Importance The outcomes of bariatric surgery vary considerably across patients, but the
association of race with these measures remains unclear. Objective To examine the association …

OBJECTIVE: To test the integrity of surgeon's knots and flat square knots using 4 different
suture materials. STUDY DESIGN: Chromic catgut, polyglactin 910, silk, and polydioxanone …

Background: Despite its proven safety and efficacy, bariatric surgery is an underutilized therapy
for severe obesity. Wait times for surgery are largely unexplored in the United States and …

Background Findings regarding longer term symptoms of depression and the impact of
depression on outcomes such as weight loss and patient satisfaction, are mixed or lacking. …

Objective: Family physicians have the potential to make a major impact on reducing the
burden of cardiovascular disease through the optimal assessment and management of …

Background: Vitamin D is essential for bone health and probably the health of most
nonskeletal tissues. Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, and recommended doses are usually …

Importance Achieving a body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by
height in meters squared) of less than 30 is an important goal of bariatric surgery, given the …

Introduction New persistent opioid use following surgery is a common iatrogenic complication,
developing in roughly 6% of patients after elective surgery. Despite increased awareness …

Background Patients who undergo percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement
are often on anticoagulation and/or antiplatelet therapy with a potential thromboembolic risk …

Objectives To assess the feasibility, acceptability and clinical sensibility of a novel survey, the
advance care planning (ACP) Engagement Survey, in various healthcare settings. Setting …