﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:52:28 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Expanded Use of LAP-BAND® for Obese Adults is Approved by FDA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/allergan--inc/r/expanded-use-of-lap-band--for-obese-adults-is-approved-by-fda,c9131703</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision355337</guid><description><![CDATA[On February 16, 2011, Allergan, Inc. announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the LAP-BAND (http://www.1800getthin.com/)® System for use on a wider range of adults, including those whose Body Mass Index or BMI fell between 30 and 40 and had at least 1 weight-related health condition.
According to Allergan’s Vice President of Clinical Research and Development Frederick Beddingfield, M.D., “Given the proven and significant health ramifications of obesity, we are pleased with the FDA’s decision to expand the use of the LAP-BAND® System.”
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