Beyond BMI: A Patient-Centered Approach to Discussing Obesity
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1531 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 94 - 96
Submitted on: Dec 6, 2024
Accepted on: Dec 11, 2024
Published on: Feb 18, 2025
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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