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View article: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty <i>vs</i> lifestyle modification for weight loss: A real-world cost-effectiveness study
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty <i>vs</i> lifestyle modification for weight loss: A real-world cost-effectiveness study Open
BACKGROUND Obesity impacts 42% of United States adults and results in an estimated economic burden of nearly 1.4 trillion dollars annually. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a United States Food and Drug Administration authorized pro…
View article: A survey investigating owner perceptions and management of firework‐associated fear in dogs in the Greater Sydney area
A survey investigating owner perceptions and management of firework‐associated fear in dogs in the Greater Sydney area Open
Objective To investigate the prevalence of firework‐associated fear in dogs in Sydney, owner perception of their dog's response to fireworks, perceived efficacy of interventions to manage fearful behaviours and the frequency of dog owners …
View article: Corrigendum to “Outcomes of concomitant antiobesity medication use with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in clinical US settings” [Obes. Pillars, Volume 11, September 2024, 100112]
Corrigendum to “Outcomes of concomitant antiobesity medication use with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in clinical US settings” [Obes. Pillars, Volume 11, September 2024, 100112] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100112.].
View article: Outcomes of concomitant antiobesity medication use with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in clinical US settings
Outcomes of concomitant antiobesity medication use with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in clinical US settings Open
View article: How to establish an endoscopic bariatric practice
How to establish an endoscopic bariatric practice Open
Obesity is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease of excess adiposity that contributes to more than two hundred medical conditions and is projected to affect more than half the adult population of the United States by the year 2030.…
View article: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty using mixed-tooth grasping forceps as an alternative to the tissue helix
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty using mixed-tooth grasping forceps as an alternative to the tissue helix Open
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View article: Troubleshooting intragastric balloon removal with standard biopsy forceps
Troubleshooting intragastric balloon removal with standard biopsy forceps Open
In response to the article titled “A novel method for removal of a partially deflated intragastric balloon,”1Sood S. Kamboj A.K. Storm A.C. Coelho-Prabhu N. A novel method for removal of a partially deflated intragastric balloon.VideoGIE. …
View article: Practice patterns and outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty based on provider specialty
Practice patterns and outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty based on provider specialty Open
Background and study aims Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is performed in clinical practice by gastroenterologists and bariatric surgeons. Given the increasing regulatory approval and global adoption, we aimed to evaluate real-world o…
View article: The endoscopic bariatric patient: characteristics, beliefs, and fears
The endoscopic bariatric patient: characteristics, beliefs, and fears Open
View article: Transoral outlet reduction: Outcomes of endoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass revision in 284 patients at a community practice
Transoral outlet reduction: Outcomes of endoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass revision in 284 patients at a community practice Open
When performed by an experienced endoscopist and combined with longitudinal nutritional support, purse-string TORe is safe and effective in the community setting for adults with weight recurrence after RYGB.
View article: Endoscopic removal of a weight-loss device with stoma closure using a tack-and-suture device
Endoscopic removal of a weight-loss device with stoma closure using a tack-and-suture device Open
View article: Performance of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty by Obesity Class in the United States Clinical Setting
Performance of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty by Obesity Class in the United States Clinical Setting Open
INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has gained popularity over the past decade and has been adopted in both academic and private institutions globally. We present outcomes of the largest cohort of patients from the United St…
View article: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in class III obesity: Efficacy, safety, and durability outcomes in 404 consecutive patients
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in class III obesity: Efficacy, safety, and durability outcomes in 404 consecutive patients Open
When combined with longitudinal nutritional support, ESG induces effective and durable weight loss in adults with class III obesity, with improvement in comorbidities and an acceptable safety profile.
View article: Endoscopic revision of one-anastomosis gastric bypass (ER-OAGB) for weight recurrence: a case series of 17 adults
Endoscopic revision of one-anastomosis gastric bypass (ER-OAGB) for weight recurrence: a case series of 17 adults Open
Weight recurrence after one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), the third most common metabolic and bariatric surgery performed worldwide, is observed in a subset of patients due to the chronic, progressive nature of obesity. Endoscopic rev…
View article: Barriers to hepatitis C treatment
Barriers to hepatitis C treatment Open
Despite the availability of highly effective therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, few patients receive treatment. Barriers arising at multiple levels, from diagnosis to specialist referral, may impede the delivery of hepatitis C …
View article: Gastroenterology Consultations in Pregnancy
Gastroenterology Consultations in Pregnancy Open
Training in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in pregnancy is required for all gastroenterology fellows. Nevertheless, the actual role of the gastroenterologist in the management of pregnant patients is unknown. Establishing the characterist…
View article: Changing shape of disease: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Crohnʼs disease—A case series and review of the literature:
Changing shape of disease: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Crohnʼs disease—A case series and review of the literature: Open
With improvements in therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and changes in the prevalence of obesity, the phenotype of Crohn's Disease (CD) is changing. These changes may herald an increase in the incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liv…
View article: A global view of hepatitis C: Physician knowledge, opinions, and perceived barriers to care
A global view of hepatitis C: Physician knowledge, opinions, and perceived barriers to care Open
Chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. While recent advances in antiviral therapy have led to significant improvements in treatment response rates, only a minority of infect…
View article: Suboptimal Surveillance for and Knowledge of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among Primary Care Providers
Suboptimal Surveillance for and Knowledge of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among Primary Care Providers Open
A large proportion of patients with cirrhosis are seen only by their primary care provider (PCP). Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) therefore depends on PCPs in these cases. We aimed to assess PCP knowledge and practice of HC…
View article: Burden of Gastrointestinal Disease in the United States: 2012 Update
Burden of Gastrointestinal Disease in the United States: 2012 Update Open
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases account for substantial morbidity, mortality and cost. Statistical analyses of the most recent data are necessary to guide GI research, education and clinical practice. We estimate the burden of GI disease in…
View article: The descending gastric fundus in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: implications for procedural technique and adverse events
The descending gastric fundus in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: implications for procedural technique and adverse events Open
View article: Measurement of Polishing Rate as a Function of Pad Independent Abrasive Friction for Chemical Mechanical Polishing
Measurement of Polishing Rate as a Function of Pad Independent Abrasive Friction for Chemical Mechanical Polishing Open
Optimization of Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) on integrated circuits requires an accurate model of material removal. The current model of polishing is two-body abrasion of particles trapped at the pad asperity-substrate junction,…