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Shop Smart: A trim life through surgery 29 Jan 2006
...people thin. Still, there is one reliable solution: bariatric surgery, in the form of gastric bypass or gastric banding. Gastric ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
On The Move 29 Jan 2006
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery named NorthEast Medical Center a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for its documented and demonstrated track ...
- Charlotte Observer,
Hospital earns Gold Seal of Approval for bariatric surgery Jan 25, 2006
JCAHO has awarded Norman Regional Hospital disease-specific care certification for bariatric surgery, according to David Whitaker, Norman Regional Hospital ...
- Norman Transcript,
Bariatric Surgery on the Rise, Especially Among Youth Jan 18, 2006
...increased across all age groups, so has Americans’ willingness to turn to an effective surgical intervention to address severe obesity: bariatric surgery. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Structure House launches Post-Bariatric Surgery Program Jan 16, 2006
...residential weight loss facility in the diet capital of Durham, North Carolina, announces its latest innovative offering: the Post-Bariatric Surgery Program. ...
- Carolina Newswire (press release),
SCCM: Airway Ventilation Support Okay After Bariatric Surgery Jan 13, 2006
13 - Patients with sleep apnea recovering from bariatric surgery can be given positive pressure ventilation safely without an apparent risk of causing ...
- MedPage Today,
Obesity surgery Lawmaker wants to help patients bypass the costs C Jan 22, 2006
...centers. The centers will be certified by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation. Hospitals ...
- The Free Lance-Star,
Health Support Groups Jan 28, 2006
Information: (563) 264-1793 or www.kuhens,org. Bariatric Surgery. “Images,� for those who have had weight-loss surgery or are ...
- Quad City Times,
Surgeons soon will be required to report serious complications ... Jan 21, 2006
Patricia Miller, R-Indianapolis. “We don’t have any statistical information regarding long-range outcomes for bariatric surgery,� Miller said. ...
- Terre Haute Tribune Star,
San Diego Weight Loss Options Still Growing Jan 28, 2006
Bariatric Surgical Medical Group (http://www.pbsmg.com) and Scripps Mercy Hospital are nationally designated by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery as a ...
- PR Web (press release),
In the US the Increase in Obesity and the Introduction of New ... Jan 27, 2006
For morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery is an increasingly attractive option after more traditional weight loss methods have failed. ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Gastric bypass on the rise Jan 24, 2006
As America's waistbands continue to grow, so has our need for an easy solution, like bariatric surgery. The number of weight loss ...
- myDNA.com,
Obese weigh risks, choose the scalpel Jan 19, 2006
...complications. How many of the doctor's bariatric surgery patients have died? The mortality rate should be less than 1 percent. ...
- DetNews.com,
Weight loss surgeries have quadrupled since 1998 Jan 24, 2006
..."The observed increase in bariatric surgery rates is related in part to an increase in the utilization of the laparoscopic technique by surgeons and greater ...
- Newstarget.com,
Metagenics Launches Bariatric Essentials(TM) Bariatric Meal to ... Jan 17, 2006
...surgery average of 3:1. In addition, patients did not report significant fatigue, weakness, or hair loss normally associated with bariatric surgery due to ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Vitamin B1 deficiency after bariatric surgery Dec 29, 2005
...condition. In the study, a 35-year-old woman developed many difficulties after gastric bypass ( bariatric ) surgery for obesity. ...
- Xagena.it,
US woman undergoes successful surgery Jan 25, 2006
Chennai, Jan 25: A 38-year-old woman from Alabama, United States, who was 'severely obese', has successfully undergone a 'bariatric' surgery in a city hospital ...
- Chennai Online,
BUSINESS NOTES JUSTIN VICK Jan 22, 2006
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery has named NorthEast Medical Center a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for favorable outcomes in a surgical ...
- Charlotte Observer,
Many should bypass gastric operation Jan 17, 2006
Of every 1,000 people having bariatric surgery to essentially shrink the stomach or intestines, 46 die within a year, the Journal of the American Medical ...
- Dayton Daily News (subscription),
Clients' success guides woman toward surgery Jan 21, 2006
For Fernandez, 26, it was. Last month, at 6 feet tall and 305 pounds, she underwent bariatric surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital. ...
- Fredericksburg.com,
Lose weight, find life Jan 25, 2006
According to an April 2005 survey by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), 49 percent of ASBS member surgeons said they offer the stomach band ...
- Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier,
HSR's Gain Is Patients' (Weight) Loss Jan 23, 2006
Instead of the one large incision made during traditional or "open" bariatric surgery, LVBG is performed through four one-inch incisions made in the abdomen. ...
- Connecticut Business News Journal,
The surgical option: For some, stomach stapling is last hope Jan 2, 2006
As president of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Hutcher has a duty, as well as financial incentive, to be an apostle of bariatric surgery ...
- Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
As obesity surgery soars, patients weigh methods Jan 2, 2006
Sources: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; American Society for Bariatric Surgery; American Journal of Surgery; interviews with ...
- DetNews.com,
Morbidly obese and just overweight Jan 9, 2006
CHENNAI: Though bariatric surgery can drastically reduce that expanding waistline, the weight loss surgeon's calling should involve treating the morbidly obese ...
- Hindu,
Surgery Center of Richardson First in Nation to Receive Level 3 ... Jan 18, 2006
MARKET WIRE) -- 01/18/2006 -- Surgery Center of Richardson, one of the top Lap-Band® facilities in Texas, is the nation's first bariatric surgery center to ...
- Market Wire (press release)
'Life has opened up again' Jan 10, 2006
...about their mother. Well, things have changed, thanks to the bariatric surgery Martindale went through last June 22. "This was my ...
- Royal Oak Daily Tribune,
Obese weigh surgery options Jan 4, 2006
...the US. That ballooned to 70 000 in 2002 and more than 170 000 in 2005, says the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Doctors ...
- Daily News (subscription),
Weight loss surgery changes more than just your weight: How ... Jan 4, 2006
My weight kept me from running, having energy, and being comfortable. My life has completely changed since my bariatric surgery,� said Janice Williamson. ...
- Rock River Times,
Huntington Receives Center of Excellence Honors in Bariatric Sur Jan 5, 2006
Bariatric surgery is complex and challenging and successful outcomes require a highly competent and compassionate support team. ...
- Pasadena Independent,
Weight-Loss Drug Orlistat Soon may be Sold Over-the-Counter Jan 24, 2006
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today its proposal to modify Medicare coverage of bariatric surgery, but they still will cover ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Patients in favor of proposed rules for weight-loss surgery Jan 21, 2006
By Karin Grunden. Carmen Spencer was just getting accustomed to her post-bariatric surgery diet when food began tasting bad. No matter ...
- Terre Haute Tribune Star,
Surgery helps woman drop 450 pounds Jan 20, 2006
Bariatric surgery has given Jackson a new chance at life, and she's certainly making the most of it. As an elementary school child, Jackson was chubby. ...
- The Tennessean,
Obesity Surgery May Be Riskier Than Known Jan 2, 2006
States. That ballooned to 70,000 in 2002 and more than 170,000 in 2005, says the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Doctors ...
- CBS 11,
Jeans revive a life, a spirit Jan 21, 2006
Walker had feared that after rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery in 2004, and with no money for plastic surgery to remove the pendulous skin, her wardrobe ...
- Austin American-Statesman (subscription),
Weighing all the options Jan 3, 2006
...than 10,000 such surgeries were done in the US That ballooned to 70,000 in 2002 and more than 170,000 in 2005, says the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Ottawa Sun,
Bariatric benefits Dec 28, 2005
...nearly a year ago, the center will begin the application process to become certified as a Center of Excellence from the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
OR-Live.com Presents: New York City Surgeon Performs Weight Loss ... Jan 19, 2006
Bariatric surgery is the only proven technique to achieve long-term weight loss and, as a result, is one of the fastest growing surgical techniques being ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Surgery Options For Obesity Jan 2, 2006
...in the United States. In 2002 there were 70,000 and more than 170,000 in 2005, says the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
- All Headline News
Space-Age Gastric Bypass Jan 12, 2006
States alone, the number of surgeries increased from 29,000 procedures in 1999 to about 141,000 in 2004, according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery ...
- WFtv.com,
A matter of life or breadth: Obese siblings take the cure Jan 11, 2006
...each. With a few hundred extra pounds severely straining every bodily organ, they appear to have one last hope: bariatric surgery. ...
- Seattle Times,
Health notes Jan 8, 2006
Bariatric surgery // A support group for those who have had bariatric surgery and their families will meet at 7 pm Tuesday at Harford Memorial Hospital. ...
- Baltimore Sun,
No longer fat -- and happy Dec 29, 2005
About 140,000 Americans each year have the procedure, said Dr. J. Chris Eagon, director of bariatric surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. ...
- Stockton Record,
iVOW Announces Agreement With Evergreen Healthcare Jan 19, 2006
Company's ability to penetrate the market for obesity surgery management services; the final decision by CMS on coverage for bariatric surgery, the Company's ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional ... Dec 28, 2005
...for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
A Matter that Carries a Lot of Weight Jan 10, 2006
...by. The Hampton Center for Bariatric Surgery, located in Southampton, NY, specializes in bariatric and gastric bypass surgeries. ...
- LongIslandPress.com,
Doctors Debate Safety of Obesity Surgeries Jan 1, 2006
Dr. Edward Livingston, chief of gastrointestinal surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and chief of bariatric surgery for the ...
- Brocktown News,
New Obesity Resource Website Launched to Keep Weight-Loss Surgery ... Jan 8, 2006
The Website answers questions and provides guidance to prospective bariatric surgery patients, as well as for those who have already undergone one of the types ...
- PR Web (press release),
Chat with Elizabeth Stewart about weight management Jan 4, 2006
What do you suggest? Please help!!!!! Elizabeth Stewart: Bariatric surgery can be a great solution for some people at their wits end with their weight. ...
- Lawrence Journal World,
Connie Jackson: the incredible shrinking woman Jan 22, 2006
...multiple sclerosis, Jackson believed that “life was simply not worth living any longer� until she had an irreversible bariatric surgery called the ...
- Nashville City Paper,
Bay Pines director finds honor in serving those who have served Jan 24, 2006
...are plans to upgrade the imagery service, increase the services of the eye clinic, offer in-house sleep studies and even offer bariatric surgery (for weight ...
- Tampa Bay Newspapers,
University Surgical Associates Announces Opening Of New Surgical ... Jan 17, 2006
...kidney transplant, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery and critical care ...
- The Chattanoogan,
Health care keeps growing Jan 16, 2006
...when its expansions are completed, will offer cardiovascular care, maternity care, neonatal intensive care, general surgery, bariatric surgery, burn treatment ...
- The Coloradoan,
Balloon helps dieters in battle against bulge Dec 29, 2005
..."The only permanent solution to obesity is bariatric surgery," Dr. Joffee said, though he would indeed recommend the balloon to patients who need to lose ...
- Globe and Mail,
Health calendar Jan 24, 2006
Oak. (800) 633-7377. The Weight Is Over, seminar sponsored by Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Center. 6 pm Free. ...
- DetNews.com,
Health Calendar Jan 6, 2006
9. Learn the latest information about bariatric surgery, free. ... For people who already have had bariatric surgery and those who are exploring the option, free. ...
- Quad City Times,
Health Notes Jan 21, 2006
Dr. Darren S. Tishler, bariatric surgery program director at Hartford Hospital, and nurse coordinator Nina Arnold will present a program on the surgery Tuesday ...
- Hartford Courant,
Bulletin Board for Broward County Jan 16, 2006
Bariatric Surgery Support Group, independent support group for weight-loss surgery patients, 7-10 pm at Davie Police Department, 1230 Nob Hill Road. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Today's Community Calendar Jan 18, 2006
...and have a body mass index (BMI) above 40, and have tried losing weight with a doctor’s assistance in the past only to regain it, bariatric surgery such as ...
- Portsmouth Herald News,
Bulletin Board for Palm Beach County Jan 18, 2006
Weight Loss Surgery, lecture, presented by Dr. Paul Wizman, bariatric surgery, 6 pm, West Boca Medical Center Education Center, 21644 US 441, Boca Raton. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Editorial: New president must lead FMC past its growing pains Jan 15, 2006
...doubled its operating budget to $200 million a year by expanding its emergency and trauma care, adding new programs in cardiology, bariatric surgery and cancer ...
- Arizona Daily Sun,
In the Treatment of Diabetes, Success Often Does Not Pay Jan 11, 2006
...the bias against effective care for chronic illnesses could be seen in the new popularity of another high-profit quick fix: bariatric surgery, which shrinks ...
- Gadsden Times (subscription),
Number of extremely obese Canadians quadruples Jan 17, 2006
Without bariatric surgery, people with severe obesity "are just going to drop out of the workforce and live on disability and create quite substantial health ...
- Winnipeg Free Press (subscription),
Business Capsules Jan 3, 2006
ELK GROVE VILLAGE—The American Society for Bariatric Surgery has named Alexian Brothers Medical Center as Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, while Blue ...
- Oak Brook Business Ledger,
Health Calendar Jan 12, 2006
7-9 pm Jan. 23. For people who already have had bariatric surgery and those who are exploring the option, free. Trinity, (309) 779-2000. ... Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Quad City Times,
5 quick fixes to trim down Jan 10, 2006
Auto worker Gary Riley, 42, of Detroit had to reduce portions and change what he was eating to prepare for bariatric surgery, and then keep it up to maintain ...
- DetNews.com,
Almost two years later, bariatric patient reaches most difficult ... Dec 28, 2005
...ago. Now 210 pounds lighter, she is at a stage of weight loss that most bariatric surgery patients say is the most difficult. “The ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Doctors Debate Safety of Obesity Surgeries Jan 1, 2006
United States. That ballooned to 70,000 in 2002 and more than 170,000 in 2005, says the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
- Washington Post,
Europeans Find Extra Options for Staying Slim Jan 2, 2006
...in how we think about weight-loss surgery," said Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the chief of bariatric surgery at the ...
- New York Times,
Fat getting fatter, study says Jan 17, 2006
..."There also comes a point where lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are not enough, where a person will need drugs and bariatric surgery to control their ...
- Globe and Mail,
Health calendar Jan 17, 2006
Appointments required. (734) 655-8950 or www.stmarymercy.org. Bariatric surgery, 6:30 pm Free. St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. ...
- DetNews.com,
Disability After Weight Loss Surgery Dec 28, 2005
...three symptoms. In the case of the bariatric surgery patient, there was the unusual symptom of progressive hearing loss. Twelve ...
- WebMD
Experts Debate Safety of Various Weight-Loss Surgeries Jan 3, 2006
10,000 surgeries were done in the United States, in 2005 it is estimated there will be more than 170,000 according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Health guide Jan 4, 2006
Westpark Plaza. 7:30-8:15 am. 237-3482. Bariatric Surgery Seminar. Free and open to anyone interested in learning about the surgery. 6:30-8 pm 248-4580. St. ...
- Billings Gazette,
In Good Health Jan 20, 2006
Call 503-574-6595. • Staying the Course, sponsored by Legacy Health System, eight-week class for patients who had bariatric surgery six or more months ago, 6 ...
- Portland Tribune,
Questions, answers about the surgery Jan 12, 2006
Iowa Methodist's new program plans to apply for the designation. The American Society for Bariatric Surgery also is designating such centers. ...
- DesMoinesRegister.com,
Weighing the options Jan 3, 2006
SOURCES: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; American Society for Bariatric Surgery; American Journal of Surgery; interviews with ...
- Milford Daily News,
weekly calendar 1/15 Jan 15, 2006
For more information call 520-3500. -- Bariatric surgery support group meets 6:30 pm third Thursday at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. ...
- MyWestTexas.com,
Dollars & Sense Jan 18, 2006
...overweight. So Consumer Reports explores one solution: bariatric surgery, in the form of gastric bypass or gastric banding. Many ...
- Modesto Bee,
Health Happenings Jan 15, 2006
Information: Marianne at The Aerobic Center, 724-834-2153. A support group for anyone who has undergone bariatric surgery will meet 5:30-7 pm Jan. ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
Quitco: Tabachoy! Jan 19, 2006
Thus, others who could afford resort to surgical methods, the most popular of which is bariatric surgery which is considered the most effective means of losing ...
- Sun.Star,
New medical procedure raises ethical questions Jan 16, 2006
...only intended for those who needed it most have been like superpowers that eventually ended up in the arms of evil; bariatric surgery, abortions, liposuctions ...
- Western Herald,
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss - Publication Jan 8, 2006
With the problem of obesity approaching epidemic proportions, an increasing number of patients who have had bariatric surgery are now turning to plastic ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
First Nonprofit Integrated “Weight Loss� Boarding School to ... Jan 13, 2006
Carolina University; Principal Investigator of the National Institutes of Health Consortium for the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery member, and ...
- PR Web (press release),
Moving experiences in rehab Jan 2, 2006
These are patients who have had bariatric surgery for morbid obesity or have suffered multiple fractures, brain injuries, spinal cord damage, strokes and other ...
- Washington Times,
Monday, January 9 Jan 5, 2006
3-12. 4 pm, 2317 Montana Ave. Also Tuesday. •The Bariatric Surgery Seminar is an informational session to educate attendees about the gastric bypass roux-en ...
- Billings Outpost,
Emotional Eating Jan 8, 2006
While some compulsive eaters do opt for bariatric surgery, Garza said the procedure is not a quick fix to the problem, nor is it the only answer. ...
- Monitor,
Time not to eat the doughnuts ... well, that's the idea, anyway Jan 12, 2006
Ten years ago, in figures reported by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, about 10,000 people had elective stomach staplings, gastric bypasses and ...
- San Francisco Chronicle,
Wellness calendar Jan 10, 2006
Introductory Yoga class: Introduction nutrition and yoga class for those diagnosed with obesity or who are considering bariatric surgery from 2 to 4:30 pm ...
- Indianapolis Star,
EAT AND RUN Jan 9, 2006
...the individual is always highly problematic; no one knows what course of behavior is certain to be good for you; some “cures�—bariatric surgery and the ...
- New Yorker,
Classical music highs and lows Jan 1, 2006
May: Newly slim soprano Deborah Voigt (who shed 120 pounds after bariatric surgery) joins fellow superstar Ben Heppner for "Tristan und Isolde" at the May ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer,
Belly dancing equals a good workout Jan 5, 2006
Henry Ford Health System and Oakwood Hospital and the Detroit Health Department to gather information on proper dieting, weight loss tips and bariatric surgery ...
- South End,
University of Michigan Medical School to study the science of ... Dec 29, 2005
Burant notes that the center is forming connections with UM's obesity, cardiovascular and bariatric surgery programs, as well as programs in the Department of ...
- News-Medical.net,
Medicare Decides Obesity Stomach Surgery too Risky for Senior ... 23 Nov 2005
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today its proposal to modify Medicare coverage of bariatric surgery to help reduce significant ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
US Medicare to pay for some obesity surgeries 23 Nov 2005
..."Based in part on recent evidence on bariatric surgery in seniors that shows elevated risks, CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) is not ...
- Reuters
Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Center Expanding at Hazleton ... Nov 14, 2005
Gastric bypass surgery is gaining popularity. It helps many obese patients shed pounds and get back to their normal routine faster. ...
- WNEP-TV,
Bariatric surgery a new alternative for weight loss Nov 12, 2005
Bariatric surgery is becoming wildly popular as obese people look for an effective way to lose weight and regain their health. Now ...
- San Antonio Express (subscription),
WPHC Designated Bariatric Surgery Center Of Excellence Oct 31, 2005
White Plains, NY — White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC), in collaboration with William P. Homan, MD, Director of Bariatric Surgery at the Hospital and New ...
- Westchester.com,
Studies: Bariatric surgery riskier than thought Oct 24, 2005
...else works,� said Harvey Sugerman of the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, speaking on behalf of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Lincoln Journal Star,
Heparin May Not Prevent Pulmonary Embolism from Bariatric Surgery ... Oct 24, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- October 24, 2005 -- Short-course heparin may not be enough to prevent pulmonary embolism after bariatric surgery, researchers said here on ...
- DG News
Ask the Doctor: Bariatric surgery is a major risk Oct 24, 2005
In more than 20 years of treating obesity, I've rarely recommended bariatric surgery, and when I have, it has only been in the very most extreme cases and with ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Bariatric surgery effective but under-used in Australia Oct 25, 2005
JAMA Bariatric surgery for obesity is under-used in Australia despite being much more effective than drugs for weight loss and reduction of associated ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
HealthFirst-Bariatric surgery Oct 26, 2005
By Leslie LoBue. HealthFirst reporter Leslie LoBue brings us the results of a new study and what a local surgeon has to say about it. ...
- ABC 12 WJRT TV,
Weight-loss hospital set at med center Nov 17, 2005
About 36,700 weight-loss surgical operations were performed in the United States in 2000, according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- San Antonio Express (subscription),
Obese have new surgery option at local hospital Nov 8, 2005
...surgery. But Florida's insurance companies appear to be backing away from covering any sort of bariatric surgery for obese clients. ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal,
Hypoglycemia may complicate gastric bypass surgery Nov 22, 2005
...the pancreas. In patients following bariatric surgery, additional mechanisms may contribute to overproduction of insulin. " First ...
- Xagena.it,
Physician sells benefits of weight-loss balloon Nov 22, 2005
...balloon, unless you convert to a permanent procedure, you will regain the weight back," said Dr. Nicolas Christou, who directs the bariatric surgery program at ...
- CBC Calgary,
Dentists debate cosmetic system Nov 19, 2005
...received a three-year accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence from the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- York Daily Record,
Bariatric chef helps others maintain healthy weight Nov 8, 2005
The change the surgery has made in his life is "amazing," Fouts said, adding that he soon discovered bariatric surgery would also have a profound effect on his ...
- Palm Beach Post,
How to Stay Young: Weight Loss Surgery Pros and Cons, Part 2 Nov 14, 2005
...it often takes a long time for patients to accept their new appearance after surgery, which is why the American Society for Bariatric Surgery strongly advises ...
- WSAW,
iVOW Announces Addition of William Nydam to Board of Directors Nov 21, 2005
Company's ability to penetrate the market for obesity surgery management services; the impending decision by Medicare on coverage for bariatric surgery and the ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Surgery Webcast in Greenville features questions on gastric bypass Nov 16, 2005
Dr. William H. Chapman III, director of the Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Center and assistant director of the Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program at ...
- Greenville Daily Reflector,
A Holiday Challenge: Limit gain to 5 pounds Nov 20, 2005
...ways. She had bariatric surgery a year ago and has gone from 303 pounds to 148 pounds by continuing to watch her diet and exercise. ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Health Happenings Nov 20, 2005
205-3821. Excela Health will offer an education and support group for those who have had bariatric surgery 5:30-7 pm Nov. 30 at ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
Weight-loss surgery brings on new woes Nov 6, 2005
...said. He said many patients are left with excess skin after bariatric surgery, though Walker's is more extreme than most. Faulkenberry ...
- Austin American-Statesman (subscription),
Weight loss surgery not without risks Oct 25, 2005
In the first six months after the procedure, known as bariatric surgery, 2.1 percent of patients spent between 15 and 138 days in the hospital being treated ...
- Newark Star Ledger,
Obesity surgery has its dangers Nov 9, 2005
Flum also found that men are nearly twice as likely to die following such procedures -- known as bariatric surgery -- as opposed to women. ...
- Press-Enterprise (subscription),
Web site reveals prices at hospitals Nov 19, 2005
For example, many policies do not or only partially cover bariatric surgery to reduce obesity. Medicare pays for bariatric surgery ...
- Ocala.com,
Death rate low for weight-loss surgery Oct 26, 2005
..."I think bariatric surgery, for those individuals for whom it is medically indicated, is a life-saving procedure," said Fred Jacobs, the state health ...
- Trenton Times,
Study: Stomach reduction can be costly for employers Oct 24, 2005
The remaining bariatric surgery candidates opt for other approaches to shrinking the stomach, such as the gastric band, which is reversible and less expensive ...
- Durham Herald Sun,
Practice makes a difference in survival Nov 2, 2005
By David Steinkraus. Just last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association devoted several pages to bariatric surgery, its prevalence and its risks. ...
- Journal Times Online,
Obesity surgery is much riskier than previously thought, study ... Nov 4, 2005
Dr. Neil Hutcher, president of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, said that Medicare patients are probably sicker than the general US population and ...
- Foster's Daily Democrat,
Finishing the weight-loss job Nov 14, 2005
Tammy Shaffer of Chambersburg, Pa., weighed 320 pounds before she had bariatric surgery -- a gastric bypass procedure that would forever limit the amount of ...
- Washington Times,
Bulletin Board for Broward County Nov 21, 2005
Call 954-572-0812. Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 7-10 pm at Davie Police Department, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Call Paula at 954-424-8724. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Health Support Groups Nov 10, 2005
Information: (563) 264-1793. Bariatric Surgery. “Images,� for those who have had weight-loss surgery or are considering it, 6 ...
- Quad City Times,
Health calendar Nov 20, 2005
NE, Shoreline; $10 (206-633-2606 or www.msakc.org). MON Dr. James Weber speaks at an educational seminar for prospective bariatric-surgery candidates. ...
- Seattle Times,
Minimum Access Surgery Conference Underway in Cuba Nov 16, 2005
Cuba has over 100 endoscopic centers where the high-technology technique is available for procedures such as bariatric surgery - effective in the treatment of ...
- Cuban News Agency,
With diet, exercise or surgery, many strive for ideal appearance Nov 13, 2005
She had gastric bypass surgery in September 2004 with Dr. Muhammad S. Feteiha, bariatric surgeon at the Overlook Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center. ...
- Dailyrecord.com,
NCMC earns bariatric designation Nov 5, 2005
North Colorado Medical Center has earned the Bariatric Center of Excellence designation by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Greeley Tribune,
Reader Responds To Bariatric Center Article Nov 5, 2005
Letter to the editor: In response to the article on “WPHC Designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence," I’d like to remind your readers that surgery ...
- Westchester.com,
Marketdata Enterprise Surveys 20,456 People about Diet Related ... Nov 18, 2005
...worksite, health club, healthcare pro's office, residential facility, celebrity program) - Interest in weight loss (bariatric) surgery - percent - Interest in ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
iVOW Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 14, 2005
...approach that will allow our long-term growth opportunities to be considerably less constrained by the reimbursement environment for bariatric surgery," said Dr ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
MSO Holdings, Inc. Reports Q3 2005 Results Nov 7, 2005
Third quarter 2005 revenues were impacted by two hospitals in New York that filed for bankruptcy at which we had bariatric surgery programs. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Rocky road to weight loss Nov 6, 2005
...decision. Late last November, Polston-Bennett, now 38, underwent the first bariatric surgery performed at Flagstaff Medical Center. ...
- Arizona Daily Sun,
Robot bypasses gastric surgery issues Oct 24, 2005
She went to the Bariatric Surgery Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital where her surgeon used not only the laparoscope, but the Da Vinci robot to make the ...
- WFAA (subscription),
Lowell native's study is final word on obesity Oct 31, 2005
Santry, 31, is behind a new study that raises new questions about bariatric surgery -- which she says is the “only durable option� for weight loss among ...
- Lowell Sun,
Obesity surgery risky for elderly Oct 25, 2005
A new study of the only proven medical treatment for obesity, bariatric surgery, finds that elderly men face 1 in 10 chance of death within one year of the ...
- myDNA.com,
Older and Medically Disabled Patients Have Higher Mortality from ... Oct 24, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- October 24, 2005 -- Older and medically disabled patients undergoing bariatric surgery have higher mortality rates than typically reported for ...
- DG News
Allina Hospitals Awarded Bariatric Center of Excellence ... Oct 24, 2005
ASBS Bariatric Centers of Excellence. Bariatric surgery is a complex and challenging undertaking. Many patients are considered high ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Spectrum Health/Michigan Medical, PC Bariatric Program Earns ... Oct 28, 2005
28, 2005--The Spectrum Health/Michigan Medical PC (MMPC(R)) Bariatric Program was recently named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) by the ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Health Calendar Nov 10, 2005
Free program on family wellness. Reservations (563) 332-6036. Visit Web site at www.drcaras.com for more information. Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Quad City Times,
Health Briefs Nov 14, 2005
Lee Memorial Health System's Lee Center for Weight Management will have information sessions on bariatric surgery at 6:30 pm Thursday at the LIFE Center at ...
- Naples Daily News (subscription),
Cancer Center at Frye Regional Medical Center Participates in ... Nov 15, 2005
...s main campus includes a comprehensive heart center and cardiopulmonary rehab, skilled nursing unit, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, inpatient rehabilitation ...
- The Lincoln Tribune
Losing weight a psychological challenge Nov 6, 2005
...weight. Graber sees patients in the bigger context of eating disorders, only a fraction of which lead to bariatric surgery. She ...
- Arizona Daily Sun,
Kohl spokesman sets office hours Nov 6, 2005
Aspirus Wausau Hospital will hold a free informational seminar on bariatric surgery at 6:30 pm Tuesday in the Medallion Room at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 333 ...
- Wausau Daily Herald,
Support groups Oct 30, 2005
Bariatric Surgery Support Group, sponsored by Bariatric Center at Huntsville Hospital, Corporate University, 109 Governors Drive, Nov. ...
- Huntsville Times,
Obesity caused by physical, emotional problems Nov 6, 2005
Cushman, who lost 130 pounds through Lap Band bariatric surgery, said that stereotypical "laziness and gluttony" are not why people are plussized. ...
- Oakland Press,
Experts: Weight prompts bigotry Nov 6, 2005
Now 38, Cushman has lost 130 pounds with the help of Lap Band bariatric surgery - an adjustable band placed around the stomach to limit food intake. ...
- Oakland Press,
Rose Medical tops in obesity surgeries Nov 2, 2005
..."It validated the strength and depth of our bariatric surgery and patient program and highlights the excellent work of Dr. Michael Snyder.". ...
- Denver Business Journal,
HEALTH CALENDAR: HEALTH CALENDAR Oct 25, 2005
BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP: For individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery or those who are anticipating/planning a bariatric procedure; 7-9 pm ...
- Asbury Park Press,
A Different Life Nov 6, 2005
...off either.�. The American Society for Bariatric Surgery expects 150,000 people will have gastric bypass surgery this year. The ...
- Columbia Daily Tribune,
Medical notes Nov 8, 2005
Free. 330-650-9533, Ext. 339. Bariatric Surgery Information & Support Group -- 6-9 pm, Akron General Medial Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. Free. 330-344-6880. ...
- Akron Beacon Journal,
An Expanding Probelm Nov 2, 2005
...to 102,794. This year, the American Society for Bariatric Surgery predicts this number will increase to around 150,000. With public ...
- LongIslandPress.com,
Around Pasadena Nov 3, 2005
...careers.". PASADENA - Huntington Hospital has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Center of Excellence. This ...
- Pasadena Star-News,
Weighty advice, from someone who knows Oct 25, 2005
...scalpel interceded, slicing away the residue from a lot of bad living and poor nutrition choices: In December 1999, I underwent bariatric surgery, which called ...
- NorthJersey.com,
Clinical Briefs For November 2005 Oct 30, 2005
To be considered medically eligible for weight-loss surgery, known technically as bariatric surgery, a patient must have a Body Mass Index greater than 40 (or ...
- U.S. Medicine,
Health Happenings Nov 13, 2005
...toll-free 800-442-8000. A support group open to anyone who has undergone bariatric surgery will meet 5:30-7 pm Nov. 30 in the Well ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
Ill wind blows good for Chico Nov 1, 2005
Dr. Deron Ludwig, who specializes in bariatric surgery for the morbidly obese — generally known as “stomach stapling� or gastric bypass surgery, is ...
- Central Valley Business Times,
New Diet Drug May Be Available Soon Nov 10, 2005
While Acomplia doesn't approach the 30 percent of body weight lost by people who undergo bariatric surgery, Dr. Klein says it's likely just the start of more ...
- KSDK,
Regulation may help in the battle against obesity Nov 8, 2005
At least 5% of US adults have a BMI more than 40. - Bariatric surgery is the fastest-growing area of surgical practice in Australia. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
Lesbian physicians to meet in Santa Fe Nov 15, 2005
Topics addressed at previous conferences have included ovarian cancer updates, strategies for advancement in academic medicine, bariatric surgery: pros and cons ...
- The Empty Closet,
Interns match up with doctors Nov 6, 2005
...surgery/gastrointestinal and director of the robotic training center; Dr. Hyder Arastu, radiation oncology; Dr. John Pender, bariatric surgery; Dr. Joseph Zanga ...
- Greenville Daily Reflector,
Health Notes Nov 7, 2005
Raphael in New Haven, will present a free talk on bariatric surgery Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the hospital's Cronin Auditorium. Call 203-776-4677. ...
- Hartford Courant,
Names and faces Nov 6, 2005
The Spectrum Health/Michigan Medical PC's bariatric program was named as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons ...
- The Grand Rapids Press,
What’s Happening Oct 25, 2005
Bariatric Support Group meeting, 6 pm at the Decatur Public Library. This meeting is for anyone who has had, or is contemplating having bariatric surgery. ...
- Decatur Daily Democrat,
Preventing Pneumonia In Children Helps Prevent Pneumonia In Older ... Oct 26, 2005
The researchers used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample to identify US bariatric surgery admissions from 1998-2002 (with preliminary data for 12 states for 2003). ...
- RxPG NEWS,
Obese teen improves grades, sheds weight Nov 1, 2005
..."Essentially, they become normal teens.". In May, Able weighed just over 540 pounds, and he and his parents were actively seeking bariatric surgery. ...
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,
Malco puts imprint on new center Nov 4, 2005
The American Society of Bariatric Surgery has designated Saint Francis Hospital's Center for Surgical Weight Loss a Center of Excellence. ...
- commercialappeal.com (subscription),
weekly calendar 10/2 02 Oct 2005
Contact Dave Taylor, 559-9890. n Bariatric surgery support groups meet at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. For more information, call 640-3550. ...
- MyWestTexas.com
E-BariatricSurgery.com Examines the Bariatric Surgery Diet Sep 29, 2005
According to E-BariatricSurgery.com, after your bariatric surgery, your new and very small stomach will often only hold about an ounce. ...
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
Support group aims to help after bariatric surgery Sep 27, 2005
By Mary Louise Speer. Gastric bypass surgery can give people a chance to bid their baggy, saggy days good-bye and say hello to a new self. ...
- Quad City Times
Bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese with ... Sep 17, 2005
Researchers at Mayo Clinic reported that bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese patients who have coronary artery disease. ...
- Xagena.it
Surgery should always be a last resort Sep 30, 2005
In response to Tuesday’s article “Support group aims to help after bariatric surgery,� I remind readers that surgery should always be the last resort for ...
- Quad City Times
Obese Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Can Consider Bariatric ... Sep 13, 2005
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic researchers report in the September edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings that bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Obese patients with coronary artery disease can consider bariatric ... Sep 13, 2005
Mayo Clinic researchers report in the September edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings that bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese patients who have ...
- Innovations-Report
Alexian Bariatric Surgery Program Receives Top National ... Sep 12, 2005
Medical Center, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, ( http://www.alexian.org ) have earned top national designations for its bariatric surgery program from ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Get the Facts on Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery at Free Seminar ... Sep 11, 2005
Bariatric Surgery is an increasingly popular weight-loss alternative for morbidly obese people who face serious health risks associated with their weight. ...
- Emediawire (press release)
E-BariatricSurgery.com Explains the Cost of Bariatric Surgery Sep 1, 2005
E-BariatricSurgery.com explains that the cost of Bariatric surgery can be quite high. The typical price of an operation can be $25,000 or more. ...
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
More obese seniors opting for gastric-bypass surgery Sep 28, 2005
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery, based in Gainesville, Fla., said 140,000 people in the United States had some sort of weight-loss surgery last year ...
- Billings Gazette
Complete Health Calendar Sep 29, 2005
2-3 pm Oct. 17, free. Trinity, (309) 779-2000. Non-surgical Options for Facial Aging. 6:30-8 pm Oct. 18, free. Trinity, (309) 779-2000. Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Quad City Times
More seniors opting for gastric-bypass surgery Sep 21, 2005
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery, based in Gainesville, said 140,000 people in the United States had some sort of weight-loss surgery last year, most ...
- Gainesville Sun
E-BariatricSurgery.com Explains the Risks and Benefits of ... Sep 18, 2005
Bariatric Surgery provides detailed information on bariatric surgery, including cost, patients, centers, diet, financing, and complications, as well as ...
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
A walk with a message Sep 25, 2005
Seal Beach joined walkers in 56 other cities across the nation in a yearly campaign organized by the nonprofit American Society for Bariatric Surgery Foundation ...
- Long Beach Press-Telegram
Some obese seniors get drastic, opt for for gastric bypass surgery Sep 21, 2005
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery is trying to make it easier for older people to get the surgery; it petitioned Medicare to develop uniform coverage ...
- Chicago Sun-Times
Walk to raise awareness of gastric bypass surgery Sep 23, 2005
Stanton is leader of the event sponsored by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. The sponsoring physician is Dr. Helmuth T. Billy of Ventura. ...
- Ventura County Star (subscription)
Dale Huffman: Teen's journey from obesity Sep 25, 2005
...help. They were referred to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where a procedure called bariatric surgery could help Heather. "But ...
- Dayton Daily News (subscription)
National Heritage Academies looking for new president Oct 1, 2005
Ruppert resigned during summer to become chief executive at Forest Health Services near Ann Arbor, which specializes in bariatric surgery to help obese people ...
- The Grand Rapids Press
More obese seniors choosing gastric bypass Sep 22, 2005
140,000 people: The American Society for Bariatric Surgery, based in Gainesville, Fla., said 140,000 people in the United States had some sort of weight-loss ...
- York Dispatch
James T. Barker, II, MD, Psychiatrist, Receives Spot the Doc Award Sep 29, 2005
...s main campus includes a comprehensive heart center and cardiopulmonary rehab, skilled nursing unit, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, inpatient rehabilitation ...
- The Lincoln Tribune
Walk From Obesity Set For Saturday in Village Sep 23, 2005
Pinehurst Surgical and FirstHealth of the Carolinas will sponsor the American Society for Bariatric Surgery event. “The Walk from ...
- Southern Pines Pilot
'Walk from Obesity' this Saturday Sep 21, 2005
One tool some have used to achieve those changes is bariatric surgery. And this weekend, St. Mary's Weight Loss Surgery Center joins ...
- Huntington Herald Dispatch
Beginning cooking series Sep 25, 2005
15, after $100, VIP $150. Call (734) 655-2907. Free education seminar on bariatric surgery, performed laparoscopically at the new Bariatric Center at St. ...
- Canton Observer
Health Support Groups Sep 19, 2005
Information: (563) 264-1793. Bariatric Surgery. “Images,� for those who have had weight-loss surgery or are considering it, 6 ...
- Quad City Times
Ongoing Events Sep 26, 2005
The group is here to share their experiences and help others on their journey to health and happiness through bariatric surgery. 672-1662 or 661-7307. ...
- Los Alamos Monitor
Johnson County Community Calendar September 28-Oct. 4 Sep 28, 2005
...follow-up. For those who have had weight loss surgery. Sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery. 1 pm Oct. 1, Minimally ...
- Kansas City Star
Surgery for obesity: What is it? Sep 21, 2005
Obesity surgery, or weight-reduction surgery, known generally as bariatric surgery, changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food ...
- Fashion Monitor Toronto
Franciscan Health System Provides Surgical Weight-Loss Information ... Sep 19, 2005
...term weight loss. One treatment option for them is bariatric surgery, which is also called weight-loss surgery.". There are several ...
- ArriveNet (press release)
Hospital support group encourages weight loss Sep 3, 2005
25 Bariatric Surgery Support Group meeting, Borao explained to those interested in the procedure the differences between two of the most popular types of ...
- Asbury Park Press
Sinai Boston introduces Pre-surgical Bariatric Program Sep 16, 2005
While used as a last resort, for some people who are grossly overweight the answer to losing weight and improving health status is bariatric surgery. ...
- Stoughton Journal
E-GastricBypassSurgery.com Explains What to Expect After Gastric ... Sep 5, 2005
...complications relating to standard, laparoscopic and mini surgeries. Gastric Bypass Surgery is the sister site of Bariatric Surgery Web.
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
More Obese Seniors Choose Gastric-Bypass Sep 20, 2005
Many private insurance companies cover bariatric surgery, finding it cheaper than long-term treatment of obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes and ...
- Leading The Charge
Weight-loss surgery should be used as last resort Sep 3, 2005
In more than 20 years of treating obesity, I've rarely recommended bariatric surgery, and when I have, it has only been in the very most extreme cases and with ...
- Los Alamos Monitor
Losing Big Makes Twin Cities Man A Winner Sep 12, 2005
...absorb fewer calories. The Bariatric surgery also reduced Ballin's stomach to about the size of a man's thumb. Ballin entered the ...
- WCCO
Obesity May Complicate Pregnancy, Experts Say Sep 20, 2005
...medical implications.". Obese women of child-bearing age might also think twice about bariatric surgery, the guidelines say. Surgery ...
- WFtv.com
Public patients denied effective obesity treatment Sep 19, 2005
...achieve sustainable outcomes. Bariatric surgery provides the most effective treatment currently available, they say. Professor O ...
- EurekAlert
Questcor Announces the Addition of George Stuart as Chief ... Sep 28, 2005
...for patients with B12 deficiency caused by malabsorptive disorders resulting from structural or functional damage, such as bariatric surgery, Crohn's disease ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Mercy sponsors weight-loss seminar Sep 14, 2005
Cook, founder of Bariatric Support Centers International, underwent bariatric surgery herself in 1995 and has maintained a weight loss of 125 pounds. ...
- Sioux City Journal
Surgical weight loss helps older patients Sep 21, 2005
Armed with the recent studies showing that the surgery is safe and effective for many seniors, the society for bariatric surgery is trying to make it easier ...
- Kansas City Star
Obesity surgery aids heart disease fight Sep 13, 2005
13 (UPI) -- While exercise and diet should be the first option, bariatric surgery is safe for obese patients with coronary artery disease, Mayo Clinic ...
- United Press International
Walk from Obesity at Winton Woods Sep 20, 2005
All proceeds will benefit the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to national research related to the causes ...
- Cincinnati Post
Johnson County Community Calendar September 21-27 Sep 21, 2005
Sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery. 11 am Sept. 26, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Hospital, 11217 Lakeview, Lenexa. Register. ...
- Kansas City Star
Blogs aid those battling their caloric demons Sep 25, 2005
She's added two co-bloggers: Jane, who underwent bariatric surgery and habit change to lose 275 pounds, and Jonathan, who lost 50 pounds. ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)
Support Groups Sep 22, 2005
27, Midwest Comprehensive Bariatrics will host for individuals who have undergone gastric bypass (bariatric) surgery at Silver Cross or elsewhere in the ...
- Joliet Herald News
Help raise awareness, money by joining Walk from Obesity Sep 19, 2005
The walk raises money for education about obesity's health risks and effective treatments, including bariatric surgery and lap bands. ...
- El Paso Times
Bariatric patients invited to meeting Sep 15, 2005
...story. The group is open to any area bariatric surgery patient as well as family and other members of their support network. There ...
- Quad City Times
Fit or Fat? Sep 1, 2005
...necessarily make you fit," said Dr. David Capaccio, an Internist for the Northwest Medical Center, about the option of gastric bypass or other bariatric surgery ...
- Northwest Explorer
Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity Sep 1, 2005
...obstructive sleep apnea. Candidates should be referred to high volume centers with surgeons experienced in bariatric surgery. Dr. Robbins ...
- AAP Grand Rounds (subscription)
Do slow burn Sep 20, 2005
Wells, medial director of bariatric surgery at Summa Health System, said Atkins was on the right track, though, in that highly refined carbohydrates raise ...
- Akron Beacon Journal
What's Happening Sep 20, 2005
Bariatric Support Group meeting, 6 pm at the Decatur Public Library. The meeting is for anyone who has had, or is contemplating having bariatric surgery. ...
- Decatur Daily Democrat
Today's Online Sections Sep 8, 2005
Free education seminars on bariatric surgery, performed laparoscopically at the new Bariatric Center at St. Mary Mercy Hospital 6:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. ...
- Canton Observer
Spectrum Health Unveils Leadership Campaign Sep 13, 2005
...posted in West and mid-Michigan and highlight the system's leadership in open heart surgery, births, knee replacements, inpatient trauma and bariatric surgery. ...
- Business Wire (press release)
MSO Registration Statement Declared Effective by the SEC Sep 16, 2005
MSO contracts with acute care hospitals to establish Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence under the brand name CORI, while contracting with corporations ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Surgery not always best answer for obesity Aug 31, 2005
With a decade of bariatric surgery performed on obese teens and adults, data suggest that a significant number of patients fail to sustain clinically ...
- myDNA.com
Complete Health Calendar Sep 8, 2005
Self Defense for Women. 10-10:45 am Tuesdays or 7-7:45 pm Thursdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 3, Two Rivers YMCA, Moline. Information: (309) 797-3945. Bariatric Surgery. ...
- Quad City Times
Johnson County Community Calendar Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Sep 1, 2005
Sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery. 11 am Sept. 3, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Hospital, Lobby Auditorium, 11217 Lakeview, Lenexa. ...
- Kansas City Star
Johnson County Community Calendar September 14-20 Sep 14, 2005
Sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery. 11 am Sept. 17, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Hospital, Lobby Auditorium, 11217 Lakeview, Lenexa. ...
- Kansas City Star
Health and fitness calendar, September 6 Sep 5, 2005
311. • Free seminar on Weight Loss Surgery - Learn how a patient qualifies for bariatric surgery, what to expect during surgery and more, 6 pm Sept. ...
- Rocky Mountain News
Bulletin Board for Broward County Sep 19, 2005
...$10. Call 954-974-2272. Bariatric surgery support group, 7-10 pm at Davie Police Department, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Call Paula at 954-424-8724. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
Report: Big discrepancy in malpractice premiums Sep 17, 2005
The largest increase for the cost of malpractice insurance was for general surgeons who practice bariatric surgery, a procedure that reduces the size of the ...
- The Journal News.com
Health Briefs: Sept. 13, 2005 Sep 12, 2005
Lee Memorial Health Systems' Lee Center for Weight Management will hold an informational session for people interested in learning about bariatric surgery at 6 ...
- Naples Daily News (subscription)
Recreation Calendar Sep 21, 2005
Proceeds benefit the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Foundation for research and education of obesity. Call 216-844-8019 or visit www.uhcbariatrics.com. ...
- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Health calendar Sep 4, 2005
Viejo. (714) 308-2494. Bariatric surgery support group. For pre- or post-laparoscopic surgery patients. 6:30-8:30 pm third Tuesday. ...
- OCRegister (subscription)
Port Hueneme men's gym borrows idea from women Sep 10, 2005
One man who uses a walker is on a program to strengthen his legs; others have undergone bariatric surgery and are reshaping their eating and exercise habits. ...
- Ventura County Star (subscription)
Obesity's last-chance option Sep 12, 2005
Fifteen days later, on July 27, Mayer went to Maryvale Hospital Medical Center in Phoenix for bariatric surgery, a procedure he'd been pursuing for years. ...
- Arizona Republic
Obesity swells pregnancy complications Sep 1, 2005
Because bariatric surgery (commonly known as stomach-stapling) has become so popular, the new guidelines also contain extensive recommendations on women who ...
- Globe and Mail
Assembly Floor Session Sep 19, 2005
...rates. Item Veto C – 16 (AB 100 partial veto) Sections 1146j, 1157j, and 9321 (9q) relating to: bariatric surgery prohibition. ...
- WisPolitics.com
Doctor promises cure for obesity Sep 16, 2005
...the treatment after trying everything. She was offered a bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) by Dr A Ghosh. Baljit is going to ...
- Ludhiana Newsline
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital Ranks in Annual "Best ... Sep 1, 2005
...the best in the country. In addition, OHSU performs a high volume of bariatric surgery. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians ...
- WhiteCityNews.com
Frye Regional Medical Center Events Sep 1, 2005
The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Frye and The American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Foundation will host the Unifour Area Walk from Obesity TM on ...
- LKN Living
Shoulder Pain Sep 13, 2005
Raphael in New Haven, will present a free seminar on bariatric surgery Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the hospital's Cronin Auditorium. Call 203-776-4677.
- Hartford Courant
Gastric Bypass Unpublicized Side Effect – Excessive Gas Sep 4, 2005
Bariatric surgery helps individuals gain back their self-esteem, confidence and health but all of these good things don’t come without side effects. ...
- Prudent Press Agency (press release)
Starring in 'Starved' is weighty matter for popular character ... Sep 6, 2005
A: I went to a meeting and just observed protocol. I have thought of and done some research in the past on bariatric surgery — stomach stapling or whatever. ...
- Jackson Clarion Ledger
Trinity Bariatric accepting clothing for Katrina's plus-sized ... Sep 14, 2005
Twice a year, once in spring and fall, patients who have undergone bariatric surgery to help loose weight take part in a clothing swap at Trinity. ...
- Quad City Times
Health calendar Sep 13, 2005
Bariatric surgery: Seminar by surgeon Tallal Zeni and Paula Magid, director of the hospital's bariatric program, 6:30 pm Sept. 20. Free. ...
- Detroit Free Press
Medical Nutrition USA Announces 72% Sales Increase for 2nd Quarter ... Sep 8, 2005
...general economic conditions, changes in customer demand, changes in trends in the nursing home, renal care, health food and bariatric surgery markets, changes ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Scientific Intake to Present at Medtech Insight's ``Investment In ... Sep 16, 2005
...mode of action as reducing stomach capacity but the dietary restriction occurs in the oral cavity," says Mitch Roslin, MD, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Lenox ...
- Business Wire (press release)
(PRN) - PFA On Ted Kennedy: Amnesia Or Double Standard? ... [+] Sep 12, 2005
...(PRN) - Most Distant Explosion Detected, Smashes Previous Record ... [+. PRN) - Alexian Bariatric Surgery Program Receives Top National Designations ... [+. ...
- Bolsamania.com
Obese workers costing employers, research shows Sep 16, 2005
...they may want to invest in worksite wellness programs, disease management for obesity, and even increased coverage for interventions such as bariatric surgery. ...
- Providence Business News
DL Stewart: Water bottle comments put through the wringer Sep 3, 2005
...them. My health is more important to me than someone else's opinion. — Jennifer Wilson. • I had bariatric surgery on Jan. 20. It ...
- Dayton Daily News (subscription)
Local teens suffer family tragedy Sep 10, 2005
...nowadays.". Atkinson says her son had recent health problems. He was diabetic and suffered from complications from bariatric surgery. But ...
- WJRT
Warner Hospital reviews revenue Aug 31, 2005
According to hospital officials, a reduction in coverage for bariatric surgery by many insurance companies is responsible for the downward trend in the ...
- Bloomington Pantagraph
MIT eggheads to create robot pit bull diet enforcer Aug 31, 2005
But recent reports of successful robotic bariatric surgery raise the spector of packs of feral robotic dogs attacking obese citizens and perfoming involuntary ...
- CalorieLab Calorie Counter News
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