Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity
Obesity, a risk factor for chronic disease, is rapidly in creasing in both Rhode Island and the United States.1 As of 2001, 17.7% of Rhode Island adults ...(keep on reading)
When dieting doesn't work: desperate to lose weight, many sisters are turning to bariatric surgery. But while it can offer a new lease on life, there are
Twenty years ago when Black women discussed weight-loss surgery, we whispered in hushed tones near the coffee machine at work or during church functions: ...(keep on reading)
Why more Blacks are choosing plastic surgery
WITH the popularity of TV shows such as ABC's Extreme Makeover and Fox's The Swan, plastic surgery has become the thing to do for many Americans--Blacks ...(keep on reading)
Volume expansion with albumin decreases mortality after coronary artery bypass graft surgery - clinical investigations
Objectives: Albumin and nonprotein colloids (starches, dextran, and others) are used frequently as blood volume expanders in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The objective of this study(keep on reading)
House Call - answers to questions about various health issues
Expert advice on Health and Fitness `Before I decide to get breast implants, what kind of problems could I face?" FEAR OF BREAST IMPLANTS Q I am 27 years old and in good shape, but I'm lackin(keep on reading)
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