Weight Loss Surgery News
- A proposal for how South Carolina can better spend $2.4 million on weight loss Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:00PMThe solution is simple when you have a program that is effective and guaranteed for success and being delivered by someone who truly cares about people. OK, if you haven’t figured it out yet … that’s me!
- FOX13 Viewers Help 670 lb Man Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:11PMAfter an outpouring of concern from Fox13 viewers, a 670 pound man looking for a new start may get the help he needs.
- End obesity operation stigma - specialist Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:16PMObesity specialists today called for an end to the stigma over obesity surgery in New Zealand.
- Guest files lawsuit in deck collapse Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:11PMChristina Anne Whittaker filed suit on Wednesday, naming Calvin Wong; Victor Wong; Garden Place Court Condominium Association and Leslie Peter Filip, owner of enDesign, as defendants.
- Health Briefs 9-4 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:00AMAll area codes are 850 unless specified. Blood drives The Northwest Florida Blood Center will hold blood drives at the following locations: •Sept. 14: Cope, Hwy. 331, DeFuniak Springs, 9 a.m. to noon and Cope, Davis Lane, DeFuniak Springs, 1 to...
- WHO revises treatment protocols for HIV patients Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMPrompted by clinical research into the early initiation of antiretroviral therapies for HIV performed at the GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its treatment protocols for HIV patients.
- FIBA: The Must Sign Guys Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:24AMWhat players have made a case for NBA stardom at the FIBA World Championships?
- 12°C - Foggy Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:54AMA SCOTS dad had to watch surgeons cut off his leg because he was too fat for a general anaesthetic.
- Castrovince: AL Central will be an arms race Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:19AMCastrovince: AL Central will be an arms race
- Research finds role of hormone-secreting fat cells in certain diseases Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:27AMScientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories is an active organ that sends chemical signals to other parts of the body, perhaps increasing the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and other diseases.
- End obesity operation stigma, specialists say Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:52PMObesity specialists today called for an end to the stigma over obesity surgery in New Zealand, claiming it is the most effective way of losing weight and keeping it off.
- Local grads strive to deliver winning season for Bearcats Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:19PMSeveral former local high school standouts now at St. Vincent College are preparing for visiting Bridgewater tomorrow, when the Bearcats will open their 2010 football season.
- 670 Pound Man Needs 270 Mile Ride Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:56PMA disabled former truck driver said his weight has gotten so out of hand he can no longer drive a car.
- Business digest Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:30PMEat at UNOs in September and help refugee children in Cameroon
- Support Groups - 9-8 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:04PMServices Empowering the Rights of Victims (SERV), 3642 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, a Program of Center For Family Services, has available, free services for victims of sexual violence.
- Seminars teach various health topics Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:46PMThe ongoing Parker Adventist Hospital Body of Knowledge seminars is beginning a series of seminars.
- Americans blind to the obesity epidemic Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:42PMMany Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.
- Lauzon shines at UFC 118 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:18AMAccompanied by much ballyhoo, the world’s preeminent mixed martial arts promotion made its Boston debut this weekend with UFC 118, offering a lightweight championship rematch, the promotion’s first “Boxing vs. MMA” bout, and featuring several top New England fighters. And if the initial numbers are any indication, it’s safe to say the UFC’s arrival was long overdue: a reported 15,575 fans packed ...
- National Leaders Pick Fight Against Childhood Obesity Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:42AMThose Picked Last, a foundation created to educate and bring together parents, children, clinicians, educators, politicians and businesses to combat childhood obesity, is announcing its first ever conference in honor of Childhood Obesity Month. The conference, "Weaving The Threads of Hope for Change" is being held on Tuesday, September 7 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Hilton Columbus at Easton ...
- Obesity doctor found guilty in HRT Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:28AMObesity doctor Russell Broadbent has been ordered to never practice again in Australia after deaths.
- Weight-loss surgeries jump in England Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:20AMLONDON (AP) — The number of weight-loss surgeries in England jumped more than tenfold from 2000 to 2007, a new study says. Dr. Omar Faiz, a consultant surgeon at St.
- Overweight? Obese? Or Normal Weight? Americans Have Hard Time Gauging Their Weight Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:06AMFor many Americans fat is the new "norm." Â More and more people are unable to accurately describe themselves using their height-to-weight ratio â known as body mass index â the scale that determines levels of overweight and obesity, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll found. Â
- Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:03AMTHURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.
- Fat caused 124,000 cancer cases in Europe: Experts Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:00AMMore than 124,000 people in Europe developed cancer last year because they are overweight, and rising body fat levels threaten to add tens of thousands more to their ranks, experts say.
- Surgeon banned over patient deaths Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:56AMA Gold Coast surgeon has been ordered to retire permanently from medical practice.
- Back in the Swing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:18AMLOS ANGELES - All Chase Utley had seen were fleeting signs of positivity. A swing here, a swing there. Some felt good. Others, not as much.
- High levels of OPG hormone impacts adverse outcome after myocardial infarction Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:57PMPatients suffering with heart failure are more likely to die if they have high levels of a bone hormone called osteoprotegerin (OPG).
- Obesity doctor ordered to retire Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:51PMObesity doctor Russell Broadbent has been ordered to never practice again in Australia after deaths.
- “80 Bites” iPhone/iPad App Makes Counting Cool This ‘Pedometer’ for Your Mouth Shows how Much and how Often you eat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:30PMThe sound of an apple crunch, the sensation of tapping in rhythm with bites eaten and the sight of the scale moving in sync, combine to make “80 Bites” a ‘must have’ App. Its sleek graphics and engaging technology appeal to the modern user.
- Obesity doctor ordered to retire Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:38PMAn obesity doctor found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct over the deaths of two patients has been ordered to retire permanently and never practice again in Australia.
- Beds, Herts & Bucks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:24PMA man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food.
- Obesity doctor ordered to retire Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19PMObesity doctor Russell Broadbent has been ordered to never practice again in Australia after being found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
- Good health September 2nd Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02PMDETROIT
- Miami Hurricanes QB Jacory Harris ready to throw his weight around Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:58PMBy the third week of September , Jacory Harris likely had visions of the pink suit he pledged to wear to the Heisman Trophy ceremony during a 2009 preseason radio interview.
- Beavers Say Thank You During Last Baseball Series at PGE Park Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:46PMPORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Beavers close out the 2010 season when they play host to the Las Vegas 51s for four games starting Friday night at PGE Park. As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by PGE, highlights of the homestand include a post-game fireworks display, two giveaways and Kids Run the Show Sunday, as well as a memorabilia sale.
- Utley hits three doubles as Phils win Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:22PMLOS ANGELES - All Chase Utley had seen were fleeting signs of positivity. A swing here, a swing there. Some felt good. Others, not as much.
- Sex Not on Most New Moms’ Minds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00PMA research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.
- Wallace saddles up for Broncos Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00PMINJURED Brisbane halfback Peter Wallace could be a shock inclusion against the Raiders after taking part in a special training session.
- K-state Professor Using Snack Cake Diet to Counter Popular Health Beliefs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:34AMA K-State professor is dining solely on snack cakes and fatty foods for a month to prove some common beliefs about nutrition are untrue.
- GI Dynamics Announces Distribution Agreement with Elemental Healthcare for the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44AMLEXINGTON, Mass. & HUNGERFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GI Dynamics today announced it has entered into a new agreement with Elemental Healthcare for the distribution of the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner.
- GI Dynamics Announces Distribution Agreement with Elemental Healthcare for the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:30AMLEXINGTON, Mass. & HUNGERFORD, England----GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced it has entered into a new agreement with Elemental Healthcare, based in Hungerford, Berkshire, for the distribution of the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
- Casualty of weight loss surgery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10AMA man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food.
- Health notes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:13AMTimes staff Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Health notes No-cost amplified phones available The Deaf and Hearing Connection recently announced the availability of no-cost amplified telephones at the Aging Well Center in the Long Center at 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. The Deaf and Hearing Connection offers amplified telephones and related equipment at no cost to permanent Florida residents who are ...
- MSU POSITION PREVIEW: Receivers/tight ends Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:08AM• The skinny: No one in the Big Ten has as many quality pass catchers as the Spartans do, between their wideouts and tight ends. The receivers, after dropping the ball too often in 2008, answered questions last season about their hands. The tight end position lived up to its billing and returns four guys - senior Charlie Gantt, juniors Brian Linthicum and Garrett Celek and sophomore Dion Sims ...
- Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss Fad Diet Pitfalls Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:01AMThe Suburban Surgical Care Specialists recently weighed the various options available to patients considering weight loss surgery in Chicago, and discussed the potentially harmful downsides of pursuing weight loss goals with fad diets.
- This Week in JAMA [This Week in JAMA] Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:45PMJAMA. 2010;304(9):935. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1274 Women who have inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 ( BRCA1/ 2) genes have elevated risks of breast and ovarian cancer and may elect to reduce their risk by undergoing prophylactic mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy.
- Doctor to start new health and wellness program Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:10AMAfter practicing obstetrics, gynecology and delivering babies for more than 20 years, Dr. John Siegle of Ada’s Women’s Health Center said he is now seeing both male and female patients for health and wellness.
- Surgery through the belly button Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:01AMA medical-device company in North Carolina and bariatric surgeon Dr. Brian B. Quebbemann of Newport Beach, Calif., have teamed up for weight-loss surgery requiring just one incision. The operation was the first time a surgeon has used a new Spider surgical tool for an increasingly frequent form of bariatric surgery that cuts the stomach down to 20 percent of its normal capacity, Quebbemann said.
- Jones receiving dividends from offseason surgery Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:44AMNASHVILLE — His shoulder injury may not have seemed much like a blessing last season, not when it shelved Jason Jones for the last seven games and forced him to go under the knife.
- Rochester in weight battle after car crash Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMAjay Rochester says that she went through a "rough journey" following a recent car accident.
