Surgeon warns overuse of Roux en Y bypass risks long term
Mason cautions against universal use of complex bypasses citing unknown long term effects and past osteoporosis cases. He notes simple restrictions lose weight less but avoid digestion changes and urges context for each patient amid recent surgery death debates.
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Mason
No magic bullet obesity surgery changes lives in Iowa group
At Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids six women shared coping tips after weight loss surgery. Kim Mumm of Cedar Rapids dropped 120 pounds in a year, Lesley Bolton lost 98 pounds since January from 334 pounds, and doctors note surgery is only a first step not a cosmetic fix. Hospitals report many potential patients, with costs around 30000 dollars, while follow up care remains critical for outcomes.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Kim Mumm
Stairs
Lesley Bolton
Bolton
Monte Schwartz
Surgical Associates
Grinnell
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Iowa Hospital
Schwartz
Matthew Glascock
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Cedar Falls
Gosch
Reconstructive surgery after mastectomy does not delay chemotherapy
A UC Davis Medical Center study of 128 women shows 22 percent who chose immediate implants had wound complications but all could proceed with chemotherapy. The research, published in Archives of Surgery, notes immediate reconstruction offers psychological benefits despite higher postoperative issues.
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University of California, Davis Medical Center
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Health event listings from Cedar Rapids area nonprofits
A dense schedule of free health related events from area nonprofits. Activities include fitness and disease prevention classes at Helen G Nassif YMCA and Mercy/St Luke's facilities, Red Cross blood drives, breastfeeding support, bereavement and cancer support groups, CPAP and BIPAP clinics, childbirth education, diabetes and nutrition workshops, and caregiver resources with contact numbers and locations across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and nearby towns. The listings emphasize free or donation optional programs requiring preregistration or medical clearance.
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Helen G. Nassif
Seventh Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
American Red Cross
Grant Wood
Rockwell Dr
Johnson Avenue
S. Clinton St
Iowa City
New Beginnings
Women's and Children's Health
St. Luke's Hospital
Foundation 2
Second Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
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Mercy
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Lyndhurst Dr
Hiawatha
Collins Road
Marion
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Sediacek
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Schwartz Center
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City Limits
Anamosa
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Seventh Ave
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St. Luke's Center For Health
First Ave
Mercy Health Plaza
Chrissie Carter
Emily Wilson
Roosevelt Middle School
13Th St. NW
American Red Cross Grant
Mercy Iowa City
Fanning Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Emily Patton
ARNP
West Branch
Prostate Cancer Education & Support Group
P.mn
Hallagan Education Center
David M. Lubaroff
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Iowa
Lubaroff
Gilbert Court
Holiday Inn
Coralville
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S. Clinton
Walker
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Westdale Mall
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Colon Cancer Screening Study Enrolls 65 to 80 Adults
Non invasive test trial evaluates colon cancer detection. Participants must be 65 to 80 with no colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy in 10 years. Sponsors Cedar Rapids Oncology Project and Mayo Clinic. Contact Steve Valenta at (319) 363-2690 Ext 320.
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Cedar Rapids Oncology Project
Mayo Clinic
Steve Valenta
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