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Study Shows Missing Genes Cause Severe Obesity
According to research recently published in Nature, a small but significant proportion of severely obese people are missing a part of genetic code. The researchers say that the missing genes can greatly impact a person’s weight and significantly increase their risk of developing obesity.
While it was previously known that genetic variations contribute to about [...]
Results and Complications 10 Years After Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is one of the most frequently performed types of weight loss surgery. This surgical treatment for obesity, which involves implanting a medical device to control eating, has been gaining in popularity ever since it became available, largely due to its apparent safety and simplicity compared to the gastric bypass [...]
Read the full article →Gastric Sleeve Proving Safe, Effective, & Popular
When the results of a new bariatric procedure are good enough to impress some of the top bariatric surgeons in the country, it is good news for bariatric patients. Up until recently, there were basically only two types of weight loss surgery to consider, gastric bypass surgery and the gastric band procedures. Now, based [...]
Read the full article →Bariatric Surgery Volume Affects Patient Outcomes
Bariatric surgery volume is an important indicator of patient outcomes, according to a multi-year, multi-state study conducted by Health Grades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. The full study results, which were released last week in HealthGrades Fourth Annual Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study, identifies the best performing hospitals, including a comparison of [...]
Read the full article →New Study on Safety of Bariatric Surgery
Patients and doctors alike should be reassured by the results of a recently completed study on the safety of weight loss surgery. According to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers compared three popular weight loss procedures and found that “bariatric surgery safety is actually quite good” when [...]
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