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Potential profiling of self-management skills in older co-morbid patients
BackgroundUnder the general trend of global aging, geriatric comorbidity is increasingly common, which may have some impact on the quality of life of...
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Co-morbid tics and stereotypies: a systematic literature review
BackgroundTics and stereotypies are childhood-onset repetitive behaviours that can pose significant diagnostic challenges in clinical practice. Both...
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Manifestations and etiology of cutaneous findings in cases of morbid obesity
Morbid obesity is associated with a wide range of metabolic, infective, and organic disorders related to adipose tissue overload. While careful...
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Incidence of ocular pathology following bariatric surgery for with morbid obesity across a large United States National Database
Background/ObjectivesBariatric surgery, as indicated for treatment of morbid obesity, has been studied in association with short term effects on...
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Morbid obesity impacts mortality among inpatients with type a aortic dissection: an analysis of the national inpatient sample
BackgroundStanford type A aortic dissection (T(A)AD) is one of the most dangerous cardiovascular diseases and morbid obesity is associated with the...
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Comparison of short-term outcomes between people with and without a pre-morbid mental health diagnosis following surgery for traumatic hand injury: a prospective longitudinal study of a multicultural cohort
BackgroundFollowing traumatic hand injury, few studies have compared outcomes between people with and without a pre-morbid mental health diagnosis....
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with morbid obesity: the gut microbiota axis as a potential pathophysiology mechanism
Background/aimAlterations in gut microbiota are associated with the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, including metabolic-associated fatty liver...
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Co-morbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnoea (COMISA): Latest Research from an Emerging Field
Purpose of ReviewInsomnia and sleep apnoea are the two most prevalent sleep disorders and frequently co-exist. Co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea...
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An Assessment of Comparative Medication Durability in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients With and Without Co-morbid Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and/or Enteropathic Arthritis
BackgroundPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for many co-morbid diseases. However, little is known about durability...
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Buried penis and morbid obesity
Three morbidly obese men aged 69, 49 and 45 years with respective BMIs of 46.3, 49.1 and 59.3 died suddenly from underlying cardiovascular disease....
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Experiences of social support by participants with morbid obesity who participate in a rehabilitation program for health-behavior change: a qualitative study
BackgroundObesity is a global public health concern with significant implications for individuals’ physical health and overall well-being....
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Effects of probiotics in patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundProbiotics are commonly used after bariatric surgery. However, uncertainty remains regarding their effects. The purpose of this systematic...
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Impact of Morbid Obesity on Post-esophagectomy Leak Rate: a NSQIP Analysis
BackgroundMorbid obesity is becoming more prevalent and is a known risk factor for esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy in this population is technically...
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Traumatic rhabdomyolysis: rare but morbid, potentially lethal, and inconsistently monitored
PurposeAlthough traumatic rhabdomyolysis (TR) is shown to be associated with acute kidney injury (AKI), there are no large prospective...
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Comparison of Dynamic Measures in Intraoperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy of Patients with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
IntroductionObesity increases the risk of morbidity and mortality during surgical procedures. Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) is a new concept for...
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Increased Amount of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Intestinal Contents of Patients with Morbid Obesity
IntroductionObesity is associated with disturbed gut microbiota homeostasis that translates into altered intestinal and blood metabolite profiles....
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Impact of Morbid Obesity on the Outcomes of Type II Endometrial Cancer: a Cohort Study
Obesity has long been associated with endometrial cancer. However, there is a paucity of studies addressing the impact of morbid obesity in type II...
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Mid-term outcomes after single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass in treatment of morbid obesity
BackgroundAccording to several short-term studies, single-anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass offers similar weight loss to Roux-en-Y Gastric...
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Laparoscopic surgery in 3D improves results and surgeon convenience in sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity
PurposeAdvanced laparoscopic procedures are still challenging. One critical issue is the lack of stereoscopic vision. The aim of this surgical study...
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Vitamin D and Calcium Status Among Adolescents with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
PurposeObesity is very prevalent among children and adolescents these days. Obese children are at increased risk of vitamin D and other micronutrient...
