Diabetics eye obesity surgery to tame blood sugar Jul 8, 2010
Last year, 220,000 people had obesity surgery, which can cost between $14,000 and $26,000, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ... American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Diabetics turn to weight-loss surgery Jul 8, 2010
Last year, 220,000 people had obesity surgery, which can cost between $14,000 and $26,000, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. In a 2009 study, death, serious complications, or the need for a repeat procedure occurred in 1 percent who received bands, about 5 percent who had minimally invasive gastric bypass, and nearly 8 percent who had traditional bypass. (Boston Globe)
West Penn consolidation to affect 1,500 jobs Jun 30, 2010
Services that will stay at West Penn include its burn center, maternity and neonatal intensive care units, bariatric surgery and inpatient rehabilitation. Cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics and neuroscience and critical care will be moved across town to. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Major cutbacks at West Penn Jun 30, 2010
Under the consolidation plan, West Penn will remain home to WPAHS obstetrical deliveries and the neonatal ICU, bariatric surgery, the burn unit, and inpatient rehabilitation services, as well as ancillary services to support those programs. WPAHS officials said West Penn's daily average of about 240 patients represents 47 percent of its capacity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Why obesity surgery should be a family affair Jun 26, 2010
The new findings make a lot of sense, says Dr. Amir Mehran, director of bariatric surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. Obesity tends to run in families and when only one family member goes in for surgery, sometimes the others will work to sabotage weight loss. (MSNBC -- Health)
Gastric Sleeve Complications Jun 24, 2010
The gastric sleeve, which is also known as vertical sleeve gastrectromy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is a relatively new bariatric surgery ... Bariatric surgery is an effective weight loss method ... This means that even though a person has this bariatric surgery and removes 60% of their stomach, that sleeve that is left can still stretch out over time. (Suite101.com)
Ethicon partnership nets $13.5M grant for UC Jun 23, 2010
The three-year grant is part of Ethicon s Metabolic Applied Research Strategy to improve understanding of the physiological changes resulting from bariatric surgery, which is used to treat severe obesity ... Blue Ash-based Ethicon is presenting research from the past two years at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery this week. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Albany Meds bariatric program honored Jun 16, 2010
Albany Meds bariatric surgery program reaccredited - The Business Review (Albany) ... Albany Meds bariatric surgery program reaccredited ... s bariatric surgery program received the highest accreditation, designated a Level 1A facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Why China's Weight-Loss Industry Is Gaining Jun 10, 2010
Bariatric surgery is up too ... Zheng Chengzhu, chief of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Changhai Hospital in Shanghai, says he performs about 100 obesity-related operations a year, compared with 20 to 30 a few years ago. (BusinessWeek)
Affluence, waistlines grow Jun 9, 2010
Zheng Chengzhu, chief of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Changhai Hospital in Shanghai, says he performs about 100 obesity-related operations a year, compared with 20 to 30 a few years ago. Allergan, maker of a device used in gastric-banding surgery, has applied to the government to sell its Lap-Band in China, says Judy Low, a company spokeswoman in Singapore. (MSNBC -- Business)
NYT: Growing obesity raises risks of childbearing Jun 7, 2010
They are holding sensitivity training for staff members and counseling women about losing weight, or even having bariatric surgery, before they become pregnant. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nix honored for weight-loss surgery May 27, 2010
has earned HealthGrades 5-star rating for bariatric surgery for the fourth consecutive year ... In addition, the Nix was ranked in the Top 10 in Texas and Top 15 percent in the Nation for overall bariatric surgery. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Chinese Fight Growing Girth With Weight Watchers Memberships, Soyjoy Bars May 25, 2010
Zheng Chengzhu, chief of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at in Shanghai, says he now performs about 100 obesity- related operations a year, compared with 20 to 30 a few years ago. maker of a device used in gastric-banding surgery, has applied to the government to sell its Lap-Band in China, said Judy Low, a spokeswoman in Singapore for the Irvine, California-based company. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Why Can Surgical Treatment Improve Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? May 13, 2010
(July 25, 2008) The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has issued guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient. The guidelines discuss endoscopy in the preoperative patient and. (Science Daily)
Morbid Obesity Surgery Bariatric ... May 11, 2010
Morbid Obesity Surgery Bariatric Surgery Options for Obese ... Morbid Obesity Surgery Bariatric Surgery Options for Obese ... Such bariatric surgery promotes weight loss ves obesity-related conditions. (Suite101.com)
Surgery "Should Be Last Resort for Obese Children" May 8, 2010
Bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, such as operations to apply gastric bands to limit the stomach size of severely overweight people, should be a last resort, they said. "The risks of bariatric surgery are substantial, and long-term safety and effectiveness in children remain largely unknown," Sue Kimm of the University of New Mexico, Debbie Lawlor of Britain's Bristol University and Joan Han of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, wrote in The Lancet journal. (MEDLINEplus)
Are Obese Adolescents Too Young for Bariatric Surgery? May 5, 2010
Are obese adolescents too young for bariatric surgery ... Are Obese Adolescents Too Young for Bariatric Surgery ... ScienceDaily (May 4, 2010) Severely obese adolescents may desire or potentially benefit from bariatric surgery. (Science Daily)
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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 programs, and monthly support groups. For more information or to register for either seminar, call 687-4673 or (877) 467-3858, or visit. (The Herald-Palladium)
DROPPING 100 POUNDS (12) May 2, 2010
That first year, I had people who said I had bariatric surgery ... I thought about having bariatric surgery. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Lost pounds lead to burst fantasy Apr 28, 2010
Four years ago, Larsen hit a high of 316 pounds and when diet after diet failed she opted for bariatric surgery ... While the study focused on those who'd had bariatric surgery, the findings can be applied to those who lost weight through diet or exercise as well, says lead author Lee Kern, clinical director for Structure House, a residential weight loss facility in Durham, N.C.. (MSNBC -- Health)
When to Consider Weight Loss Surger... Apr 26, 2010
When thinking about bariatric surgery, the first thing to consider is body mass index (BMI) ... Bariatric Surgery Complications and Risks ... A decision to use weight loss surgery as a treatment for obesity requires weighing out the benefits that bariatric surgery can provide against the risks. (Suite101.com)
Study Finds Patients Breathe Easier After Weight-Loss Surgery Apr 23, 2010
WEDNESDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who've lost weight after bariatric surgery breathe easier and take 50 percent fewer prescription breathing medications, a new study finds. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 320 patients for one year before and after they had bariatric surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. (MEDLINEplus)
Remarkable Effects of Fat Loss on the Immune System Apr 21, 2010
"We also showed that the activation status of immune cells found in fat predicted how much weight people would lose following a calorie restricted diet and bariatric surgery. Those with more activated immune cells lost less weight.". "It's the first time this has been described and is important because it helps us understand why some people lose weight more easily than others, and that inflammation is involved in regulating the response to bariatric surgery.". (Science Daily)
Psychiatrist weighs in on weighty matters Apr 16, 2010
Although she supports bariatric surgery for weight loss, Stein knew she was not a good candidate for the procedure ... About one-third of the people who have bariatric surgery gain some or all of their weight back. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Weight-Loss Surgery Significantly Reduces Risk of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Apr 15, 2010
14, 2010) Obese women who have bariatric surgery before getting pregnant are at significantly lower risk for developing dangerous hypertensive disorders during pregnancy than those who don't, according to a study of medical insurance records by Johns Hopkins experts ... "Can we prevent the development of these disorders in pregnancy with bariatric surgery? These findings suggest the answer may be 'yes.'" ... For the study, Bennett and her colleagues looked at five years of data from Blue Cross... (Science Daily)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Childbirth Risks Apr 15, 2010
Weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, should be considered for obese women of childbearing age who may wish to start a family, the study authors noted in a news release from the journal. SOURCE: BMJ, news release, April 13, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Helping its employees get healthier pays off for Hawaii Pacific Health Apr 13, 2010
David Roozen has lost almost 80 pounds since undergoing bariatric surgery just 11 weeks ago and has seen his cholesterol and blood pressure drop to normal levels for the first time in years ... But Roozen s employer of nine years, , paid for his surgery as part of an employee wellness program the hospital system launched that fully reimburses the cost of bariatric surgery for certain qualified employees. (Pacific Business News, HI)
How can I lose regained weight after bariatric surgery? Apr 10, 2010
How can I lose regained weight after bariatric surgery ... How can I lose regained weight after bariatric surgery. (CNN -- Health)
Girls as young as 8 starving to be thin Apr 9, 2010
Friday April 09, 2010. Anorexia nervosa often starts out as a diet and a way to gain control over one’s body — and life — but then quickly escalates into an obsessive and deadly disorder. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Business turns sour for Honolulu's Sweet Nothings Apr 9, 2010
He also did business with local hospitals, which would buy pastries for weight-management or bariatric surgery programs, and care homes whose patients are diabetic. Many of the Sweet Nothings regulars stopped by on Sunday to buy cakes, pies, muffins or chocolate eclairs and were shocked to see Yokoyama packing up. (Pacific Business News, HI)
CPRMC announces four new outpatient clinics Mar 26, 2010
With over 300 physicians on its medical staff, the hospital offers an array of medical services including: a 24-hour emergency department, ICU, PCU, Medical/Surgical Services, General and Bariatric Surgery, Outpatient Rehab, Urology, Gastroenterology, Women's Health Services, Laboratory Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Women's Services and more. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Inflammation Molecule May Determine Fat Levels Mar 25, 2010
"The real question people have been asking is why is heavy bad? Elephants are large and don't die of heart disease. They're meant to be big," said Dr. Mitchell Roslin, chief of bariatric surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. "Being big doesn't make you ill or sick, so the question is why does this go on?". Obesity, which contributes to a range of health ills, has emerged as one of the most pressing public health problems in the world... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
How Weight-Loss Surgery Reverses Type 2 Diabetes: New Study Offers Explanation Mar 25, 2010
25, 2010) A team of researchers, led by a UC Davis veterinary endocrinologist, has shown for the first time that a surgical procedure in rats that is similar to bariatric surgery in humans can delay the onset of type 2 diabetes ... "Bariatric surgery currently is considered to be the most effective long-term treatment for human obesity and often leads to marked improvements in diabetes," said the study's lead author Peter Havel, a professor with joint appointments in the School of Veterinary... (Science Daily)
Lap-band surgery banned for under-15s Mar 24, 2010
The advice, released by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians yesterday, permits the surgery for teenagers aged 15 and above, but only if they have a body mass index above 35 and are given the reversible lap band procedure, not other forms of bariatric surgery. The adolescents should also have tried other non-surgical techniques to lose weight and have completed puberty before surgery is performed, the document said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gastric bypass surgery increases risk of kidney stones Mar 11, 2010
The cause for stone formation after bariatric surgery is not entirely clear, but the study reinforces the message that weight-loss surgery patients and their physicians should be alert to the heightened risk, Dr. Maalouf said. "These findings illustrate that the majority of patients are at risk for kidney-stone formation after RYGB," Dr. Maalouf said. (EurekAlert!)
Abington Memorial pondering layoffs Mar 6, 2010
The Warminster campus is now home to the health system s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery along with its sleep center; a hospice program; laboratory testing, radiology and cardiology services; plus a variety of physicians offices and community health services and programs. In 2008, Abington Memorial bought from , a national hospital management company based in King of Prussia. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Gastric Bypass Surgery Impacts More... Mar 4, 2010
Most important bariatric surgery is not a magic bean; the bariatric patient must engage in a different lifestyle or the weight will come back. Sources. (Suite101.com)
No More Diets! Mar 2, 2010
Then there is the very risky venture of bariatric surgery. If you really want to understand what fat people experience, watch this program (also available in DVD on pbs. (CBS News -- Health)
Can Bariatric Surgery Be Reversed? Feb 25, 2010
Can bariatric surgery ever be reversed ... Can Bariatric Surgery Be Reversed ... When is it OK to undo bariatric surgery. (Slate)
Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks Feb 16, 2010
The surgical treatment, known as bariatric surgery, is the only effective method for long-term weight loss in severely obese people. Rates of repeat bariatric surgery are reported to range from 5 percent to 56 percent, according to background information in the new study ... In their report, Greek researchers looked at 56 patients who had repeat bariatric surgery between 1995 and 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Weight Loss Surgery Worth the Risk for Teens? Feb 11, 2010
He says the safety of the surgery is ". There is no doubt that bariatric surgery has a very important role in adolescent morbid obesity. However, which operation will provide the best and longest-term outcome is still a matter of much debate.". David Arterburn, assistant investigator at the Group Health Research Institute, agrees, adding that "adolescents should be well-informed regarding the high likelihood of needing a repeat operation" when deciding whether to take the plunge and try surgery. (ABC News)
Stomach-Band Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Severely Obese Teens, Study Say Feb 10, 2010
The results reported today in the suggest bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for younger obese patients, the authors said ... The studys findings go a long way toward providing the evidence necessary to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery, Livingston wrote in an accompanying editorial. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
TGen and Geisinger Health System announce strategic partnership Feb 4, 2010
Researchers plan to look at the possible genetic reasons why so many Americans are overweight, and why diet, exercise and, specifically, bariatric surgery may fail to significantly reduce excess weight in some patients. TGen, a non-profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, will pair its genomic and proteomic research expertise with the clinical excellence and research expertise of Geisinger, a non-profit medical and insurance provider based in Danville, Pa. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Obesity Ups Cancer Risk, and Here's How Jan 26, 2010
(June 19, 2008) Bariatric surgery for morbidly obese decreases the risk of developing cancer by up to 80 percent, according to new research. Obesity affects the body in multiple ways, so a single hypothesis cannot. (Science Daily)
Model estimates risks and benefits of bariatric surgery for severely obese Jan 19, 2010
Bariatric surgery appears to be the only effective therapy for promoting clinically significant weight loss and improving obesity-related health conditions for the morbidly obese ... The model included data from almost 400,000 individuals nationwide to estimate the risk of death from obesity and its complications; data from 23,281 patients undergoing bariatric surgery to calculate in-hospital death rates following the procedures; and outcomes from participants in a seven-year study to determine... (EurekAlert!)
After Medicare rule change, fewer facilities performed bariatric surgeries but outcomes improved Jan 19, 2010
"The number of bariatric procedures performed in the United States increased from 12,775 in 1998 to 70,256 in 2001. The increase in bariatric surgery resulted in increasing scrutiny by third-party payers and the media with regard to the safety of bariatric surgery," according to background information in the article ... "Although the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery have been well documented, the higher perioperative death rate from these recent reports is concerning, particularly for the... (EurekAlert!)
For Very Obese, Gastric Bypass May Extend Life Jan 19, 2010
They examined data on more than 23,000 people who underwent bariatric surgery ... An increasing number of Americans who cannot control their weight by diet or behavioral changes have turned to bariatric surgery ... Gastric bypass is one of several forms of bariatric surgery, which work by either preventing food from entering the stomach or diverting it past the stomach, thereby reducing food intake and absorption. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Experts: Screen kids 6 and up for obesity, get help from pros Jan 18, 2010
"Most of these are affiliated with universities or big hospitals. The programs are expensive if delivered by professionals, but they are less expensive than bariatric surgery later during adolescence.". Parents seeking treatment for their obese child or teen need to carefully review program to make sure the professionals are trained to work with children, she says. (USA Today -- News)
Surge in obesity Jan 17, 2010
Surgeon Dr Harry Frydenberg, who works at the Epworth but also operates in the public system at Box Hill Hospital, said he sees up to 50 super obese patients a year seeking bariatric surgery such as lap-banding, whereas 10 years ago such patients were extremely rare. Many suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnoea and depression. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Surgeons fear rapid rise in super obese Jan 17, 2010
Surgeon Harry Frydenberg said he saw up to 50 super obese patients a year who want to access bariatric surgery such as lapbanding. Ten years ago such patients were extremely rare, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
After weight-loss surgery, families help each other stay on track Jan 16, 2010
Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach through gastric banding with an implanted medical device or by removing a portion of the stomach (gastric bypass surgery). The procedure costs, on average $17,000 to $26,000, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ... He had a type of bariatric surgery called sleeve gastrectomy, designed for severely obese people. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Read more ... Jan 11, 2010
Since the financial meltdown, the tendency among international medical tourists has been to travel abroad for orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements, heart procedures, ophthalmology and bariatric surgery. Trailing behind these procedures are cosmetic and dental surgery, according to figures presented yesterday to a South African health tourism congress aimed at pulling more health tourists to our sunny climes. (Business Report, South Africa)
Cancer & Chemo Jan 10, 2010
Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42 percent drop in their cancer risk. When Linda Campbell of Lexington, North Carolina, started to lose her vision in winter 2000 she knew something was wrong. (CNN -- Health)
Gadgets and Hi-Tech Jan 10, 2010
In the fight against obesity, doctors have deployed stern warnings, dieting tips, liposuction and open-incision bariatric surgery. But some surgeons have found another avenue for weight loss. (CNN -- Health)
Leaving the Folds Jan 10, 2010
Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time ... 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 surgeons' offices in large numbers." Last year more than 68,000 patients underwent body contouring after bariatric surgery, 77... (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Weightloss (Obesity) Jan 10, 2010
Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42 percent drop in their cancer risk ... In the fight against obesity, doctors have deployed stern warnings, dieting tips, liposuction and open-incision bariatric surgery. (CNN -- Health)
Might Surgical Weight Loss Put Bones at Risk? Jan 10, 2010
But research reported in 2009 pointed to an unintended result: One of every five people who had bariatric surgery had broken a bone within a few years ... All had had bariatric surgery -- either stapling of the stomach, called gastric bypass, or stomach banding, called gastric band surgery ... The rate for specific sites was higher, with the risk for fracturing a foot, for instance, nearly four times higher among people who'd had bariatric surgery than in the general population. (MEDLINEplus)
Have Acute Pancreatitis? Go to a Big Hospital Jan 10, 2010
For example, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services only reimburses bariatric surgery if performed at certain "Centers of Excellence.". What is different about treatment of acute pancreatitis, however, is that it is an illness that requires both medical and surgical treatment; benefits of larger-hospital treatment have so far held true only for surgical interventions. (MEDLINEplus)
Diet , exercise headlines »from HealthDay news Jan 10, 2010
But research reported in 2009 pointed to an unintended result: One of every five people who had bariatric surgery had broken a bone within a few years. Forget about walking around the park with your pooch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women Jan 10, 2010
These obese young women also less likely to become pregnant than women who become obese when they're older, according to the results of a study of 1,538 patients who were undergoing bariatric surgery at clinics in the United States ... About half of the study participants aged 18 to 44 who could become pregnant said they wouldn't try to have more children after bariatric surgery ... However, 30 percent of the women who could still become pregnant stated that pregnancy was very important to them,... (MEDLINEplus)
Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery Jan 10, 2010
The chances of dying after bariatric surgery may be greater for people who are super obese, according to the researchers, because the added abdominal fat makes the procedure more difficult, wound complications and blood clotting are more likely and they're more apt to have obesity-related illnesses. "The results of this study should inform discussions with patients with regard to the potential risks and benefits of bariatric surgery," wrote co-author Dr. David Arterburn, of Group Health Research... (MEDLINEplus)
International Journal of Obesity Jan 10, 2010
Read papers from the featuring GHSR gene therapy, mechanics of bariatric surgery and how pre-adulthood prevention may prove crucial to defeating obesity. Submit your paper to while your manuscript is under consideration. (Nature News Service)
Healthy Eating Jan 10, 2010
Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42 percent drop in their cancer risk. Two federal agencies warned consumers Friday not to eat raw Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. (CNN -- Health)
