Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Annual Reunion, Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Dr. Preeti Malladi discusses bariatric surgery with physicians from around the country who have come to Dallas to attend their medical school annual reunion. AFMC is her father’s alma mater!
Winter 2012 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Lotasha Donaldson, is featured in the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 8. Dr. Malladi’s patient, Pearl Dennis, is featured in the magazine on page 12.
Hiatal hernias can cause acid reflux and other problems. If a hiatal hernia causes GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), discomfort, or difficulty breathing, then it should be treated promptly. Hiatal Hernia Definition A hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm, which is a wall of muscle between your chest and abdominal region. In the center is a…
Much scientific research is devoted to the study of cancer, its causes, treatments, and a potential cure. While some people are unfortunately born with medical conditions and genetic markers that predispose them toward developing certain types of cancers, other people develop cancer from preventable causes. A recent study from Cancer Research UK found that within…
One of the most common questions we hear is “how much does gastric sleeve surgery cost?” There are significant costs associated with any kind of surgery and gastric sleeve surgery is no exception. But don’t let this discourage you from considering sleeve gastrectomy if you are more than 100 pounds overweight, and you have not…
Have you battled obesity for years, but can’t seem to lose the weight? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with obesity and obesity-related complications every day. Diet and exercise are not always effective or realistic solutions for those who have fought obesity for a long period of time. Does this sound familiar? In this…
Undergoing bariatric surgery can be a major step toward controlling your weight, but you’ll still need to cope with numerous challenges on the course of your journey. In particular, you’ll have to deal with the various stresses that might trigger unhealthy or indulgent eating. As such, learning to reduce stress is a valuable key to…
