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A patient’s decision to undergo bariatric surgery is often driven by a combination of complex factors such as health concerns, impaired quality of life and societal pressure, according to researchers from the University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. They found that health concerns were the primary motivator, with participants seeking to address comorbidities, mitigate health risks, and enhance their quality of life. In addition, body image, psychological well-being, and resist

Welcome to our weekly round-up of the latest bariatric and obesity-related papers published in the medical literature. As ever, we have...

Penn State College of Medicine researchers have identified several variables that affect a patient's likelihood of getting bariatric...