Stomach Balloons For Weight Control: Are You A Candidate?

May, 4 2015 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Gastric Balloon placement is a non-surgical, completely reversible procedure that is proven to be extremely effective as a treatment for obesity....

What Causes Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery?

March, 25 2014 Rachel Jones

Obesity is an epidemic that affects 1.7 million people world wide. An estimated two-thirds of the United States' population is obese. Obesity is a...

Inicisionless, Endoscopic Therapy for Obesity

March, 12 2014 Rachel Jones

Americans who suffer from either being obese or have gastrointestinal issues can now undergo an incisionless surgical procedure that will control or...

Acid Reflux on the Rise- Obesity Increase Likely to Blame

January, 3 2012 Rachel Jones

Study: Acid Reflux on the Rise Obesity Increase Likely to Blame, Researchers Say By Salynn Boyles

Obesity Costs Approaching 300 Billion Annually

January, 17 2011 Anthony Starpoli

I came upon this article in healthday news, on January 11, 2011, that drives home the financial impact of obesity in our country and Canada. The...

FDA Panel May Expand Lap-Band to Smaller Waists

December, 7 2010 Anthony Starpoli

By Emily P. Walker, Washington Correspondent, MedPage TodayPublished: December 01, 2010

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