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Obesity and deep brain stimulation: an overview.
Rahul Kumar1, Constance V Simpson2, Clifford A Froelich3
1College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
Annals of Neurosciences
|July 2, 2015
Summary
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is explored as a new treatment for obesity. This review summarizes current obesity management and investigates DBS as a potential therapy for obesity disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson disease, dystonia, and essential tremor.
- DBS is increasingly used for neurological and psychiatric conditions including epilepsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current obesity management strategies.
- To explore the potential of neuromodulation and DBS as novel treatments for obesity disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current obesity management techniques.
- Exploration of existing research on neuromodulation and DBS for obesity.
Main Results:
- Current obesity management involves lifestyle changes, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.
- Neuromodulation, particularly DBS, is emerging as a potential therapeutic avenue for obesity.
Conclusions:
- DBS offers a novel approach to treating obesity disorders.
- Further research is needed to establish the efficacy and safety of DBS for obesity.
