Winter 2010
Dr. Malladi’s patient, Jinnean Askew, is featured on the cover of the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 10.
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Obesity is one of the most significant health problems we face today. Nearly one third of the world’s population and about 40% of the U.S. adult population is overweight or obese. Obesity has become “the new smoking” and is a leading cause of premature death due to noncommunicable disease. Bariatric Surgery Being Underutilized Doctors and…
Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows what a struggle it can be. It can be disheartening to see minimal progress when you’re putting maximum effort into diet and exercise, but the truth is that progress with weight loss is typically gradual. As such, it’s best to think of it as a journey rather…
Not sure what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery? This procedure, also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the size of your stomach in order to limit how much food it will hold. The goal is to help support your weight loss efforts by encouraging you to prioritize healthy foods over empty calories. After surgery,…
Fall 2012 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Elvira Solis, is featured in the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 6.
Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…
Laparoscopy is a prevalent way to handle many procedures, including surgeries. Operations that would have previously required open wounds and significant recovery times can now be handled as outpatient procedures, making laparoscopy a valuable tool. In this post, we’ll discuss the basics of laparoscopic surgery, its advantages, and the kinds of procedures it can be…
