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Obesity in South Africa: A National Crisis Explore how Dr. Gert du Toit’s evidence-based bariatric surgery approach is helping South Africans achieve lasting weight loss and better health in the fight against the country’s growing obesity epidemic. Women: 68% obesity rate—more than two thirds of adult women are obese gavinpublishers.com+8nature.com+8scielo.org.za+8up.ac.za. Men: 31% obesity rate sciencedirect.com.By…
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Bariatric surgery is more than a weight-loss tool—it’s a medical intervention that can dramatically improve your overall health and well-being. For many, this procedure offers a second chance at life, health, and happiness. 1. It Helps Manage Chronic Diseases Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea often improve—or even go…
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Ozempic, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, has been shown to aid in weight loss, which has led some to wonder if it’s making bariatric surgery redundant. However, it’s essential to note that Ozempic and bariatric surgery serve different purposes and are used in different contexts. # Ozempic’s Role in Weight…
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Bariatric surgery reduces liver complications in obese patients with cirrhosis Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver complications compared with patients who received medical therapy alone. The results were published in Nature Medicine journal. Ali Aminian,…
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The start of a new year brings a chance for fresh beginnings, especially when it comes to setting health goals. Weight loss resolutions are often at the top of many people’s lists. However, sticking to these resolutions can be tough. Studies show that only a small number of people—less than 8%—manage to keep their…
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Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe and effective for patients with severe obesity by Pennington Biomedical Research Center A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Florina Corpodean has confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for patients who are experiencing severe obesity. In the recent…
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