What is the Body Mass Index, and is it Useful?
The body mass index (BMI) has been a ubiquitous measure of excess weight and obesity for the past several decades. By comparing a person’s height to their weight, a simple calculation yields their BMI. This number is often used as […]
Read MoreLow-Cost Or No-Cost Bariatric Surgery In North Carolina Doesn’t Come Without Effort
As you probably know, if you are a North Carolina State Health Plan member or a relative, you may be eligible for no-cost bariatric surgery if you qualify. More broadly, qualification is considered for patients with obesity and its related […]
Read MoreThe Journey to Robotic Surgery in Bariatrics
When many of us think about robotics, our minds may drift to images of transforming automobiles and airplanes saving the world from invading forces. Perhaps, instead, we think about the futuristic world of the Jetsons, where our mechanized friends help […]
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