Surgical Techniques
Physicians Question Lowering of BMI Requirements for Bariatric Surgery
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians has expressed concern that at the same time that an advisory panel of the [US] FDA recommended lowering the body mass index requirement for lap-band surgery, the FDA has denied two new obesity medications. More...12 Jan 2011
Novel 3-in-1 Angioplasty Balloon Improves Treatment Efficiency
A new balloon dilatation catheter enables the concomitant performance of three complex vascular procedures using a single catheter, potentially reducing procedure time, and expense for both patients and medical professionals. More...06 Jan 2011
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