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Anesthesia
Basic science and medical aspects of obesity reviewed for anesthetists
November 18th, 2005
Researchers review the basic science and medical aspects of obesity relevant to anesthesiologists in a recent issue of the journal Anaesthesia. According to a study from Malaysia, "Obesity is becoming a major public health problem throughout the world. It is now the second leading cause of death in the United States and is associated with significant, potentially life-threatening comorbidities. Significant advances in the understanding of the physiology of body weight regulation and the pathogenesis of obesity have been achieved." "A better understanding of the physiology of appetite control has enabled advances in the medical and surgical...
Source: Drug Week (2005-11-18)
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