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 get the drink or follow standard fasting. Researchers measured blood sugar levels and checked stom…

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate-rich drink before abdominal surgery helps diabetic and non-diabetic patients recover better. Traditionally, patients fast before surgery, which can stress the body and slow recovery. 120 adults were split into three groups to tes…

This study looked at 186 adults taking GLP-1 RA drugs (like Ozempic) who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach contents at different times after the last dose. The goal was to see how long it takes for stomach emptying to return to normal, whi…

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 the researchers used a special imaging technique to track digesti…

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 …

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