Research shows bariatric surgery may reduce severity of Covid-19 in patients with...

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A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for Covid-19, a past history of bariatric surgery was significantly associated with a lower risk of hospital and intensive care unit admission.

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