Setmelanotide shows promise for hypothalamic obesity after brain tumors

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There is a glimmer of hope for severely obese children and adults struggling with extreme hunger pangs due to brain damage. An effective treatment appears to have been found for this rare but life-threatening form of obesity. This is evident from a publication regarding an international study in The New England Journal of Medicine. In that study using the drug setmelanotide, all patients, including a large proportion of children, lost many kilo…

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For people with brain damage caused by a tumor that results in obesity, a new drug may offer a solution. They could lose many kilograms after a year. This is according to research published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.