Background: In December 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) reported a SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VoC) which is now named B.1.1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo study the effects of massive weight loss on insulin secretion, we analysed the oscillations of fasting peripheral insulin levels in obese patients who underwent vertical banded gastroplasty as treatment for morbid obesity. Patients were studied before and 6 months after surgery. Serial measurements of plasma free insulin levels were obtained in duplicates from 0 to 60 min at one-minute intervals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Evaluate short-term outcome of calibrated vertical gastroplasty in obese subjects.
Methods: Calibrated vertical gastroplasty was performed in 55 obese subjects (BMI 43 +/- 1; age range 20-59 year). There were no post-operative complications.