What The Study Did: In this study that included nearly 12,000 patients with obesity, substantial weight loss achieved with weight loss surgery was associated with improved outcomes after contracting COVID-19 infection, including a lower risk of severe disease, hospitalization and need for supplemental oxygen.
Authors: Steven E. Nissen, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.6496)
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