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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Storm Newton

New 90-minute weight loss procedure deemed ‘safe and effective’ by NHS

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A 90-minute procedure that reduces the size the stomach without the need for surgery has been deemed “safe and effective” for the NHS to use to treat obese people in England.

It is hoped the move will save the health service money, with obesity estimated to cost £6.5 billion per year.

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