Bariatric surgery

May 20, 2025

Trends and Practices in Bariatric Surgery in Egypt: Insights on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Utilization and Surgical Volumes

Abstract Background: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is crucial in bariatric surgery for detecting gastro-esophageal conditions and incidental pathologies, impacting surgical decisions and…

August 8, 2024

Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Obesity: A Comparative Study between Spain and Egypt – Data from the OBESTIGMA study

Abstract Introduction: This study explores the under-investigated area of obesity-related discrimination and stigmatization across different countries, specifically comparing Spain (Europe)…

October 31, 2020

Downregulation of CTRP-3 by Weight Loss In Vivo and by Bile Acids and Incretins in Adipocytes In Vitro

Abstract The adipokine CTRP-3 (C1q/TNF-related protein-3) exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects. Its regulation in obesity and during weight loss is…