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Weight-Loss Surgery May Eliminate Liver Disease

A dangerous liver disease that's a side effect of obesity appears to be completely overcome in a majority of patients as a result of the weight loss following bariatric surgery, according to a recently published report.

Obesity, which has become epidemic in the United States, has grown from afflicting 15 percent of the population in 1980 to 32.9 percent in 2004. It leads to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in around 70 percent of the obese and in 85 percent to 95 percent of those who are morbidly obese. Obesity is defined using body mass index (BMI), which relates an individual's weight to his or her height. A person with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. People who are morbidly obese have a BMI of 40 or more. (Read more about Weight-Loss Surgery May Eliminate Liver Disease)

What is Gastroenterology?

Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Gastroenterology.

Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract - from the mouth to the anus. Gastroenterolgy studies the functioning and disorders of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, as well as its associated organs such as the liver, pancreas and gall bladder.

There is documented evidence that some forms of Gastroenterolgy were practiced in ancient Egypt. Greek, Roman and Arab practitioners studied the digestive tracts of the human body with specially designed spatula and mirrors illuminated by candles or oil lamps. More complex tools for examining the rectum with dilating specula were found in the ruins of Pompeii. (Read more about What is Gastroenterology?)

Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.

When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's neural cells, applying human neural stem cells directly to the spinal cord achieves recovery of motor function. In this specific type of paralysis, known as spinal cord ischemia, there is no mechanical damage to the spinal cord. The brain motor centers remain partially connected to the spinal cord but the loss of inhibitory neurons leads to the degeneration of muscle control in lower limbs. (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)

What is Cancer?

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY

The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. (Read more about What is Cancer?)

Fat Study

An important medical study shows what you see all around you. It might sound plain and simple, but the study looked at obesity trends and found that most of us are getting- plain and simple- fat.

This is one of those studies that makes people wonder whether time and money haven’t been invested in deducing the obvious.

What makes the study important is that the research comes out of a comprehensive survey of obesity trends in a community over decades. The message is very clear- most of us are headed down a fattening road of destruction to our health. (Read more about Fat Study)

Gastrointestinal Surgeon Westchester, New York

 Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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If you are looking for a Gastrointestinal Surgeon that has the education and expertise to treat your disorder, turn to the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. Here, you have a slew of the most well trained surgeons in the country at your service to nurse you back to health. They have formed a network to maximize their abilities as a team that is ready to offer you the most state of the art treatment options available today.


Mammogram Testing MRI/ CT Scan Larchmont

 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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If you are in need of Mammogram Testing MRI/ CT Scan, you need to turn to trusted professionals who have a reputation for accurately assessing patients in order to catch problems in a treatable state. For those of you who live in or around Larchmont, Lawrence Hospital Medical Imaging has treated New Yorkers for almost a century and continually improves their state of the art clinic with the most innovative technology. Their staff of certified professionals has a wide range of medical knowledge and years of combined experience.


Obesity Surgeon Uptown Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
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For some individuals, obesity is a problem triggered by genetic factors that may prevent them from losing weight no matter how hard they try. If you feel that your specific weight problem is caused by these factors, then undergoing effective weight-loss surgery is your only solution. However, you can't put your well-being into the hands of just any surgeon. To find an obesity surgeon with the skills and the right techniques, you should go to the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where a well-trained staff of medical professionals possesses both the sensitivity and the qualifications to help you target your weight-loss goals.


LAP BAND Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
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Are you considering LAP-BAND® as an option for weight loss surgery? LAP-BAND® is the most common form of weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center in New York City, they offer LAP-BAND® and other weight loss surgery procedures.


Bariatric Surgeon Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
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At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who knows how to help and treat a severely overweight patient. Though this surgery is a serious step, the risks associated with obesity are far worse and can lead to several conditions.


Gastric Bypass Surgeon NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
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Are you tired of being overweight? Have you tried various methods to rid those excess pounds and nothing has worked? If you are 100 lbs over your normal weight, and are considered obese, chances are diet and exercise alone will not provide for long-term results. The solution to your problem may be answered by a gastric bypass surgeon. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in NYC, their surgeons understand what it's like to be overweight and are dedicated to finding a treatment/surgery that works best for you.


Bariatric Surgery NYC, NY

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Obese Americans are finding themselves in dire health. they are faced with increasing health problems, extreme sickness and a shorter life expectancy. They are trying to lose weight and are finding that diet and exercise alone aren't doing the job to lower their obesity. Help in treating this problem is available at the Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY. With Bariatric Surgery, the facility understands how much of a big step the procedure is, and will work with you every step of the way towards your desired weight loss.


Treatment for Parathyroid Diseases and Conditions Westchester, New York

 Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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If you are suffering from frequent headaches and feel a significant lack of energy caused by parathyroid disease, then it's is important for you to find a remedy that thoroughly addresses those symptoms. If you're interested in receiving treatment for parathyroid diseases and conditions, and successfully tackle the negative repercussions that come along with it, then the place to visit is Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. They have both the resources and qualified specialists you need to cope with your condition and possibly cure it.


Center for Bariatric Surgery NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
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People make the decision to have bariatric surgery for different reasons. Some are concerned about their appearance, while others have serious medical conditions. Many are just tired of the burden of obesity. Whatever your reasons are, Columbia University Center for Bariatric Surgery in Manhattan, NYC can help.


Weight Loss Surgeon Upper Eastside Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

If you are living with a morbid case of obesity, it should be your job to take whatever means necessary to combat it. While it is suggestive to eat right and exercise regularly, these two options might not be effective enough to solve your particular case. Weight loss surgery might just be the only solution to treat your condition and get you on the right road towards good health. However, you don't what to put livelihood in the hands of just any medical professionals. It is important to find a weight loss surgeon who is both skilled and trustworthy, and the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York can provide you with just that.


Gastric Bypass Surgeon NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

If you are one of the millions in the United States who are obese, chances are you need more than just diet and exercise for long-term results. You need a total life transformation and by finding the right gastric bypass surgeon, you may be provided just that. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan they offer a variety of bariatric surgeries, each of which are designed to assist different individuals and lifestyles.


Bariatric Surgeon NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery, they understand what it means to struggle with your weight. Obesity surgery offers the only proven long-term, effective treatment for morbid obesity. At their center in NYC, you can find a Bariatric surgeon that has already helped many people achieve a permanent solution to obesity. This procedure is life-transforming, and is sure to help you lead a more healthy and active lifestyle.


Lap Band Surgery Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Are you considering LAP-BAND as an option for weight loss surgery? LAP-BAND is a very common practice for weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, New York City, the facility offers LAP-BAND and other weight loss surgery procedures.


Obesity Surgery and Surgical Weight Loss Uptown Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
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You already know the health risks related to obesity, but weight loss doesn't come easy. If you've tried to diet and exercise without success, and are now considering obesity surgery, Columbia University Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery in Uptown Manhattan can help.


Find a Bariatric Surgeon New York

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

As an individual with morbid obesity, going to the gym and keeping a sensible diet may not be sufficient enough to improve your overall health. In many cases, it can become an issue involving life and death, which means that it is your priority to obtain significant results as soon as possible by turning to other more unconventional means of weight loss. One of the only solutions left is Bariatric surgery, a procedure that can greatly aid you in the process of losing weight, especially when other more traditional alternatives have proven to be ineffective. In order to guarantee that your procedure runs smoothly, it is essential to find a Bariatric surgeon who is sensitive to your plight, and can handle your treatment using the utmost clinical care. Lucky for you, the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York is a reliable medical facility that holds a staff of qualified surgeons, who are there to deliver top service that will successfully promote quick and stead


Find a Bariatric Surgeon Manhattan

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Obesity is becoming a widespread problem in this nation, targeting millions of Americans. For many, it is a genetic condition that is quite difficult to fight, especially when their bodies seem resistant to weight loss, regardless of their efforts at losing the excess fat. If you are an obese individual who also finds it exceptionally hard to shed the extra pounds and have found all your attempts to be fruitless, then you should consider receiving weight-loss surgery at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan. There, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who is qualified to deliver effective treatment made to help you reach your desired weight with much more ease.


Find a Weight Loss Surgeon Manhattan

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

There are many individuals who are obese due to their genetic make-up or other conditions that make it quite difficult to control. That is why weight-loss surgery has become such an effective alternative to standard measures, such as constant exercise and diet, making the weight loss process much easier for obese individuals. However, it is essential to find a weight loss surgeon with both the extensive background and qualifications that can handle each bariatric procedure with great care, ensuring that treatment is as safe as it is effective. The place to find such a qualified candidate is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where patients are under the care of team of well-trained surgeons who are determined to successfully aid their clients in their battle against obesity.


Screening for Breast Cancer MRI/ CT Scan Mamaroneck

 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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An important part of a woman's life is her health and her overall well-being. It should be a top priority since a clean bill of health will lead one to a long life and the strength to enjoy the extra years. It is why screening for breast cancer is vital to longevity and the Lawrence Hospital's Medical Imaging in Bronxville, NY, can help Mamaroneck residents with MRI and CT scans along with many other methods.


Scan for Breast Cancer MRI/ CT Scan Scarsdale

 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Nothing is more important in the battle against breast cancer than early detection. No other tool can prepare you for the long battle ahead than knowing your enemy and understanding how your enemy works. The doctors at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, NY, can help Scarsdale residents detect breast cancer through methods such as MRI and CT scans and help overcome it.


Weight Loss Surgeon Uptown NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Don't live with the complications of weight disorder. Obesity is a serious health risk that can increase the occurrence of life threatening illnesses and complications such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. For many people, knowledge of these symptoms may lead to depression, anxiety and even a lack of motivation, but there is a solution to regaining a healthy and active lifestyle before the onset of such malice. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York City has made significant results the lives of countless patients and is among the nation's finest medical facilities renowned for quality obesity surgeons.