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The investigators will study people who are obese and will be treated by bariatric surgery. The investigators will test the hypothesis that some of the features of obesity are related to the bacteria in the gastro-intestinal tract.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in microflora after bariatric surgery | Specific differences were measured in oral and intestinal bacteria immediately after surgery. | Six months |
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Patients with obesity who are already accepted for treatment by bariatric surgery in Syracuse NY
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate Medical University | Syracuse | New York | 13210 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009765 | Obesity |
| D003920 | Diabetes Mellitus |
| D010510 | Periodontal Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
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Bacterial samples from dental plaque and feces, and serum
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| Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D044882 | Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
| D009059 | Mouth Diseases |
| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |