Extreme calorie restriction tied to bone loss in older bariatric women
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
Obese postmenopausal women may be at risk of bone loss during meal replacement diets with severe calorie restriction, a new study has found.
Redesigned grab bars released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2018
The bariatric grab bars are geared towards facilities that need to accommodate the needs of heavier patients. They are now re-rated at 900, 1,000 and 1,250 pounds for user stability.
Bariatric patient-handling conference returns
Aug 25, 2017
The second National Bariatric Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference will take place Sept. 14-15 in Austin, TX.
What if the guy with the flying reindeer were disabled?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2015
There is something oddly juxtaposed about so many Americans cheerfully reaching out to a jolly, obese man in a red suit at this time of year. Good thing he isn’t ill or disabled and in need of skilled...