Australian study supports Gastric Banding in teenagers
A landmark study published in this month's edition of the respected medical journal JAMA found that gastric banding surgery was far more effective than diets and exercise in treating obesity in teenagers.
Michelle Obama launches major push to tackle rising childhood obesity in the US
Michelle Obama has launched a major initiative to help tackle the rising crisis of childhood obesity in the United States, where 1 in every 3 children are now overweight or obese. The obesity rate amongst American children tripled between 1980 and 1999, leading to fears the American health system may not be able to cope with the anticipated rise in health related expenses.
Choice Magazine reviews Gastric Banding
The independent consumer group 'Choice' has published its review on gastric banding surgery in its January 2010 edition. Whilst all surgical procedures carry some risks, patients who underwent gastrtic banding surgery were less likely to die prematurely than those who didn't. We agree with Choice that comprehensive and ongoing aftercare is important to enable patients to achieve best results.
Channel 9 News segment on teenage girls having weightloss surgery
A segment on the increased number of teenage girls undergoing gastric banding was aired on channel 9's evening news on Tuesday 9 Feb 2010. One of the patients who featured on the program was 17 year old OClinic patient Samantha Fulop who underwent gastric banding by Dr Taylor in September 2008.
Weightloss pill Reductil dangerous and banned in Europe
The popular weightloss pill Reductil (made by Abbott Laboratories and also called sibutramine) has been banned in Europe and is under review here in Australia following new evidence that it may increase the risk of heart attack in people with cardiovascular disease. The Australian regulatory authority, the TGA, has received over 200 reports of adverse reactions to Reductil since its introduction into the Australian market, including possible links to the death of a 19 year old patient.
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