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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Mother's heartbreaking tribute to daughter who died after Turkey weight-loss surgery

A 20-year-old woman died after weight-loss surgery in Turkey.
The woman's small intestine was cut during the procedure, leading to an infection. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
Wellness

Weight-loss surgeon told patient to 'eat, eat, eat'

Some weight-loss clinics in Turkey are encouraging patients to gain weight in order to qualify for surgery.
Undercover filming at a sales day in Glasgow revealed unethical practices by Turkish weight-loss clinics. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Medicine

A Famed Hospital Churns Poor Patients Through Weight-Loss Surgery

Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan is performing a record number of weight-loss surgeries
The hospital's bariatric program has been criticized for endangering patients and compromising urgent care [ more ]
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