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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Has the EndoBarrier potential to provide immediate metabolic control with less risk? Are these the most exciting and promising device data from endoscopic devices? Has this disease has reached epidemic proportions around the globe? Is there a substantial unmet need for a simple and safe approach for patients to achieve metabolic control?

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Monday, June 16, 2008

How encouraging are the interim Endobarrier study results? Is the EndoBarrier’s ability to rapidly restore glycemic control reflected in the study results? Does the device mimic the metabolic effects of gastric bypass surgery without its associated complications?

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…New technology has been developed that addresses two of the biggest healthcare problems […]

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