Gastric Artery Embolization May Have Potential As Treatment For Morbid Obesity.

reports that gastric artery embolization “may have new potential as a minimally invasive treatment for morbid obesity,” a study presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting suggests. So far, four patients have undergone the procedure, with “mixed” results. While “one patient lost 50 pounds within nine months of the procedure,” two other “patients experienced more ‘mild’ weight loss, the researchers said.” The fourth patient, “who also has diabetes, had safely lost 26 pounds three months out.” http://consumer.healthday.com/women-s-health-information-34/misc-hormones-health-news-390/blocking-a-stomach-artery-tested-as-weight-loss-tool-705680.html