Pathophysiology and Classification of Obesity

Dr. Andres Acosta, an Associate Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and an obesity expert at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, shares insights from his Review article appearing in the December 2023 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, where  he finds  significant advancements have been made in understanding the pathophysiology of obesity and obesity related conditions. Dr. Acosta summarizes the established and ongoing research on the pathophysiology of obesity etiology and morbidity. He also reviews obesity classification systems that may allow for improved individualized management. Available at: https://mayocl.in/3tEYwmd

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