surgery. This cohort study aims to assess …

Medicine is a discipline based on and nurtured by scientific research and technological
development. The use of health services supported by information technology is increasing …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic was initially responsible for a global restricted access
to healthcare resources including the follow-up of at-risk populations such as bariatric …

Purpose To estimate the association of emotional distress with both consumption of energy-
dense micronutrient-poor foods (EDF) and body mass index (BMI) and the association …

Background To enable maximal and sustainable weight loss after bariatric surgery, bariatric
lifestyle programs through multidisciplinary support are advised. Objectives To assess the …

Objective Adherence to lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery is associated with better
health outcomes; however, research suggests that patients struggle to follow post‐operative …