Bariatrics

ReShape Lifesciences® Reports Year Ended December 31, 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Commitment, Research, Obesity, PTE, Exercise, Bariatrics, Patent, Patient, Food and Drug Administration, Weight loss, Travel, Acquisition, FLEX, Prescription, NYU, Food, Security (finance), Insurance, Marketing, Surgeon, C-peptide, Annual report, PMA, NYU Langone Health, Division, United States patent law, FDA, Advertising, Bariatric surgery

IRVINE, Calif., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (Nasdaq: RSLS), the premier physician-led weight loss and metabolic health-solutions company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate strategic update.

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  • Specifically, it received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent application 18/370,819.
  • December 2023: Engaged Maxim Group LLC, to act as the company’s exclusive financial advisor to help identify potential synergistic merger and acquisition partnerships.
  • December 2023: Received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) PMA supplement approval for its next-generation Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX, designed to improve the patient experience.
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Options Medical Weight Loss Opens Clinic in Schaumburg, IL

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Friday, March 15, 2024
ODS, Health, Obesity, Education, Patient, Weight loss, Bariatrics, Health insurance

CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its tenth clinic in the Chicagoland area at 2642 W Schaumburg Rd. The clinic cordially invites the communities of Schaumburg, Medinah, Hoffman Estates, and Roselle along with all surrounding communities to celebrate the clinic's grand opening on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 pm. The grand opening will have refreshments and special giveaways to celebrate.

Key Points: 
  • Options Medical Weight Loss has opened its 10th Chicagoland clinic in Schaumburg.
  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its tenth clinic in the Chicagoland area at 2642 W Schaumburg Rd.
  • The new, state-of-the-art Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Schaumburg offers a comprehensive range of services to empower and support patients in achieving their weight loss goals including prescription GLP-1 medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, one-on-one weight loss coaching, lipotropic fat burning injections, the Options Diet System (ODS) all conveniently accessible to residents in northern Atlanta.
  • At Options Medical Weight Loss, the care team of licensed medical providers and health coaches work together to create customized weight loss plans tailored to patients' individual needs, aspirations, and lifestyles.

ReShape Lifesciences® Announces First Surgeries Utilizing Next-Generation Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Division, Bariatric surgery, Weight loss, Growth, Food, Bariatrics, NYU, NYU Langone Health, Patient, FLEX

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReShape Lifesciences® (Nasdaq: RSLS), the premier physician-led weight loss and metabolic health solutions company, today announced that Adam Smith, D.O., Bariatric Surgery Specialist and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Bariatrics in Dallas, Fort Worth, TX, and Christine Ren-Fielding, M.D., Professor of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Director of NYU Langone Health’s Weight Management Program and Chief of the Division of Bariatric Surgery, have successfully performed the first surgeries utilizing the company’s next generation, enhanced Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX.

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  • “The first surgeries utilizing the Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX mark, not only a seminal moment in the company’s launch of this enhanced product, but also a leap forward in improving the Lap-Band® patient experience,” stated Paul F. Hickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of ReShape Lifesciences.
  • “We are excited to begin our initial launch of the Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX that will ultimately demonstrate the real-world benefits of the new FLEX technology, which acts as a relief valve, to alleviate discomfort from swallowing large pieces of food, eliminating the need for in-office band adjustments.
  • I believe it will improve the patient experience by minimizing the need for manual band adjustments, especially when related to the urgent need to relieve food obstructions.
  • This ability for self-correction makes the Lap-Band® 2.0 FLEX a better long-term weight loss solution for my patients and I look forward to increasing its usage in my practice, going forward.”

Roswell Welcomes New Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Freedom, Education, Obesity, Weight loss, Bariatrics, Health, ODS, Patient, Option, Risk management

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its first clinic in the Metro Atlanta area and first in Georgia at 10800 Alpharetta Highway, Ste 212, Roswell, GA, 30076. The opening of this clinic, along with twenty-four established locations throughout Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana represents the company's commitment to reducing the national year-over-year growth of obesity rates through positive life-changing medical weight loss experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Options Medical Weight Loss is the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic offering non-surgical medical weight loss solutions that are safe, effective, and affordable.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its first clinic in the Metro Atlanta area and first in Georgia at 10800 Alpharetta Highway, Ste 212, Roswell, GA, 30076.
  • "At Options, we're approaching weight loss and wellness from all angles," Dr. Katrina Mattingly, Options Medical Weight Loss Chief Medical Officer.
  • The new, state-of-the-art Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Roswell offers a comprehensive range of services to empower and support patients in achieving their weight loss goals including prescription GLP-1 medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, one-on-one weight loss coaching, lipotropic fat burning injections, the Options Diet System (ODS) all conveniently accessible to residents in northern Atlanta.

New Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic Grand Opening in Novi, MI

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Freedom, Education, Obesity, Weight loss, Bariatrics, Health, ODS, Patient, Option, Health insurance

DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its second clinic in the Metro Detroit area at 26156 Ingersol Dr., Novi, MI 48375. The opening of this clinic, along with twenty-three established locations throughout Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana represents the company's commitment to reducing the national year-over-year growth of obesity rates through positive life-changing medical weight loss experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Options Medical Weight Loss is the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic offering non-surgical medical weight loss solutions that are safe, effective, and affordable.
  • DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss™, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic and provider of medical weight loss solutions, is proud to announce its second clinic in the Metro Detroit area at 26156 Ingersol Dr., Novi, MI 48375.
  • The new, state-of-the-art Options Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Novi offers a comprehensive range of services to empower and support patients in achieving their weight loss goals including prescription GLP-1 medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, one-on-one weight loss coaching, lipotropic fat burning injections, the Options Diet System (ODS) all conveniently accessible to residents in northwest Detroit.
  • At Options Medical Weight Loss, the care team of licensed medical providers and health coaches work together to create customized weight loss plans tailored to patients' individual needs, aspirations, and lifestyles.

New York Bariatric Group Celebrates 17 Doctors Named Top Doctors by Castle Connolly

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Multimedia, Bariatric surgery, Obesity, Patient, NYBG, Castle Connolly Medical, Physician, Health, Bariatrics, Bypass surgery, Nursing

The following New York Bariatric Group doctors have earned this esteemed recognition:

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  • The following New York Bariatric Group doctors have earned this esteemed recognition:
    The doctors at New York Bariatric Group express deep gratitude for this esteemed honor.
  • New York Bariatric Group remains at the forefront of advancing weight loss solutions, and the acknowledgment from Castle Connolly reinforces the group's dedication to excellence in healthcare.
  • New York Bariatric Group (NYBG) is a nationally renowned bariatric practice.
  • Utilizing minimally invasive techniques, technology, talent, and experience, New York Bariatric Group is the elite institution for the treatment of obesity.

Medical Weight Loss and Beauty Announces Appearance on CBS for its Revolutionary Approach to Weight Loss and Anti-Aging Treatments

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Adventist Health, UCLA, Overweight, Injection (medicine), FDA, Botulinum toxin, Weight loss, Diet, Health, Education, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, American Academy, University, CBS, Nursing, Cellulite, Appetite, Social media, Longevity, Lip, Bariatrics, Patient, Organization, Elective surgery, Exercise

Medical Weight Loss and Beauty, an acclaimed medically-assisted weight loss clinic and medspa in Pasadena, California, that is dedicated to helping its clients achieve their beauty goals, is proud to announce that its founder, the world-renowned weight loss and aesthetics physician Dr. James Kojian , will appear on CBS for his revolutionary approach to weight loss and anti-aging treatments.

Key Points: 
  • Medical Weight Loss and Beauty, an acclaimed medically-assisted weight loss clinic and medspa in Pasadena, California, that is dedicated to helping its clients achieve their beauty goals, is proud to announce that its founder, the world-renowned weight loss and aesthetics physician Dr. James Kojian , will appear on CBS for his revolutionary approach to weight loss and anti-aging treatments.
  • Owner of Medical Weight Loss and Beauty , Dr. James Kojian, is a board-certified physician and surgeon who graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School and trained at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
  • Medical Weight Loss and Beauty invites those living in the Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and San Marino communities to visit its website to learn more about Dr. James Kojian’s extensive list of world-leading medical weight loss and anti-aging treatments, including:
    Phentermine: Phentermine is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite.
  • Dermal Injectable Fillers: The Injectable fillers offered at Medical Weight Loss and Beauty include popular Juvederm and Restylane, which can be used for lip enhancements, jawline, cheeks, and under the eyes.

Zepbound™ New Injectable Weight Loss Medication Coming to St. Louis

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Food and Drug Administration, Food, Overweight, Patient, GIP, FDA, Appetite, Obesity, Health, Eli Lilly, Type 2 diabetes, Bariatrics, News, Weight loss, Pharmaceutical industry, Tirzepatide

St Louis, MO, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for Zepbound™, an innovative weight loss medication developed by Eli Lilly.

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  • St Louis, MO, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for Zepbound™, an innovative weight loss medication developed by Eli Lilly.
  • While Mounjaro is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, Zepbound is the first tirzepatide medication approved specifically for weight loss.
  • He says, “the new class of injectable weight loss and diabetes medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have revolutionized health and weight loss for patients in St. Louis.
  • “Up 70% of Americans struggle with obesity or excess weight,” he says, “and this new medication can allow people to take control of their health and find a weight loss solution that works for them.”

Providence Mission Hospital Receives Numerous National Awards for Clinical Excellence

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Women, Cardiology, Surgery, Oncology, Health, Hospitals, Consumer, Other Health, Woman, Patient satisfaction, Hospital, Patient, Neurology, Caregiver, Bariatrics, News, Nursing

Providence Mission Hospital has received eight Women’s Choice Awards® for the best hospital for bariatrics, comprehensive breast care, cancer care, heart care, mammogram imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and women’s services.

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  • Providence Mission Hospital has received eight Women’s Choice Awards® for the best hospital for bariatrics, comprehensive breast care, cancer care, heart care, mammogram imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and women’s services.
  • This is the second consecutive year the hospital has been recognized by Women’s Choice as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience.
  • Providence Mission Hospital has also been named a best hospital for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report and is on its High Performing Hospitals 2024 list.
  • In addition to high quality maternity care, U.S. News & World Report ranks Providence Mission Hospital as 16th best hospital in California and ranked the hospital’s orthopedic institute as 23rd in the country.

Northwell Opens $52M Cancer Center, Multispecialty Practice in Queens

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
General Health, Hospitals, Health, Practice Management, Oncology, Queens Boulevard, Hindi, Oncology nursing, North Shore University Hospital, Gynaecology, Cancer Institute, LIJ, New Yorker, Head, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Genetic counseling, Surgical oncology, Hematology, Elective surgery, DEXA, Internal medicine, Urology, Breast cancer, Google Images, Patient, Multimedia, Gastrointestinal cancer, Colorectal surgery, Kimelman Cancer Institute, Neurology, Heart, Obstetrics, Rheumatology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rehabilitation, Bariatrics, Lung cancer screening, Gastroenterology, HIV, Neurosurgery, Cancer, QMA, MRI, Social work, Hospital, PET, General surgery, STARS, Estate (law), Nursing, Management, MD, Northwell Health

As part of the new cancer center, Queens Medical Associates (QMA), a member of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, will move its highly regarded hematology and oncology practice, located in Fresh Meadows for over 30 years, to Rego Park.

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  • As part of the new cancer center, Queens Medical Associates (QMA), a member of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, will move its highly regarded hematology and oncology practice, located in Fresh Meadows for over 30 years, to Rego Park.
  • Northwell treats about 19,000 New Yorkers with cancer each year, more than any other cancer provider in the state.
  • “We’re excited to open a new outpatient cancer center in the heart of Queens to deliver the best cancer care close to where people live,” said Richard Barakat, MD , physician-in-chief and executive director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.
  • “Northwell is uniquely positioned to care for patients in Queens – one of the most diverse places in the country.