Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery: Evidence-Based Clinical Overview for Practicing Physicians

Epidemiology & Clinical Significance: Obesity as a Chronic Multisystem Disease As of 2022, global age-standardized prevalence stood at: 43% of adults (≈2.5 billion) overweight (BMI ≥25 kg/m²), including 16% (≈900 million) with obesity…

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Postpartum Hair Loss: A Clinically Oriented Overview for Practicing Physicians

1. Definition & Epidemiology Postpartum telogen effluvium (PPTE) is a transient, diffuse hair shedding occurring 2–6 months postpartum—most commonly peaking at 3–4 months after delivery. It represents a physiological shift…

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