In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, robotics has emerged as a game-changer in various fields of surgery. In recent years, the field of bariatric surgery has witnessed a significant…
March 3 , 2025 | 3 Minutes to Read
The hidden dangers of weight loss drugs: New study links Ozempic to vision loss In the pursuit of rapid weight loss, many adults have turned to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. However, a shocking new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has…
March 3 , 2025 | 4 Minutes to Read
Few medications have experienced a rise as meteoric as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound), the GLP-1-based treatments for obesity that have captivated society and quickly become household names. These drugs represent a significant advancement in obesity medicine. Until semaglutide’s 2021 FDA approval…
February 15 , 2025 | 4 Minutes to Read
The GLP-1 Dilemma Why Many Quit Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs Such As Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjarro Within a Year? A growing number of people are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes management, but research shows that most discontinue these…
December 27 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Over the past three decades, the rates of overweight and obesity in the United States have more than doubled, prompting experts to sound the alarm. By 2050, it’s estimated that 213 million adults and 43 million children and adolescents in the U.S. will…
December 23 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are often marketed as breakthrough solutions for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes management. However, a closer look reveals that these medications frequently fail to live up to the hype. With rebound weight gain, high costs, and potential…
November 19 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read
What are GLP-1 agonists? GLP-1 agonists, or Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonists, are medications primarily prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes (HbA1c), certain cardiovascular risks in people with type 2 diabetes and, more recently, obesity. They work by mimicking GLP-1, a natural hormone in…
September 10 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
Having difficulty losing weight can make you feel as if your goals are out of reach. Perth Surgical & Bariatrics offers stomach intestinal pylorus sparing (SIPS) surgery as a solution. Stomach Intestinal Pylorus Sparing (SIPS) Surgery A SIPS procedure combines the benefits of…
September 7 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery A Timeline and Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals Weight loss after bariatric surgery is something that all patients look forward to starting their new weight-loss journey. This surgical technique can help a person lose weight quickly.…
September 2 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read
Going through a weight loss procedure is only half the battle won and here are a few 'Tips to cope after Bariatric Surgery'. 95% of the patients after surgery say their quality of life has improved phenomenally. Weight loss surgery is not just…
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