Jyotsna Ghosh, M.D., and nurse practitioner Kristen Koller — answer commonly asked questions about endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). They describe the procedure, recovery time and how much weight ...

In the treatment of obesity, the Overstitch system in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty has demonstrated significant weight loss and improved patient outcomes. Conclusions: Endoscopic suturing techniques ...

Adults with type 1 diabetes have greater reductions in body weight and HbA1c after using off-label semaglutide or tirzepatide than those not using either drug, according to data published in ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the world. Besides genetic causes, colonic inflammation is one of the major risk factors for CRC development, which is ...

The term dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) refers to a spectrum of heterogeneous myocardial disorders that are characterized by ventricular dilation and depressed myocardial performance in the absence of ...

Probiotics are commonly used after bariatric surgery; however, uncertainty remains regarding their efficacy. Our aim was to compare the effect of probiotics vs placebo on hepatic, inflammatory and ...