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Height: | Could nerve-snipping spur weight loss? (The San Luis Obispo Tribune) Quote: Could nerve-snipping spur weight loss? (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
An old ulcer operation is getting new attention as a possible alternative obesity surgery: a quick snip of a nerve that helps control hunger. It's far from clear if cutting the vagus nerve really helps - initial pilot studies in a few dozen patients have just begun. Skeptics abound, and even proponents say it wouldn't lead to nearly as much weight loss as more traumatic operations that shrink the ... published Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:05:25 GMT More... | Have a read of the article and post your comments here.
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