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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Will the SafeStich device result in more effective treatments for Gastroesophageal-reflux disease and morbid obesity? Will the device permit GERD procedures to be performed on an outpatient basis?

IIP > read on here > http://www.sciencedaily.com…
…A new, noninvasive gastroplasty device to treat two separate disorders – gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity – was reported today […]

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