Gastric bypass surgery saves on medical costs in the long term by reducing the risk of complications linked to obesity, according to a report in the journal Maturitas. Gastric bypass surgery costs $20 ...

A new study published in the journal of BMC Surgery found that marginal ulcers occurred at a relatively high rate following ...

Intensive medical therapy plus bariatric surgery effective for treating type 2 diabetics, study shows Among patients with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery in addition to intensive medical therapy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diabetes remission was achieved by 18.2% of adults with type 2 diabetes 7 years after bariatric surgery.

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been overweight most of my life. I've tried for years to shed the extra pounds, but nothing works. I'm now 45 and about 100 pounds beyond my ideal weight. I have high blood ...

The study compared three types of bariatric, or weight loss, surgery: gastric sleeve, gastric band and gastric bypass. "We believe that gastric bypass may be the best surgical option in these patients ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Seven months after Lahavah Wallace's weight-loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of "intentionally" failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill. Long Island ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Patient-reported outcomes are determined directly by patients without interpretation by clinicians,” Ali ...

From left, The Maryland Bariatric Center team at Mercy Medical Center includes Rochelle Clark, CRNP; Dr. Kuldeep Singh; and Dr. Jessica Cutler. (Submitted photo) The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy ...