Novel clinical algorithm for hypothalamic obesity in youth with brain tumours and factors associated with excess weight gain.

Amy A RydinCameron SevernLaura PyleKathleen DorrisChristina ChambersDebra StillerTodd C HankinsonThomas IngeMatthew A HaemerDavid M MirskyJaime MooreMegan M Kelsey

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2022)

Patients with hypothalamic tumours commonly develop obesity. Use of a clinical algorithm may expedite recognition of HO. Further research is needed to identify predictors of weight gain and to develop effective treatment.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
machine learning
deep learning
physical activity
mental health
type diabetes
young adults
white matter
resting state
multiple sclerosis
functional connectivity
neural network
brain injury
high fat diet induced
replacement therapy