Lap Band Approved for Use in More Obese Individuals
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FDA Approves Lap-Band for Millions More Obese Patients – TIME Healthland
healthland.time.com — “WASHINGTON (AP) --" Cosmetic drug and device maker Allergan Inc. said late Wednesday it received approval to market its stomach-shrinking Lap-Band to millions more patients who are less obese than those currently using the device.” View full resource at healthland.time.com
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FDA Approves Lap-Band for Millions More Obese Patients http://t.co/98D3Yas via @TIMEHealthland
FDA approves Allergan weight-loss Lap-Band for more patients
medcitynews.com — “Allergan's Lap-Band will now be available for a new group of obese patients. It used to be available only to people with a body mass index of 40 or at least 100 pounds over their ideal weight. Now, patients with a body mass index as low as 30 may be eligible to use the innovative medical device for weight loss. The announcement could increase sales by 51 percent to at least $390 million by 2016.” View full resource at medcitynews.com
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FDA, Lap-Band: FDA's Lap-Band decision is a boost for Allergan - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Allergan Inc. stands to win big from the FDA's decision to make Lap-Band weight-loss surgery available to more overweight Americans.” View full resource at latimes.com
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The #FDA recently approved wider use of #Lap-Band surgery. Dr. Robert Kushner weighs in today in the @LATimes http://lat.ms/fg0g26
Panel recommends expanding use of stomach bands
health.yahoo.net — “About 12 million more obese Americans could soon qualify for surgery to implant a small, flexible stomach band designed to help them lose weight by dramatically limiting their food intake. The Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on the Lap-Band in the coming months.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Panel recommends expanding use of stomach bands http://bit.ly/fQcO0b
Panel recommends expanding use of stomach bands
health.yahoo.net — “About 12 million more obese Americans could soon qualify for surgery to implant a small, flexible stomach band designed to help them lose weight by dramatically limiting their food intake. The Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on the Lap-Band in the coming months.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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FDA panel favors expansion of stomach band surgery http://bit.ly/fnvc5q
Panel recommends expanding use of stomach bands
health.yahoo.net — “About 12 million more obese Americans could soon qualify for surgery to implant a small, flexible stomach band designed to help them lose weight by dramatically limiting their food intake. The Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on the Lap-Band in the coming months.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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FDA panel favors expansion of stomach band surgery: A panel of federal health experts has recommended expanding ... http://bit.ly/ii0Y8X
FDA OKs stomach-shrinking surgery for less obese - Health - Diet and nutrition - msnbc.com
msnbc.msn.com — “Cosmetic drug and device maker Allergan Inc. says it has received approval to market its stomach-shrinking Lap-Band to millions more patients who are less obese than those currently using the device.” View full resource at msnbc.msn.com
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FDA OKs stomach-shrinking surgery for less obese http://on.msnbc.com/g5ts5n
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