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Obesity surgery in Australia doubles in five years
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
The number of morbidly obese Australians undergoing weight loss surgery has doubled in five years, and has increased by a factor of 12 in a decade.
Doctor calls obesity surgery "single most powerful" health remedy - calls for more funding
One of the world's leading obesity doctors yesterday called for more publicly funded obesity surgery, saying that weight loss surgery was the "single most powerful" health remedy available to public health services.
One of the world's leading obesity doctors yesterday called for more publicly funded obesity surgery, saying that weight loss surgery was the "single most powerful" health remedy available to public health services.
Weight loss surgery leads to improved liver health
A study conducted by the University of Texas indicates that the damaging effect on the liver of excess fat can be reversed by weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery. The study indicates that few patients experience a deterioration in liver health, while the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery see at least a stabilisation or improvement in their liver health.
A study conducted by the University of Texas indicates that the damaging effect on the liver of excess fat can be reversed by weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery. The study indicates that few patients experience a deterioration in liver health, while the majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery see at least a stabilisation or improvement in their liver health.
Obesity surgery linked to higher rate of suicide and heart attack
New research has been published that suggests that suicide rates and incidents of coronary heart disease are higher among people who have undergone bariatric surgery for obesity.
New research has been published that suggests that suicide rates and incidents of coronary heart disease are higher among people who have undergone bariatric surgery for obesity.
Obese woman threatens to sue for gastric bypass surgery
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
A 24 stone Scottish woman is threatening to take her local health authority to court in an attempt to force them to provide a gastric bypass for free.
Weight loss surgery can lead to nerve damage - study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Arkansas shows that gastric bypass surgery, used to treat morbid obesity, can result in potentially disabling neurological complications, most likely caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients.
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Arkansas shows that gastric bypass surgery, used to treat morbid obesity, can result in potentially disabling neurological complications, most likely caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients.
Only 15 Percent of Bariatric Patients Follow-up With Body Contouring
A report published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that only 15 percent of patients who undergo bariatric surgery will follow up the procedure with body contouring to remove excess skin.
A report published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that only 15 percent of patients who undergo bariatric surgery will follow up the procedure with body contouring to remove excess skin.
Link between obesity and self-esteem linked to race and gender
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that the link between self-esteem and body weight in teenagers is affected by their race and gender.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that the link between self-esteem and body weight in teenagers is affected by their race and gender.
Most weight loss patients suffer from sleep apnea
A new study reveals that 9 out of every 10 patients awaiting bariatric surgery for weight loss suffer from sleep apnea, causing their breathing to frequently stop for up to 20 seconds while they are asleep.
A new study reveals that 9 out of every 10 patients awaiting bariatric surgery for weight loss suffer from sleep apnea, causing their breathing to frequently stop for up to 20 seconds while they are asleep.
New system predicts risk from weight loss surgery
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
Doctors from Duke University Medical Center have introduced a new scoring system that predicts the risk to an individual patient in undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
HMO lifts restrictions on weight-loss surgery
One of Massachusetts' largest HMO providers has announced that it is easing the qualifying restrictions on weight loss surgery for its clients.
One of Massachusetts' largest HMO providers has announced that it is easing the qualifying restrictions on weight loss surgery for its clients.
Obese employees more likely to file compensation claims
A new study released today shows that obese employees are more likely to file workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained at work.
A new study released today shows that obese employees are more likely to file workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained at work.
State could pay for weight-loss surgeries
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Taxpayers in Mississippi could be paying for weight loss surgery such as gastric banding next year, if the procedures are deemed affordable.
Bariatric surgery reduces diabetes risk
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
Researchers have discovered that bariatric surgery, whereby part of the intestines is bypassed, or the stomach restricted in order to reduce calorie absorption, can reduce the chances of severely obese patients developing type II diabetes.
Weight loss surgery can result in serious illness - new study
Scientists have warned that bariatric surgery, used to help morbidly obese patients in losing weight, can lead to unintended consequences such as memory loss and confusion.
Scientists have warned that bariatric surgery, used to help morbidly obese patients in losing weight, can lead to unintended consequences such as memory loss and confusion.
More overweight teens opting for weight loss surgery
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
The number of teenagers undergoing bariatric surgery to address weight loss has more than tripled in just three years.
Ontario to increase availability of weight loss surgery
Patients in Ontario seeking weight loss surgery called gastric banding will soon see an increase in the number of facilities where it can be performed, leading to greater availability of the procedure.
Patients in Ontario seeking weight loss surgery called gastric banding will soon see an increase in the number of facilities where it can be performed, leading to greater availability of the procedure.
Weight loss surgery patients subject to IQ test
Residents of Tennessee, the sixth heaviest state in the country, wishing to undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, must pass an IQ test before the insurance company BlueShield will approve the procedure.
Residents of Tennessee, the sixth heaviest state in the country, wishing to undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, must pass an IQ test before the insurance company BlueShield will approve the procedure.
Obese teenagers seek liposuction
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Surgeons in Australia report that the increase in obesity levels among children and teenagers is resulting in a surge in demand for liposuction. Warning that liposuction is not a weight loss method, the doctors say that these children need to alter their lifestyle and lose weight, prior to contemplating liposuction.
Body contouring after radical weight loss
The increasing popularity of surgery to address morbid obesity is being matched by a corresponding need for cosmetic surgery afterwards. The radical weight loss brought about by procedures such as bariatric surgery, or gastric bands, creates a need for the resulting excess skin to be removed for aesthetic purposes. However, the removal of this excess skin is not just an aesthetic issue, since the hanging skin is susceptible to infection and can be painful for the patient.
The increasing popularity of surgery to address morbid obesity is being matched by a corresponding need for cosmetic surgery afterwards. The radical weight loss brought about by procedures such as bariatric surgery, or gastric bands, creates a need for the resulting excess skin to be removed for aesthetic purposes. However, the removal of this excess skin is not just an aesthetic issue, since the hanging skin is susceptible to infection and can be painful for the patient.
Weight loss surgery - safety rate varies enormously
The risk of complications arising from bariatric surgery varies enormously depending on which hospital and surgeon performs the procedure, a new study shows. The increasingly popular procedure, also called stomach stapling, is performed on morbidly obese patients who have failed to reduce their weight through conventional methods.
The risk of complications arising from bariatric surgery varies enormously depending on which hospital and surgeon performs the procedure, a new study shows. The increasingly popular procedure, also called stomach stapling, is performed on morbidly obese patients who have failed to reduce their weight through conventional methods.
Tighten your tummy at the touch of a button
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
A new device has been introduced to assist obesity treatment which allows doctors to adjust a gastric band at the touch of a button.
Post bariatric surgery
For the 170,000 morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery each year in the U.S., the stomach-reducing procedure is just the first step back to health and self-esteem.
For the 170,000 morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery each year in the U.S., the stomach-reducing procedure is just the first step back to health and self-esteem.
