Intragastric Balloon Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ News Resources Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:39:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 Balloon Lightens Weight-Loss Burden https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/balloon-lightens-weight-loss-burden/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:30:52 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=91329 Up to one-third of the population is moderately obese, with a body mass index between 30 and 40. In the summer of 2015, Mayo Clinic doctors were the first in the U.S. to implant a new weight-loss device ─ an intragastric balloon ─ for those who need medical help, but don’t qualify for bariatric surgery. As the first results are being […]

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]]> medical illustration of intragastric balloon for weight lossUp to one-third of the population is moderately obese, with a body mass index between 30 and 40. In the summer of 2015, Mayo Clinic doctors were the first in the U.S. to implant a new weight-loss device ─ an intragastric balloon ─ for those who need medical help, but don’t qualify for bariatric surgery. As the first results are being assessed, Mayo experts say the balloon has the potential to benefit millions of people. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

Watch: Balloon Lightens Weight-Loss Burden

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]]> obesity word pictureAccording to the CDC, more than one-third of all adults in the U.S. are obese. That puts them at increased risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, gastroenterologist Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh explains a new balloon therapy designed to enhance weight loss in some obese people. Gastroenterologist Dr. Andres Acosta Cardenas discusses the five categories of obesity. And psychologist Dr. Karen Grothe outlines the role mental preparation plays in losing weight and keeping it off. Also on the program, Dr. Stephanie Faubion, internal medicine specialist and director of the Mayo Clinic Women's Health Clinic, describes the risks of low testosterone in women.

Myth or Matter-of-Fact: The type of obesity you have may determine which treatment is most effective.

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]]> Mayo Clinic Radio: Obesity Treatments/Mental Prep for Weight Loss/Low Testosterone in Women https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-obesity-treatmentsmental-prep-for-weight-losslow-testosterone-in-women/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:13:16 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=72512 According to the CDC, more than one-third of all adults in the U.S. are obese. That puts them at increased risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, gastroenterologist Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh explains a new balloon therapy designed to enhance weight loss in some obese people. Gastroenterologist […]

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]]> According to the CDC, more than one-third of all adults in the U.S. are obese. That puts them at increased risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, gastroenterologist Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh explains a new balloon therapy designed to enhance weight loss in some obese people. Gastroenterologist Dr. Andres Acosta Cardenas discusses the five categories of obesity. And psychologist Dr. Karen Grothe outlines the role mental preparation plays in losing weight and keeping it off. Also on the program, Dr. Stephanie Faubion, internal medicine specialist and director of the Mayo Clinic Women's Health Clinic, describes the risks of low testosterone in women.

Myth or Matter-of-Fact: The type of obesity you have may determine which treatment is most effective.

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]]> New Balloon Therapy Lifts Weight Loss Burden https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-balloon-therapy-lifts-weight-loss-burden/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:54:32 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=70542 In the United States, two-thirds of the population is said to be either overweight or obese. Now there’s a new option for those who might need medical help to lose weight but don’t qualify for weight loss surgery. This week Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists were the first in the U.S. to implant a new device recently approved by […]

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In the United States, two-thirds of the population is said to be either overweight or obese. Now there’s a new option for those who might need medical help to lose weight but don’t qualify for weight loss surgery.

This week Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists were the first in the U.S. to implant a new device recently approved by the FDA. The procedure involves the temporary placement of a special balloon in the stomach and has the potential for lasting results. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

Click here to watch a video with Dr. Andres Acosta Cardenas explain the procedure in Spanish.

Journalists: A broadcast quality video package is available in the downloads. Click here to read the full script.  Sound bites with Dr. Acosta areac also available.

Mayo Clinic has a financial interest in Apollo Endosurgery, manufacturer of the ORBERA managed weight loss system. Revenue Mayo Clinic receives is used to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research.

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