Gastric emptying is a major determinant of postprandial blood glucose, accounting for~ 35%
of variance in peak glucose in both healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes …

Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial, and morbid disease. In the United States, 69% of adults
are overweight or have obesity, and the global prevalence of obesity is increasing. Obesity …

Cancer cachexia is a complex systemic wasting syndrome. Nutritional mechanisms that
span energy intake, nutrient metabolism, body composition, and energy balance may be …

Introduction ESG reduces gastric lumen similar to LSG and induces significant weight loss.
However, the metabolic and physiological alteration after ESG is not fully understood. We …

Endoscopically placed intragastric balloons (IGBs) have played a significant role in obesity
treatment over the last 30 years, successfully bridging the gap between lifestyle modification …

Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are the most widely available endoscopic bariatric therapy for
class I and II obesity in the United States. Although simple in application and reversible by …

Gastroparesis is characterized by symptoms suggestive of, and objective evidence of,
delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. This review addresses …

Sensory and motor functions of the stomach, including gastric emptying and
accommodation, have significant effects on energy consumption and appetite. Obesity is …

Linked to the growing obesity epidemic, demand for bariatric and metabolic surgery has
increased, the most common procedures being sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become a worldwide public health problem with increasing
global morbidity. Existing surgical and pharmaceutical treatments have certain side effects …