Patients with severe obesity may add years to their lives after bariatric surgery as the pounds come off and their diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension resolve or improve, according to a…
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I write this message from Sydney where I have been attending the 87th Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and had the pleasure of meeting…
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Every year you are asked to nominate and vote for members of the Integrated Health committees to serve on the IH Executive Council and for many, you may not…
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The ASMBS Research Committee was formed to advance the science and understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery through research. The committee accomplishes this goal through a number of initiatives, including…
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Cost-Utility Analysis of Bariatric Surgery (British Journal of Surgery) Using a decision-analytic model, researchers compared the costs and outcomes of two treatment approaches for patients with severe obesity: bariatric surgery,…
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ASMBS Weekend in NYC Fast Approaching, June 14-16 Register today for next months 2018 ASMBS Weekend, June 14-16 in New York City. The 3-day clinical symposium offers attendees more than…
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Lack of Insurance Coverage Restricts Access to Bariatric Surgery in States with Highest Prevalence of Obesity… Bariatric Surgery May be Linked to Mental Health Issues in Some Teens… More Obesity…
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Bariatric Surgery May be the Best Solution for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes… Increased Risk of Bone Fractures after Weight Loss Surgery… Success After Bariatric Surgery Takes Commitment, Says Georgia…