Publications by authors named "M I Kendrick"
Metabolic and bariatric surgeries (MBS), including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG), have proven effective in promoting long-term diabetes remission among patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). In this multicentre retrospective cohort study, we investigated the effectiveness of RYGB and SG in achieving diabetes remission, specifically among patients with T2D and vascular complications, while accounting for similar baseline diabetes severity. Although various scores predict diabetes remission after bariatric surgery, they do not consider diabetes-related vascular complications, which can influence outcomes even in patients with similar baseline T2D severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The effectiveness of biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) for weight loss is well established, yet there remains ongoing debate over optimal limb lengths to maximize weight loss without compromising safety. We aimed to evaluate the impact of BPD/DS limb lengths on weight loss outcomes and comorbidity resolution.
Material And Methods: A multicenter review of patients who underwent primary BPD/DS between 2008 and 2022.
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) and single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve (SADI-S) are associated with superior and sustained weight loss outcomes. Despite their growing popularity, long-term safety profiles, particularly the risk of internal hernia (IH), remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of IH following BPD-DS and SADI-S procedures, comparing their clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- A new genus and species named Heterospinus mccordi was identified from cystacanths found in the mesentery of the red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) in South Carolina.
- Unique morphological traits include a spindle-shaped body, differently sized spines, and specific hook arrangements, with males displaying distinct reproductive structures.
- Genetic analysis showed a 27% divergence from closely related species, supporting the establishment of the new genus and species, marking the first record of polymorphid parasites in this crayfish outside its native habitat.
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- Surgical resection is a primary treatment for pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), but patient outcomes vary due to social determinants of health (SDH), particularly influenced by the area deprivation index (ADI).
- A study analyzing 1,001 PDAC patients revealed that those from more marginalized backgrounds (higher ADI) were 1.57 times more likely to lose follow-up care after surgery compared to less marginalized individuals.
- The findings highlight the need to address SDH to improve care continuity for marginalized patients, suggesting that future efforts should focus on reducing the barriers they face in accessing healthcare.