18th Oct, 2017
sleeve gastrectomy because of its excellent success rate and low complication rate. In fact, many studies show an equivalent weight loss success and equivalent diabetes remission success rate as gastric bypass surgery but with fewer complications of blockages, reoperations, and vitamin deficiencies. In my own hands, after a decade of experience with other bariatric surgeries, and other complex gastrointestinal surgical procedures, I have completed approximately… Read more »
3rd Nov, 2016
weight-loss surgery to be the most effective treatment of type two diabetes when compared to medical management, over the course of five full years evaluation and follow-up. In the study by Hsu, (JAMA Surg 2015 Sept 16:1-8) the authors report experience with matched cohorts of patients with type two diabetes mellitus in the mild to moderate obesity range. In one group, 52 patients had weight-loss… Read more »
3rd Aug, 2015
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/vols/27/27_02.pdf. While the progress has been slower than many people expected, the undeniable clinical results of weight-loss surgery in the treatment of diabetes and obesity continues to lead to improvements in coverage for the procedures around the country. Kent C. Sasse, M.D., MPH, FACS, FACRS Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine Minimally Invasive Solutions]]> Read more »
11th Aug, 2014
Doctor’s Orders - 101 Medically Proven Tips for Losing Weight, a lot of small but effective tips are outlined that directly apply to people working in just these sorts of jobs. Healthier snacks, drinking more water, and minimizing the big-calorie dinner that happens right before bed are but a few of those tips. I have helped quite a few people working in the mining and… Read more »