While bariatric surgery offers hope for many battling obesity, the tragic death of a woman in Meerut raises urgent concerns about medical negligence and the responsibilities of healthcare providers.
Study finds bariatric surgery significantly reduces risk of chronic kidney disease progression compared to GLP-1 drugs in patients with obesity and diabetes
Seven months after Lahavah Wallace’s weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of “intentionally” failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill.
Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to researchers.
Remission of type 2 diabetes is achieved more effectively and has longer-lasting results with bariatric surgery than through medications and lifestyle changes.