Tag Archives: Weight Loss

Preventing Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Many patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery experience hypoglycemia after meals. Researchers report in the March issue of Gastroenterology that they can correct this condition with an agent that blocks the receptor for the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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How Might Carbonation Contribute to Obesity?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Carbonation makes drinks seem less sweet than they really are, and could increase consumption of sugar and food, neuroscientists report in the September issue of Gastroenterology. It might be therefore be best for weight-loss plans to avoid carbonated beverages. Addition … Continue reading →

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Preventing Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

A procedure called transoral outlet reduction can reverse weight gain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), according to a controlled clinical trial published in the July issue of Gastroenterology. Although these results were achieved using a superficial suction-based device, greater levels … Continue reading →

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Stomach Botox for Weight Loss?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Gastric injections of botulinum toxin A (BTA) can delay gastric emptying but do not make obese individuals feel more full, alter their eating behaviors, or cause them to lose weight, according to the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Surgery – More Than Expected

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Bariatric surgery doesn’t only cause dramatic weight loss—the procedure itself has profound metabolic effects, according to studies published in the September issue of Gastroenterology. Two types of bariatric surgery are most effective therapies for sustained weight loss in obese patients. … Continue reading →

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What Causes Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

A surgical complication, rather than eating habits, can cause patients to regain lost weight after gastric bypass surgery, reports Barham K. Abu Dayyeh et al. in the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The authors correlated increased diameter of … Continue reading →

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