How to Build an Endobariatric Practice: Set Up, Branding, and Marketing.

In the last decade there has been significant development of novel devices and techniques in the field of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs). Bariatric endoscopy fulfills an unmet need within the current paradigm of obesity management. The expansion of this field is an important step in offering complete care to patients with obesity and metabolic disease.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for morbid obesity: how effective is it?

Introduction: ESG is an effective treatment for classes I and II obesity. However, the benefit of ESG in patients with morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) who decline surgery is not known. The study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of ESG in all three obesity classes at 1 year.

Endoscopic gastroplasty: an effective solution in a high-risk patient with morbid obesity.

A 61-year-old man was referred to the bariatric endoscopy unit for the management of morbid obesity (BMI 47 kg/m). He had multiple obesity-related medical comorbidities. His weight gain started 8 years after suffering smoke inhalation syndrome following an industrial accident.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic greater curve plication: do they differ at 2 years?

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is an effective treatment option for obesity. However, data comparing its efficacy to bariatric surgery are scarce. We aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of ESG with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic greater curve plication (LGCP) at 2 years.

Increased Use of Emulsifiers in Processed Foods and the Links to Obesity.

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this review is to discuss the implications of the increased prevalence of emulsifiers in processed foods in daily consumption, the links to obesity both in mice and in vitro studies, and how those findings correlate with humans.

Recent Findings: There is rising interest in understanding the contributors to the obesity epidemic. One potential component recently studied has been the consumption of processed foods causing inflammatory changes leading to metabolic syndrome.

Beyond the Calories-Is the Problem in the Processing?

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this review is to describe the trends in dietary patterns and food quality over time along with the possible role of ultra-processed foods in obesity, chronic diseases, and all-cause mortality in the US population.

Recent Findings: There is a rising obesity epidemic, corresponding chronic diseases, and increases in ultra-processed food consumption. In mice and in vitro trials, emulsifiers, found in processed foods, have been found to alter microbiome compositions, elevate fasting blood glucose, cause hyperphagia, increase weight gain and adiposity, and induce hepatic steatosis.

Protein Supplementation in Sport: Source, Timing, and Intended Benefits.

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this review is to provide background on the present literature regarding the utility and effectiveness of protein supplements, including protein source and nutrient timing.

Recent Findings: In the setting of adequate dietary protein consumption, research suggests some benefit particularly in sport or exercise activities. Protein supplements command a multi-billion-dollar market with prevalent use in sports.

Multiple Health Benefits and Minimal Risks Associated with Vegetarian Diets.

Purpose Of Review: Understand the current prevalence, health benefits, and health risks of vegetarian diets.

Recent Findings: Since the publishing of the Adventist Health Study 2 in 2013, there have been several prospective diet studies demonstrating and challenging the health benefits and risks of the vegetarian diet. The definition of the vegetarian diet has become more specific over time and requires standardization for research purposes.

Aspirin-Induced Acute Liver Injury.

Aspirin is thought to be a relatively safe drug in adults. The association of aspirin and Reye syndrome in children is well documented. We report a 41-year-old female with pericarditis who was treated with high-dose aspirin and developed subsequent acute liver injury.