Monthly Archives: February 2011
Posted on February 23, 2011 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
New research from Penn State College of Medicine shows that bariatric surgery may help to reduce pain in patients who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knees. The study analyzed the knees of 24 patients who underwent bariatric (weight loss) surgery. … Continue reading →
Posted on February 21, 2011 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
Allergan announced last week that the FDA had granted approval for the Lap Band to be used by obese patients with a BMI of 30 and one related medical condition. The FDA’s previous rule stated that the Lap Band (laparoscopic … Continue reading →
Posted on February 10, 2011 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that weight loss surgery may “remodel” the obese patient’s heart. Doctors know that obesity increases the risk of serious heart problems, but the connection between them isn’t … Continue reading →
Posted on February 2, 2011 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
A new study in Annals of Surgery sheds light on long-term reduction in mortality of people who undergo gastric band and gastric bypass. Doctors at the University of Milan in Italy reviewed medical literature for 8 clinical trials spanning about … Continue reading →
