A study found gastric bypass surgery normalized metabolic, inflammatory and vascular risk markers in obese adolescents, according to a Medscape Medical News report.
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Jay Michael Snow, MD, has joined the Heart of America Bariatrics, a surgery practice focused on providing surgical options for patients suffering from obesity, in St. Louis, according to a San Francisco Gate report.
Here are five points on insurance and Medicare coverage for weight loss surgery and obesity.
A new study showed a threefold reduction in mortality when bariatric surgery is performed at accredited, instead of non-accredited, bariatric centers, according to a General Surgery News report.
Cancer Research UK found that half of colorectal cancer cases could be prevented by changes in lifestyle, according to a Telegraph report.
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Olympus has announced the release of Acecide-C, a new, peracetic acid-based high-level disinfectant and sterilant, according to a news release from Olympus.
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians approves the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decision to cover obesity screening and intensive behavioral therapy in patients who have a body mass index of 30 or more, according to a news release.
Researchers at Everist Genomics found a combination of five specific genes and gene expression levels present in a colorectal cancer tumor makes it high-risk and increases the risk of recurrence, according to a news release.
Researchers found water infusion for cecal intubation improves patient tolerance but does not improve the cecal intubation rate, according to findings published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The Mohawk Valley Endoscopy Center opened in Utica's business park last week, according to a WKTV report.