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Procedures Beat Meds To Help Patients Fight Obesity, GERD - New Technologies, Safer Options Provide Better Results For GI Disorders

Upper gastrointestinal surgical procedures to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease and obesity are becoming popular options, but the medical community still debates the effectiveness and safety of the procedures. [click link for full article]

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