Articles By Dr. Nick Nicholson

Published 8 Years Ago
Weight Loss Surgery May Help With Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common, but rarely spoken of problem. For those who suffer from this condition the consequences can include a mild amount of discomfort coupled with a great deal of embarrassment. When obesity is the root cause, however, help may

Published 8 Years Ago
Bariatric Surgery Can Reduce Medical Costs in the Long Run
As the medical benefits of weight loss surgery for those who are severely obese become evident, researchers have been looking into the actual dollars and cents behind the savings. A recent study, in fact, took a deep look at the medical costs associated

Published 8 Years Ago
Gastric Bypass: Are the Risks Worth the Rewards?
Keeping tight control on blood glucose levels is critical for avoiding some of the more serious complications of diabetes. For those who are obese or morbidly obese, the need to tackle weight along with sugar control becomes a critical issue. This is

Published 8 Years Ago
Gastric Bypass Delivers Pros and Cons for Diabetics
Weight loss surgery to help diabetic patients better control the disease has shown a great deal of promise. The procedure, however, is not without its share of potential risks. New research is showing that gastric bypass patients and their doctors should

Published 8 Years Ago
Gastric Bypass Can Have Nutritional Consequences
As obesity reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and people who are overweight scramble to shed pounds to avoid potential health complications, gastric bypass surgery has become a popular solution. While this highly effective surgical

Published 8 Years Ago
Gastric Sleeve Delivers Hope For Weight Loss Patients
For people who are morbidly obese weight loss surgery is often the best option to help them prevent or limit the effects of weight-related illnesses. With diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and other conditions all strongly linked to obesity,

Published 8 Years Ago
Weight Management, Gastric Band Therapies Deliver Similar Results for Diabetics
Anyone with diabetes knows that careful management of weight and food intake are critical for helping keep glucose levels in tight control. When levels are not well managed, diabetics open themselves up for a host of potential side effects, including

Published 8 Years Ago
No Incision Weight Loss Surgery May Provide an Alternative
With a third of American adults estimated to be obese, this condition has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Complications such as increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, certain forms of cancer and stroke make it especially

Published 8 Years Ago
New Balloon May Take the Surgery Out of Weight Loss Surgery
The benefits of weight loss surgery for those who are obese and unable to shed pounds on their own have long been known. A reduction in risk for the formation of certain diseases, an increase in stamina, higher self-esteem and more are all common positive

Published 8 Years Ago
Body Contouring After Weight Loss Surgery: Is it Advised?
As many people have found out for themselves, weight loss surgery can produce tremendous results. When the body sheds unwanted pounds, however, there are sometimes cosmetic side effects that produce an unwanted appearance following surgery. For some, the

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