New Procedure for Chronic Acid Reflux Requires No Incisions
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Living with chronic acid reflux requires patience, a restricted diet and lots of antacids. Many times, even that isn’t enough to deal with the problem. I am pleased to announce that I along with Premier surgeon Dr. David J. Harrell are the first surgeons in East Tennessee to offer a new, incisionless surgical procedure that […]
Read More »Understanding the Difference between Obesity and Morbid Obesity
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Obesity, having too much body fat, is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30. BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height.
Read More »Obesity and Depression
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Studies indicate that obesity and depression are closely linked. People who are obese are more likely to be depressed, and people who are depressed are more likely to be obese. In fact, a study conducted by the Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands, found that obesity increases the risk of depression in initially non-depressed individuals […]
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