Tag Archives: gastric bypass
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 →
Posted on October 27, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
Morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery have a better chance of living a longer life, a recent study shows. The benefits of gastric bypass surgery for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more outweigh the … Continue reading →
Posted on October 15, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
New research has found a link between weight loss surgery and improvements in memory function. A study, conducted by Dr. Gladys Strain of Weill Cornell Medical College, is one of the first to look at the surgery’s effect on cognitive … Continue reading →
Posted on September 9, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
According to a recent study, weight loss surgery greatly reduces the risk of gestational diabetes for obese women. It also reduces the likelihood of needed a cesarean section. Bariatric surgery such as the lap band, gastric bypass or gastric sleeve … Continue reading →
