Body fat linked to brain pressure in new study
NCT ID NCT03144297
First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at 100 people having routine spinal taps to see if the pressure inside their skull is related to their body fat percentage. Researchers used a special machine called a Bod Pod to measure body fat without radiation. The goal was to better understand this connection, which may help with conditions like idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
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Benjamin Wakerley
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL13NN, United Kingdom
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