bariatric
Britishadjective
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Origin of bariatric
C20: from baro + iatric
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Eli Lilly’s next-generation weekly weight-loss shot may be more effective than Zepbound or bariatric surgery, which has long been the gold standard for weight loss.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
"I think that means that there will be more choice, there will be more powerful medicines which could help people who would otherwise have to have bariatric surgery," he said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"Once a person starts earning money, he becomes more sedentary here," says bariatric surgeon Sanjay Borude.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Even with bariatric surgery, patients sometimes experience weight regain after two to five years, notes Dr. Caroline Apovian, co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
"GLP-1 patients may need to adjust their expectations, adhere more closely to treatment or opt for metabolic and bariatric surgery to achieve desired results."
From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026
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