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Jul 03, 2008 -
Fred Flare is known for its wacky and wonderful products, and the Key to Success Pouch is not an exception. Pink, vinyl, and deliciously retro, the cell phone-shaped pouch is supposed to be a tribute to Donald Trump, but I'm thinking of it also as a tribute to Zach Morris.
Even though you can't dial out on this "phone," it's a great accessory for hanging on to your real phone and other everyday needs, but my secret plan for this phone is to dial the numbers while making a "Boop Boop Boop Boop Boop" noise, and then proceed to talk on it.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the FDA approved LIALDA, the first once-daily mesalamine pill for treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Other types of mesalamine need to be taken several times a day.
Genetic Research
Scientists have made an important discovery by identifying a gene associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Definition
- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Recovery
- References
Illustrations
Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss
Adjustable gastric banding
Vertical banded gastroplasty
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Dumping syndrome
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Gastric bypass; Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding; LAGB; Vertical banded gastroplasty
Definition
Weight-loss surgeries are procedures that can be used to cause significant weight loss if you are very obese.
Description
Weight-loss surgeries lower the body's intake of calories, which help you lose weight. Calorie reduction occurs in two ways:
- After the surgery, your stomach is smaller.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Stress Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overflow Incontinence
- Functional Incontinence
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Other Treatments
- Behavioral Treatments
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Procedures
- Catheters and Collection De...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension
The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery.
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