obesity/dental caries

This application is the U.S. national phase of International Application No. PCT/SE2009/000049, filed 29 Jan. 2009, which designated the U.S. and claims priority to SE Application No. 0802138-8, filed Oct. 10, 2008; and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional No. 61/006,719, filed 29 Jan. 2008, the

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system, and a method for treating obesity. BACKGROUND Obesity has been treated by gastric banding a band placed around the stomach to create a stoma, a restricted opening, to restrict the flow of food down to below the band. There has

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system, and a method for treating obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). BACKGROUND Obesity has been treated by gastric banding a band placed around the stomach to create a stoma, a restricted opening, to restrict the flow

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to medical apparatus and methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to implantable devices and methods and systems for detecting their malfunction or failure or impending malfunction or

INTRODUCTION 1. Background of the Invention Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), also known as Pickwickian syndrome, is a under-recognized condition related to, but potentially occurring separately from, obstructive sleep apnea. In OHS, an obese individual does not breathe enough oxygen while

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system, and a method for treating obesity. BACKGROUND Obesity has been treated by gastric banding a band placed around the stomach to create a stoma, a restricted opening, to restrict the flow of food down to below the band. There has

BACKGROUND 1. Field This invention generally relates to the treatment of morbid obesity and, more specifically, to a system and method for treating morbid obesity using a variably cycled percutaneous balloon implanted in the gastric cavity. 2. General Background Morbid obesity is a major health

BACKGROUND Field This invention generally relates to the treatment of morbid obesity and, more specifically, to a system and method for treating morbid obesity using a variably cycled percutaneous balloon implanted in the gastric cavity. General Background Morbid obesity is a major health problem

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to dietary devices for medical treatment of obesity. 2. Description of the Prior Art Those who have a problem with obesity have few options available to them with respect to a solution. The typical approach is to

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, three types of bariatric procedures are typically performed on patients for the treatment of morbid obesity. The various surgical procedures include vertical banded gastroplasty ("VBG"), laparoscopic gastric banding ("Lap-Band"), and the Roux-en-Y gastric

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both impact a substantial number of people in society. Therapies exist to treat these

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to treatment of obesity, more particularly to implantable devices and methods of implanting the devices in the abdominal cavity to treat an obese patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Obesity has become a major health concern, both nationally and