Assuta Medical Center

This study tested a 3-month remote program for people who regained at least 10% of their weight after sleeve gastrectomy. The program included a team of experts and supportive text messages to boost happiness and well-being. 100 participants were split into two groups: one receiv…

This completed study from Israel examined 4,500 ICU patients to see if intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, which are used to prevent dangerous blood clots, might also cause pressure sores. The researchers focused on sores around the ankles and other bony areas. The …

This study looked back at the records of over 9,000 people who had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. The goal was to find factors that might predict bleeding during or within 30 days after surgery. By identifying these risk factors, doctors hope to create a score that can help pre…

This study tested whether adding a smartphone app to standard dietitian visits helps people prepare for bariatric surgery. 40 adults who qualified for surgery were split into two groups: one got the app plus usual care, the other only usual care. Researchers measured changes in n…