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Which surgery is better: gastric bypass vs gastric banding for morbid obesity?

Gastric banding (GB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) are two main surgeries used in the treatment of morbidly obese patients.

Gastric banding is usually performed by gastric laparoscope, using a … Continue reading

Anticonvulsants could be used for weight loss

Several anti-seizure (antiepileptic or anticonvulsant) drugs (AEDs) are associated with weight gain such as gabapentin, pregabalin, valproic acid, and vigabatrin and to some extent carbamazepine. Others are weight neutral such … Continue reading

Antidepressant and anti-alcoholism drug for weight loss and maintenance

Researchers from Wayne State University found that an investigational combination of antidepressant and anti-alcoholism drug helps obese pateint lose and maintain weight (Obes Facts 2011;4:489-494).

The drug combination is naltrexone … Continue reading

Weight Loss Benefits Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease always presents as proteinuria (abnormal high level of protein in urine) first, and gradually proceeds toward the terminal stage where metabolic wastes can not be sufficiently eliminated … Continue reading

Ten-week lifestyle intervention changes the outcomes of overweight adults

Excess weight has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults being either overweight or obese.

Overweight population are at high risk for a variety of health problems, … Continue reading