US Bariatric Surgical Devices Market to Reach $1.9 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2009 -- Rising proportion of obesity and overweight population in both developed and developing countries is expected to enhance the demand for various types of weight...

Gastric Banding: Solution to Childhood Obesity? - Food Consumer

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Gastric Banding: Solution to Childhood Obesity? Food Consumer Gastric banding, a weight-loss procedure less-invasive than gastric bypass surgery, is in high demand for obese Americans. Currently the procedure is ... Some health experts wary of gastric bands for teensmsnbc.com all 70 news articles »

Low Rate of Serious Complications and Deaths With Bariatric Surgery - Medscape

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Low Rate of Serious Complications and Deaths With Bariatric Surgery Medscape Short-term morbidity was evaluated in 15275 patients undergoing gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement from ... Study examines hospital complication rates of bariatric surgeryEurekAlert (press release) all 19 news articles »

Jackie Cobell takes 28 hours to swim Channel in slowest ever crossing - Daily Mail

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Jackie Cobell takes 28 hours to swim Channel in slowest ever crossing Daily Mail So she had a gastric bypass operation in November and shed eight stone in as many months. Jackie Cobell two years ago, when she was training for her swim in ... and more »

Iowa state workers' early retirements shrink state oversight [includes database] - DesMoinesRegister.com

Iowa state workers' early retirements shrink state oversight [includes database] DesMoinesRegister.com His wife, Leslie, died in 2003 from complications of gastric bypass surgery performed by Dr. Akella Chendrasekhar. Even with more staff at the time, ... and more »