New 90-minute weight loss procedure deemed ‘safe’ for NHS use
1 year, 5 months ago

New 90-minute weight loss procedure deemed ‘safe’ for NHS use

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 90-minute procedure that reduces the size the stomach without the need for surgery has been deemed “safe and effective” for the NHS to use to treat obese people in England. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, also known as an “accordion procedure”, works by inserting a flexible tube with a camera and medical instruments into the stomach through a patient’s mouth. “One of the benefits is that this procedure can be carried out as a day case, and not involve an overnight stay, reducing the time people spend in hospital compared with other surgical options. “A non-invasive procedure like endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty could be a welcome new option for some people.” A consultation on Nice’s guidance is now open and will run until October 26.The recommendation is the latest from Nice to help tackle obesity.

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Cost of weight-loss drugs 'cheaper than doing nothing'
6 months ago

Cost of weight-loss drugs 'cheaper than doing nothing'

China Daily  

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Cost of weight-loss drugs 'cheaper than doing nothing'
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Cost of weight-loss drugs 'cheaper than doing nothing'

China Daily  

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Just 3% of overweight and obese people referred for NHS programmes – study
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Just 3% of overweight and obese people referred for NHS programmes – study

The Independent  

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Warning as investigation finds at least seven British patients have died after weight loss surgery in Turkey
2 years ago

Warning as investigation finds at least seven British patients have died after weight loss surgery in Turkey

The Independent  

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NHS under fire after announcing obese patients will not get non-urgent surgery until they lose weight
7 years, 5 months ago

NHS under fire after announcing obese patients will not get non-urgent surgery until they lose weight

The Independent  

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Towards a healthier life: A foolproof way to shed those extra kilos
8 years, 11 months ago

Towards a healthier life: A foolproof way to shed those extra kilos

Hindustan Times  

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine finds proof that weight-loss surgery saves lives
9 years, 3 months ago

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine finds proof that weight-loss surgery saves lives

Daily Mail  

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NHS spends millions on larger equipment for obese people
9 years, 5 months ago

NHS spends millions on larger equipment for obese people

The Independent  

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How we spend more on weight-loss surgery than on campaigns telling people not to get fat
9 years, 9 months ago

How we spend more on weight-loss surgery than on campaigns telling people not to get fat

Daily Mail  

Campaigners say only taking action after people get fat is ' The NHS is spending almost three times more money on stomach surgery for fat people than efforts to stop them becoming obese in the first place, it can be revealed. The NHS is spending almost three times more money on stomach surgery for fat people than efforts to stop …

Gastric surgery: Is it really the answer to the UK's obesity epidemic?
10 years, 3 months ago

Gastric surgery: Is it really the answer to the UK's obesity epidemic?

The Independent  

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Gastric bands SAVE the NHS money claim weight-loss surgeons
13 years, 11 months ago

Gastric bands SAVE the NHS money claim weight-loss surgeons

Daily Mail  

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