American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery names new executive director after...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 4, 2023 CONTACT: Roger Kissinrkissin@compartnersny.com 25-Year association veteran Diane M. Enos takes helm amid record high obesity...

New Study Shows Significant Drop in Liver and Heart Disease in Patients...

ASMBS Statement on Cleveland Clinic Study Newswise — NEWBERRY, FL – Nov. 11, 2021– A new Cleveland Clinic study shows...

Sens. Cassidy and Carper Letter to CMS on Obesity

Senators Cassidy and Carper Call for Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ASMBS Statement on Resumption of Surgery Released

Statement on metabolic and bariatric surgery during COVID-19 pandemic.

Web-based Calculator Predicts Risk of Death, Complications from Diabetes and Obesity

Evidence-based prediction tool designed to help patients decide between metabolic surgery and standard medical therapy.

New Study Challenges Decades-old Patient Eligibility Criteria for Weight-loss Surgery

Patients who have surgery before obesity progresses to severe stages may achieve even greater health benefits.

Cancer Risk Drops in Half With Over 20% Weight Loss After Bariatric...

New study compares differences in cancer risk reduction among weight-loss surgery patients

Metabolic Surgery Cuts Likelihood of Recurrent and Fatal Heart Attacks

Patients with history of heart disease reduce their risk by half

Weight-loss Surgery May Counter Genetic Risk for Developing Breast Cancer

Overweight and obesity associated with an increased risk of 13 types of cancer

Bariatric Surgery Slashes Spending on Diabetes and Hypertension Medications

Patients with severe obesity who get weight-loss surgery cut their spending on diabetes medications by nearly 65 percent and spending...