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Plasma Ghrelin Levels in Patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension | Subramanian, Prem S; Goldenberg-Cohen, Nitza; Shukla, Salil; Cheskin, Lawrence J; Miller, Neil R | Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) occurs predominantly in young, obese women. Weight loss of as little as 6% of total body weight may alleviate symptoms of IIH, yet many seemingly motivated patients are unable to lose weight evenwith sustained effort. Ghrelin, a gastric hormone, is involved... | 20040331_nanos_posters_027 |