Bariatric surgery lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
New research involving adults diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and morbid obesity (body mass index > 40) indicates that subjects who had bariatric surgery achieved a significantly reduced risk of developing subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD). The findings appeared on Oct. 5, 2022 in JAMA Network Open. “The findings provide evidence in support of bariatric surgery as an effective […]
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