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Practical Research

Does Severe Obesity Affect Postacute Care Outcomes in Older Adults?

09/19/2023

Shenbagam Dewar, MD; Ana Montoya, MD, MPH; Navasuja Kumar, MBBS, MPH; Mohammed Kabeto, MS; Neil Alexander, MD, MS

Shenbagam Dewar, MD; Ana Montoya, MD,...

This retrospective study investigated the impact of varying obesity levels on postacute care (PAC) outcomes in older adults at skilled nursing facilities. Three obesity classes were compared: overweight (body mass index [BMI], 25-29.9), class...

This retrospective study...

09/19/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Risk stratification of surgical site outcomes by body mass index in autologous breast reconstruction: An analysis of a globally federated electronic medical record network in improving patient safety

AIM: With an annual US incidence exceeding 300,000, breast cancer remains an extremely devastating disease1. Furthermore, the average American Body Mass Index (BMI) of 26.5 indicates that...

08/19/2021