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Do the Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Outweigh The Risks For The Surgery?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of all American adults are affected by obesity. It’s no secret that obesity is a major cause of several serious and life-threatening diseases including heart disease, stroke, some cancers and Type II Diabetes. A recent Medical News Today study shows a definitive link …

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Impact and Complications of Weight Loss Surgery Depends on Weight Loss Surgery Types and Patient Specifics

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According to a new study from Kaiser Permanente published in Annals of Surgery shows that the impact of bariatric surgery risk factors depends on various factors including pre-surgery body mass index, ethnicity, patient’s sex and the type of weight loss surgery performed. This study examined nearly 4,000 Kaiser Permanente patients’ electronic health records from 2009 …

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Bariatric Surgery for High Rate of Obese Children

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According to a recent study conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) and appearing in their journal Circulation, childhood obesity and the number of severely obese children is on the rise. The startling results show obesity affects 17 percent of children, with five percent of children struggling with severe obesity. It is affecting their lives …

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