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3rd Mar, 2023
In a recent post for Sixty & Me, Dr. Sasse discusses the impact of urinary incontinence. This is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. alone, and many millions more worldwide. Many of them struggle in silence as small leaks turn into the complete loss of bladder control. Incontinence is often chalked up to age or the result of chronic health conditions,… Read more »
24th Feb, 2023
Overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence, or bladder leakage, are common medical conditions that can negatively impact a person's quality of life. Medications are often prescribed as the first line of treatment for this condition, but despite their widespread use, they often fail to resolve the problem. Worse, these medications can also cause cognitive problems in seniors as a side effect, posing a serious drawback… Read more »
17th Feb, 2023
Incontinence is a health condition characterized by the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control, leading to leakage of urine or feces. It's a common issue, but incontinence is still often misunderstood and under-treated in medicine. This lack of understanding leads to numerous challenges for those affected, such as stigma, embarrassment, and reduced quality of life. Why is incontinence so misunderstood and why is the… Read more »
10th Feb, 2023
Sleeve gastrectomy and new stapling technology are both safe and effective approaches to treating obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other related health conditions—so much so that safety data now strongly favors sleeve gastrectomy over any non-surgical treatment. Here's how sleeve technology continues to improve the state of the art in weight loss and diabetes treatment. What is Sleeve Gastrectomy Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as vertical sleeve… Read more »
3rd Feb, 2023
Incontinence is a progressive condition, which means symptoms can come on gradually. But what are the common symptoms of incontinence, and how do different types of incontinence play a role? Stress Urinary Incontinence Symptoms While involuntary loss of urine or stool is the main symptom of incontinence, the associated issues are more varied. For many people, the earliest and most common problem is just a… Read more »
27th Jan, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers with type 2 diabetes, and tens of millions of Americans do, then it would serve you well to learn a little bit more about metabolic surgery. The data has been accumulating for many decades to the point where today, all the major diabetes and endocrine societies around the world recommend metabolic surgery as a primary treatment for type… Read more »
20th Jan, 2023
Bladder and bowel accidents are certainly no fun for anyone—and both are symptoms of incontinence—but when are they an indication of a more serious problem? How can a person know if their incontinence symptoms are serious? The primary answer is that they become serious when they affect you and your quality of life. The truth is, incontinence is not something that a person has to… Read more »
13th Jan, 2023
People who are actively researching bariatric surgery are often looking for answers to similar questions. One of them relates to whether or not bariatric surgery is an outpatient procedure. The short answer is that it's not quite outpatient — but it's close. Defining "Outpatient" We usually define “outpatient” procedures as those in which a person can come into the center or hospital, undergo a short… Read more »
6th Jan, 2023
We all have some aversion to medications from our friends in the pharmaceutical industry. We are likewise adverse to invasive surgical procedures. So, most of us would like to find solutions for life's health and medical conditions with natural treatments whenever possible. Incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine or stool, presents a real challenge. It is a widespread condition that affects tens of millions of… Read more »
23rd Dec, 2022
People considering bariatric surgery have many questions about the procedure and what to expect before, during, and after. One common question is whether bariatric surgery is reversible. In most cases, the short answer is no. But of course, there is always a bit more to the story. And really, there are better questions to ask. Understanding Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery has evolved over at least… Read more »