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June 11, 2024/Orthopaedics/Hip & Knee

Patients With Obesity Report Faster Improvement After Knee Replacement

More report a clinically meaningful change in function at 90 days compared to patients with lower BMI

March 17, 2023/Pulmonary/Interstitial Lung Disease

Adapting to the Paradigm Shift in Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

As median survival increases among patients with CF, clinicians must now be aware of previously uncommon comorbidities emerging as this patient population ages

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October 31, 2022/Digestive/News

New Guidelines Broaden Patients’ Eligibility for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Expert panel endorses greater access based on research showing procedures’ safety and efficacy

November 27, 2020/Diabetes & Endocrinology/Research

Can Anti-Obesity Medications Be Effective in Virtual Weight Management Programs?

A currently enrolling study explores the topic

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August 26, 2020/COVID-19

Obesity as a Major Risk Factor for COVID-19

Mitigating the risk requires physicians to take an active role in the care of patients with obesity

April 24, 2020/Digestive

Perioperative Pain Perception and Analgesic Requirements in Pediatric Patients with Obesity

Study finds no significant association between BMI and pain following most noncardiac procedures