Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Barham K. Abu Dayyeh, Daniel B. Maselli, Babusai Rapaka, Thomas Lavin, Mark Noar, Hisham Hussan, Christopher G. Chapman, Violeta Popov, Pichamol Jirapinyo, Andres Acosta, Eric J. Vargas, Andrew C. Storm, Fateh Bazerbachi, Marvin Ryou, Matthew French, Sabrena Noria, Daniel Molina, Christopher C. Thompson
Summary: The study on obese adults showed that using an adjustable intragastric balloon combined with lifestyle intervention can significantly reduce weight and maintain it for 6 months. Adjusting the balloon volume allows for personalized therapy, maximizing weight loss and tolerance.
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)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mary Elizabeth Patti
Summary: This article introduces various new nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes, which have caused a buzz at the 2023 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. Among them, a phase 2 trial showed that the triple-hormone-receptor agonist retatrutide has unprecedented efficacy in treating obesity.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Torsten P. M. Scheithauer, Mark Davids, Maaike Winkelmeijer, Xanthe Verdoes, Omrum Aydin, Maurits de Brauw, Arnold van de Laar, Abraham S. Meijnikman, Victor E. A. Gerdes, Daniel van Raalte, Hilde Herrema, Max Nieuwdorp
Summary: Obesity and type 2 diabetes are growing burdens for individuals and the healthcare system. Bariatric surgery has been found to effectively reduce body weight, normalize glucose values, and reduce low-grade inflammation. This study investigated the effect of bariatric surgery on gut microbiome and antibody response in obese individuals with and without T2D. The findings suggest that bariatric surgery leads to an expansion of pro-inflammatory bacteria in the gut, but also enhances the antibody response, which may help reduce systemic inflammation and improve intestinal barrier function.
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.
Article
Surgery
Oscar Talledo, Rory Carroll, Erin Worden, Anna Marie Greenwood, Hart Alexander, Bergljot Karlsdottir, Ryan Lehmann, Rebecca Peoples, Jessica Smith, Dakota Thompson, Ke Anne Zhang, Peter Nau
Summary: This study retrospectively compared weight loss and comorbidity outcomes between patients who underwent bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic and those operated on prior to the pandemic. The study found that despite significant societal and individual stressors, similar weight loss outcomes were achieved by focusing on pre-operative dietary training and screening for psychological comorbidities.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Ryan Howard, Jie Yang, Jyothi Thumma, Anne Ehlers, Sean O'Neill, Dana Telem, Justin B. Dimick
Summary: This study examines the healthcare utilization and occurrence of adverse events up to 5 years after bariatric surgery in adolescents with severe obesity insured by Medicaid.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mario Gagliardi, Antonella Santonicola, Rossella Palma, Luigi Angrisani, Nigel J. J. Trudgill, Paola Iovino
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the integrity of the esophageal epithelial barrier and chemical clearance using novel impedance-pH parameters and their correlation with acid exposure time and acid clearance time in obese patients. The results showed that obese patients with GERD had higher acid clearance time, lower Mean Nocturnal Baseline Impedance (MNBI), and lower Post-Reflux Swallow-Induced Peristaltic Wave (PSPW) indexes compared to those without GERD. The pathological acid clearance time was significantly associated with GERD. Further studies are needed to assess the role of these time-consuming parameters in the routine evaluation of obese patients candidates for bariatric surgery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Serena Marchitelli, Eleonora Ricci, Cristina Mazza, Paolo Roma, Renata Tambelli, Giovanni Casella, Lucio Gnessi, Andrea Lenzi
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between psychological factors, adherence to nutritional plan, and weight loss after bariatric surgery. The results showed that non-planning impulsivity was the main factor affecting adherence to the diet plan. Adherence to the nutritional plan and non-planning impulsivity were reliable short-term predictors of weight loss after bariatric surgery.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zi-Han Qin, Xin Yang, Ya-Qi Zheng, Li-Ya An, Ting Yang, Yu-Lu Du, Xiao Wang, Shu-Han Zhao, Hao-Han Li, Cheng-Kai Sun, Da-Li Sun, Yue-Ying Lin
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of surgical guidelines on bariatric/metabolic surgery. Four independent reviewers used the AGREE II tool to assess the methodological quality of the included guidelines and conducted a comparative analysis of the main recommendations for surgical methods. Results showed that nine surgical guidelines were included, with five articles worthy of clinical recommendation based on AGREE II scores over 60%. The overall rigor of development was relatively low with an average score of 50.82%. Only 4 out of 15 key recommendations had a grade A rating.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Larissa A. McGarrity, Alexandra L. Terrill, Paige L. Martinez, Anna R. Ibele, Ellen H. Morrow, Eric T. Volckmann, Timothy W. Smith
Summary: This study explores resilience in bariatric surgery patients and found that post-operative resilience is associated with lower symptoms of binge eating, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, and impact of weight on quality of life. Resilience is also linked to greater social support, less social stress, and greater use of approach coping strategies. The findings highlight the importance of considering patient resilience in psychological assessments and interventions in the field of obesity and bariatric surgery.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carolina Vanetta, Nicolas H. Dreifuss, Francisco Schlottmann, Alberto Mangano, Antonio Cubisino, Valentina Valle, Carolina Baz, Francesco M. Bianco, Chandra Hassan, Antonio Gangemi, Mario A. Masrur
Summary: Bariatric surgery is effective in achieving weight loss and remission of obesity-related comorbidities, but some patients may fail to lose enough weight or experience complications, requiring revisional surgeries. Robotic-assisted revisional bariatric surgeries (RBS) are technically challenging procedures, but studies demonstrate their safety and feasibility. However, long operative times and high costs remain major drawbacks.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yao Liu, Chunjun Sheng, Wenhuan Feng, Fang Sun, Jingjing Zhang, Ying Chen, Lili Su, Jia Liu, Lei Du, Xuyang Jia, Hui You, Xiu Huang, Shandong Wu, Ziwei Lin, Shen Qu
Summary: By analyzing the effects of bariatric surgery on four artificial intelligence-identified metabolic subtypes of obesity, it was found that different subtypes benefited differently in terms of glucometabolism and the remission of diabetes and hyperinsulinemia.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Macarena Torrego-Ellacuria, Ana Barabash, Pilar Matia-Martin, Andres Sanchez-Pernaute, Antonio J. Torres, Alfonso L. Calle-Pascual, Miguel A. Rubio-Herrera
Summary: The study examined the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the CLOCK gene and obesity, as well as long-term weight response following bariatric surgery. The findings showed that certain SNPs were significantly associated with obesity and had an impact on long-term weight loss and regain after surgery.
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
Psychology, Clinical
Tracey Wade, Suman Ambwani, Valentina Cardi, Gaia Albano, Janet Treasure
Summary: Good outcome was achieved by 23% of patients, with greater functional impairment at baseline predicting good outcome. Remission was achieved by 15% of patients. Further work identifying sub-groups of patients who do not achieve good outcome after treatment will inform targeted engagement approaches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Gaia Albano, Valentina Cardi, Dennis M. Kivlighan, Suman Ambwani, Janet Treasure, Gianluca Lo Coco
Summary: This study examined the role of working alliance (WA) with peer mentors and student mentors in a digital, guided self-help intervention for anorexia nervosa. It found that WA with peer mentors was slightly higher than with student mentors, and that WA with peer mentors in the previous session was significantly associated with eating psychopathology ratings in the next session.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nicole Negowetti, Suman Ambwani, Stefani Karr, Rachel F. Rodgers, S. Bryn Austin
Summary: The clean diet trend is popular among consumers, but there is a lack of consensus on its definition and regulation in the United States. Regulatory efforts need to be strengthened to prevent potential harm to public health from misleading clean labeling claims.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Johannes Zimmermann, Thomas A. Widiger, Lara Oeltjen, Christopher C. Conway, Leslie C. Morey
Summary: The study aimed to develop preliminary scales for the HiTOP Detachment spectrum through factor analysis and ant colony optimization methods. Seven 8-item scales were developed to capture unipolar facets of Detachment, along with three other 8-item scales tapping into a Maladaptive Extraversion construct. The scales showed evidence of reliability and validity, while the challenges of assessing Detachment were discussed for developing a comprehensive measure of HiTOP.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jared R. Ruchensky, M. Brent Donnellan, Christopher J. Hopwood, John F. Edens, Andrew E. Skodol, Leslie C. Morey
Summary: Structural models of personality traits, particularly the five-factor model (FFM), are central to ongoing debates about psychopathy. The constructs of the triarchic model of psychopathy (boldness, meanness, disinhibition) are linked to the FFM. Meanness is associated with personality pathology characterized by exploitation of others, while disinhibition is related to greater negative affect.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jessica R. Peters, Michael L. Crowe, Theresa Morgan, Mark Zimmerman, Carla Sharp, Carlos M. Grilo, Charles A. Sanislow, M. Tracie Shea, Mary C. Zanarini, Thomas H. McGlashan, Leslie C. Morey, Andrew E. Skodol, Shirley Yen
Summary: This study examined the stability and centrality of BPD symptom networks across samples varying in age and clinical characteristics. The results showed that the BPD symptom networks were largely similar and strongly correlated across the samples. Affective instability and identity disturbance were identified as relatively central symptoms in all samples, with relationship difficulties being central in the adult networks. Differences in network attributes were more evident between networks varying both in age and in BPD symptom severity level.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Monika A. Waszczuk, Christopher J. Hopwood, Benjamin J. Luft, Leslie C. Morey, Greg Perlman, Camilo J. Ruggero, Andrew E. Skodol, Roman Kotov
Summary: Personality traits can significantly predict future mental health and functioning outcomes beyond past and current psychiatric diagnoses. Conversely, past psychiatric diagnoses do not provide incremental prediction of outcomes when personality traits and other concurrent predictors are already included in the model.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tiffany N. Truong, Morgan N. Mccredie, John F. Edens, Leslie C. Morey
Summary: This study found that mental disorders are common in correctional settings, and there is a high potential for suicide and self-harm among detainees. The Personality Assessment Screener (PAS) has the potential to identify mental health problems, but few studies have predicted crisis events related to self-injuring thoughts and behaviors. The study suggests that repeated PAS administrations can effectively identify individuals at risk for self-harm crisis events in prison.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Valentina Cardi, Katie Rowlands, Suman Ambwani, Jon Arcelus, Eva-Maria Bonin, Sabine Landau, Ulrike Schmidt, Janet Treasure
Summary: This study explores the experiences and perspectives of patients and carers during the transition process from intensive treatment for anorexia nervosa to the community. The study highlights the lack of post-discharge planning, support system, and identity formation as barriers to continued recovery. Patients and carers advocate for a phased, inclusive transition support to facilitate a successful transition.
Article
Psychiatry
Joseph Maffly-Kipp, Morgan N. McCredie, Leslie C. Morey
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of identity disturbance on the Self-Reference Effect (SRE). The results showed that there was a correlation between recall and identity disturbance in the self-reference condition, but it was not significant. This suggests the need for further research using multimethod approaches to personality pathology, particularly in clinical populations.
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND EMOTION DYSREGULATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Leslie C. Morey, Morgan N. McCredie, Donna S. Bender, Andrew E. Skodol
Summary: Criterion A, represented by LPF and its scale LPFS, provides a way to understand the core impairment in self and interpersonal functioning in personality disorder. LPFS has been extensively studied and has shown reliability and validity in measuring personality functioning. It has been widely used in research and clinical practice.
PERSONALITY DISORDERS-THEORY RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Morgan N. McCredie, Leslie C. Morey
Summary: One barrier to understanding and treating interpersonal difficulties in psychiatric disorders is the lack of suitable methodology that aligns with current interpersonal theory. A new method called Video-based Interpersonal Behavioral Evaluation (VIBE) has been developed to assess the accuracy and biases of interpersonal perceptions and anticipated reactions in dyadic interactions. VIBE is anticipated to improve research on interpersonal judgments and aid in the development of targeted treatment interventions.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick M. O'Neil, Domenica M. Rubino
Summary: Obesity negatively affects patients' health and quality of life, with various complications. Research shows that once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg can improve patients' quality of life, control of eating, and body composition. These findings emphasize the importance of semaglutide not only for weight loss but also for improving patients' wellbeing and daily activities.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Leslie C. Morey, Evan W. Good, Christopher J. Hopwood
Summary: This study examines the potential utility of the concept of core dysfunctions in clarifying the relationship between maladaptive and normal-range traits. The results suggest that core dysfunctions contribute independently to understanding maladaptive traits, and the correlation between normal trait domains and their maladaptive equivalents is partially accounted for by core dysfunction. The consideration of core dysfunction helps clarify the discriminant validity problems in normal and maladaptive personality trait domains.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura M. Hart, Katelyn B. Ferreira, Suman Ambwani, Erin B. Gibson, S. Bryn Austin
Summary: Experts reached consensus on addressing weight stigma in public health through cross-disciplinary collaboration, inclusivity, and shifting focus from body weight to health behaviors. Despite some ideas being endorsed, there were also conflicting opinions that require further research.