Tag Archives: Gastric Bypass

Bariatric Surgery Rates Down by 26% in Recent Years: Report

November 12, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Amid increasing popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs, researchers indicate that fewer patients are considering weight loss surgery.
Army Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $9.5M Settlement Over Botched Gastric Bypass Surgery

January 29, 2024 By: Katherine McDaniel

The medical malpractice lawsuit claims an Army hospital made several errors during gastric bypass surgery, resulting in paralysis and eventual death.
Researchers Propose Bariatric Surgery Outcome Score to Measure Weight Loss Effectiveness

December 12, 2023 By: Katherine McDaniel

To counter balance concerns about bariatric surgery side effects, researchers seek to standardize the reporting of weight loss surgery outcomes, so doctors can better decide which treatments to recommend.
Gastric Bypass Surgery May Increase Risk of Drug Addiction, Study Warns

July 24, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Doctors should evaluate patients' behavioral health before and after gastric bypass surgery to watch for drug addiction, researchers advise.
Fecal Microbiota Transplants Fail to Increase Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery: Study

December 22, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Fecal microbiota transplants have been linked to an increased risk of contracting infections from the donor, resulting in new safety protocols from the FDA.
Women Who Recently Had Weight Loss Surgery Face Increased Preterm and Low Weight Birth Risks

May 12, 2021 By: Martha Garcia
Link Between Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Cancer Risk Evaluated in New Study

March 31, 2020 By: Martha Garcia
Study Finds Weight Loss Surgeries Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Complications

September 06, 2019 By: Martha Garcia
Increasingly Popular Mini-Gastric Bypass Procedure Linked To Increased Risk Of Diarrhea, Other Stomach Problems: Study

April 01, 2019 By: Martha Garcia
Bariatric Surgery Revision More Common After Banding, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Study

January 09, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Lawsuit Alleges Suboxone Caused Dental Damage, Erosion and Tooth Decay (Posted 4 days ago)

Kentucky man has filed a lawsuit against Suboxone manufacturers, indicating the opioid treatment film strips were known for years to cause the kind of permanent tooth damage he suffered, long before warning labels were added by the drug manufacturer.

Master Complaint Outlines Allegations in Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro Lawsuits in MDL (Posted 7 days ago)

Plaintiffs pursuing GLP-1 injury lawsuits have filed a Master Complaint outlining common allegations being pursued against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly over their diabetes and weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others.

Judge Declines To Extend Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Deadlines Under Discovery Schedule (Posted 9 days ago)

As parties prepare for early Bard PowerPort lawsuit bellwether trials, the court rejected a request to extend discovery deadlines by two months.

Tag Archives: Gastric Bypass

Bariatric Surgery Rates Down by 26% in Recent Years: Report

Army Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $9.5M Settlement Over Botched Gastric Bypass Surgery

Researchers Propose Bariatric Surgery Outcome Score to Measure Weight Loss Effectiveness

Gastric Bypass Surgery May Increase Risk of Drug Addiction, Study Warns

Fecal Microbiota Transplants Fail to Increase Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery: Study

Women Who Recently Had Weight Loss Surgery Face Increased Preterm and Low Weight Birth Risks

Link Between Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Cancer Risk Evaluated in New Study

Study Finds Weight Loss Surgeries Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Complications

Increasingly Popular Mini-Gastric Bypass Procedure Linked To Increased Risk Of Diarrhea, Other Stomach Problems: Study

Bariatric Surgery Revision More Common After Banding, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Study

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