"Yeah, but what about the long-term outcomes?" This is a recurring question in treating severe #obesity for #teens. Now in NEJM we have a good answer for #MetabolicSurgery, thanks to Justin Ryder et al.
Life gets better for these youths.
https://conscienhealth.org/2024/10/impressive-10-year-outcomes-for-metabolic-surgery-in-teens/
Impressive 10-Year Outcomes for Metabolic Surgery in Teens - ConscienHealth
A new analysis in NEJM answers a key question. What are the long-term outcomes metabolic surgery in teens? In a word, they are impressive.
New data in JAMA Network Open has us wondering. As people embrace medical
#ObesityCare, will
#MetabolicSurgery go up, down, or sideways?
https://conscienhealth.org/2024/10/metabolic-surgery-up-down-or-sideways/
Metabolic Surgery: Up, Down, or Sideways? - ConscienHealth
Will metabolic surgery go up, down, or sideways as obesity care gains wider acceptance? We see a strong case for long-term growth.
A new study in the International Journal of Obesity reminds us in the midst of great
#change in
#ObesityCare to remember the long view of health and life outcomes from
#MetabolicSurgery.
https://conscienhealth.org/2024/07/life-is-better-15-years-after-metabolic-surgery/
Life Is Better 15 years After Metabolic Surgery - ConscienHealth
New data reminds us that, even 15 years later, life is better after metabolic surgery. This is worth remembering as obesity care evolves.
How can the NHS justify restricting access to
#MetabolicSurgery while investing in a big roll-out of a much less effective
#VLCD weight management program for diabetes remissions?
#WeightBias guides the way.
https://conscienhealth.org/2024/07/the-direct-obsession-with-behavior-change-for-diabetes/
The DiRECT Obsession with Behavior Change for Diabetes - ConscienHealth
Do long-term results for the DiRECT trial of diabetes remission through very low calorie diets justify calling it a cure?
#ObesityCareWeek comes at a time when we have shiny new tools for treating obesity getting a lot of attention. The role of older tools may shift, but the need for therm remains great.
#MetabolicSurgery and
#lifestyle support have durable benefits.
https://conscienhealth.org/2024/03/obesity-care-week-new-roles-for-old-tools-of-care/ 
Obesity Care Week: New Roles for Old Tools of Care - ConscienHealth
Obesity Care Week comes as we have shiny new tools for treating obesity getting a whole lot of attention. Will they displace other options?
Possible Benefits for Brain Function from Obesity Treatment - ConscienHealth
We are learning much about the relationship between brain function, obesity, and obesity treatment – giving us reasons for encouragement.
More Evidence That Metabolic Surgery Lowers Cancer Risk - ConscienHealth
A newly published study in Obesity tells us that metabolic surgery reduces the risk of cancer deaths by 43%.
Our friend
@NeilFlochMD is right on the mark when he says GLP-1 meds will not spell the demise of
#MetabolicSurgery. More likely, they will usher in an age of more comprehensive
#ObesityCare.
https://conscienhealth.org/2023/08/surgery-plus-a-glp-1-one-plus-one-equals-three/
Surgery Plus a GLP-1: One Plus One Equals Three? - ConscienHealth
“If you thought that GLP-1 agonists would replace bariatric surgery you are wrong,” says Neil Floch, and he is absolutely right.
In retrospect, it seems silly to think that the purpose of CBT is to help with
#WeightLoss after
#MetabolicSurgery. But it's very good with its real purpose: psychological and
#MentalHealth.
https://conscienhealth.org/2023/08/cbt-after-metabolic-surgery-any-headline-you-like/
CBT After Metabolic Surgery: Tell the Story You Like - ConscienHealth
Does CBT after metabolic surgery improve weight outcomes? Nope. Instead, it does what it’s good at – improving behavioral health.
In retrospect, it seems silly to think that the purpose of CBT is to help with
#WeightLoss after
#MetabolicSurgery. But it's very good with its real purpose: psychological and
#MentalHealth.
https://conscienhealth.org/2023/08/cbt-after-metabolic-surgery-any-headline-you-like/CBT After Metabolic Surgery: Tell the Story You Like - ConscienHealth
Does CBT after metabolic surgery improve weight outcomes? Nope. Instead, it does what it’s good at – improving behavioral health.
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