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Obesity surgery can reverse type II diabetes for some
Original broadcast date: May 24, 2009 One of the wonders of science is how an action based on initial assumptions, hypotheses and theories can lead, at times, to unexpected and indeed beneficial consequences. When these consequences have the potential to affect the lives of millions of people, the research obviously takes on added significance. The…
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Endoscopic gastric bypass surgery
Original broadcast date: January 18, 2009 The number of bariatric surgeries (also known as gastric bypass) performed each year is increasing. There are numerous approaches with the end goal being substantial weight loss for the patient. Some of the surgical approaches are more invasive than others and each has its own set of risks and…