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Wednesday
May 16, 2012
Is weight loss surgery right for you?
It seems that new weight loss solutions are emerging all the time, and the variety of options advertised in the media can seem confusing at times. Most experts agree that the number of people who suffer from obesity in the US continues to grow. More significantly the proportion of people who reach high levels of obesity is also growing at a fast pace. This dangerous level of obesity, also known as morbid obesity is associated with onset of dangerous diseases like diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Many studies have also suggested a link between morbid obesity and early death. Currently the best and most effective treatment for morbid obesity is bariatric weight loss surgery. Over the past few years weight loss surgery has moved to the forefront of the nationwide battle with obesity, yielding excellent results and giving many people a chance to start a new, healthier life after years of struggle. Continue reading
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
Lap-Band in the News
Readers who are following weight loss news in the press have noticed the information about investigations into deaths associated with the lap band surgery at a Los Angeles based medical group. The media have been discussing the incidents of “ improper care” that led to several deaths among Lap-Band patients in California. We are discussing this topic today because here at CHRIAS we aim to provide objective information on how weight loss surgery can be a valuable, often life-saving tool when approached with proper practice and performed by qualified experts. Continue reading
Thursday
October 20, 2011
Utilizing Robots for Surgery Part 1: Robot Interest and Logistics
I recently decided that our practice should expand its horizons and think about using one of the available robots to perform certain types of surgeries. I thought this would make a great topic to blog about because not only would it serve the purpose of informing you as part of our Chrias community, but it would also allow other readers some access to information about robotic surgery, in general (http://www.davincisurgery.com). From a surgeons’ perspective, it’s all about whether a new approach is better for the patient. Continue reading
Thursday
March 10, 2011
CHRIAS Certified by SecurityMetrics for Identity Theft Protection
The CHRIAS website has recently been certified by SecurityMetrics®, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Continue reading
Thursday
September 9, 2010
A Message About National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
From Michael J. Peters, MD
As medical director of Bariatric Surgery for Christiana Care Health System in Delaware, I am constantly surrounded with the perils of obesity. For 10 years I have performed weight loss surgical procedures, such as gastric bypass, LAP-BAND and gastric sleeve surgery, on severely overweight adults. Continue reading
Wednesday
September 8, 2010
Dr. Michael Peters To Host CME Lecture
Professionals and paraprofessionals are encouraged to join Dr. Peters for CME credits at Christiana Hospital on September 14, 2010. The bariatric update lecture series includes discussions on the latest surgical/medical and psychological approaches to managing the bariatric patient. To register call 302.892.9900.
Thursday
March 18, 2010
Dr. Michael Peters Jr., M.D. Featured on Bizymoms.com
Dr. Michael Peters, medical director of Bariatric Surgery for Christiana Care Health System, answers common questions about bariatric surgery. more…
Thursday
December 17, 2009
CHRIAS Expands
CHRIAS has expanded to better serve our Northern Delaware, Pennsylvania and Southern Delaware patients!
We are now seeing patients at Concord Plaza, Quillen Building, 3521 Silverside Road, Suite 1G, Wilmington, DE 19810 Continue reading
Monday
December 14, 2009
Free Weight Loss Seminars Now in Dover, Smyrna and North Wilmington!
Get your journey started today!!!!!
Check out the seminar section to register for a FREE Weight Loss Seminar….Now in Dover, Smyrna and North Wilmington!!! Continue reading
