FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of the SEDASYS(R) System May 29, 2009
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson company, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at. (PR Newswire)
Synovis profit rises 60% in Q2 May 28, 2009
Synovis (Nasdaq: SYNO) said revenue from its Peri-Strip products, which are used in bariatric surgery, climbed 15 percent to $5 million in the second quarter. Sales of its Veritas products, meanwhile, jumped 82 percent to $2. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The Belly and the Blade May 27, 2009
A parliamentary inquiry is expected to report in the next week on the need for making bariatric surgery widely available for those deemed to be unable to lose weight through other means ... But people who get bariatric surgery losing weight ... According to a published last year in the , "Downstream savings associated with bariatric surgery are estimated to offset the initial costs in 2 to 4 years.". (Slate)
Health Glance - 5/25 May 25, 2009
A weight loss surgery support group for patients of Wittgrove Bariatric Center meets June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 1901 E. 18th St. The meeting is open to Wittgrove's pre- and post-operative bariatric surgery patients. --CASPER. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Calorie restriction causes temporal changes in liver metabolism May 5, 2009
"Our findings help explain the rapid improvement in glucose levels observed after low-calorie diet therapy and bariatric surgery," he added. In the present study, 22 obese patients were randomized to a high-carbohydrate or low-carbohydrate energy-deficit diet. (EurekAlert!)
No comments posted. May 5, 2009
The center specializes in working with each person to create a customized lifestyle plan, including medical weight loss management through diet or bariatric surgery, nutrition counseling, individualized exercise program and monthly support groups. For more information or to register, call 687-4673 or (877) 467-3858 or go to. (The Herald-Palladium)
• To do for you May 4, 2009
Bariatric Support Group meeting for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, 7 p.m. today, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center's Education Center, 588 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls. Information: 381-4504. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Complications and Costs for Obesity Surgery Declining Apr 29, 2009
April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that the average rate of post-surgical and other complications in patients who have obesity surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, declined 21 percent between 2002 and 2006. They also found that payments to hospitals dropped by as much as 13 percent for bariatric surgery patients during that time period, in part because fewer complications meant fewer readmissions ... The study, "Recent... (PR Newswire)
Lap-band surgery now available in Yuma Apr 28, 2009
That's when Shephard decided to get bariatric surgery with the Lap-Band System, a device placed around the upper part of the stomach to help promote weight loss ... Dr. Candice Jensen, a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, held an informational session about the new procedure at YRMC.. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Brazilian Obesity: The Big Girl from Ipanema Apr 11, 2009
Already one-quarter of hospital beds are taken up by people suffering from weight-related ailments such as heart attacks, back surgeries and hip and joint replacements, says Luiz Vicente Berti, president of the Brazilian Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Unless preventive action is taken to educate people, he warns, Brazil faces a sick and expensive future. (Time.com)
For diabetics, new culprits emerge in a complex disease Apr 8, 2009
Dr. Walter Pories, who founded ECU's bariatric surgery unit, said the procedure reroutes food around a section of the gut and, in the process, likely blocks a signal to the pancreas that triggers insulin production. Because many people with diabetes produce too much insulin, and the body becomes resistant to it, this interrupted signal appears to cure diabetes in more than half of patients. (News & Observer)
• Seven steps to help your kids slim down Apr 5, 2009
The most recent strategy is the "Seven Steps to Success: A Handout for Parents of Overweight Children and Adolescents," designed by physicians and weight-loss experts to be worked in progressive stages: medical management, education, environmental changes, support groups, two forms of cognitive behavior therapy (clinic or short-term, and long-term) and bariatric surgery ... That article also outlined a multipronged approach to obesity, including prevention, structured weight management that... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bariatric Surgery Minimizes Pregnancy Complications For Obese Women Apr 1, 2009
1, 2009) Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's (BGU) Faculty of Health Sciences ... 17%) deliveries that occurred before bariatric surgery and 354 women had 507 (0 ... 28%) deliveries that occurred after bariatric surgery. (Science Daily)
Ben-Gurion U researchers -- bariatric surgery minimizes pregnancy complications for obese women Mar 25, 2009
BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL, March 24, 2009 Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's (BGU) Faculty of Health Sciences ... 17%) deliveries that occurred before bariatric surgery and 354 women had 507 (0 ... 28%) deliveries that occurred after bariatric surgery. (EurekAlert!)
A Little Flab May Cut Up to Four Years From Life Expectancy, Study Shows Mar 19, 2009
An estimated 220,000 obese people had bariatric surgery in the U.S. last year, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in Gainesville, Florida. The procedures cost $17,000 to $25,000, the group says on its Web site. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Members of local weight loss support group dial for strength Mar 17, 2009
With his wife by his side, Powers explains how he went from 438 pounds, to 210 pounds, following Bariatric surgery in May, 2008. Ten months later he's laughing and smiling as talks - grateful to have his life back. (KRNV.com, NV)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital CEO to retire Mar 17, 2009
Specialty services introduced include cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, infectious disease service, endocrinology, bariatric surgery, a hospitalist program and family medicine. Existing services improved include OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, pathology, radiology, and anesthesia services. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gundersen Lutheran CEO shares ideas at health summit Mar 13, 2009
Thompson said he told officials about Gundersen Lutheran s breast cancer center, bariatric surgery, cardiac and end-of-life care, which could be used as models for quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obesity Linked To Hormone Imbalance That Impacts Sexual Quality Of Life Mar 13, 2009
"Subjects who lost weight through bariatric surgery experienced a reduction in estradiol levels, an increase in testosterone levels and an increase in ratings of sexual quality of life.". Dr. Hammoud points out that results from this study highlight an association between sexual quality of life and hormonal measures independent from weight. (Science Daily)
Childhood Obesity Addressed in Seve... Mar 12, 2009
The panel of experts, including physicians and psychologists, has outlined lifestyle changes in an article titled "A Handout for Parents of Overweight Children and Adolescents." The article defines seven steps that increase in intensity, including medical management, education, environmental changes, support groups, cognitive-behavior therapy and bariatric surgery ... The seventh step, bariatric surgery, would only be used as a last resort. (Suite101.com)
Gundersen Lutheran CEO invited to health care summit Mar 12, 2009
Thompson said he would talk about Gundersen Lutheran s breast cancer center, bariatric surgery, cardiac and end-of-life care, which have been recognized. Quality, efficient health care will lower the costs, Thompson said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Red-light camera ban heads to governor Mar 12, 2009
HB 1530: Establishes a program to combat obesity that would provide coverage for bariatric surgery as a treatment option. HB 865: Provides money to help school districts in danger of going bankrupt, Medicaid dialysis patients from losing free transportation and prosecutors from being laid off or furloughed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Potential For Resolving Type 2 Diabetes With Bariatric Surgery Mar 11, 2009
6% of patients as the result of bariatric surgery ... Henry Buchwald et al. Weight and Type 2 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis ... 17, 2007) Approximately 1 percent of Pennsylvania residents who underwent bariatric surgery between 1995 and 2004 died within one year of the surgery and nearly 6 percent died within five years, according to a. (Science Daily)
Want to Lose Weight? Have Brain Surgery Mar 10, 2009
She tried everything from dieting to bariatric surgery to reduce her body weight. As these methods continued to fail, Poe, tired of being morbidly overweight, underwent the most radical treatment ever devised for obesity -- brain surgery. (ABC News)
Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand Mar 5, 2009
"Subjects who lost weight through bariatric surgery experienced a reduction in estradiol [hormone] levels, an increase in testosterone levels and an increase in ratings of sexual quality of life.". The study will appear in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology olism. (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity Surgery Can Help Men's Sex Lives Mar 4, 2009
"Subjects who lost weight through bariatric surgery experienced a reduction in estradiol levels, an increase in testosterone levels and an increase in ratings of sexual quality of life," Hammoud said. The study was accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fewer breast cancer surgery sites Mar 4, 2009
A similar designation program is underway by the DOH for Medicaid providers of bariatric surgery. Applications are due by April 6. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Health and Fitness File 3-4 Mar 4, 2009
BARIATRIC SURGERY informational SESSION: Nearly 16 million Americans are affected by severe obesity, a chronic, metabolic condition that is caused by a number of factors, but is most closely linked to genetics ... The Aurora Sinai Bariatric Program with Dr. Thomas Chua at Aurora Sinai Medical Center has been designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Physical Activity Guidelines Are Too Confusing, Say Researchers Mar 3, 2009
17, 2008) A new study suggests increased physical activity after bariatric surgery can yield better postoperative. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery Mar 3, 2009
6% of patients as the result of bariatric surgery ... The article is :" Weight and Type 2 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" by Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD, Rhonda Estok, RN, BSN, Kyle Fahrbach, PhD, Deirdre Banel, BA, Michael D. Jensen, MD, Walter J. Pories, MD, John P. Bantle, MD, and Isabella Sledge, MD, MPH. It appears in The American Journal of Medicine, Volume 122, Issue 3 (March 2009) published by Elsevier. (EurekAlert!)
Weight Loss Improves Fatty Liver Disease, Researchers Find Feb 20, 2009
2, 2008) A recent study reports bariatric surgery results in improvement of histopathological features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Complications of NAFLD, including steatosis, steatohepatitis. (Science Daily)
Nix awarded top rating on weight-loss surgery program Feb 19, 2009
has earned a 5-star rating from HealthGrades for its bariatric surgery program. This designation makes Nix the only hospital system in San Antonio to receive HealthGrades 5-star rating for bariatric surgery two years in a row, to be ranked Best in the San Antonio area for overall bariatric surgery in 2008 and 2009, and to be ranked in the Top 10 in Texas for overall bariatric surgery in 2008 and 2009. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Overweight women face tougher pregnancies Feb 18, 2009
All of those risks, of course, could be diminished if the mothers lost weight through bariatric surgery, the most effective weight-loss tool. "They clearly have safer pregnancies and so if you look at the same patient and compare pregnancies from when they were obese and when they are of normal weight, the pregnancy with the normal-weight mom is clearly safer.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Leaving the Folds Feb 8, 2009
Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time ... Many patients who experience massive weight loss after bariatric surgery will need additional surgery to remove excess skin ... As bariatric surgery has grown more common (some 144,000 such procedures were performed in the United States in 2004, more than double the number in 2002), D'Amico says, patients seeking body contouring have "started to show up in plastic... (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Synovis Life Technologies Reports Ninth Consecutive Record Revenue Quarter Feb 8, 2009
Revenue from Peri-Strips Dry, a tissue-based buttress used in bariatric surgery to treat obesity, increased 37 percent. Within the Peri-Strips product line, use of PSD Veritas is growing. (Investors Business Daily)
Health InfoCenter Feb 8, 2009
For more on bariatric surgery. The Cancer Patient Support Program. (WCAX.com, VT)
Is passing blood after bariatric surgery normal? Feb 7, 2009
Is passing blood after bariatric surgery normal ... Is passing blood after bariatric surgery normal ... I am seven months post Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery. (CNN -- Health)
Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate Feb 7, 2009
Internists, cardiologists and endocrinologists, more than ever, are referring patients who traditionally haven't been candidates for the weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery ... "There's more acceptance now of the concept that bariatric surgery is a truly life-saving type of therapy rather than just a way to shed pounds," said Dr. Francesco Rubino, chief of Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City ... After an average follow-up of more... (MEDLINEplus)
Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens Feb 7, 2009
Also called bariatric surgery, the procedure works by limiting the size of the stomach and thereby reducing the amount of food one can eat ... "Previous studies have shown frequent remission of type 2 diabetes in adults following bariatric surgery, but until now, no research had been done to provide information about outcomes of adolescent diabetics who are considering surgical weight loss," said lead researcher Dr. Thomas H. Inge, an associate professor of surgery and pediatrics at Cincinnati... (MEDLINEplus)
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies Feb 7, 2009
Data from those studies showed that bariatric surgery in the United States increased by 800 percent between 1998 and 2005 (from 12,480 to 113,500) ... Between 2003 and 2005, more than 50,000 women in this age group had inpatient bariatric surgery each year, which accounted for 49 percent of all bariatric surgeries ... The review authors found that pregnant women who'd had bariatric surgery had lower maternal complication rates than obese women, including gestational diabetes (0 percent vs. 22. (MEDLINEplus)
Weight Can Be Kept Off No Matter How It's Lost Feb 7, 2009
Bariatric surgery is agreed to be the most reliable way for very obese people, meaning those more than 100 pounds overweight or with a body mass index of 40 or greater, to lose weight long-term, Bond and colleagues write in the International Journal of Obesity ... To investigate, the researchers compared 105 people who had undergone bariatric surgery to 210 individuals who had lost weight non-surgically. (MEDLINEplus)
How is nonpayment for 'never events' affecting Medicaid? Feb 7, 2009
That goal is represented in many payment reforms, she says, including paying more for high-quality primary care, reimbursing for services based on the complexity of the patient's illness and the services provided, and selective contracting for services such as bariatric surgery and specialty pharmacy. "Our specific goals, with respect to inpatient payments, is to pay for service and medical care that has value, improves outcomes, and is medically necessary," says Ms. Bachrach. (TMCnet)
THE YOU DOCS Feb 7, 2009
Complication rates also rise for every decade, whether you're facing bariatric surgery, a heart procedure or a knee, hip or back operation. So, how do you improve your odds of success. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Snorers Burn More Calories During the Day Feb 7, 2009
"We want to figure out how to treat people with this disorder. Losing weight dramatically decreases obstructive sleep apnea in those who are overweight. But the success with behavioral interventions and bariatric surgery have been inconsistent," said study author Dr. Eric J. Kezirian, director of the division of sleep surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. "This study examined one of the important ways that obstructive sleep apnea can affect body weight. There are many things we... (MEDLINEplus)
Liver Disease May Resolve with Weight Loss Surgery Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, not only helps obese individuals shed a significant amount of weight, it also significantly improves or completely resolves a common obesity-related liver problem known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a review of published studies shows ... Studies have shown that weight loss achieved through bariatric surgery improves diabetes and lowers high blood pressure in obese individuals ... To investigate, Dr. Gagan K.... (MEDLINEplus)
Dr. Laura returns to Atlanta airwaves Apr 1, 2008
Back when her show was on WGST, I heard Laura tell an obese woman caller she needed to consider bariatric surgery just to please some man. By sane jane. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Cypress Station Medical Office Building in Houston Apr 1, 2008
It has also been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Financing for the acquisition was primarily provided by National City Bank. (PR Newswire)
HMH’s gastric band program offers hope for the heavy Mar 16, 2008
It s all her stomach can handle after bariatric surgery that Weaver says was the key to weight loss after decades of obesity. Weaver underwent gastric band surgery 11 months ago. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Weight Loss More Effective Than Intensive Insulin Therapy For Type 2 Diabetics, Expert Argues Mar 15, 2008
Today there are many treatment options, including bariatric surgery, if necessary, to lower the fat content in the body before you start giving insulin, he said. The fat is causing insulin resistance and killing the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas that is what is causing type 2 diabetes. (Science Daily)
N.H. Senate supports weight-loss surgery bill Mar 7, 2008
He has lost 105 pounds since bariatric surgery in September where his stomach was reduced to the size of a cup ... And on Thursday, the state Senate gave preliminary approval to his bill to require that New Hampshire insurers include bariatric surgery as an option in treating diseases and ailments caused by obesity ... "I'm one of the people who has seen the benefits of bariatric surgery," Clegg told the Senate. (Concord Monitor)
Diabetes May Be Disorder Of Upper Intestine: Surgery May Correct It Mar 6, 2008
Today, most patients with diabetes are not offered a surgical option, and bariatric surgery is recommended only for those with severe obesity (a body mass index, or BMI, of greater than 35kg) ... "There is, in fact, growing evidence that diabetes surgery can be effective even for patients who are only slightly obese or just overweight. Clinical trials in this field are therefore a priority as they allow us to compare diabetes surgery to other treatment options in the attempt to understand when... (Science Daily)
Debra Smith started awalking program backin August,and haslost57 pounds so far. Staff photo by ERIN SMITH Feb 26, 2008
Smith said she never once considered bariatric surgery or any of the more radical medical procedures for losing weight. She also said no to weight loss drugs due to the potential side effects. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Crying foul: Suit says H.P. Regional bariatric surgery unfairly assessed Feb 21, 2008
and are suing so that a controversial weight-loss procedure in the lucrative field of bariatric surgery will be eligible for insurance reimbursement ... Without accreditation, Medicare and most major insurance companies will not reimburse bariatric surgery, which last year generated about $5 ... The suit claims the college is trying to shut High Point Regional and Cornerstone out of the industry, which is also practiced at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Moses Cone Health System -- both... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Gecko sharessticky secrets Feb 19, 2008
It could help prevent abdominal adhesions or fix internal leaks that occur during bariatric surgery, for instance ... Dr. Harvey Sugerman, past president of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, said it might be more useful than existing techniques for repairing leaks during obesity surgery. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight-loss surgery increasingly seen as treatment for diabetes Feb 18, 2008
Americans get more than 205,000 weight loss surgeries a year, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - a number which is almost certain to keep climbing ... Risk for suicide also appears to increase after weight-loss surgery, said Dr. Harvey Sugerman, editor in chief of the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, perhaps because some patients "attributed all their depression to obesity. Then they have the operation, which takes care of the obesity, but... (Boston Globe)
What Can This Country Afford? Feb 13, 2008
The federal deficit needs bariatric surgery. Every candidate for office is going to make promises to you, the voter. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Get involved Feb 4, 2008
BARIATRIC SURGERY GROUP: 5:30 p.m., University Hospital; support for people who have had or are considering bariatric surgery; (706) 868-3241. TUESDAY. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man Loses 600 Pounds With Diet, Exercise Feb 3, 2008
Hollins said it is rare to Lapitz's style of weight loss without bariatric surgery because many people just don't have the same dedication to reach high goals. Laptiz is 68 and enjoying things others take for granted, such as fitting inside his shower for the first time in 20 years. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man Turns Small Steps Into 600-Pound Loss Feb 2, 2008
Hollins said it is rare to see Lapitz's style of weight loss without bariatric surgery because many people just don't have the same dedication to reach high goals. Laptiz is 68 and enjoying things others take for granted, such as fitting inside his shower for the first time in 20 years. (Click2Houston, TX)
Alabamians should take to the polls Tuesday Feb 2, 2008
WakeWashington wrote on Feb 2, 2008 2:37 AM:" If Huckabee has anything to do with a GOP presidential campaign after Super Tuesday, the Democrats are going to make it look like Romney was taking it pretty easy on him. This summer when the moment seems just right, theyll start off with his sellout to the tobacco industry and all of his ethics violations and his misuse of public office for personal greed. The wedding gift registry he used to shake people down after leaving the governors office... (Demopolis Times, AL)
Gundersen Lutheran ranked in top 5 percent of nation’s hospitals Feb 1, 2008
Gundersen Lutheran also received specialty excellence awards for bariatric surgery, critical care, gastrointestinal care, gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, joint replacement and orthopedic care. The medical center also received five-star or best ratings in treating several medical conditions. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
1.2 million Australians go through McDonald's golden arches everyday Jan 26, 2008
Dr Linda Schachter, a physician at The Centre for Bariatric Surgery in Victoria, which specialises in the surgical treatment of obesity, said it was "incredibly disappointing" to hear that more people than ever were eating McDonald's. Dr Schachter said while some people might choose healthier options at McDonald's, the fact was many still ordered fries, which were high in fat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Expanded AP stories Jan 25, 2008
There is a growing body of evidence that bariatric surgery is an effective tool for managing diabetes, said Dr. John Buse of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, the association's president for medicine and science. It's just a question of how effective is it, for what spectrum of patients, over what period of time and at what cost. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Weight-loss operation can send diabetics into remission Jan 24, 2008
Almost three in every four obese people suffering from diabetes can be cured of the disease with bariatric surgery, according to a groundbreaking new study, one that some experts say opens the door to changes in treatment of diabetes as profound as the discovery of insulin ... Those who underwent bariatric surgery did so far more effectively ... "It's clear that bariatric surgery is one of the best ways to treat and prevent diabetes," he said. (Globe and Mail)
Diabetes study favors surgery to treat obese Jan 24, 2008
Medical societies in the United States and abroad that once called their specialty bariatric surgery, a term that refers to weight loss, have started adding the word "metabolic" to their titles to emphasize the new focus on diabetes. "I think diabetes surgery will become common within the next few years," said Dr. John Dixon, the lead author of the study and an obesity researcher at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, where the research was conducted. (International Herald Tribune)
