Welcome to the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series.
Our podcast, working in conjunction with Bariatric News, is made possible through collaboration with leading medical centers, universities, hospitals, and industry, as well as the contributions of esteemed surgeons and experts from around the globe.
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In this podcast, you will hear the latest updates from research on adolescents

Whereby we see that

• One-third of children in the US are overweight/have obesity
• 80% of adolescents with obesity will remain as adults
• Rising trend: Adolescent metabolic bariatric surgery cases are increasing globally

The distinguished professionals calling in from:
Prof. Nimeri, Harvard University, USA

Dr. Gorman, Harvard University, USA

Together with your regular Researcher 2 Researcher host Dr. Bart Torensma (Clinical epidemiologist & Data Scientist), in collaboration with your co-host Owen Haskins.
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Used articles in this podcast

1. Zolfaghari F, Khorshidi Y, Moslehi N, Golzarand M, Asghari G. Nutrient Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obes Surg. 2024 Jan;34(1):206-217. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06955-y. Epub 2023 Nov 22. PMID: 37991712.

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2. Wu Z, Gao Z, Qiao Y, Chen F, Guan B, Wu L, Cheng L, Huang S, Yang J. Long-Term Results of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents with at Least 5 Years of Follow-up: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obes Surg. 2023 Jun;33(6):1730-1745. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06593-4. Epub 2023 Apr 28. PMID: 37115416.

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3. Liu L, Shi H, Shi Y, Wang A, Guo N, Tao H, Nahata MC. Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Children and Adolescents with Obesity or Overweight: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Jun 24;17(7):828. doi: 10.3390/ph17070828. PMID: 39065679; PMCID: PMC11279917.

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4. Mitra AT, Das B, Sarraf KM, Ford-Adams M, Fehervari M, Ashrafian H. Bone health following paediatric and adolescent bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine. 2024 Feb 2;69:102462. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102462. PMID: 38333369; PMCID: PMC10850131.

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5. Bezerra A, Boppre G, Freitas L, Battista F, Duregon F, Faggian S, Busetto L, Ermolao A, Fonseca H. Body Composition Changes in Adolescents Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Curr Obes Rep. 2024 Mar;13(1):107-120. doi: 10.1007/s13679-023-00549-6. Epub 2024 Jan 3. PMID: 38172484; PMCID: PMC10933211.

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6. Rode JB, Zeineddin SA, Khoury JC, Jenkins TM, Sisley SR, Courcoulas AP, Ryder JR, Michalsky MP, Inge TH. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: An 8-year Follow-up Analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Apr;60(4):162215. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162215. Epub 2025 Jan 31. PMID: 39933471; PMCID: PMC12096464.

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