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Yearly Archives: 2011

Obesity is the “Next Epidemic”, Health Ministers Warns

November 25, 2011

Link to Article: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Obesity+next+epidemic+health+ministers+warn/5766183/story.htmlWritten By: Richard FootFRIDAY, November 25th, 2011 (Vancouver Sun)-- Canada's health ministers issued separate but similar warnings Thursday that obesity - specifically child-hood obesity - is now a critical national health concern and a major contributor to rising health care costs.Obesity is the "next epidemic," said federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, speaking …

Worldwide Diabetes Cases Reach 366 Million

September 16, 2011

Link to Article | http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-global-diabetes-20110914,0,3956419.storyWritten by: Jeannine SteinWEDNESDAY, September 16th, 2011 (LA Times)-----Diabetes isn't just a problem in the U.S.--about 366 million people worldwide have the disease, says the International Diabetes Federation.In addition, 4.6 million deaths are attributed to diabetes, and healthcare spending has grown to a staggering $465 billion.The figures were released Tuesday in …

Dr. Arya Sharma | The Stigma of Bariatric Surgery

August 5, 2011

Link to Article | http://www.drsharma.ca/obesity-the-stigma-of-bariatric-surgery.htmlTHURSDAY, July 14th, 2011 (www.drsharma.ca) --- That overweight and obese individuals face weight-bias and discrimination is no secret. It is also no secret that individuals who lose weight often experience significant positive changes in how they are treated by family, friends, colleagues and perfect strangers.Interestingly, however, it turns out that these ‘positive’ …

Dr. Arya Sharma | Why I Support Bariatric Surgery Part 4

July 21, 2011

Link to Article | http://www.drsharma.ca/obesity-why-i-support-bariatric-surgery-part-4.html THURSDAY, May 26th, 2011 (www.drsharma.ca) --- In previous posts this week, I discussed the risk and potential benefits of bariatric surgery and explained why for someone with severe obesity and significant comorbidities, current evidence comes down heavily on the benefit side, whereas for someone with obesity but no complications, the risk/benefit …

Dr. Arya Sharma | Why I Support Bariatric Surgery Part 3

July 20, 2011

Link to Article | http://www.drsharma.ca/why-i-support-bariatric-surgery-part-3.htmlWEDNESDAY, May 25th, 2011 (www.drsharma.ca) --- So now, that we have extensively discussed the issue of risk in previous posts, let us turn our view to the benefits of bariatric surgery.In this discussion let us be very clear about the following:1) Bariatric surgery does not, nor is it intended to, address the …

The Dr. Oz Show Discusses Life After Lap-Band Surgery

April 5, 2011

MONDAY, April 4th, 2011 -- On Monday's episode of The Dr. Oz Show, two Lap-Band patients share their experience after undergoing Lap-Band surgery while three healthcare professionals discuss the pros and cons of the minimally invasive procedure. Watch it here!

National Dialogue on Healthy Weights

March 7, 2011

Link to Article | http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/07/c8727.htmlMONDAY, March 7th, 2010 (newswire.ca) -- One of the most significant factors contributing to the epidemic rise of diabetes rates in Canada is the increase in the number of individuals who are either overweight or obese. The Canadian Diabetes Association applauds the announcement made today by Canada's Ministers of Health to launch a …