Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Higher body mass index (BMI) has been associated with adverse renal outcomes, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), nephrolithiasis and renal cell cancer. Several studies have shown that weight loss following bariatric surgery has a positive effect on kidney function, mediated by a reduction in proteinuria, glomerular hyperfiltration and improvements in blood pressure and insulin resistance. The aim of this study w...

Introduction: Obesity, defined as a BMI ≥30 kg/m2, is the most common chronic metabolic disease in the world and its prevalence has strongly increased. Obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and certain cancers. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and produces dramatic and durable weight loss. The ...