Background: Bariatric surgery has been shown to significantly reduce cardiovascular risk
factors. However, whether surgery can reduce major adverse cardiovascular events …

Background: Mortality after bariatric surgery has been previously studied, but cohort
selection bias, completeness of follow-up, and collection of confounders have limited the …

Obesity is a complex disease that, like COVID-19, has reached pandemic proportions.
Consequently, it has become a rapidly growing scientific field, represented by an extensive …

Background Primary care patients with obesity seldom receive effective weight management
treatment in primary care settings. This study aims to understand PCPs' perspectives on …

Abstract Background Primary care providers (PCPs) are typically the primary contact for
patients with obesity seeking medical and surgical weight loss interventions; however …

Introduction: Obesity has become a global public health challenge with associated health
risks. Effective weight-loss interventions are crucial to mitigating these risks and improving …

Underserved populations are at increased risk for obesity and related cardiovascular
disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Lack of access to healthy foods …

Background It is estimated that 4.5 million youth in the United States have severe obesity
(SO). Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective and longitudinally durable …

We explored the potential benefits and costs of believing one can change their weight (ie
growth mindset) in the context of a digital weight management program. We investigated …

Abstract Background Primary care physicians (PCPs) hold major responsibility in referring
patients with obesity eligible for bariatric surgery (BS). Objective The aim was to explore …