Tag Archives: obesity

Liver Transplant + Bariatric Surgery = the New Marshall

November 18th, 2011 - 8:00 am

Marshall Curtis was diagnosed in 2009 with end stage liver failure and cirrhosis secondary to Alpha1 Antitrypsin deficiency. Obesity and encephalopathy were additional challenges confronting the Mayo team. He was recommended for a new study program combining a transplant and … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Gastroenterology, Transplant | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Comparison of "Gut" Microbes Offers Clues to Weight Differences

February 24th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Obesity. (Got your attention?) It’s the topic of a collaborative research study involving Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and the University of Arizona.  The study suggests that the composition of microbes within the human gut may … Continue reading →

By Lynn Closway | Posted in Research | Tagged | Leave a comment