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In the July 17, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out whether America is making any progress in the battle against obesity, and learn how Lap-Band surgery can help teens with metabolic syndrome.  Plus, discover...

Lap-Band support hinges on effective, ongoing communication to promote patient compliance. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul explains how the Lap-Band can be leveraged to provide continued opportunities for...

As weight loss surgery continues to prove effective as a treatment option for obese patients, some market analysts say to keep an eye on bariatric surgical devices as a growth industry....

Weight loss surgery is usually performed on white women with higher incomes and private health insurance, research shows. But disparities among racial and socio-economic lines puts low income patients at...

Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity and related metabolic disorders in babies born after the mother undergoes the procedure, research shows....

Bariatric nutrition is big business, as more Americans turn to weight loss surgery for the treatment of obesity. Two major players in the nutritional supplement market rolled out new products at this year’s...

Weight loss surgery patients face a higher risk of Venus Thromboembolism a year after bariatric surgery than while still in the hospital, according to a study presented at the recent ASMBS annual conference....

In the July 10, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out how long post-op weight loss surgery patients should be concerned about blood clots, and why lower-income patients are least likely to have life-saving bariatric surgery. Plus, we'll explain how a woman's choice to have weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity in her children, and tell you about some tasty new vitamin treats. Click the link to see all these stories and more in this week's newscast!