Is Intestinal Gluconeogenesis a ...
Background In 2008, Troy et al. hypothesised that under fasting conditions, intestinal gluconeogenesis generates glucose levels in the portal vein w ...
The Gastric Sleeve: Losing Weig ...
Background Recently, the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become popular as a single-stage procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity an ...
Relative Outcome Measures for B ...
Background Bariatric results expressed in the relative measure excess weight loss (%EWL) vary significantly by initial body mass index (BMI): the he ...
Laparoscopic “Gastrojejunal Sle ...
Background Weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is increasingly reported in the bariatric literature. Laparoscopic sleeve reduction o ...
Objective Assessment of Time Sp ...
Background Bariatric surgery candidates spend very little time in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (≥3 metabolic equivalents [METs]) ...
Comparison of Serum and Salivar ...
Background Ghrelin, a known orexigenic hormone, has been demonstrated to be produced and released by salivary glands. Obtaining saliva for metabolis ...
The Role of Receptor-Interactin ...
Background Receptor-interacting protein 140 (RIP140) is a corepressor for nuclear receptors with an important role in the inhibition of energy expen ...
Pouch Size After Gastric Bypass ...
A large gastric pouch is a classic explanation for weight loss problems after gastric bypass. However, several reports have emphasized the role of o ...
Training Programs Influence in ...
The makeup of a new surgical bariatric team may be associated with a higher number of postoperative complications due to the learning curve. The aim ...
Antidepressant Drug Therapy Doe ...
Background Preliminary data suggest that patients with actively treated depression should expect the same outcomes after surgery. The objective of t ...
Gastric Band Erosion in 63 Case ...
Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) remains the most popular bariatric procedure performed in Australia and Europe. Gastric ba ...
Metabolic Laparoscopic Gastric ...
Background Bariatric surgery has been proposed as the most effective treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and body mass index ...
Physical Activity in Gastric By ...
Background This study examined self-reported frequency and intensity of physical activity in gastric bypass patients, and the relationship between p ...
Comparative assessment of the s ...
Dentinal hypersensitivity is a painful condition that occurs following periodontal treatment. Many treatment alternatives have been considered for t ...
Plerixafor in non-Hodgkin’s lym ...
Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is the standard of care for multiple myeloma (MM) and relapsing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) patients. ...
Temporal abscess after third mo ...
Background Dental infections resulting before or after third molar removal are complications in which the maxillofacial surgeon may have to initiate ...
Influence of two different flap ...
Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the influence of triangular and envelope flaps on trismus, pain, and facial swelling after mandibular t ...
Tooth-borne distraction of the ...
Introduction Alveolar distraction is mainly used to increase height and width of the alveolar crest. This technique, however, is not typically used ...
A measure for quantifying the r ...
Objective To evaluate the utility of the X-ray attenuation coefficient as a measure for quantifying the radiopacity of restorative resins at differe ...
Unusual cause of palatal pain
Pain in the soft palate or pharyngeal region may occur due to various causes. Such pain is very difficult to diagnose because its varied origins may ...
CT anatomy of the anterior supe ...
Objectives The aims of this study were to confirm the course of the anterior superior alveolar nerve (ASAN) canal in maxillary bone on CT images and ...
Zoledronic acid-induced transie ...
Bisphosphonate (BP)-induced hepatotoxicity is very rare. There are only a few reports of liver injury after BP treatment, including aledronate and r ...
Preventing osteoporosis with a ...
Hormone therapy classically consists of an estrogen with an added progestin; however, concerns have been raised about the potential negative effects ...
Construction of a FRAX® model f ...
Summary We describe the creation of a FRAX® model for the assessment of fracture probability in Canadian men and women, calibrated from national hip ...
Osteopenia in the maxillofacial ...
Summary Osteoporosis is a major public health problem worldwide. Its significance in the fields of traumatology and implantology of the maxillofacia ...