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Comment
. 2013 Jul 12;17(4):168.
doi: 10.1186/cc12798.

Separating wheat from chaff: examining the obesity paradox in the critically ill

Rishi Rattan, Stanley A Nasraway Jr
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Separating wheat from chaff: examining the obesity paradox in the critically ill

Rishi Rattan et al. Crit Care. .

Abstract

Obesity is an increasing burden globally. In the general population, the obese have an increased mortality risk. Regarding the critically ill, a growing body of literature supports the obesity paradox, the notion that obesity confers a protective effect in certain disease states. However, the paucity of methodologically sound trials prevents definitive interpretation and may obscure risks.

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