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Update on Bariatric Surgery—2020
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Bariatric surgery is unequivocally the most effective means for inducing weight loss and managing diabetes for obese patients. There are numerous other benefits for these operations including improved long-term cardiovascular outcomes. David Arterburn, MD, MPH, a senior investigator from the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, discusses bariatric surgery outcomes. Related Article(s): Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery in Adults
Released:
Sep 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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