Could deep brain stimulation be a possible solution for acquired hypothalamic obesity?
Objective: Hypothalamic dysfunction may result in morbid obesity as a consequence of decreased energy expenditure, decreased feelings of satiety, and increased fat storage. In patients with hypothalamic dysfunction, neurobehavioral dysfunction is also often present. Currently, no effective treatment...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023016183 |