Russian scientists have developed a new method for treating childhood obesity using a "smart weight loss" technique that stimulates the brain to lose weight.
Researchers at Saratov State Medical University analyzed a new concept for non-invasive brain stimulation of obese children.
The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) led to a significant increase in previously low levels of hormones such as testosterone and endorphins, and conversely, a decrease in appetite and body weight.
The Saratov State Medical University press center explained that TMS stimulates specific brain structures that influence appetite using devices that create a magnetic field in conjunction with electrical stimulation.
The center noted that these devices were developed in collaboration with local manufacturers in Saratov.
Professor Nina Bolotova, a professor in the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention at Saratov State Medical University, confirmed that “the proposed study methods for treating obesity using devices in conjunction with dietary therapy lead to a significant improvement in metabolism and weight loss in patients.”