Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study suggests low BMI increases post-operative survival risk … but only for certain conditions: Greater BMI increases risk as well. Confused?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 24, 2011

Source:

Underweight people at higher risk after surgery

Reference:

The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and 30-Day Mortality Risk, by Principal Surgical Procedure

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