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The Motley Fool March 2, 2011 Susmita Chatterjee |
How to Capitalize on the Obesity Epidemic Does broader use of Allergan's Lap-Band signify competition for others? |
Managed Care January 2006 Catherine M. Murphy-Barron |
Can We Design a Fair Benefit For Bariatric Surgery? Insurers need a coverage strategy that focuses on reducing post-surgical complications and avoiding adverse selection. |
Nursing January 2009 Susan Gallagher Camden |
Shedding Health Risks with Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery More obese patients are turning to bariatric weight loss surgery, which is proving its worth by decreasing or eliminating dangerous comorbidities of obesity. Here's how to help prepare your patient for surgery and care for her afterward. |
BusinessWeek March 25, 2010 Elizabeth Lopatto |
And Now, Gastric Surgery for Kids Allergan wants to market its Lap-Band implants for younger obese patients, but some doctors are balking |
American Family Physician April 15, 2006 Virji & Murr |
Caring for Patients After Bariatric Surgery Pulmonary emboli, anastomotic leaks, and respiratory failure account for 80% of all deaths 30 days after bariatric surgery; therefore, appropriate prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism and awareness of the symptoms of common complications are important. |
The Motley Fool February 8, 2011 Esterhuizen & Sellitti |
Battle of the Bulge: Biotech Takes on Obesity and Diabetes Will recent advances in pharmaceutical research revolutionize the weight loss industry? It's still early days, but here are some of the stocks to watch. |
Managed Care July 2004 John Carroll |
The Weight Debate Encouraged by employers, health plans ponder expensive options in covering a generation of obese Americans. |
Nursing September 2010 Margaret M. Bolton |
Sounding the alarm about metabolic syndrome Any health problem that affects a third of American adults is sure to impact your nursing practice. Metabolic syndrome, a growing and commonly silent condition, poses a significant public health crisis. |
Nursing Management March 2012 Yvonne D'Arcy |
Pain and obesity It can be a challenge to provide effective pain management for obese patients; however, a multimodal pain management regimen that combines medications and complementary techniques can help increase pain relief. |
Nurse Practitioner December 2011 |
Managing pain in obese patients Obesity-related pain conditions can limit the patient's efforts at increasing activity and limit quality of life. This article will offer information on these conditions and treatment options. |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Obesity Fatten Your Wallet? Obesity is an increasingly serious problem, but could it also be a major opportunity for health-care companies? Investors should spend a little due diligence on the pharmaceutical side. |
The Motley Fool June 28, 2010 Luke Timmerman |
Orexigen Drug Shows Potential as "Two-Fer" Against Obesity and Diabetes Orexigen's latest drug aims at treating both diabetes and obesity. |
Nursing November 2011 Lawson & Pruitt |
Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. |
Nursing October 2011 Elizabeth Heavey |
Obesity in pregnancy: Deliver sensitive care This article addresses the health risks of obesity to mother and baby during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and discusses what you can do to mitigate those risks. |
AskMen.com October 13, 2003 Martin Selby |
Obesity: A Bigger Problem Than You Think What are a few extra pounds, after all? Sure, a little extra insulation doesn't hurt, but problems start to arise when your weight crosses that fine line between being overweight and obese. But just what is obesity? And are you at risk? |
AskMen.com April 29, 2013 Chris Aung-Thwin |
Intermittent Fasting Study There's been a lot of debate over the benefits of intermittent fasting. Some health experts swear by it, while others are wary of the actual results. |
BusinessWeek September 1, 2009 Catherine Arnst |
Opportunities in the Obesity Epidemic Drugmakers are ratcheting up research into treatments for gout and other ills that plague the overweight. |
The Motley Fool July 16, 2010 Tom Hughes |
Lessons Learned About the Outlook for New Obesity Drug Approval The recent FDA advisory committee meeting on Vivus' weight loss pill proved to us, once again, how incredibly difficult it is to successfully develop and register new drugs for obesity. |
American Family Physician June 1, 2001 James M. Lyznicki |
Obesity: Assessment and Management in Primary Care Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition in which excess body fat may put a person at health risk. National data indicate that the prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing in children and adults... |
Wired October 2006 Thomas Goetz |
The Thin Pill 75 million Americans may have something called metabolic syndrome. How Big Pharma turned obesity into a disease - then invented the drugs to cure it. |
Nursing Management February 2008 Susan Gallagher Camden |
A Captive Condition: Childhood Obesity Both patient safety and caregiver injury are fast becoming serious considerations in managing care of children who are obese. |
American Family Physician July 15, 2000 Ethan M. Berke & Nancy E. Morden |
Medical Management of Obesity Family physicians must treat any conditions associated with obesity while working with patients on methods to achieve and maintain weight loss... |
American Journal of Nursing June 2007 Baugh et al. |
Wounds in Surgical Patients Who Are Obese Surgery, whether bariatric or not, puts this population at risk. Review the basics of prevention and care. |
Nursing Management January 2012 Lawrence et al. |
Type 2 Diabetes: Growing to Epic Proportions Affecting all age groups and all aspects of a person's life, diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide, requiring lifelong behavioral and lifestyle changes and support. |
IEEE Spectrum July 2011 Susan Karlin |
Weight Loss Surgery as Systems Engineering Plastic surgeon Gary Horndeski's new surgical techniques decrease appetite |
The Motley Fool July 13, 2010 Brian Orelli |
A Triple Delight: 3 Stocks All Up More Than 10% What's good for the obese goose is good for the gander when it comes to new drug treatments for losing weight. |
AskMen.com July 7, 2014 Patrick Owen |
Is It Impossible To Keep The Weight Off? The world is fatter than ever. In 2010 there were 1.5 billion people worldwide who were obese, and the trend is growing. |
Chemistry World December 2006 Dennis Rouvray |
Fat of the Land As we become progressively more rotund, our body chemistry undergoes critical changes that have a major impact on our health. |
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Avery Comarow |
When You Need the Best Medical Care, Part 2 Basic hospital care doesn't always cut it. Here are more reasons to seek extra medical firepower, courtesy of U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. |
The Motley Fool June 29, 2010 Brian Orelli |
Diabetes Drug Development Pops and Drops When companies present at a major meeting, there's bound to be both. |
Nursing Management May 2011 Kirsten Drake |
SCIP core measures: Deep impact In August 2005, the SIP project grew to become a multiyear, national quality partnership of organizations called the Surgical Care Improvement Project, or SCIP, with the goal of decreasing surgical complication by 25% by 2010. |
Chemistry World July 18, 2012 Andrew Turley |
Obesity drug approved in US US regulators have approved a new obesity treatment. Qsymia (phentermine, topiramate) tablets have been approved for overweight adults as part of a regimen that includes a low calorie diet and exercise. |
Managed Care December 2004 Jack McCain |
The Weight Debate, Continued This article presents the views of people who indulge in what many regard as health care heresy. They challenge the conventional wisdom that millions of Americans need to lose tons of weight, fast, to stave off diabetes, heart disease, cancer. |
The Motley Fool June 25, 2010 Brian Orelli |
Mark Your Calendars: Obesity Drugs Take Center Stage Orexigen Therapeutics has been given an FDA advisory committee meeting date, completing the dates for the trio of obesity drugs up for review. |
American Journal of Nursing October 2011 Jeannette D. Crenshaw |
Preoperative Fasting: Will the Evidence Ever Be Put into Practice? Decades of research support the safety and health benefits of consuming clear liquids, including those that are carbohydrate rich, until a few hours before elective surgery or other procedures requiring sedation or anesthesia. |
Nursing March 2009 Kate J. Morse |
Focusing on the Surgical Patient with Cardiac Problems Learn about the latest guidelines for assessing cardiac risk and protecting his heart during noncardiac surgery. |
Nursing Management June 2011 LaRocco & Pinchera |
The emerging trend of medical tourism Although it's difficult to find accurate data, there's general agreement that the number of Americans seeking medical care abroad is growing. |
The Motley Fool March 31, 2010 Brian Orelli |
How Do You Put a Price on Pain? Price controls could wreck havoc on expensive therapies that control pain. |
Managed Care January 2006 Martin Sipkoff |
Skeptics Abound as Demand Grows For Obesity Treatments Changes in reimbursement patterns for obesity drugs will take several years. Lifestyle changes remain the first approach. |
American Family Physician January 1, 2002 Susan Z.
Yanovski |
Medical Care for Obese Patients: Advice for Health Care Professionals More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and obese persons are more likely to be ill than those who are not. Obesity presents challenges to physicians and patients and also has a negative impact on health status... |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2009 Devon Rackle |
An Intuitively Obvious Buy Virtually limitless growth, a monopolistic position, and a cheap valuation all make Intuitive Surgical a compelling opportunity. |
Food Processing January 2007 Diane Toops |
Toops Scoops: Snooze and You Lose Americans take new measures in the struggle with obesity. |
Nurse Practitioner March 2010 Beth Kelsey |
Contraceptive Considerations for Obese Women It is important for nurse practitioners to be equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge to provide evidence-based care individualized to each woman's contraceptive needs and health profile. |
BusinessWeek June 3, 2010 Frederik Balfour |
Why China's Weight-Loss Industry Is Gaining Affluence, more sedentary lives, and an increase in processed foods are driving sales of health foods and gym equipment in China. Bariatric surgery is up too. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2005 Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family practitioner sends a patient back to a nursing home... An annoying letter turned out to be more sensible than onerous... Wonders at prescribing 13 drugs for one patient... etc. |
Chemistry World September 17, 2010 Andrew Turley |
Obesity drugs strive for US approval Could 2010 yet be the year of the obesity drug? At first glance the signs are promising. Regulators in the US will soon decide whether to allow three new contenders onto this attractive market. |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2011 Evan Niu |
One Medical-Device Stock to Buy MAKO Surgical delivers strong results. |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2010 Brian Orelli |
Duo of Diabetes Drug Deals Make J&J Better Licensing deals add to Johnson & Johnson's diabetes franchise. |
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Arlene Weintraub |
Big Pharma Looks Beyond Insulin Researchers may be on the verge of major new treatments for diabetes and obesity. |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Arena Fattens Wallets Positive phase 2 data sends the biotech's stock up big and raises hopes of a blockbuster. |