What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome “Metabolic syndrome” is the collective term for the health factors that increase the risk of metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke,...
What happens to your weight after quitting GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs?
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. A major meta-analysis finds that patients who discontinue anti-obesity medications quickly regain weight, yet, crucially, they still retain...
Who Actually Qualifies for Bariatric Surgery—and Which Operation Fits Whom?
For many South Africans living with severe obesity, bariatric (metabolic) surgery is a safe, evidence-based treatment that does far more than help with weight...
Bariatric Surgery in South Africa: A Life‑Changing Solution
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...
Weight Loss Resolutions 2025: Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You
The start of a new year brings a chance for fresh beginnings, especially when it comes to setting health goals. Weight loss resolutions...
Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe and effective for patients with severe obesity
Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe and effective for patients with severe obesity by Pennington Biomedical Research Center A team of researchers led by Pennington...
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast cancer surgery is the primary treatment for most types of breast cancer. Mastectomy and lumpectomy are two different methods for removing tumors. You...
Understanding Hernias: the Basics
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on May 16, 2024 Written by Deanna Altomara What Is a Hernia? You get a hernia when an organ or fatty tissue...
INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY
Endoscopic Suturing for Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery [caption id="attachment_1144" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Gastroscopy procedure. Gastroenterologist uses a gastroscope. Endoscopy, stomach diagnostic in clinic. Gastroenterology,...
Bariatric Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Also Known as Weight-Loss Surgery By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN Updated on August 29, 2022 Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Bariatric surgery (a.k.a. weight-loss surgery)...
Mastectomy: Empowering Answers to 10 Essential Questions
In this informative article, we delve into the topic of mastectomy through a question and answer session. Discover valuable insights and empower yourself with...
Digestive Surgery vs. Bariatric Surgery: Understanding the Differences
[gallery size="medium" ids="1062,1063,1064"] Introduction In this article, we will explore the differences between digestive surgery and bariatric surgery, two distinct types of procedures that...