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Contents
| DECEMBER 2015 |
FEATURES
MADAN K. RAJ, MD: A PASSION FOR RELIEVING PAIN 6
With expertise in skeletal mechanics, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and
chronic muscle and joint pain, Dr. Raj pairs multimodal approaches to treatment
with compassionate care delivery.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
BARIATRICS
EXPLORING BARIATRIC SURGERY'S POTENTIAL
AS A DIABETES THERAPEUTIC 16
A recent study found lifestyle interventions alone were significantly less effective
in producing at least partial remission of Type 2 diabetes than were two types of
bariatric surgery. Far more of those who underwent surgery were able to discontinue
medications as well.
DISTURBED SLEEP AND WORK STRESS:
A BI-DIRECTIONAL LINK 18
New interventions may be possible as a result of research that found a reciprocal
link between disturbed sleep and work-related stress.
BARIATRICS UPDATE 19
A roundup of statistics related to bariatrics
DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
LEGAL EASE 14
CME CREDITS 20
LOCAL NEWS 21
