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CINCINNATI, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The science of obesity is undergoing a revolution, as new research changes the way scientists think about how and why Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery works. Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES) is helping drive that revolution by supporting clinical and pre-clinical research, including 13 studies being presented at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 72nd Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia (June 8-12). The studies investigate a range of...
LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You are struggling with obesity. You have tried to lose weight through diet and exercise, only to finally give up in frustration when they failed to deliver any tangible results. You know you're not alone with this problem, and yet you feel ashamed anyway. It's no surprise; society has not been kind to the obesity epidemic. There is a certain stigma attached to weight, and there is a certain stigma attached to bariatric surgery as well. Too...
LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Michael Feiz, a Beverly Hills bariatric surgeon, is breaking new ground in the treatment of sleep apnea with his approach to bariatric surgery. A wide range of symptoms set in motion by the presence of apparently linked symptoms (which may have a genetic link) are being treated all at once with gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy operations. The operation represents a watershed moment in the patient's journey toward better health and...
LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Michael Feiz, lead physician at Dr. Feiz & Associates, is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designee. The ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program was started in 2004 to advance the safety, efficacy and efficiency of bariatric and metabolic surgical care. The ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to...
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC's "20/20" recently aired a special, entitled "Losing It: The Big Fat Money Pit," that examined the burgeoning weight loss industry as a whole. Many of the methods discussed - from dieting to pills and surgery - have been popularized by celebrities who get paid as much as $60,000 for each pound that they lose for their endorsements. There are two important takeaways from this in-depth look at the industry. First, anyone interested in...
LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When patients and doctors come together and fully commit to weight loss, the results can be staggering. The advent of specialized procedures like the STARR Treatment have revolutionized bariatric surgery, making operations like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and the Lap Band safer, more effective, and less invasive than ever before. At the same time, patients are more knowledgeable now about their options, allowing them to make a more...
LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bariatric surgery is not just about losing weight. The most advanced procedures available today, from gastric sleeve surgery to gastric bypass and the Lap Band, offer dramatic weight loss results, but another benefit that gets less attention is the potential effect on certain co-morbidities like hypertension and diabetes. Certain procedures have been shown to have a strong impact on these health conditions, in many cases even causing...
LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experience, skill, and compassion - these are the hallmarks of a superior weight loss surgery center, and you can find them all in abundance at Dr. Feiz & Associates. Patients who have gone to Dr. Feiz for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or the Lap Band have gone on to recommend his practice to their friends, family members, and colleagues. Some of that positive word-of-mouth has highlighted Dr. Feiz's unrivaled experience with...
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States, with the number of cases tripling over the last three decades. Most of those cases are Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity and can lead to serious medical issues that range from heart disease to renal failure, blindness, and more. People living with obesity and Type 2 diabetes have tried all kinds of approaches to losing the weight and living healthier lives, but often with...
First-of-its-kind study also shows surgery results in fewer medications, greater weight loss after 1 year Bariatric or "metabolic" surgery is more effective than intensive medical management alone when it comes to managing uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in overweight or obese patients after one year, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 61st Annual Scientific Session. The Scientific Session, the premier cardiovascular medical meeting, brings...
