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| Lap-band Weight-loss Surgery Could Reverse Metabolic Syndrome In Obese Teens (redOrbi Quote: Lap-band Weight-loss Surgery Could Reverse Metabolic Syndrome In Obese Teens (redOrbit)
Minimally invasive procedure lowers risk of future cardiovascular disease and diabetes in adolescents, according to research by NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and Columbia University Medical CenterA new study of obese adolescents has shown that laparoscopic gastric banding surgery -- the "Lap-Band" procedure -- not only helps them achieve significant weight loss but can ... published 07-01-2009 04:22 PM More... | Have a read of the article and post your comments here.
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