Researchers from the university’s Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre will analyze at least 2,000 cases over the next 10 years for post-surgery complications and obesity-related illness, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Information will be collected from the national healthcare program’s clinical information system.
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