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A new implantable medical device might offer a less invasive method than gastric bypass to help with weight loss, a new study shows. Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. The invasive procedure, which involves making a small stomach pouch and rerouting the digestive tract, can prolong the recovery period for patients. Researchers say the new centimeter-sized device stimulates the endings of the vagus nerve to provide a feeling of fullness. Unlike other devices that require a power cord...

 E-Mail IMAGE: Dr. Sung II Park's paddle-shaped device consists of a harvestor that contains microchips for wireless communication. The harvestor also produces currents to power LEDs inserted near the end of the... view more  Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. Since this procedure involves making a small stomach pouch and rerouting the digestive tract, it is very invasive and prolongs the recovery period for patients. In ...