New obesity diagnostic tool prevents misdiagnoses for millions of adults
Medical experts emphasize that a new obesity diagnostic tool could prevent millions of misdiagnoses globally. This method combines body mass index with additional measurements and organ function tests, potentially missing obesity diagnosis in 5-9% of adults. Francisco Rubino from King’s College London highlights the substantial implications for healthcare resources and outcomes for individuals.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 19:30 UTC
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