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Body Mass Index and Political Correctness: Science Over Sentiment

Oftentimes, when a controversial topic is discussed, there is a natural tendency for the proponent of an argument ...

JULY 27, 2023

Quantifying How Big Is Too Big for Ambulatory Surgery

Chicago—A higher body mass index (BMI) is a significant predictor of 30-day hospital readmission after ...

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Study Suggests BMI Target for Ventral Hernia Repair

Washington—To reduce the risk for complications in obese patients undergoing open ventral incisional hernia ...

MAY 12, 2016

Bariatric Surgery Safe, Effective for Lower-BMI Patients With Diabetes

Los Angeles—It’s been a decades-long effort to have bariatric surgery accepted as a safe, effective ...

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

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