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Surgery
David E. Arterburn, Eric Johnson, Karen J. Coleman, Lisa J. Herrinton, Anita P. Courcoulas, David Fisher, Robert A. Li, Mary Kay Theis, Liyan Liu, James R. Fraser, Sebastien Haneuse
Summary: Among patients with severe obesity undergoing SG and RYGB, significantly more weight loss was observed at 5 years compared to nonsurgical patients. Weight regain was common after surgery, but regain to within 5% of baseline was rare.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gontrand Lopez-Nava, Ravishankar Asokkumar, Inmaculada Bautista-Castano, Janese Laster, Anuradha Negi, Stephanie Fook-Chong, Javier Nebreda Duran, Eduard Espinett Coll, Jordi Pujol Gebelli, Amador Garcia Ruiz de Gordejuela
Summary: The study compared the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic greater curve plication (LGCP) over 2 years. Results showed that although ESG had a slightly lower weight loss rate compared to other techniques, it displayed better safety profile and shorter hospital stay.
Article
Surgery
Stefan Wallen, Gustaf Bruze, Johan Ottosson, Claude Marcus, Johan Sundstrom, Eva Szabo, Torsten Olbers, Maria Palmetun-Ekback, Ingmar Naslund, Martin Neovius
Summary: This study aimed to compare the use of opioids in patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery versus those who underwent intensive lifestyle modification. The results showed that patients who underwent bariatric surgery had a higher proportion of opioid users and a larger total opioid dose, especially in those who received additional surgery during follow-up.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chongrong Shen, Yanru Chen, Qiaoling Wang, Yingkai Sun, Huibin Lin, Mengshan Ni, Yufei Chen, Ling Zhang, Jiabin Jin, Xiayang Ying, Yuyao Zou, Xiaolin Wang, Yaorui Ye, Miaomiao Yuan, Nan Yin, Zhiwen Cao, Yifei Zhang, Weiqiong Gu, Weiqing Wang, Guang Ning, Jiqiu Wang, Shaoqian Zhao, Jie Hong, Ruixin Liu
Summary: This study investigated the changes in fecal short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their association with metabolic benefits after sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The results demonstrated that pre-surgery SCFAs may modify the therapeutic effects of SG, with fecal hexanoate and butyrate being potential modifiers impacting the metabolic benefits.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara Rurgo, Elena Cantone, Marcella Pesce, Eleonora Efficie, Mario Musella, Barbara Polese, Barbara De Conno, Marta Pagliaro, Luisa Seguella, Bruna Guida, Giuseppe Esposito, Giovanni Sarnelli
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the basic taste identification, induced perception, and pleasantness in normal-weight controls and obese subjects before and after bariatric surgery. The findings revealed that the perception of basic tastes is similar in normal-weight and severely obese subjects. Sleeve-gastrectomy-induced weight loss significantly increases basic taste-induced intensity, and selectively reduces bitter-related pleasantness without affecting the ability to identify the tastes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Brianna N. Lauren, Francesca Lim, Abraham Krikhely, Elsie M. Taveras, Jennifer A. Woo Baidal, Brandon K. Bellows, Chin Hur
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of medical therapy, sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in patients with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that RYGB is the most cost-effective treatment strategy, resulting in the highest number of quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) gained.
Article
Surgery
Kelly Winter, Grace E. E. Falk, Joel W. W. Alderson, Karson R. R. Quinn, Stephen D. D. Helmer, Nicholas M. M. Brown
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the size and volume of stomach removed during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on percent total body weight lost (%TBWL). The results showed that there was no association between the volume and weight of stomach resected and %TBWL at 1-year post-operation.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu Kimura, Yuya Fujishima, Hitoshi Nishizawa, Takuro Saito, Yasuhiro Miyazaki, Keiko Shirahase, Chie Tokuzawa, Naoko Nagai, Shiro Fukuda, Kazuhisa Maeda, Norikazu Maeda, Yuichiro Doki, Iichiro Shimomura
Summary: This study explored the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on eating behaviors and weight loss. The results showed that pre-operative weight reduction through dietary and lifestyle interventions significantly correlated with weight loss outcomes at 12 months after surgery. Emotional eating behavior temporarily decreased in the early post-operative period but returned to the pre-operative level at 12 months, and increased emotional eating behavior and sense of hunger from 1 to 12 months post-operatively were associated with poor weight loss.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rinki Murphy, Lindsay D. Plank, Michael G. Clarke, Nicholas J. Evennett, James Tan, David D. W. Kim, Richard Cutfield, Michael W. C. Booth
Summary: SR-LRYGB provided superior diabetes remission and weight loss compared with LSG at 5 years, with similar low risks of complications.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emanuele Muraca, Alice Oltolini, Alberto Binda, Mattia Pizzi, Stefano Ciardullo, Giuseppina Manzoni, Francesca Zerbini, Eleonora Bianconi, Rosa Cannistraci, Silvia Perra, Pietro Pizzi, Guido Lattuada, Gianluca Perseghin, Matteo Villa
Summary: This study found that the weight loss 12 months after LSG was associated with factors including patient age, blood glucose level, blood pressure, and psychological features, with a predictive accuracy of 31.5%, indicating a close relationship between baseline metabolic and psychological characteristics and weight loss after surgery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dag Holmberg, Giola Santoni, Joonas H. Kauppila, Sheraz R. Markar, Jesper Lagergren
Summary: This study compared the long-term survival rates of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in obese patients and found that the overall survival rate of sleeve gastrectomy is comparable to gastric bypass and may even be better in recent years. Additionally, patients with diabetes had a higher all-cause mortality rate after sleeve gastrectomy compared to gastric bypass.
Article
Surgery
Juan S. Barajas-Gamboa, Soon Moon, Gustavo Romero-Velez, Andrew T. Strong, Matthew Allemang, Salvador Navarrete, Ricard Corcelles, John Rodriguez, Matthew Kroh, Jerry T. Dang
Summary: This study compared the 30-day rate of serious complications and mortality between primary single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (p-SADI-S) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to SADI conversions (SG-SADI). The results showed that SG-SADI conversions had a lower mean body mass index (BMI) at the time of surgery and longer operative times compared to p-SADI-S. However, there was no significant difference in the rate of serious complications between the two groups.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Juan S. Barajas-Gamboa, Soon Moon, Gustavo Romero-Velez, Andrew T. Strong, Matthew Allemang, Salvador Navarrete, Ricard Corcelles, John Rodriguez, Matthew Kroh, Jerry T. Dang
Summary: This study compared the 30-day rates of serious complications and mortality between primary SADI-S and conversions from SG to SADI. The results showed that there were similar rates of complications and mortality between SG-SADI and p-SADI-S, indicating that conversion from SG to SADI is safe.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Jianjun Yang, Jason Widjaja, Rui Wang, Wenpei Dong, Dongchao Yang, Heng Song, Zhicheng Song, Yan Gu
Summary: This study found that performing single-port sleeve gastrectomy in specific patients is feasible and non-inferior when compared to multiple-port sleeve gastrectomy. Further studies are needed to clarify the efficacy and safety of single-port sleeve gastrectomy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean-Eric Tarride, Aristithes G. Doumouras, Dennis Hong, J. Michael Paterson, Semra Tibebu, Francis Nguyen, Richard Perez, Valerie H. Taylor, Feng Xie, Vanessa Boudreau, Eleanor Pullenayegum, David R. Urbach, Mehran Anvari
Summary: This study compared 4-year health care expenditures after RYGB and sleeve gastrectomy, finding no significant differences in all-cause mortality and number of hospital admissions between the two procedures, but more frequent nonelective hospitalizations with RYGB. Patients who underwent RYGB had a lower rate of subsequent bariatric procedures.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anne Haugstvedt, Jannike Jorgensen, Ragnhild B. Strandberg, Roy M. Nilsen, Jakob F. Haugstvedt, Rodica Pop-Busui, Eirik Softeland
Summary: A cross-sectional study in Norway found a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with T1D compared to those without diabetes, with associations with diabetes distress and depression but unclear links to chronic diabetes complications. This highlights the importance of addressing sexual health in diabetes care and research.
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Infectious Diseases
Christian Magnus Thaulow, Stig Harthug, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Beate Horsberg Eriksen, Jannicke Slettli Wathne, Dag Berild, Hege Salvesen Blix
Summary: This study investigated whether infants exposed to antimicrobials during the first 3 months of life had a higher risk of ambulatory antimicrobial use during the following year compared to infants not exposed to antimicrobials. The results showed that 23% of infants exposed to antimicrobials had recurrent use, compared to 14% of unexposed infants. The higher risk of recurrent use was also observed in term infants without infection-related comorbidity.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Randi Liset, Janne Gronli, Roger E. Henriksen, Tone E. G. Henriksen, Roy M. Nilsen, Stale Pallesen
Summary: Sleep disturbances are common among pregnant women, and blocking blue light has been suggested as an intervention to improve sleep. However, this study found that using blue-blocking glasses did not show statistically significant effects on sleep outcomes for healthy pregnant women in their third trimester. Further research is needed to examine the effects of blue-blocking glasses on pregnant women with sleep problems.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christian Magnus Thaulow, Hege Salvesen Blix, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Beate Horsberg Eriksen, Jannicke Slettli Wathne, Dag Berild, Stig Harthug
Summary: This study investigated the use of antibiotics in ambulatory care in Norwegian children and compared the risk of antibiotic use before and after hospitalization between children who had received antibiotics in the hospital and those who had not. The results showed that children exposed to antibiotics in-hospital had two to three times higher risk of receiving antibiotics in ambulatory care both before and after hospitalization.
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Kine Melfald Tveten, Liv Inger Strand, Kirsti Riiser, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Tove Dragesund
Summary: This study examines the ability of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, second edition (ASQ-2) to indicate motor difficulties in infants. The results show that the motor domains of ASQ-2 have poor ability to identify infants with motor difficulties in low-risk infants.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Roger E. Henriksen, Roy M. Nilsen, Ragnhild B. Strandberg
Summary: Loneliness may be a factor that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, but there is no strong evidence that the effect of loneliness on type 2 diabetes is mediated by depression or insomnia.
Article
Microbiology
Hans Johan Breidablik, Lene Johannessen, John Roger Andersen, Hilde Soreide, Ole T. T. Kleiven
Summary: Efficient hand hygiene is crucial for preventing microbial transmission. Alcohol-based hand rub is recommended, but a water-based hand rub procedure was also investigated. The study compared 27 nurse students and 26 random adults, and found that the ABHR method was more effective at reducing colony forming units than the WBHR method.
Article
Nursing
Kirsten Lerum Indrebo, Anny Aasprang, Torill Elin Olsen, John Roger Andersen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations between sociodemographic and clinical data, patient's knowledge and skills, relationship to healthcare professionals, and leakage from an ostomy. The most important risk factors for leakage were found to be non-adherence to international guidelines for ostomy placement, poor relationship with healthcare professionals, non-cancerous diagnosis, lack of knowledge and skills in ostomy care, use of convex baseplate, oval ostomy, and dependence on others for ostomy care. The independent variables in the model explained 31% of the variance in leakage.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Roy Miodini Nilsen, Kari Klungsoyr, Hein Stigum
Summary: This study investigates the impact of adjusting for outcome risk factors in regression models on the estimation of health outcome differences between immigrants and non-immigrants. The study finds that adjusting for outcome risk factors may result in the estimation of either total effects or controlled direct effects, depending on the causal role of the outcome risk factors in immigrant datasets.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hans Johan Breidablik, Karl Ove Hufthammer, Vegar Rangul, Jon Roger Andersen, Eivind Meland, Oystein Hetlevik, Tina Lokke Vie
Summary: The study aimed to examine the association between different patterns of physical activity over 36 years and all-cause and cause-specific mortality. It also investigated if this association varied by gender and body mass levels, and how changes in physical activity were related to mortality for individuals who were initially physically inactive. The results showed that engaging in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per week was associated with a significant reduction in mortality, emphasizing the importance of promoting all levels of physical activity in public health campaigns.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kirsten Lerum Indrebo, Anny Aasprang, Torill Elin Olsen, John Roger Andersen
Summary: Studies show that patients struggle with adjustment to the ostomy in a broad spectrum of physical and psychosocial factors, and stoma care nurse follow-up is necessary. The study aimed to explore patient satisfaction and experiences using digital questionnaires before each consultation in stoma care nurse ostomy follow-up and to study adjustment to ostomy and health-related quality of life in routine follow-up 3,6 and 12 months after ostomy surgery. The results showed that the patients were satisfied with their follow-up using questionnaires before consultations and experienced improvements in daily activities, knowledge and skills, health, and health-related quality of life.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michael Mortensen, Roy M. Nilsen, Venny L. Kvalheim, Johannes L. Bjornstad, Oyvind S. Svendsen, Rune Haaverstad, Asgjerd L. Moi
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the duration of sick leave after first-time elective open-heart surgery and identify factors contributing to increased sick leave. The results showed that socio-demographic and clinical factors significantly influenced the duration of sick leave. Post-operative complications such as stroke and renal failure, as well as gender, education level, previous myocardial infarction, and New York Heart Association Functional Classification score, were associated with longer sick leave duration.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-QUALITY OF CARE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pal Andre Hegland, Ronette L. Kolotkin, John Roger Andersen
Summary: The study aims to explore the sensitivity of the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Obesity (PROS) to changes in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The results show that PROS is highly sensitive to time changes and can be used as a simple and easy-to-administer tool for discussing obesity-specific quality of life in clinical consultations.
PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sylwia Kolasa, Bard Bogen, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Stein Helge Glad Nordahl, Frederik Kragerud Goplen, Bo Engdahl, Dara Meldrum, Jan Erik Berge, Kjersti Thulin Wilhelmsen, Pernille Thingstad, Lisa Aarhus, Liv Heide Magnussen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between hearing loss and reduced physical performance in older people. The findings revealed a significant association between higher hearing thresholds and poorer physical performance. Therefore, it is crucial to assess balance and falls risk in older individuals with hearing loss.
EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2023)
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Criminology & Penology
Venke A. Johansen, Anne Marita Milde, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Kyrre Breivik, Dag oystein Nordanger, Kjell Morten Stormark, Lars Weisaeth
Summary: This study explores the interrelation between perceived social support (PSS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among adult victims of physical assault up to eight years after the event. The study finds that higher perception of social support protects against the development of PTSD symptoms, while diminished perception of social support increases the risk of developing PTSD symptoms. These findings suggest that considering social support in the long-term natural recovery and alongside psychiatric treatment is essential for victims of violence.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
