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Accessibility, cost of game-changing obesity drugs problematic
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Welcoming Mr Bill Gong to our team
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Surgery between pregnancies lowers risks, improves outcomes
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Cancer risk reduction among weight-loss surgery patients: study
Patients with severe obesity who had weight loss surgery and lost more than 20% of their total weight are 50% less likely to develop cancer, compared to patients who did not have as much weight loss after surgery. (Study by Oregon Health & Science University)
While previous studies have shown that obesity surgery reduces the risk of certain cancers compared to patients who do not have the surgery, this study compared the differences in risk based on the amount of weight lost after weight loss surgery.
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Older adults can benefit from bariatric surgery
A study has revealed that weight loss surgery can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in older adults above the age of 65. Elderly patients treated with either gastric bypass or gastric sleeve can recover well and have a reduced risk of obesity-related complications, including heart disease and diabetes.
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Abdominoplasty improves quality of life despite risk of complications
According to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), abdominoplasty or tummy tuck has a high patient satisfaction and improved the quality of life in patients who are overweight or have obesity despite a substantial risk of complications. The overwhelming majority of patients who responded to the survey stated that they were satisfied with the final outcome and would choose to have the procedure again.
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OABG-MGB is an effective option for patients with super-super obesity
