Monday, October 31, 2016

Understanding Lap Band Surgery

Lap band surgery is a surgical procedure also referred to as gastric banding
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Lap Band (Surgery)

Lap band (gastric banding) surgery, also referred to as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a surgical procedure in which an adjustable belt is placed around the upper portion...
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15 Birth Control Options, Types, and Side Effects (Weight Gain)

Birth control options range from oral contraceptives, barrier methods, surgical sterilization (tubal ligation for a woman, or vasectomy for a man), or emergency contraception...
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Breast Reconstruction Worthwhile for Older Women: Study

Older women who have had a breast removed due to cancer benefit as much as younger women from breast reconstruction, a new study shows. Since the researchers also found that older...
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Device Approved to Prevent Second Strokes in Certain Heart Patients

The Amplatzer PFO Occluder device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent another stroke among people who had at least one prior stroke involving a PFO...
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Poorer Heart Attack Victims, Especially Women, Fare Worse: Study

Younger heart attack survivors who struggle to afford health care and medications have worse outcomes than those who don't, a new study finds. 'Our study emphasizes that patients need...
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