Obesity has become a major public health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people and straining healthcare systems. But when did this crisis actually begin, and what factors caused it to escalate? Understanding the origins of the obesity epidemic helps us grasp its complexity and points to ways we might address it effectively. Supermarket aisle showing processed foods linked to obesity rise The Beginning of the Obesity Crisis The rise in obesity rates is a relatively r

Since the naissance of artificial intelligence (AI) research in the 1950s, there has been unprecedented growth in the application of AI tools across many industries. In the healthcare setting, AI tools can augment clinical decision-making and, among surgical specialties like metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), help guide patient expectations. Patients undergoing MBS procedures require multi-disciplinary treatment which can be lengthy and complex. Weight loss outcomes follo

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game in many fields, and surgery is no exception. With AI enhancing surgical practices and...

Started today: the 6th IBC Oxford World Congress