GASTRIC EMPTYING

This study tested if giving a sugary drink before surgery is safe for people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. 76 participants were randomly assigned to either drink the solution or follow the standard rule of fasting before their operation. Researchers measured their blood s…

This study tested whether a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine helps the stomach empty faster after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and used ultrasound scans to measure stomach volume before and after surgery. The goal was to see if this dr…

This study tested whether giving diabetic patients a carbohydrate-rich drink before elective abdominal surgery is safe and helps them recover better. Researchers compared 120 patients—some with diabetes, some without—who received either the special drink or water before their ope…

This study aimed to understand how long patients should stop taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) before surgery to reduce the risk of stomach contents causing complications during anesthesia. Researchers used ultrasound scans right before surgery to measure stomach conten…

This study aimed to understand how different types of dietary fiber affect the speed of digestion. Researchers measured stomach emptying and intestinal transit times in 25 healthy volunteers after they consumed specific fiber supplements. The goal was to gather basic knowledge to…