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- Topic: gastric band
Topic: gastric band
April 19, 2024
Rumours spread. Some rumours persist, becoming myths. Claims about people and things - surprising, spurious, consequential. Sometimes rumours become ‘facts’, received wisdom, despite the fact that not only are they unverified, but they’re actually false. This might not matter if it’s an innocuous rumour about a popstar, but when it comes to health care, the consequences can be life and death.
October 5, 2021
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure and are obese, you may be recommended weight loss surgery (known as ‘bariatric surgery’).