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....

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Causes Of 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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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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