Importance The prevalence of obesity and outcomes of bariatric surgery are well
established. However, analyses of the surgery impact have not been updated and …

Obesity presents a major health hazard of the 21st century. It promotes co-morbid diseases
such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and …

Background Obesity and its associated conditions, including type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease, have reached epidemic proportions. High-efficacy, high-risk …

Objective: To investigate changes in neural activation and desire to eat in response to
appetitive cues from pre-to postbariatric surgery for obesity. Background: Roux-en-Y gastric …

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 …

Weight loss dieting remains the treatment of choice for the vast majority of obese individuals,
despite the limited long-term success of behavioral weight loss interventions. The reasons …

Weight loss surgery, also referred to as bariatric surgery, has been in existence since the
1950's. Over the decades, it has been demonstrated to successfully achieve meaningful and …

Endoscopic bariatric therapy may be a useful alternative to pharmacological treatment for
obesity, and it provides greater efficacy with lower risks than do conventional surgical …

Key points• Diet‐induced obesity (DIO) is known to alter the biophysical and
pharmacological properties of gastrointestinal vagal afferent (sensory) neurones and fibres.• …

Reductions in mesolimbic responsivity have been noted following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
(RYGB; Ochner et al., 2011a). Given potential for postoperative increases in postprandial gut …