Bariatric Times - June 2008 - (Page 3)

Bariatric Times • June 2008 Editorial Message 3 Acute bleeding, the multidisciplinary team, endoluminal treatment options, surgical site infection, the sleep–obesity link and congratulations to the ASMBS for 25 years of service! Dear Readers, I recently came across an article in the Lancet entitled, “Obesity as a cause of global warming?” Initially, I wasn’t sure if this was a joke title; however, upon reading it, I realized it was not a joke at all. After reading it, I couldn’t believe that this article was actually published in the Lancet. It originates at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, Clinical Editor, authors of this paper, Dr. Phil Edwards and Dr. Ian Roberts, Bariatric Times, Program Director of come to the sad conclusion that obese people are Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director of disproportionately responsible for high food prices and the Minimally Invasive Fellowship greenhouse gas emissions because they consume 18-percent Program, and Director of the Bariatric and more food energy due to their greater body mass—and require Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic increased quantities of fuel to transport themselves and the Florida—Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. food they eat. They recommend that if governments would promote hiking and biking, we could keep our BMIs in normal range and, as a consequence, it would reduce the global demand for food and diminish the greenhouse effect. So much for the seriousness of what is being published in peer reviewed journals. Now onto some other interesting article findings. Finally (and good news for Drs. Roberts and Edwards)—CHILDHOOD OBESITY HITS PLATEAU! This article was published in JAMA and is based on survey data gathered from 1999 to 2006 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is not clear what are the reasons for this astounding result or if the plateau is the result of public anti-obesity efforts to limit junk food and increase physical activity in schools. Doctors noted that even if the trend held up, 32 percent of US schoolchildren remained overweight or obese, representing an entire generation that will be saddled with weight-related health problems as it ages. The data comes from thousands of children who have taken part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys—compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics at the CDC since the 1960s. In this issue of BT, we present you with excellent contributions, but I would like to highlight Dr. Buffington’s article on INCREASED RISK FOR WEIGHT GAIN WITH SLEEP CURTAILMENT. I personally enjoyed reading it tremendously and now worry about myself. I am sure that you are all getting ready for the upcoming 25th Annual Meeting of the ASMBS in Washington, DC; therefore, I will not take any more of your time. Safe travels and see you in DC! MATRIX MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS STAFF President/Group Publisher Robert L. Dougherty Partner Patrick D. Scullin Vice President, Business Development Joseph Morris Vice President, Executive Editor Elizabeth A. Klumpp Managing Editor Colleen M. Hutchinson Associate Editor Kimberly B. Chesky National Sales Manager Bradley A. Lacey EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE should be directed to Colleen Hutchinson, Bariatric Times, Matrix Medical Communications, 4975 West Chester Pike, PO Box 445, Edgemont, PA 19028-0445. Telephone: (866) 3259907 or (610) 325-9905, Fax: (610) 325-9906. E-mail: chutchinson@matrixmedcom.com ADVERTISING QUERIES should be addressed to Robert Dougherty. President/Group Publisher, Bariatric Times, Matrix Medical Communications, 4975 West Chester Pike, PO Box 445, Edgemont, PA 19028-0445. Telephone: (866) 325-9907 or (610) 325-9905. Fax: (610) 325-9906. E-mail: rdougherty@ matrixmedcom.com Matrix Medical Communications 4975 West Chester Pike PO Box 445 Edgemont, PA 19028-0445 © 2008 Matrix Medical Communications. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed by authors, contributors, and advertisers are their own and not necessarily those of Matrix Medical Communications, the editorial staff, or any member of the editorial advisory board. Matrix Medical Communications is not responsible for accuracy of dosages given in the articles printed herein. The appearance of advertisements in this journal is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality, or safety. Matrix Medical Communications disclaims responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas or products referred to in the articles or advertisements. Reprints are available. Contact Matrix Medical Communications for information. Bariatric Times (ISSN 15513572) is published by Matrix Medical Communications, 4975 West Chester Pike, PO Box 445 Edgemont, PA 190280445, Telephone 610-325-9905. Printed in USA. Enjoy, Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS Clinical Editor, Bariatric Times

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Bariatric Times - June 2008 Endoluminal Treatment Options for Morbid Obesity: Devices and Techniques for Natural Orifice Approaches The Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss: Defining the Roles of the Necessary Providers Acute Bleeding after Gastric Bypass Editorial Message Contents ASMBS: 25 Years Editorial Board Surgical Site Infection In The Morbidly Obese Patient: A Review Consultant's Corner The Link Between Sleep Loss and Obesity: Understanding the Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Gain with Sleep Deprivation Volume Matters Journal Watch Advertiser Index

Bariatric Times - June 2008

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