Researchers have made a new (and potentially promising) discovery in the battle against type 2 diabetes. A new study suggests that bariatric weight-loss surgery can reduce the effects of diabetes in teens, or even eliminate the disease entirely.
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January 8, 2009 3:41 pm | 
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What you do after bariatric surgery may be just as important as the surgery itself.
We have written about this before, but a new survey underscores the importance of proper follow-care after a bariatric weight-loss procedure.
The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive, a research company, on behalf of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery [...]
Tags: Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery
Surgery News | Senior Editor | October 29, 2008 6:58 am | Comments (0)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been experimenting with a new type of weight loss surgery known as the toga procedure. Toga is a non-invasive technique that does not use incisions.
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Insurance coverage has long been an issue for those seeking bariatric weight-loss surgery. Traditionally, most insurance companies have viewed as bariatric surgical procedures as an elective surgery, and would therefore not cover the procedures.
Over the years, however, an increasing number of insurance companies have begun to cover weight loss surgery. According to new research released [...]
Surgery News | Senior Editor | October 6, 2008 1:39 pm | Comments (0)
According to a story released through Reuters on Wednesday, there is new research to suggest that weight loss surgery might be bad for the bones of patients.
Specifically, the research shows that patients of weight loss surgery actually lose bone density after their procedure. The more weight the person loses, the more bone density is lost.
The [...]
Surgery News | Senior Editor | October 5, 2008 3:31 pm | Comments (0)