Bariatric Surgery Among Older, High-Risk Patients Not Associated With Reduced Mortality

The damage done.

The use of bariatric surgery among older, severely obese patients was not associated with a decreased risk of death, according to a study in the June 15 issue of JAMA. This study is being released early online to coincide with its presentation at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting.

Don't pay for it.

Adios, fatsos.