Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . To compare the cost and weight loss effects of PIGB, researchers developed a Markov microsimulation model that ...

The weight loss balloon (also called the intragastric balloon) is a simple, non-surgical outpatient procedure. Gastric balloons are an option for people who need to lose weight but do not qualify for ...

Sohail Shaikh, MD, with the Center for Bariatric Endoscopy in Mont Clair, N.J., is the first gastroenterologist to perform the Intragastric Balloon procedure in the Northeastern United States. Dr.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. (“Apollo”) (Nasdaq:APEN), a global leader in less invasive medical devices for gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures announced today that ...

The Allurion intragastric balloon (formerly the Elipse, Allurion Technologies), a novel balloon that is swallowed, requiring no surgery or endoscopic placement, shows high efficacy in achieving weight ...

LOS ANGELES — A multicenter study of more than 3000 overweight and obese patients in Brazil who had intragastric-balloon procedures indicates that this is "a valid endoscopic therapeutic option for ...

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2020 / Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. ("Apollo") (NASDAQ:APEN), a global leader in less invasive medical devices for gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures announced ...

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2021 / Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. ("Apollo") (NASDAQ:APEN), a global leader in minimally invasive medical devices for gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures, ...

As most new moms know, post-baby weight can be frustratingly hard to lose. That's why Jennifer, a 24 year old mom from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas chose to get a little help with an ORBERA™ Intragastric ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . None of the largest U.S. insurers provide coverage for intragastric balloon or endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 2, 2010) – Pay-for-performance reimbursement models may create unintended financial incentives for doctors to discriminate against obese patients, measuring a patient's waist ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global intragastric balloons market is expected to grow by USD 144.87 million as per Technavio. This marks a significant market slowdown compared to the 2019 growth ...