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Anchor lead: What needs to be considered before bariatric surgery in a teenager? Elizabeth Tracey reports Two recent studies on bariatric surgery in teenagers have shown that over several years of follow-up, weight loss for most did persist as well …

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Anchor lead: Has bariatric surgery for teens come of age? Elizabeth Tracey reports Bariatric surgery for obesity treatment is serious stuff, so especially for adolescents, many have resisted this option until more long term results were available.  Now two studies …

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This week’s topics include heart problems and e-cigarettes, aortic valve replacement, the health impact of low socioeconomic status, and real life lung cancer screening data. Program notes: 0:33 Risk for premature death 1:33 Low SES more important than most other …

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