As weight loss surgery continues to prove effective as a treatment option for obese patients, some market analysts say to keep an eye on bariatric surgical devices as a growth industry. Read the full story

In the March 6, 2009, edition of WLS News, we’ll look at how former President Clinton is leading the charge in the fight against childhood obesity. We’ll also show you a special kind of balloon that might help stop overeating; investigate the growing phenomenon of medical tourism for weight loss surgery; and unwrap a new global initiative to curb the growing rate of cancers related to obesity. And, of course, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will pop in to highlight two outstanding websites for WLS information and support. Tune into this week’s newscast now!

Organizations mentioned in this week’s news:

• Alliance Healthcare Initiative
• American Heart Association
• William J. Clinton Foundation
• BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
• BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts
• Aetna
• WellPoint
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Dietetic Association
• University of Cincinnati
• National Institutes of Health
• Circulation Research (medical journal)
• BioEnterics® (Makers of the BioEnterics® Intragastric Balloon System)
• Dr. Adam Smith (Head surgeon, Fort-Worth Lap-Band)
• American Cancer Society
• World Cancer Research Fund
• WorldMedAssist (medical tourism company)
• WLS Lifestyles (WLS support website and magazine)
• Duodenal Switch Information Zone (DS support and information)
• Bariatric Girl (Yvonne McCarthy’s WLS support site)
• Bariatric Advantage (nutritional supplements)