The following position statement is issued by the American Society for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery in response to inquiries made to the society by patients, physicians, society …

Background The association between smoking and surgical complications after bariatric
surgery has been well-established. However, given that this patient population is inherently …

Background There is a paucity of studies comparing risk reduction of the atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and Framingham-body mass index (BMI) Coronary Heart …

Background and Objectives: Obesity is a chronic inflammatory condition and is considered a
major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The effects of obesity management via …

Background Obesity comprises the single greatest reversible risk factor for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). Despite the potential of lifestyle-based weight loss services to improve OSA …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world's leading cause of mortality and obesity is a well-
recognized risk factor of CVD. Early detection and management of CVD is critical to reduce …

Background Considerable evidence documents the effectiveness and efficacy of bariatric
surgery (BaS) in reducing the prevalence and severity of obesity-related co-morbidities …

Background and objectives: Obesity presents as a multifactorial, pandemic disease that
arises as a consequence of unequal energy intake and energy consumption. Obesity …

Background In recent years, bariatric surgery was found to have therapeutic potential for the
treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in severely obese patients (body mass index [BMI]≥ 35 …

Background Arterial hypertension (HTN) is one of the most important risk factors for the
development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Rapid weight loss after …