Non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered one of the leading causes of
liver disease worldwide and is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity. There are …

Background Long waiting times for elective surgery are common to many publicly funded
health systems. Inefficiencies in referral systems in high-income countries are more …

We investigate the scheduling practices of a multidisciplinary, multistage, outpatient health
care program. Patients undergo a series of assessments before being eligible for elective …

Background Failure to follow-up post-bariatric surgery has been associated with higher
postoperative complications, lower percentage weight loss and poorer nutrition. Objective …

Background: Despite its proven safety and efficacy, bariatric surgery is an underutilized
therapy for severe obesity. Wait times for surgery are largely unexplored in the United States …

Background: Access to specialty care remains a major challenge in the Canadian health
care system. Electronic consultation (eConsult) services allow primary care providers to …

Objectives Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is highly prevalent in the bariatric population but
not all patients develop liver fibrosis. Considering that fibrosis may affect clinical outcomes, it …

Introduction: While invasive and associated with risks, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)
can promote sustained weight loss and substantial health benefits in youths with extreme …

Background: Patients with lower socioeconomic status (SES) in the United States have
reduced access to many health services including bariatric surgery. It is unclear whether …

Background Patients who are referred for possible bariatric surgery (BS) intervention
undergo a series of assessments conducted by an interdisciplinary health care team to …