Breno Alves, MD, from Centro Paulista De Investigao Clnica (Cepic), Sao Paulo
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Most require a BMI of 30 or higher, obesity-related conditions, and prior authorization
Statistical analyses As Pearson correlation coefficients between the nine metabolite concentration values (three metabolites in three voxels) were substantial even after adjustment for potential confounders, we used principal component analysis (PCA) to identify latent metabolite variables, and extracted scores for each component (see Results and SA7 for details)
In fact, most studies suggest that function improves with significant weight loss
They are pathway-level, not response predictors but they describe the biology any protocol enters, which is worth understanding before you commit dollars