Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19
Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-12-22T05:43:52+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Medical Tourism & Destination Surgery Abroad, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: adipose tissue, antibody, body mass index, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, fat, fda approved, ghrelin, hospitalization, ICU, immune system, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, intubation, leptin, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, vaccine, ventilator, virus, who, world health organization|0 Comments
Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-25T21:25:38+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Health & Lifestyle Resources, Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments
After trying out several diets and exercise plans, we find out that it’s not so easy to lose weight. In [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-01-21T09:01:48+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, gastric band, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments
By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-04-03T00:16:51+00:00February 20th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Case Studies|Tags: adipose tissue, body fat percentage, cardiovascular disease, fat, ghrelin, heart attack, heart disease, hormones, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin|0 Comments
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has the highest mortality rate around the world. Ectopic fat storage surrounding the heart is thought to [...]