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Most people base the decision to undergo weight loss surgery on expected out-of-pocket costs and weight-loss potential — not risk of complications or recovery time, according to a new study…
…offered up some other compelling insights on the potential benefits of bariatric surgery in teens. Researchers compared results from two studies of gastric bypass surgery in 161 teens and 396…
…in internal medicine at Columbia and also served as chief resident. After completing her fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, she joined the faculty in the…
…Many practices are also familiar with medical financing companies and can provide information. The surgeon or a staff member should be able to answer your questions about treatment costs and…
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) have released the first set of standards for their new joint accreditation program, the…
Diabetes and obesity travel together. Almost 90 percent of people newly diagnosed with diabetes are overweight or obese, according to the American Diabetes Association. Weight loss surgery can reverse diabetes, but…
…New Devices and Procedures Committee. Once the committee review is complete, the findings are presented to the Executive Committee which can either accept or reject the application, or open it…
