Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Surgical Weight Loss News




MSNBC
More obese adolescents receive bariatric weight loss surgery
Food Consumer, IL - 19 hours ago
There are a few different types of bariatric weight loss surgical procedures, but all collectively called 'bariatric surgery'. ...
Study: Teen weight-loss surgery balloons United Press International
Weight loss surgery triples for US teens Sydney Morning Herald
New Study Finds More Obese Teens Undergoing Bariatric Surgery, But ... Medical News Today (press release)
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The Money Times
Weight loss surgeries on the rise amongst US adolescents
The Money Times, India - 9 hours ago
... ‘bariatric’ procedures performed nationwide and there was little data available to judge the risks and benefits of surgical weight loss in adolescents. ...





Dog Flu Diet and Diseases
Teens Turning to Weight Loss Surgery
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases, Canada - Mar 6, 2007
"there are little data that can be used to judge the risks and benefits of surgical weight loss for teenagers," the authors note. Most of the weight loss ...




Health calendar
DetNews.com, MI - Mar 5, 2007
Surgical Weight Loss Options, 6-8 pm Free. St. John Oakland Hospital's Education Center, 27351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights. ...



guidelines for weight-loss surgery drawing fire
Worcester Telegram, MA - Mar 5, 2007
... counseling duplicating what people are already receiving at hospital weight-loss centers and third, making across-the-board surgical choices. ...
Treatment delayed Worcester Telegram
Preparation for surgery may be wasted Worcester Telegram
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StarPhoenix
Obese patients worried about loss of 'life-saving surgery' program
StarPhoenix, Canada - Mar 6, 2007
Such a program ensures patients have tried other methods of weight loss, such as diet and exercise, before they resort to surgery and its associated risks. ...