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The Next Big Thing in Obesity: Endoscopists Set To Carve Out Niche In Spectrum of CareISSUE: JUNE, 2009 In the spectrum of treatment for obesity, endoscopic therapies offer a potentially reversible option, more aggressive than diet and behavior modification and medication but far less invasive than gastric banding or bypass surgery. Although most endoscopic approaches are still under investigation, endoscopists are showing an increased interest in this mid-ground approach, and industry is rising to the call. read more |
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Probiotics May Help Gastric Bypass Patients ISSUE: JUNE, 2009 The administration of probiotics after gastric bypass surgery increases weight loss significantly, according to a randomized blinded study. The original hypothesis of the study was that probiotics would be an effective way of preventing bacterial overgrowth, a common problem after gastric bypass. The increased weight loss using the probiotics was a surprise. read more |
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Incontinence Worsens After Bariatric Surgery ISSUE: JUNE, 2009 Urinary and fecal incontinence is common among women considering bariatric surgery for obesity. Now, researchers have found that the severity of fecal incontinence worsens for a majority of patients after the procedure, although the reason is not known. read more |
Bariatric Surgery Gone Wild
When Complications Complicate Care ISSUE: JUNE, 2009 Bariatric surgery has brought great benefit to a substantial number of morbidly obese people who failed nonsurgical weight loss strategies. However, despite advances in surgical technique and improved physician expertise, complications still occur. And when they do, it is quite likely that patients will end up in the emergency room or physician’s office. read more |
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