| Bariatric surgery becoming popular weight-loss option
For obese patients looking to take off excess weight when diet and exercise aren't doing the trick, bariatric surgery is becoming a popular option. The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery estimates 205,000 people with morbid obesity in the U.S. had bariatric surgery in 2007 - about 1 percent of the clinically eligible population. Locally, Baptist Hospital's Metabolic Surgery Center sees an average of 60 cases per month (68 in August) and has about 800 patients being worked up for surgery, says Cylinda Phillips, the center's director. Phillips says the center has three options for patients, who must have a body mass index of 40 or more to qualify, unless they have a serious co-morbidity. .
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New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court today directed the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to verify the claim of controversial RJD MP Pappu Yadav that he was suffering from "morbid obesity" which required medical treatment abroad.
A Bench of Justices S B Sinha and H S Bedi asked Prof M C Mishra, a senior doctor of the institute, to submit a report on the claim within two week so as to enable it pass appropriate orders on the MP's petition.
Counsel Rakesh Kumar Singh appearing for Yadav pleaded that the MP be granted permission to travel abroad for undergoing the surgery as the ailment was threatening his life.
He claimed that Yadav's condition can be improved only after he undergoes a "Bariatric surgery." The Court had on November 12 sought response from the CBI within two days on Yadav's plea seeking permission to undergo a surgery for his morbid obesity at a private hospital here.
Waist size key in new obesity guidelines
Doctors across Canada are being urged to screen every adult and child over age 10 for weight-related health problems using the simplest measure of all: waist size. A girth greater than 94 centimetres (37 inches) in men and 80 cm (31.5 inches) in women significantly increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes and should be considered a "new vital sign" as important as blood pressure and heart rate, according to the first Canadian guidelines on the prevention and treatment of obesity. Based on those limits, nearly 50 per cent of adult Canadians have abdominal or central obesity, the worst kind of fat. .
Boy banned from school bus because of odour
A thirteen-year-old with a medical condition that can result in a strong odour has been banned from using a school bus. The Kawerau College student's family said he only found out when he went to catch a Kawerau Coaches bus and was told he was not allowed on board. The 140kg boy receives specialist medical care for morbid obesity attributed to a serious bowel condition. He is cognitively impaired, has cerebral palsy and experiences faecal incontinence. Kawerau Coaches told the boy's family that a letter had been sent to the family advising them of the decision. However, the boy's family say they did not receive it. Through a spokesperson, Kawerau Coaches owner Graeme Harvey said it was premature to discuss the matter before a November 29 mediation meeting with several other parties.
Obesity surgeon drops operation ban appeal
A Gold Coast obesity doctor has withdrawn his appeal against restrictions preventing him from performing a type of obesity surgery. Earlier this week, the Queensland Medical Board banned Dr Russell Broadbent from performing bariatric surgery, which reduces a person's ability to eat food in volume and absorb the food they have eaten. The move came amid concerns that some patients had died and others were left severely incapacitated after the surgery. A medical board spokesman says they are investigating Dr Broadbent's conduct. Tags: health, doctors-and-medical-professionals, australia, southport-4215 .
ORLive Presents: Minimally Invasive Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass -- the Gold Standard of Weight-Loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery is the first surgery PinnacleHealth is scheduled to host on the Internet over the next year. On Wednesday, November 7 at 6 pm, Luciano DiMarco, DO, FACOS, medical director of bariatric surgery at PinnacleHealth, will perform the gold standard of weight-loss surgery, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, at the PinnacleHealth Community Campus, on www.OR-Live.com. Since 1998, Luciano DiMarco, DO, FACOS, and his partners, Doctors Scot A. Currie and Matthew Davidson, have performed this surgery laparoscopically, reducing chance of infection, shortening hospital stay and improving recovery time. .
Community Calendar
American Can: American Can Retirees meets on the first Wednesday of each month at noon in the Steelworkers Hall, 540 Dundalk Avenue. The next meeting is Nov. 7. Info: Denise 410-808-3835. Computer 101: The North Point library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., presents the following computer classes, free of charge. Sign up starting one week in advance of each class as space is limited. Info/sign-ups: Miguel Vincente 410-887-7255. A hands-on lesson about the Internet and how it works is presented on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. The library's computer room is open to the public on Thursdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., and on Sundays from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Make reservations in advance. Feral Cats: The Maryland SPCA, Maryland Feline Society, Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, and Alley Cat Allies are developing free community outreach and humane education programs, and will offer low-cost spay/neuter clinics for outdoor stray and feral cats.
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