Category Archives: Complications

Study suggests obesity accelerates progression of cirrhosis

Posted on July 21, 2011 by weightcontrol

Researchers from the United States and Europe involved in an NIH-funded multicenter study have determined that increased body mass index (BMI) is an independent predictor of clinical decompensation in patients with compensated cirrhosis, independent of portal pressure and liver function. … Continue reading →

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Obese patients with high blood pressure and diabetes are at higher risk for complications following non-cardiac surgery

Posted on April 18, 2011 by weightcontrol

Obese patients with high blood pressure and diabetes are at much higher risk for major complications following non-cardiac surgery compared to otherwise healthy obese patients and patients of normal weight. The new finding diverges from previous research demonstrating that obesity … Continue reading →

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