Jaime P. Almandoz

The Power of Two: Harnessing Dual Glucagon and Incretin Signaling for Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis—A Narrative Review with a Translational Focus

ABSTRACT A resurgence in glucagon research has repositioned this pancreatic hormone as a promising target in the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders. Glucagon is classically known for contributing to glucose homeostasis, but emerging evidence points to a much wid...

Trends in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Procedure Volume Recorded in MBSAQIP, 2015–2024

BACKGROUND: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for severe obesity; however, national procedure volume is not well characterized. We examined trends in MBS utilization in the United States from 2015 to 2024 using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surge...