Dr. Eid Recognized as Best Doctor in Bergen County
Please join the Advanced Laparoscopic Associates team in congratulating our own Dr. Sebastian Eid for his recognition as one of the best doctors in Bergen County. Dr. Eid is known for his professionalism, compassion and...
Dr. Schmidt Provides Expert Commentary for News Program
Advanced Laparoscopic Associates are acknowledged experts in their field. That’s why My9 News turned to our own Dr. Hans Schmidt to provide context and commentary on recent medical research. The segment, which aired on December...
ALA Surgeons Teach and Learn at Prestigious International Conference
As yet another example of ALA surgeons’ commitment to providing the best patient care possible, two of our surgeons traveled more than 3,600 miles to learn from and teach their peers. Dr. Hans Schmidt and Dr....
Your Guide to Holiday Eating After Bariatric Surgery
The end of Halloween marks the unofficial start of the holiday season (is it getting earlier every year, or is it just us?). The holidays are a time for friends, family and—frequently—food. Having weight loss...
Better Diabetes Care Advances Have Not Yielded Better Treatment Results
Diabetes is a worldwide health problem affecting just under 10 percent of the United States population, according to the American Diabetes Association. Though there have been many advances in diabetes care over the past decade,...
Obesity and Mental Health: The Psychological Effects of Obesity
Recent studies both in the U.S. and other countries show an alarming link between obesity and depression. Obesity and mental health effects, specifically depression, are associated with many health risks, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer...
Drink More Water for Your Health and Weight
If you think you’re doing your body a favor by drinking a diet soda rather than its sugar-loaded version, think again. It turns out artificially sweetened soft drinks may be just as lethal as the sugar-sweetened...
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Heart Risk in People with Diabetes
You have a lot on your mind when you have diabetes. How’s my blood sugar? Will this banana spike it too much? Is that ulcer on my foot serious? How’s my heart health? That last is...
Weight Loss Surgery for Teenagers And Adolescents
It is no secret that obesity is an epidemic in the United States. More than 93 million Americans—that’s nearly 40 percent—were overweight or obese in 2015 and 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control...