DYNAMIC NERVE STIMULATION IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER EATING DISORDER TREATMENT MODALITIES
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1. A method of preventing or treating an eating disorder in a mammal comprising:
- electrically stimulating a splanchnic nerve of the mammal; and
administering a weight loss composition in a pharmaceutically effective amount to produce weight loss in the mammal.
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Abstract
A method for the treatment of obesity or other disorders by electrical activation or inhibition of nerves is disclosed. This activation or inhibition can be accomplished by stimulating a nerve using an electrode. The method further comprises performing a surgical procedure and/or administering a weight loss drug.
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1. A method of preventing or treating an eating disorder in a mammal comprising:
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electrically stimulating a splanchnic nerve of the mammal; and administering a weight loss composition in a pharmaceutically effective amount to produce weight loss in the mammal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of treating or prevent an eating disorder comprising:
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electrically stimulating a splanchnic nerve of a mammal; and performing a surgical procedure configured to produce weight loss in the mammal. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method of preventing or treating an eating disorder comprising:
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electrically stimulating a splanchnic nerve in a mammal to reduce a level of serum CRP in the mammal; and repeating splanchnic nerve stimulation in a manner to maintain a reduced level of CRP.
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27. A method of preventing or treating an eating disorder comprising:
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electrically stimulating a splanchnic nerve in a mammal to reduce a level of serum CRP in the mammal; and administering a weight loss drug in a dose configured to produce weight loss in the mammal. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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