Hypothalamic integrity is necessary for sustained weight loss after bariatric surgery: A prospective, cross-sectional study

The hypothalamus is the main integrator of peripheral and central signals in the control of energy homeostasis. Its functional relevance for the effectivity of bariatric surgery is not entirely elucidated. Studying the effects of bariatric surgery in patients with hypothalamic damage might provide insight.

Source: Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental - October 27, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ulrich Dischinger, Laura K ötzner, Petia Kovatcheva-Datchary, Helena Kleinschmidt, Christina Haas, Jose Perez, Cornelius Presek, Ann-Cathrin Koschker, Alexander D. Miras, Mohammed K. Hankir, Jörg Vogel, Christoph-Thomas Germer, Martin Fassnacht, Martin Source Type: research