GASTRIC EMPTYING

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate drink two hours before surgery is safe for people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. 76 adults were randomly assigned to either drink a 200 mL carbohydrate solution or follow standard fasting. Researchers measured blood sugar …

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate-rich drink before abdominal surgery is safe and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. Traditionally, patients fast before surgery, which can stress the body and slow recovery. The study involved 120 adults and measured stomach…

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber—partially hydrolyzed guar gum and fructooligosaccharide—affect how fast food leaves the stomach and moves through the intestines. 25 healthy adults took part, and their digestion was tracked using a special imaging technique. Th…

This study looked at 186 adults who were taking GLP-1 RA drugs (like Ozempic) and scheduled for surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure how much food or liquid remained in the stomach at different times after the last dose. The goal was to see if current guidelines for st…

This study looked at how dexmedetomidine, a sedative, affects how fast the stomach empties in 80 adults having gallbladder surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach volume before and after surgery. The goal was to better understand how this drug might impact safety …

This study looked at 18 women who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery 2-3 years earlier. Researchers compared stomach emptying rates between those who lost a lot of weight and those who did not. They used MRI and a special camera to measure how fast food leaves the stomach, aiming to …