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Gastric Bypass Can Improve Renal Function in Patients With Morbid Obesity
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Title Gastric Bypass Can Improve Renal Function in Patients With Morbid Obesity
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576463?src=rss
Description Chronic renal disease should be an indication, not a contraindication, for gastric bypass surgery in obese patients. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date Jun 24, 2008
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