Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Diabetic Nephropathy gwhqadmin August 14, 2012 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery not only improves type 2 diabetes, but can halt the progression of diabetes-related kidney disease, a new study shows.
Gastric Bypass Leads to Long-Term Benefits gwhqadmin July 25, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Patients who had a gastric bypass had improved overall health even seven years post-op, researchers found, indicating the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery.
Medicare May Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery Editor July 14, 2012 Breaking WLS News, Sleeve Gastrectomy 1 Comment The Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services (CMS) has released its decision concerning insurance approval of gastric sleeve surgery for clinically obese patients.
CMS Considers Medicare Coverage for Gastric Sleeve Editor October 30, 2011 Breaking WLS News 38 Comments Gastric sleeve surgery soon may be covered by Medicare, following a review of public comments demonstrating evidence of the procedure’s...
Gastric Bypass Surgery Benefits Endure for Diabetes Patients gwhqadmin October 19, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Gastric bypass surgery delivers long-term benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study that followed bariatric patients...
Weight Loss Surgery More Effective in Less Obese Patients gwhqadmin July 27, 2011 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery can be more effective in patients who are less obese, leading to greater weight loss and a 100 percent rate of remission from...
Waiting Period for Weight Loss Surgery Ineffective, Experts Say gwhqadmin July 9, 2010 Breaking WLS News Insurance carriers often mandate waiting periods of six months or more for would-be weight loss surgery patients, but a new study says this is wasted...
Weight Loss Surgery Most Effective with a Relative gwhqadmin July 6, 2010 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery is more effective when done with a spouse or relative, according to a new study....
