Support Groups Oct 5, 2009
- Bariatric Support Group meets first three Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Hamot Heart Institute, 120 E. Second St. Call 877-6997. - ABC (Anorexia, Bulimia, Cutting) support group, Sundays, noon, McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road. (Erie Times-News, PA)
EnteroMedics plunges on trial results; raises $4.9M Oct 3, 2009
Company officials hoped it could serve as an alternative to bariatric surgery. However, the recent study found patients treated with the device lost about the same amount of weight as those treated with a placebo. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
"For some beneficiaries, gastric surgery may be the right course of action to preserve their health." Nonsurgical treatment of obesity, morbid obesity, dietary control or weight reduction, biliopancreatic bypass and gastric bubble or balloon for the treatment of morbid obesity are not covered by TRICARE. Bariatric surgery represents a major and permanent change in the digestive system and beneficiaries are required to maintain a strict adherence to a specific dietary regimen, which may interfere... (The Dolphin, CT)
Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future Sep 30, 2009
"The data is following common sense," added Dr. Mitchell Roslin, chief of the bariatric surgery program at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "Why do people die? Of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and women die of colon and breast cancer. What has been linked to obesity? Breast cancer, colon cancer and cardiovascular disease.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve Sep 30, 2009
"The soft palate in the back of mouth falls down and blocks the airway," said Dr. Mitchell Roslin, chief of bariatric surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City ... D., director, Center for Obesity Research and Education, and professor, medicine and public health, Temple University, Philadelphia; Hormoz Ashtyani, M.D., director, pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, N.J.; Mitchell Roslin, M.D., chief, bariatric surgery, Lenox Hill... (MEDLINEplus)
ASK DR. H: No scar procedure shows promise Sep 24, 2009
Another surgical area where NOTES surgery holds tremendous promise is bariatric weight loss surgery. Imagine weight loss surgery without any incisions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Returned' money sat in bank Sep 22, 2009
A law enforcement source confirmed last week that the Richmond County Sheriff's Office and the FBI are looking into why the Maxwell House developers gave $25,000 to the city and how it wound up paying for an employee's bariatric surgery. Ms. Beard has said the bribery allegations are coming up years later in retaliation for her refusal to vote in favor of a $38 million trade, exhibit and event center downtown. (The Augusta Chronicle)
City Beat (5) Sep 20, 2009
Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute presents Walk from Obesity, featuring 1- and 3-mile courses at 10 a.m. at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst, 1950 Richmond Road. Registration at 9. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center to Join UW Medicine Sep 18, 2009
Major clinical programs and services include: emergency services; critical care; cardiac care; neurosciences; stroke center; cancer care; childbirth services; bariatric surgery; sports medicine; medical rehabilitation; geropsychiatric center; Gamma Knife(R) Center; diagnostic imaging; laboratory services; and education and wellness programs, among others. For more information about Northwest Hospital and its programs and services, call (206) 364-0500 or (206) 633-4636 for the Physician Referral... (PR Newswire)
Private doctors cash in on obesity surgery Sep 18, 2009
Despite a State Government commitment to a $36 million program of obesity clinics, announced last year in part as referral centres for the so-called bariatric surgery, Patrick Cregan, the chairman of NSW Health's Surgical Services Taskforce, said only a handful of stomach reduction or bypass operations were being performed publicly ... A NSW Health spokesman would not say how many so-called bariatric operations were performed, but said the new clinics - so far at Royal Prince Alfred, Concord and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Court: Employer must pay for weight-loss surgery Sep 12, 2009
Last year, at least 220,000 obesity surgeries were done in the United States, says the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. And Lynch said the ruling could have repercussions beyond obesity and weight-loss surgery. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pizza shop must pay for obese worker's surgery Sep 11, 2009
Last year, at least 220,000 obesity surgeries were done in the United States, says the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Secrets of women with healthy hearts Sep 10, 2009
During college and after, Gardenhire-Crooks lost and gained 50 pounds several times and became so frustrated with her weight that she saw a surgeon for bariatric surgery. "I was sad about being so heavy and not feeling good about myself," she says. (CNN -- Health)
UPMC-West Penn noncompete lawsuit heightens awareness Sep 8, 2009
By the time Colella s contract was renewed in 2001, Allegheny General decided to build its bariatric program around him. A loyalty and noncompetition section was added to his contract, which he signed, and, in 2004, Colella was named director of Allegheny s General s bariatric surgery center ... During talks with West Penn Allegheny in April, Colella demanded a base salary increase to $600,000, lowered productivity requirements and the termination of Allegheny General s other bariatric surgeon,... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Support Group Sep 7, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009. Deadline for submitting is one week prior to publication. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Midnight Snacks: More Fattening Than You Feared? Sep 5, 2009
Knocking out one of, say, 50 such pathways through drug treatment just means the other 49 will eventually pick up the slack, says Dr. George Fielding, a bariatric surgeon at the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss. Although the new findings in Obesity cannot yet be applied outside the lab, other research supports the idea that the disruption of sleep (that includes standing in front of the fridge eating chicken at 2 a.m.) may have something to do with weight gain in humans. (Time.com)
Cardica Receives NASDAQ Notification of Non-Compliance Sep 5, 2009
In addition, the company has developed the Cardica Microcutter, a true multi-fire endoscopic stapling device designed to be used in a variety of settings including bariatric, thoracic and general surgery. Forward-Looking Statements. (PR Newswire)
Health care advocates pressure Iowa Sen. Grassley Sep 3, 2009
Agreements between Detroit hospitals and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for heart, imaging tests, bariatric and other services provide access to some services not immediately available in the province, said ministry spokesman David Jensen. The agreements show how a country with a national care system a proposal not part of the health care changes under discussion in Congress copes with demand for care with U.S. partnerships, rather than building new facilities. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Survey: Iowa AARP members support health care reform Sep 3, 2009
tllorenz wrote on Sep 2, 2009 2:22 PM:" Unfortunately the Universal Health Care legislation is not reform. It is government takeover of our health industry which will lead to rationing and decline in quality. The nature of the government bureacratic system is they are more interested in their position of power and budget concerns than service or in this bill, patient care. An example of the Canadian health agencies being bailed out by hospitals in Detroit is printed below. "Agreements between... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hospitals look to social-media outlets to build relationships Sep 2, 2009
Norton Weight Management Services manages a Facebook group that offers information about bariatric procedures and allows members to share personal anecdotes with one another through the site. And a Facebook cause page for the nonprofit helps raise awareness of and related activities, said Maggie Roetker, communications manager for the Children s Hospital Foundation. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Weight-loss Surgery Can Break A Family's Cycle Of Obesity Sep 2, 2009
(June 19, 2008) Bariatric surgery for morbidly obese decreases the risk of developing cancer by up to 80 percent, according to new research. Obesity affects the body in multiple ways, so a single hypothesis cannot. (Science Daily)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Aug 27, 2009
Should the pirates make bariatric surgery mandatory for all relief pitchers as it seems that had been doing for Tommy John Surgery for a while. Jerry Micco: Huntington likes his pitchers big. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Some find gastric bypass surgery changes lives for the best Aug 24, 2009
She had bariatric surgery in 2004 and is happy with her decision ... Pierson, 57, is one of the success stories of bariatric surgery, which is widely accepted as an effective method of weight loss for people facing obesity- related health conditions ... So Pierson, like all bariatric surgery patients, had to change her eating habits. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Man in Black graces us with some travelin home music Aug 22, 2009
Agreements between Detroit hospitals and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for heart, imaging tests, bariatric and other services provide access to some services not immediately available in the province, said ministry spokesman David Jensen. Aahhh, yes, Canadians singing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
BMI surgeons tapped to train doctors Aug 20, 2009
Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas was founded in 2008. Ethicon Endo-Surgery manufactures advanced medical devices for minimally invasive surgeries. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
SHORT ON SURGEONS Aug 18, 2009
And critical areas such as general surgery and family practice medicine are less lucrative than some specialties, such as bariatric or orthopedic surgery. A typical new surgeon makes about $165,000 in his or her first year, Fischer says. (USA Today)
Neurological Complications Of Heart Surgery Aug 18, 2009
(May 26, 2007) A new study concludes that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, are at risk for long-term vitamin and mineral deficiencies and may develop a variety of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
How Weight Loss Helps the Heart Aug 13, 2009
"Both diet and bariatric surgery led to comparable, significant decreases" in heart structure abnormalities and malfunction, the University of Oxford researchers reported. Bariatric surgery is designed to induce weight loss by reducing the amount of food people can eat, the amount of food they can metabolize or both ... Weight loss averaging 21 kilograms (about 45 pounds), achieved by the 37 obese people in the study, "is typically what is seen after bariatric surgery," said Dr. Philip R.... (MEDLINEplus)
Power Medical Interventions(r) Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 12, 2009
This is the seventh such procedure, all performed by Jorge Sosa, M.D., chairman of the bariatric surgery department at Palmetto General Hospital, a Tenet Healthcare facility. Utilizing PMI's proprietary i60 Mid Cut Reload and Intelligent 60 mm Endoscopic Linear Cutter, Dr. Sosa has had success with all seven patients, each of them experiencing significant weight loss in the weeks and months following the procedure. (Primezone Releases)
Hospital connects Tewksbury first-time mother with husband in Afghanistan Aug 12, 2009
As the northwest suburban Boston area s leading provider of comprehensive health care services, the 229-bed facility provides care in general, bariatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/gynecology and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery. Winchester Hospital has clinical affiliations with several nationally recognized hospitals in the region, including Children s... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Hill-Rom sees modest decline in 3Q Aug 8, 2009
The company has tried to ease the decline in equipment purchases by diversifying into areas like respiratory care, bariatric and advanced wound management, equipment rentals and health information technology, Soderberg said. Hill-Rom raised its guidance for the full year, forecasting a loss per share of $6. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cumberland Goodwill plans open house Aug 7, 2009
Naturally the centerpiece of the open house is our new EMS station, but we will also showcase our other Emergency Medical Services to include our new QRS and bariatric capabilities, our rehab/mass casualty unit, our chaplin service and our non-emergency medical transport/wheelchair service. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ten Professional Societies Join Forces to Develop Obesity Medicine Certification Examination Aug 5, 2009
The ten member societies are: The Obesity Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American Diabetes Association, American Gastroenterological Association, American Heart Association, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, American Society for Nutrition and The Endocrine Society. For further information regarding the OMPC examination program, please contact Bill Scott at "... (PR Newswire)
Pacemakers Used To Help Children With Stomach Problems Aug 3, 2009
2, 2009) Physicians at Nationwide Children s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are turning to a device typically used in adults with heart problems to help children with severe stomach conditions. In June, surgeons implanted a pacemaker in a 16-year-old patient with gastroparesis, a debilitating stomach condition that affects the way the body processes food. (Science Daily)
NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity Jul 31, 2009
Short-term complications and death rates were low following bariatric surgery to limit the amount of food that can enter the stomach, decrease absorption of food or both, according to the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS-1) ... 3 percent) of patients died within 30 days of surgery, further supporting the short-term safety of bariatric surgery as a treatment for patients with extreme obesity ... Bariatric surgery can have dramatic health benefits--such as improved blood sugar... (EurekAlert!)
Obesity Surgery Death Rates are Low Jul 31, 2009
"In the past, now outdated bariatric procedures carried unacceptably high risks. The weight loss associated with the procedures was questionable, and the long-term health benefits were unproven," he wrote. Now, the evidence shows that "surgery is safe, effective, and affordable," because it can lower doctor visits, medication use and other medical expenses, Robinson wrote. (Newsmax)
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought Jul 31, 2009
WEDNESDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- For those considering bariatric surgery to combat significant obesity, a new study suggests the risk of complications may be much lower than what has previously been reported ... "Bariatric surgery is safe," said study co-author Dr. Bruce Wolfe, a professor of surgery at Oregon Health ce University in Portland ... As obesity rates have risen, so, too, has the popularity of bariatric surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Death Rate Drops For Obesity Surgery Jul 30, 2009
Last year, at least 220,000 obesity surgeries were done in the United States, says the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery ... "In the past, now outdated bariatric procedures carried unacceptably high risks. The weight loss associated with the procedures was questionable, and the long-term health benefits were unproven," he wrote. (Click2Houston, TX)
Nip-and-tuck travel crimped as US tightens belts Jul 30, 2009
Since the financial meltdown, the tendency among international medical tourists has been to travel abroad for orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements, heart procedures, ophthalmology and bariatric surgery. Trailing behind these procedures are cosmetic and dental surgery, according to figures presented yesterday to a South African health tourism congress aimed at pulling more health tourists to our sunny climes. (Business Report, South Africa)
Perioperative Safety in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery Jul 30, 2009
The Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) Consortium ... Background To improve decision making in the treatment of extreme obesity, the risks of bariatric surgical procedures require further characterization ... Methods We performed a prospective, multicenter, observational study of 30-day outcomes in consecutive patients undergoing bariatric surgical procedures at 10 clinical sites in the United States from 2005 through 2007. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Weight-loss surgery safe, but risks higher for some Jul 30, 2009
Study: Bariatric surgery in skilled hands is safer than first thought ... "The overall conclusion that we reached is that bariatric-surgery safety is actually quite good," said Dr. Bruce Wolfe, a professor of surgery at the Oregon Health and Science University ... In the past, bariatric procedures have been associated with death rates of 2 to 3 percent and complication rates of up to 24 percent. (CNN -- Health)
Fighting Fat by Fighting Fat Jul 30, 2009
How do we trim health care costs. Weighing in on the national debate, a new study in the journal Health Affairs urges: Fight fat by fighting fat. (Townhall.com)
Surgical Treatment of Obesity — Weighing the Facts Jul 30, 2009
There has been an explosion in the number of bariatric surgical procedures performed worldwide ... This roaring growth has caused many observers to ask vital questions: Is bariatric surgery safe ... In the past, now outdated bariatric procedures carried unacceptably high risks. (New England Journal of Medicine)
W.Penn tops list for weight loss-surgery Jul 29, 2009
Bariatric surgery patients treated at five-star hospitals such as West Penn have an average 67 percent lower chance of experiencing serious complications compared to patients who undergo the surgery at poorly-rated hospitals, according to HealthGrades. Reader Comments. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Bariatric Surgery Centers Compared Jul 29, 2009
When diet and exercise fail, increasingly, those who struggle with obesity are turning to bariatric or weight loss,surgery ... For example, the average bariatric surgery in California cost more than $35,000 more than the same procedure in Maryland ... At hospitals with a high volume of bariatric surgeries, patients had fewer complications, spent less time in the hospital, and paid less for their procedures while patients who went to a low-volume hospital were 67 percent more likely to have... (KERO 23, CA)
Study: U.S. Obesity Cost $147 Billion Every Year Jul 28, 2009
The bulk of obesity spending, the researchers said, is not devoted to treatments such as bariatric surgery, but rather to treating obesity-linked diseases. Excess weight, they noted, is the best predictor of developing diabetes, which costs 191 billion dollars each year. (Newsmax)
Study: Bariatric surgery patients have 67 percent lower chance of complications at top hospitals Jul 28, 2009
Bariatric surgery patients at five-star hospitals spend an average of half a day less time in the hospital than patients at one-star hospitals. Golden, CO (July 28, 2009) The HealthGrades Fourth Annual Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study released today identifies 88 hospitals as "best" performers (five-star rated), with mortality rates, complication rates and patient lengths of stay that are dramatically lower than poorly rated hospitals ... In the study, HealthGrades, the... (EurekAlert!)
Leaving the Folds Jul 27, 2009
Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time ... Many patients who experience massive weight loss after bariatric surgery will need additional surgery to remove excess skin ... As bariatric surgery has grown more common (some 144,000 such procedures were performed in the United States in 2004, more than double the number in 2002), D'Amico says, patients seeking body contouring have "started to show up in plastic... (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
A new lease on life Jul 25, 2009
Stefl, of Milton, was one of about 220,000 people in United States to have bariatric surgery in 2008 ... GMC is listed as an American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Center of Excellence, because of the number of bariatric operations it performs ... It was one day last year that she saw her nutritionist, and was asked if she ever considered bariatric surgery. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Thanks to angels, Cardiorobotics Inc. plans clinical trials Jul 25, 2009
The robotic probes can be used in hard-to-reach areas of the body, potentially determining the stage of cancer in the chest or correcting failed bariatric bypasses. Straface described Cardiorobotics robots as safer and quicker and minimally invasive. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Surgeon general nominee's weight questioned Jul 24, 2009
It s important that she lead by example, said Julie Schwartz, coordinator of nutrition services at Emory Bariatric Center. But part of the way she can lead is by acknowledging that no one s perfect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
San Antonio physicians recognized for excellence in bariatric surgery Jul 24, 2009
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has renewed (BMI of Texas) and s status as a bariatric surgery centers of excellence. The society also recognized bariatric surgeons Mickey Seger and Terive Duperier for their work in making Methodist and BMI of Texas tops in this field ... This designation means that Seger, Duperier, and their medical practice BMI of Texas, as well as Methodist hospital have a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric weight-loss... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
A simpler definition for major depressive disorder Jul 24, 2009
Zimmerman says, "In our previous report from the RI MIDAS project, we developed a briefer list of the symptom criteria of MDD that was composed entirely of the DSM-IV mood and cognitive symptoms. That simplified definition did not include the somatic symptoms." He continues, "Our initial research found high levels of agreement in diagnosing MDD between the simplified and DSM-IV definitions of MDD. Our goal in this study was to replicate these findings in a large sample of psychiatric... (EurekAlert!)
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Cancer Risk Jul 22, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The increased risk of cancer in obese women appears to be reduced by weight-loss or "bariatric" surgery, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ... Modesitt and colleagues studied 1482 severely obese women who underwent bariatric surgery at the University of Virginia and compared them with a population of severely obese women who did not undergo surgery ... Overall, 53 bariatric surgery patients (3. (MEDLINEplus)
Night Pharmacist Jul 21, 2009
Weight-loss/bariatrics ... Bariatric expertise: Clovis Community performs more bariatric (weight-loss) procedures than any other facility in California ... The Clovis program also is accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American Society of Bariatric Surgeons through their Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as one of only a few bariatric Centers of Excellence in the country. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Weight Loss Surgery Preparation Jul 20, 2009
Meeting the Criteria for a Bariatric Surgical Procedure ... Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery, refers to the type of procedure done on the digestive system, that limits the amount of food that the stomach can hold and/or digest. (Suite101.com)
Bariatric surgery may hurt bones Jul 19, 2009
Bariatric surgery helps cut flab, but may hurt bones - Science - Health & Science - NEWS - The Times of India ... Bariatric surgery helps cut flab, but may hurt bones ... NEW DELHI: Bariatric surgery may be the most popular way to shed that extra pound but one may consequently end up thinning the bones as well. (India Times, India)
Study finds risk from popular heart bypass method Jul 16, 2009
Get more info on weight loss surgery at L. A. Bariatric Center in CA. We offer Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding system. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Probiotics Help Gastric-bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickly Jul 14, 2009
Both groups received the same bariatric medical care and nutritional counseling, as well as the support of weight-loss study groups. Both groups also were allowed to consume yogurt, a natural source of probiotics. (Science Daily)
FEMA asks Baptist agency for shelter expertise Jul 10, 2009
BCFS offers care to individuals who are vision or hearing impaired, frail or elderly, in need of bariatric equipment, or face mental health challenges. These are individuals who are able to live independently but because of their disabilities would have a difficult time responding to a disaster. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
'Lower' Asian obesity threshold Jul 10, 2009
"However there's still very limited evidence of introducing drug treatment and bariatric surgery at a lower threshold for South Asians. We clearly need more studies on those areas before we embark on a wider scale in the NHS.". But Professor Stephen Field, president of the Royal College of GPs, supports earlier intervention with drugs and surgery for British Asians - although he stopped short of agreeing the Indian approach should be applied in the UK.. (BBC News -- UK)
With more obese patients, EMTs brace for heavy lifting Jul 9, 2009
Lisa Eckart, an EMT with American Medical Response Ambulance, demonstrates the switch that activates a motorized winch to tow patients inside the special bariatric ambulance in Independence, Mo ... is one of a relatively small number of ambulance providers nationwide to have a bariatric ambulance ... While AMR's standard cots hold 450 pounds, the bariatric cot can support 850 pounds in the extended position or 1,600 pounds when lowered. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Large-scale Analysis Finds Bariatric Surgery Relatively Safe Jul 7, 2009
The analysis, compiled from the largest repository of bariatric surgery patients ever recorded, indicates complication rates hover around 10 percent with the most common complaint being nausea/vomiting ... "The complication and mortality rates are even lower than have been reported in the past," says Eric J. DeMaria, MD, vice chair of the department of surgery at Duke, who presented the findings at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Grapevine, TX.... (Science Daily)
Paperless health care? One hospital's long journey Jul 7, 2009
Medical Exam Tables Bariatric Table Hospital Exam Room Table Mobile. $63/Hr part-time jobs open. (Yahoo News)
• To do for you Jul 6, 2009
Bariatric Support Group meeting for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, 7 p.m. today, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center's Education Center, 588 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls. Information: 381-4504. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
