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  2. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...

  3. Management of obesity - Wikipedia

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    A marked decrease in the risk of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and cancer has also been found after bariatric surgery. [8] [79] Marked weight loss occurs during the first few months after surgery, and the loss is sustained in the long term. Bariatric surgery, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, have ...

  4. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    Gastric bypass is indicated for the surgical treatment of severe obesity, a diagnosis which is made when the patient is seriously obese, has been unable to achieve satisfactory and sustained weight loss by dietary efforts and has comorbid conditions that are either life-threatening or serious impairment to the quality of life.

  5. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    It is most common in dogs six to eight months old. Surgery is necessary for treatment. [149] Lymphangiectasia is an intestinal disease of dogs characterized by chronic diarrhea and loss of proteins such as serum albumin and globulin. It is considered to be a chronic form of protein-losing enteropathy.

  6. Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to ...

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    All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The ...

  7. SADI-S surgery - Wikipedia

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    The SADI-S is a single anastomosis bariatric surgery. It is different from the classic duodenal switch, the gastric bypass (RNY) or sleeve gastrectomy.It is a type of bariatric surgery carried out to lose weight and to mitigate various metabolic issues including type 2 diabetes, dislipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

  8. Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease

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    [122] [123] Weight loss and decreases in liver size may be independent of the amount of calorie restriction. [120] The APWG on MASLD recommends bariatric surgery as a treatment option for those with class II obesity (BMI >32.5 kg/m 2 for Asians, 35 kg/m 2 for Caucasians). They consider its effects on improving liver-related complications as ...

  9. Gastric balloon - Wikipedia

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    After 16 weeks, the non-endoscopic gastric balloon then automatically deflates and passes naturally at the end of placement. A recent meta analysis of 6 studies found the balloon was a safe device offering effective weight loss. Total pooled weight loss at the completion of treatment (4–6 months) was 12.8% and at 12 months was 10.9%. [4]