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Gastric Bypass Surgery-Related Weight Loss Greater for Those With Family Support
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Title Gastric Bypass Surgery-Related Weight Loss Greater for Those With Family Support
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/724300?src=rss
Description Weight loss is greater and comorbidities, including diabetes and hypertension, more likely to improve after gastric bypass surgery among patients with family support than those who are alone. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date Jun 30, 2010
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