Bariatric Sugery Effective, But Questions About Complications Remain: Study
A new study finds that bariatric weight loss surgery is effective, but raises questions about side effects, long-term effectiveness.
Tag Archives: Lap-Band
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Bariatric Surgery Results Vary Widely in Weight Loss, Health Benefits
Weight loss surgery results vary from person to person due to a number of factors, according to the findings of a new study.
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Weight Loss Surgery Risks Greater For Those With Kidney Problems: Study
Patients with kidney disease may be at increased risk of complications from bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a new study.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Drug, Alcohol Addiction: Study
Patients who have recently undergone gastric bypass surgery may be at an increased risk for substance abuse and alcohol addiction, according to the findings of new research.
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Lap Band Clinic Gets FDA Warning Letter Over Marketing Claims
Allegedly misleading advertising statements about the risks and benefits of Lap-Band weight loss surgery has led the FDA to send a warning letter to a Los Angeles clinic, as the…
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Gastric Bypass Surgery May Activate Genetic Wasting Disease: Report
Some doctors are warning that gastric bypass surgery, an extreme measure to help people lose weight, may trigger a genetic disorder that leads to genetic mutations, causing uncontrolled weight loss…
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Lap-Band Problems Lead to Government Subpoena of Allergan
Medical device manufacturer Allergan has been subpoenaed by the U.S. government regarding problems with its Lap-Band weight loss device, which has been linked to a high rate of complications and…
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Most Medical Implants Are Not Tested Before Market: Report
A new report reveals that most medical devices implanted in patients in the United States are never required to undergo rigorous testing before they are approved by the FDA, causing…
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Lawmakers Call for Transvaginal Mesh, Lap Band Safety Hearings
Democratic lawmakers are calling for congressional hearings on medical device safety in the United States, highlighting recent problems with transvaginal mesh products and Lap-Band weight loss implants.
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Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery Risks Not Fully Disclosed in Ads: FDA
Federal health regulators are warning surgical centers and a marketing company to stop posting misleading advertisements for gastric lap band procedures, which often herald the weight loss results of the…
