[Correspondence] Obesity and the nervous system: more questions – Authors' reply

We appreciate the insightful comments pertaining to our Review1 on the neurological consequences of obesity. Our Review focused on the increasing medical literature supporting an association between obesity and CNS and peripheral nervous system (PNS) injury. Several observational and intervention studies have provided consistent evidence substantiating a potential causal link. The two letters raise important issues pertaining to the strength of the current evidence for other associations involving obesity and CNS outcomes.

Source: Lancet Neurology - September 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Brian C Callaghan, Phillipe D O'Brien, Lucy M Hinder, Eva L Feldman Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research