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Study identifies setmelanotide as a potential treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Summary by bariatricnews.net
Researchers from the George Washington University have uncovered evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may offer a pathway for treating a life-threatening form of sleep-disordered breathing called Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome.Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome which affects an estimated five to 10 million Americans commonly coexists with obstructive sleep apnoea. W…
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bariatricnews.net broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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