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1/2/2012
Dr. Owen, Board Certified Physician
Category: Bariatrics
Satisfied Customers: 55,754
Experience: Board Certified in 2 Specialities & US Medical Graduate
VerifiedThis is NOT necessarily due to the procedure - as the 15 who were in the procedure B group possilbe more predisposed to diabetes such as family history as compared to those in Procedure A group.
And, the percentage of each group: A 22% and B 26% are essentially statistically the same - so hence B does NOT cause more diabetes than A.
I hope this helps, please click on ACCEPT, thank you
And, the percentage of each group: A 22% and B 26% are essentially statistically the same - so hence B does NOT cause more diabetes than A.
I hope this helps, please click on ACCEPT, thank you
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