Obesity is linked to increase in cancer cases Nov 4, 2008
" The statistics are of particular concern in Scotland, which is second only to the US in obesity rates. In Scotland, almost one-third of all 13 to 15-year-olds are overweight, while nearly 10% are considered severely obese. As reported in The Herald on Saturday, severely obese teenagers could soon be eligible for weight loss surgery, such as gastric bands, on the NHS under new draft guidelines for doctors. In the US, the number of such operations performed on teenagers has almost tripled in the... (The Herald)
Health Briefs Oct. 24, 2008 Oct 24, 2008
Tupelo bariatric surgeon Dr. Terry Pinson will discuss "Obesity, Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery.". Throughout the event, vendors will be on hand to demonstrate diabetes-related products and answer questions. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Hospital officials mull over fate of Women’s Hospital Apr 12, 2008
It will continue to operate its 24-hour emergency and critical care, medical, surgical and cardiac services including open-heart surgery, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, weight loss surgery, and imaging services. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Close Relationship Between H. Pylori And Gastric Cancer Suggested Oct 31, 2007
19, 2004) The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria associated with gastrointestinal disorders) is high among patients about to undergo weight loss surgery, and treatment to eradicate the. . (Science Daily)
HIV-positive Patients have a Low Prevalence Of H Pylori In Gut Oct 19, 2007
19, 2004) The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria associated with gastrointestinal disorders) is high among patients about to undergo weight loss surgery, and treatment to eradicate the. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Mesquite hospitals merge to form Dallas Regional Medical Center May 3, 2007
Dallas Regional Medical Center s services will include comprehensive 24-hour emergency and critical care, medical, surgical and cardiac services including open heart surgery, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, weight loss surgery, obstetrical and nursery services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and imaging services. When reorganization and renovations are complete, Dallas Regional Medical Center will expand on Mesquite Community Hospital s HealthGrades... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Organization Halts Clinical Trial For Potential Microbicide For Preventing HIV Infection Feb 3, 2007
Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women in Nigeria. Simultaneously, CONRAD, a health research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has announced it is halting its Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate at sites in Benin, India, South Africa, and Uganda. (Science Daily)
Reporter's notebook: Seminar targets women's health Jan 11, 2007
"Weight Loss Surgery: When Are Surgical Options Appropriate?" Feb. 15. "MammoSite Partial Breast Irradiation: New Technique for Breast Cancer Surgery," Feb. 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Obesity Paradox' Evidence: Obese Patients Fare Better Than Lean Patients When Hospitalized For Acute Heart Failure Jan 10, 2007
Obesity Paradox' Evidence: Obese Patients Fare Better Than Lean Patients When Hospitalized For Acute Heart Failure. UCLA researchers report that for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure, a higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with a substantially lower in-hospital mortality rate. (Science Daily)
Medication Does Not Appear To Offer Benefit For Certain Heart Attack Patients Undergoing PCI Jan 9, 2007
Use of the drug pexelizumab immediately before and for 24 hours after stent placement or angioplasty for certain heart attack patients did not have any significant treatment effect compared to placebo, according to a study in the January 3 issue of JAMA. The medication had shown promise in preliminary studies. Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack) is a major public health problem, not only in western countries but... (Science Daily)
