Dr. Barry Dworkin

Could a vibrating, ingestible capsule help treat obesity? Not likely due to logistical, physiological, lifestyle factors, and whether animal models are transferable to humans.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 3, 2024

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Could a vibrating, ingestible capsule help treat obesity?

Reference:
A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satiety

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