Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure. It’s one of the most momentous decisions a person can make, and it’s one that should be carefully deliberated before reaching a final conclusion. As ...

In this episode, Dr. Betsy Dovec, the Chief Executive Officer of BodyByBariatrics, joins the podcast to discuss the demand for bariatric surgery, factors that play an important role on whether a ...

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prisma Health today announced a major expansion of its partnership with Minerra Health to advance a system-wide comprehensive obesity care platform ...

Bariatric surgery significantly reduces the incidence of obesity-related comorbidities compared to weight management programs. Despite its benefits, bariatric surgery is underutilized due to ...

Strategies for Accommodating Obese Patients in 7 Areas of an Acute Care Setting Given the statistical trend toward obesity in the general population and the skyrocketing increase in bariatric surgical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Inpatient mortality, length of hospital stay and cost were lower among patients with MASLD who underwent ...

Bariatric surgery uptake has decreased since the fourth quarter of 2022, coinciding with a rise in prescriptions of semaglutide and tirzepatide for adults with obesity, according to a research letter ...

Lompoc Valley Medical Center has achieved reaccreditation from the nationally recognized Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program as a “Comprehensive Center with ...

Bariatric surgery, weight loss management and related procedures are key offerings for many gastroenterology practices, despite declines in inpatient surgical volumes for the procedure. As technology ...