Article
Surgery
Sarah Ying Tse Tan, Kwang Wei Tham, Sonali Ganguly, Hong Chang Tan, Xiaohui Xin, Henry Yuen Foong Lew, Chin Hong Lim, Jeremy Tan, Kay Yuan Chong, Phong Ching Lee
Summary: The study found that compared to medical therapy, bariatric surgery resulted in significant improvements in quality of life for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes at 12 months. This improvement may be attributed to better weight and metabolic outcomes as well as changes in gut-brain axis communication.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Naomi Holman, Sarah H. Wild, Kamlesh Khunti, Peter Knighton, Jackie O'Keefe, Chirag Bakhai, Bob Young, Naveed Sattar, Jonathan Valabhji, Edward W. Gregg
Summary: The incidence of remission of type 2 diabetes is generally low in routine care settings, but it may be a reasonable goal for patients who lose a significant amount of weight shortly after diagnosis. Factors associated with higher odds of remission include shorter duration of diagnosis, non-prescription of glucose-lowering medication, lower HbA(1c) and BMI levels, White ethnicity, female sex, and lower socioeconomic deprivation.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ju Yeon Seo, Ji Won Yeom, Chul-Hyun Cho, Serhim Son, Yong-Min Ahn, Se Joo Kim, Tae Hyon Ha, Boseok Cha, Eunsoo Moon, Dong Yeon Park, Ji Hyun Baek, Hee-Ju Kang, Hyonggin An, Heon-Jeong Lee
Summary: The study found that morningness is associated with depressive symptoms and quality of life. Individuals with morningness have milder depressive symptoms and better quality of life.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Virginia Mela, Zaida Aguera, Maria D. Alvarez-Bermudez, Flores Martin-Reyes, Roser Granero, Ana Sanchez-Garcia, Wilfredo Oliva-Olivera, Monica Tome, Francisco J. Moreno-Ruiz, Rocio Soler-Humanes, Jose L. Fernandez-Serrano, Pilar Sanchez-Gallegos, Jose M. Martinez-Moreno, Raquel Sancho-Marin, Fernando Fernandez-Aranda, Eduardo Garcia-Fuentes, Francisco J. Tinahones, Lourdes Garrido-Sanchez
Summary: This study examines the association between weight loss after bariatric surgery and quality of life/depressive symptomatology. The results show that good responders have higher quality of life scores and lower expression of certain miRNAs associated with depression/anxiety.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Na Gao, Yaqiang Li, Changru Sang, Jiale He, Congxia Chen
Summary: The study examines the efficacy of high-quality nursing care in geriatric patients with acute cerebral infarction. The results demonstrate that high-quality nursing care significantly improves neurological restoration, alleviates adverse psychological states, enhances quality of life, reduces the incidence of complications, and increases nursing satisfaction.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Loredana Dinapoli, Giuseppe Colloca, Beatrice Di Capua, Vincenzo Valentini
Summary: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the Western world, causing extreme stress for patients and their families. Psychological disorders such as anxiety, distress, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder are common in breast cancer patients, affecting quality of life. Different psychotherapeutic and supportive approaches have proven effective in managing these psychological disorders and improving quality of life and treatment compliance for breast cancer patients.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Lynn M. Murton, Lindsay D. Plank, Rick Cutfield, David Kim, Michael W. C. Booth, Rinki Murphy, Anna Serlachius
Summary: This study examined the impact of two types of bariatric surgery, SR-RYGB and SG, on psychological health and the influence of pre-existing depressive symptoms on weight loss. The results showed that both surgery types led to similar improvements in psychological health, but SR-RYGB resulted in greater weight loss after 5 years. Patients with pre-existing depressive symptoms achieved similar weight loss as those without symptoms, regardless of the surgery type. These findings confirm the previous research on the positive effects of bariatric surgery on psychosocial functioning.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Monika Bak-Sosnowska, Beata Naworska
Summary: Chronic diseases pose potential risks to pregnancy duration and neonatal outcomes. This review highlights the importance of weight management for obese women planning pregnancy and the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in reducing health risks for both mother and offspring. Interdisciplinary medical teams should provide comprehensive care during pregnancy with attention to mental health and psychological support.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Geltrude Mingrone, Simona Panunzi, Andrea De Gaetano, Caterina Guidone, Amerigo Iaconelli, Esmeralda Capristo, Ghassan Chamseddine, Stefan R. Bornstein, Francesco Rubino
Summary: Metabolic surgery is more effective than conventional medical therapy in long-term control of type 2 diabetes. Even with hyperglycemia relapse, patients maintain adequate glycemic control at 10 years.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Tomaszewska, Aleksandra Slodka, Bartlomiej Tarkowski, Anna Zalewska-Janowska
Summary: Urticaria is a condition characterized by itchy wheals and angioedema. The pathophysiology of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is not well understood, but there are immunological and non-immunological abnormalities that result in clinical symptoms. Latest hypotheses suggest that Mast cells (MCs) activated by autoantibodies mediate the vasoactive and neurospecific effect in CSU. Psychological stress is seen as a triggering and modulating factor in CSU, but the mechanistic background is not fully elucidated. This review highlights the neuro-immuno-psychological aspects of CSU, suggesting the use of psychological tools and non-invasive interventions to reduce psychological stress.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Qiulin Wang, Wei Wang, Huanhuan Huang, Binghui Wan
Summary: In order to promote the development of high-quality professional basketball referees in China, the relationship between their coping styles and mood states during the game was explored, and the contributions of psychological resilience and frustration tolerance to this relationship were assessed. The results showed that coping style significantly predicted psychological resilience, frustration tolerance, and mood state of the referees. Increasing the psychological indicators related to coping styles and psychological resilience can improve the emotional fluctuations and judgment accuracy of high-level basketball referees during unexpected events on the court.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Phillip J. Dijkhorst, Dennis J. S. Makarawung, Joost W. Vanhommerig, Suzanne C. Kleipool, Farima Dalaei, Claire E. E. de Vries, Aebele B. van der Molen, Lotte Poulsen, Jens A. Sorensen, H. Jaap Bonjer, Steve M. M. de Castro, Ruben N. van Veen
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the factors that affect psychological function following bariatric surgery. The results showed that patients with lower expectations of weight loss, higher educational level, no history of psychiatric illness, and employment before surgery had higher psychological function scores. Additionally, more weight loss after 1 to 2 years post-surgery was associated with higher psychological function scores.
SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Isabela Polesi Bergamaschi, Rafael Correia Cavalcante, Marina Fanderuff, Jennifer Tsi Gerber, Maria Fernanda Pivetta Petinati, Aline Monise Sebastiani, Delson Joao da Costa, Rafaela Scariot
Summary: The study evaluated the impacts of orthognathic surgery on OHRQoL, TMD, and psychological symptoms in patients with skeletal class II malocclusion. Results showed improvements in OHRQoL, joint pain, and chronic pain postoperatively, and associations between OHRQoL and certain variables of TMD were found.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
K. Paige Mihalsky, Rachel Tran, Fernando Moreno-Garcia, Caitlin Stenberg, Fernando Mier Giraud, Adam Hare, Lieschen H. Quiroz, Laura E. Fischer
Summary: Bariatric surgery can significantly improve obesity-related urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life. Over time, UI symptoms improve and are associated with BMI and the percentage of weight loss.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
K. Paige Mihalsky, Rachel Tran, Fernando Moreno-Garcia, Caitlin Stenberg, Fernando Mier Giraud, Adam Hare, Lieschen H. Quiroz, Laura E. Fischer
Summary: Obesity is a known risk factor for urinary incontinence. Bariatric surgery can lead to significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related chronic diseases. Therefore, bariatric surgery may significantly improve urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Adam Di Palma, Benjamin Liu, Azusa Maeda, Mehran Anvari, Timothy Jackson, Allan Okrainec
Summary: Smoking history, use of immunosuppressive medication, and preoperative NSAID use were significantly associated with an increased risk of developing recalcitrant marginal ulcers. Patients undergoing revisional surgery reported symptom resolution in only 36% of cases, with 57% developing recurrent ulcers. Additional evidence is needed to guide perioperative management of bariatric patients.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Klaudia Nowak, Adam Di Palma, Kenny Chieu, Fayez Quereshy, Timothy Jackson, Allan Okrainec, Stefano Serra, Runjan Chetty
Summary: This study analyzed the histologic and cost-benefit analysis of gastric remnants post-LSG surgery, finding that the majority of histologic findings had no clinical impact.
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Omar Selim, Andrew Dueck, Catharine M. Walsh, Ryan Brydges, Allan Okrainec
Summary: In this study, a consensus process involving Canadian experts was used to develop the Diabetic Wound Assessment Learning Tool (DiWALT) and validity evidence was built through simulation-based testing scenarios. The results showed that the DiWALT consistently and reliably evaluates competence in diabetic wound management, but further research is needed to quantify sources of error and establish validity evidence in larger and more diverse participant groups.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Ilay Habaz, Silvana Perretta, Allan Okrainec, Anton Svendrovski, Ludovica Guerriero, Fabio Longo, Pietro Mascagni, Ethan Weiss, Louis W. C. Liu, Lee L. Swanstrom, Eran Shlomovitz
Summary: The study developed a scoring system to evaluate user performance in endoscopic training. Results from retrospective and prospective analysis showed that the scoring system can effectively distinguish between experts and trainees, correlate with other endoscopic skill assessment systems, and have good reliability. Prospective testing using the scoring system demonstrated significant differences in average scores between the expert group and the trainee group.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Gifty Mahama, Laavanyah Vigneswaran, Alice Silva, Azusa Maeda, Dalton-Grant Davis, Lenore Thomas, Beverly Barretto, Sandra Weller, Allan Okrainec, Joseph Gajasan, Timothy Jackson
Summary: In order to reduce the incidence of postoperative pneumonia in general surgery patients, Toronto General Hospital implemented an evidence-based bundle approach in 2017. The bundle included components such as oral care, incentive spirometry, coughing and deep breathing, physical activity, elevation of the head of the bed, and patient and family education.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara H. Keshavjee, Katherine J. P. Schwenger, Jitender Yadav, Timothy D. Jackson, Allan Okrainec, Johane P. Allard
Summary: Obesity is a major public health crisis, and bariatric surgery has become an important tool in addressing it and related conditions. While BS techniques have improved, there is no precise way to predict who will benefit the most. Understanding adipose tissue characteristics and other factors may help in identifying patients who will receive the greatest benefit.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alaa Youssef, Maria Mylopoulos, Robert Maunder, David Wiljer, Stephanie E. Cassin, Susan Wnuk, Samantha Leung, Sanjeev Sockalingam
Summary: This qualitative study examined bariatric patients' self-management experiences after surgery in relation to long-term outcomes, finding that patients' experiences and self-management strategies vary throughout different post-surgery phases.
Article
Psychiatry
Anupam Thakur, Cheryl Pereira, Jenny Hardy, Nicole Bobbette, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Yona Lunsky
Summary: This study developed a virtual educational program for providers caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through rapid design thinking, a 6-session program was created, incorporating mindfulness practice, wellness checks, COVID-19 updates, and case discussions. Participants showed high engagement and satisfaction, with positive feedback on the program's innovative components and impact on their confidence in supporting clients.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Sanjeev Sockalingam, Samantha E. Leung, Clement Ma, Raed Hawa, Susan Wnuk, Satya Dash, Timothy Jackson, Stephanie E. Cassin
Summary: This study found that telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (Tele-CBT) is a feasible and effective treatment for improving psychological distress and disordered eating among post-operative bariatric surgery patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Correction
Surgery
Sanjeev Sockalingam, Samantha E. Leung, Clement Ma, Raed Hawa, Susan Wnuk, Satya Dash, Timothy Jackson, Stephanie E. Cassin
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amika Shah, Neesha Hussain-Shamsy, Gillian Strudwick, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Robert P. Nolan, Emily Seto
Summary: This study aimed to explore the use of digital health interventions (DHIs) for the prevention, detection, or treatment of depression and anxiety among people with chronic conditions. The results showed that DHIs primarily focused on providing treatment for depression, with most interventions delivered through web-based platforms. The study also highlighted the limited exploration of stepped care models using DHIs for depression and anxiety among chronic conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Natalia Luna Andrade, Raymone Shenouda, Sanjeev Sockalingam, David C. Fipps
Summary: This article presents a case study of a 42-year-old female with major depressive disorder who experienced worsening depression symptoms and problematic alcohol use after undergoing a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Top experts in the field of consultation-liaison psychiatry, specifically bariatric surgery psychiatry, provide guidance based on their experience and a review of the literature. Key teaching points include the importance of preoperative psychosocial assessment, perioperative psychopharmacology, and addressing alcohol use issues post-bariatric surgery.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF CONSULTATION-LIAISON PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Kathleen A. Sheehan, Cheryl Pereira, Noah Brierley, Javed Alloo, Mark Bonta, Sanjeev Sockalingam
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of ECHO-IMPH led by consultation-liaison psychiatrists on primary care providers in delivering care for patients with co-occurring mental and physical health needs. Results showed that ECHO-IMPH helped increase HCP engagement, learning, and practice change, with over 80% of participants reporting changes in their professional practice post-project.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF CONSULTATION-LIAISON PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Amin Madani, Babak Namazi, Maria S. Altieri, Daniel A. Hashimoto, Angela Maria Rivera, Philip H. Pucher, Allison Navarrete-Welton, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, L. Michael Brunt, Allan Okrainec, Adnan Alseidi
Summary: This study developed and evaluated artificial intelligence models that can identify safe and dangerous zones, as well as anatomical landmarks, during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The models showed promising results in accurately identifying these areas, indicating the potential for real-time guidance in surgery to minimize adverse events.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Molly E. Atwood, Stephanie E. Cassin, Thiyake Rajaratnam, Raed Hawa, Sanjeev Sockalingam
Summary: The study validates the effectiveness of the Bariatric Interprofessional Psychosocial Assessment of Suitability Scale (BIPASS), showing that higher BIPASS scores are associated with negative outcomes, but the tool cannot predict adherence to postsurgical follow-up appointments.
