Scale features 700 lb. by 0.2 lb. capacity and provides a 29.5-inch by 32-inch platform.
- By Judith L. Seidmeyer
- Nov 01, 2008
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 01, 2008
Aging population creating an increasing demand for treatment of sores caused by patient bodyweight, according to new report.
Blue Chip’s Power-Pro VW Elite bariatric mattress combines variable width convenience with durability and wound prevention features.
Planting Bariatric Roots
Growth. For plants, generators of the air we breathe, the process begins small. A seed unfurls roots. The roots penetrate deeper into the earth, stabilizing the plant and drawing in nutrients for cell reproduction. The plant grows larger. The deeper the roots go, the greater the chance for the plant’s survival.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007
Though many obese patients exhibit symptoms of asthma or sleep apnea — wheezing, shortness of breath, daytime sleepiness — those conditions could be masking another condition altogether.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007
Many bariatric surgeons will not operate if a patient does not have his or her sleep apnea under control. The reason is that an apnea event occurring while a patient is under anesthesia or using heavy narcotics after surgery could result in death.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007
Asthma Branching
A study published in April by the American Thoracic Society showed that the incidence of asthma increases by 50 percent for overweight or obese individuals. Put into context: this means that since 65 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese, the connection could have a tremendous impact on public health.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007
Diabetes Requires More Than Just a Monitor to Keep Treatment on Track