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Massachusetts General Hospital Intestinal ‘Sleeve’ Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass

December 4, 2008 | 
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Lining the upper small intestine with an impermeable sleeve may be as effective as invasive gastric bypass surgery to help people lose weight and avoid diabetes, a new report says.

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