Search Tag: bariatric surgery

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25th-ifso-world-congress-2022

2022 23 Aug

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24th-ifso-world-congress-2019

2019 03 Sep

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Obesity-week-2017

2017 29 Oct

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Obesity-surgery-who-should-get-priority

2015 25 Sep

According to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, obese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with recent disease onset, should be prioritised for obesity surgery over those without type 2 diabetes.  Most healthcare systems typically prioritise obesity surgery on the basis of a person's BMI. Those with the highest...Read more

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Big-hospital-rooms-for-bariatric-patients-growing-trend

2015 28 Aug

Parkland Hospital in Dallas has recently revamped its facilities and has redesigned its 862 single-patient rooms in the 17-story tower to accommodate obese patients.   100 rooms (approximately four per floor) are equipped with a motorised lift that can accommodate patients up to 1000 pounds. There is also a portable bariatric lift on every floor for...Read more

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Bariatric-surgery-improves-long-term-survival

2015 07 Jan

According to a study published in JAMA, obese patients who received care in the Veterans Affairs health systems and underwent bariatric surgery had a lower all-cause rate of death at 5 years and up to 10 years following the procedure, as compared to those who did not have the surgery. Bariatric surgery has proven to improve weight, obesity related...Read more