Items Tagged ‘Andres Acosta’
January 4, 2018
Gerstner Awardees explore individualized treatments for obesity, rare form of leukemia
By Sharon Rosen Precision medicine research has shown that one size does not fit all when it comes to medical care. Early career investigators can bring new ideas and perspectives to the search for treatments tailored to a patient’s unique needs. These are the goals of Andres Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., and Mrinal Patnaik, M.B.B.S. – […]
Tags: Andres Acosta, blood cancer, Center for Individualized Medicine, Mrinal Patnaik, obesity, weight loss
July 20, 2017
Obesity: an individualized approach doubles the success rate of weight loss therapy
Article by Sharon Rosen Many people think if they just stick to a diet and exercise, they’ll lose weight; unfortunately, many are not successful. They wonder why they can’t lose weight even after trying many different diets, work out programs and medications. According to Andres Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., the answers, at least partially, may be […]
Tags: Andres Acosta, Center for Individualized Medicine, genetics, obesity