Category Archives: CoMorbidities
The Facts of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Can Significantly Reduce Medical Costs
Staggering Facts of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery As we progress into the next decade, the prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic levels. Current trends estimate that 35% of adults in the United States are obese. This trend continues is estimated …
Flu Season Is Upon Us
As the leaves on the trees are changing color, and the kids are getting back into the swing of the new and altered school year, there is one thing that remains constant. The risk of contracting the flu remains the …
Too Many to Choose? Comparing GERD Treatment Options
One of the fastest growing cancers in the United States is that of the esophagus. This is, in part, due to the staggering increase in untreated or undertreated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD also known as chronic acid reflux. As …
How Gastric Bypass Works to Improve Diabetes
For decades, we have known that the gastric bypass is one of the quickest, most effective and long-lasting solutions for obesity related diseases. It has been apparent that gastric bypass patients have had particular success with managing type 2 diabetes. …