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Worldwide Obesity: Changing the Trend

| August 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Wendy Scinta, MD, MS Dr. Scinta is Medical Director, Medical Weight Loss of NY, BOUNCE Program for Childhood Obesity, Fayetteville, New York; Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Dr. Scinta is also Chief Medical Officer of 3 Pound Health, LLC. Bariatric Times. 2014;11(8):12–14. There is no question that […]

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Checklist #23: Vitamin Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery: Part 2

| August 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBS; Samuel Szomstein, MD, FACS, FASMBS; and  Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS Column Editor Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBS Clinical Editor, Bariatric Times, Professor of Surgery and Chairman, Department of General Surgery; Director, The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute; Director, General Surgery Residency Program and Fellowship in […]

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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians Annual Fall Symposium: Overcoming Obesity: Diagnose. Personalize. Treat.

| August 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Medical Methods in Obesity Treatment This column is dedicated to providing information on the medical management of obesity, which includes diet, exercise, behavioral change, and medication. Column Editors: Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP Medical Bariatrician/Certified Medical Obesity Specialist/ Co-Medical Director, Scottsdale Weight Loss Center PLLC, Scottsdale, Arizona Wendy Scinta, MD, MS, FAAFP Medical Director, Medical […]

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The State of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Austria

| August 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Trends Around the World The state of obesity and bariatric surgery varies from country to country. In this series, authors from around the world discuss obesity and bariatrics in their country, answering questions on the most recent trends, most frequently performed procedures, access to care, health coverage, requirements, accreditation, and cultural […]

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Quota of 50 Anastomotic Procedures in 12 Months May Be Difficult to Achieve for Some Fellows

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Dear Readers of Bariatric Times: For those of you who did not have the opportunity to attend the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Spring Event in Miami, Florida, the conference was excellent. With an attendance of over 300 physicians and allied healthcare professionals, the success of this event sent our leadership a […]

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Body Contouring Procedures Could Contribute to the Long-term Success of Bariatric Patients in Maintaining Weight Loss

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Dear Bariatric Times Editor: As the number of bariatric procedures being performed has increased, so has the number of patients presenting for body contouring procedures after significant weight loss. Despite the desire of many post-bariatric patients to undergo these procedures, only 21 percent of patients actually undergo them.[1] Several barriers contribute to this low number, […]

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Orthostatic Intolerance Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Wasef Abu-Jaish, MD, FACS; Reshma Patel, MD; and Mohammad Jafferji, MS IV Dr. Abu-Jaish is Ass. Professor of Surgery, University of Vermont College of Medicine; Co-Director of Bariatric Surgery Program, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Minimally Invasive And Bariatric Surgery, Burlington,Vermont. Dr. Reshma Patel is a surgical resident, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont […]

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Checklists in Bariatric Surgery checklist #22 Vitamin Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery: Part 1

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Bariatric Times. 2014;11(7):11–12. Welcome to “Checklists in Bariatric Surgery.” This column’s aim is to help bariatric surgeons quickly review the reasons for potential problems when caring for bariatric patients. This month’s Checklist focuses on vitamin deficiency after bariatric surgery. All the bariatric operations have the potential to determine vitamin deficiencies or worsen previously existing ones. […]

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This month: The State of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Spain

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

An Interview  with Dr. Antonio J. Torres  Bariatric Times. 2014;11(7):14. Dr. Torres is Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Facultad Medicina Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain. The state of obesity and bariatric surgery varies from country to country. In this series, authors from around the world discuss obesity and bariatrics in their […]

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Welcome to Community Bariatric Services North Indianapolis, Indiana

Welcome to Community Bariatric Services North Indianapolis, Indiana

| July 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Sarah Muntel, RD Sarah Muntel is a registered dietitian at Community Bariatric Services North, Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, Indiana. Bariatric Times. 2014;11(7):16–18 Welcome to Community Bariatric Services North Community Bariatric Services North is located on Community Hospital North campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Community Hospital North has provided care for patients from Central Indiana for […]

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