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Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing surgery?
What does the adjective 'surgical' mean?
What does the adjective 'surgical' mean?
Who is typically the main operator performing the surgery?
Who is typically the main operator performing the surgery?
What is the act of performing surgery called?
What is the act of performing surgery called?
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What is the purpose of bariatric surgery?
What is the purpose of bariatric surgery?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the standard procedures for bariatric surgery?
Which of the following is NOT one of the standard procedures for bariatric surgery?
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What is the main mechanism by which bariatric surgery achieves long-term weight loss?
What is the main mechanism by which bariatric surgery achieves long-term weight loss?
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What is the recommended body mass index (BMI) threshold for considering bariatric surgery according to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)?
What is the recommended body mass index (BMI) threshold for considering bariatric surgery according to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)?
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When did the guidelines for bariatric surgery change according to the text?
When did the guidelines for bariatric surgery change according to the text?
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Which organization recommends considering bariatric surgery for people with a BMI of 30.0-34.9 who have metabolic disease?
Which organization recommends considering bariatric surgery for people with a BMI of 30.0-34.9 who have metabolic disease?
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Which of the following procedures is NOT considered a standard of care for long-term weight loss?
Which of the following procedures is NOT considered a standard of care for long-term weight loss?
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What is the recommended body mass index (BMI) range for considering bariatric surgery?
What is the recommended body mass index (BMI) range for considering bariatric surgery?
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What is the primary mechanism by which bariatric surgery leads to weight loss?
What is the primary mechanism by which bariatric surgery leads to weight loss?
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Which organizations recommend bariatric surgery for adults with a BMI >35?
Which organizations recommend bariatric surgery for adults with a BMI >35?
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When did the change in guidelines regarding bariatric surgery occur?
When did the change in guidelines regarding bariatric surgery occur?
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