Deep brain stimulation appears to be safe for obese patients

Deep brain stimulation appears to be safe for obese patients
Deep brain stimulation appeared safe and helped two of three severely obese patients who failed to lose weight following weight-loss surgery to shed pounds temporarily, according to a study in the Journal of Neurosurgery. Researchers noted some short-lived side effects associated with the procedure, including nausea and anxiety. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News (6/13)