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Myths Associated with Obesity and Bariatric Surgery—Myth 4: “Diabetes improvement after bariatric surgery is dependent on weight loss.”
Exclusive Series: The Metabolic Applied Research Strategy initiative Part 5: Myths Associated with Obesity and Bariatric Surgery—Myth 4: “Diabetes improvement after bariatric surgery is dependent on weight loss.” by Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD; Randy J. Seeley, PhD; and Jason L. Harris, PhD
Bariatric Surgery in the Transplant Patient
by Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD, and Dana Portenier, MD Drs. Jain-Spangler and Portenier are from Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. FUNDING: No funding was provided. DISCLOSURES: The authors report no conflicts of interest relevant to the content of this article. ABSTRACT Obesity in the transplant patient is neither new nor easy to manage. In […]
Measuring Success: A Comparison of Weight Loss Calculations
This column is dedicated to providing information on the medical management of obesity, which includes diet, exercise, behavioral change, and medication.
Ed Mason at Large—July 2012
This ongoing column is dedicated to sharing with readers the life and experiences of Dr. Edward Mason.

Mesh Fixation Devices and Techniques: A Review of the Literature
Dedicated to providing a venue for interactive exchange of ideas, interesting topics, and surgical pearls from experts in repair of abdominal wall defects as they relate to bariatric surgery This month’s featured expert Abraham Fridman, DO, Clinical Fellow, the Bariatric Institute and Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Weston, Florida Bariatric Times. 2012;9(6):10–12
Choosing the Best Medical Website Provider
Advice on Creating and Maintaining a Successful Bariatric Practice Part 2 of a 2-Part Series Choosing the Best Medical Website Provider by Brent Cavender and Kim Goin
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