Curvy plastic tube fights obesity, no surgery required

The rapidly growing obesity epidemic and its complications are estimated to cost the American economy over $140 billion annually due to loss of productivity and medical complications. Attempts to solve this problem using weight loss programs have thus far failed due to low compliance. To solve this problem, students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Biodesign program developed a new type of gastric sleeve, called MetaboShield. The endoscopic insertion of the sleeve requires no general anesthesia, no incisions and no tissue damage... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..