Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Macronutrient Balance and Dietary Glycemic Index in Pregnancy Predict Neonatal Body Composition
Published 2016-05-01The influence of maternal macronutrient balance and dietary glycemic index (GI) on neonatal body composition has received little study. We hypothesized that the overall quantity and quality of macronutrients, particularly ...Open AccessArticle, Letter -
Bariatric surgery: positive and negative effects
Published 2016-04-01Bariatric surgery is now recognised as a legitimate treatment for obesity. Knowledge of its key long-term outcomes, such as durability of weight loss, remission of obesity-related comorbidities and surgical complications, ...Article -
Effects of a low-glycemic index diet during pregnancy on offspring growth, body composition, and vascular health: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Published 2016-04-01BACKGROUND: Elevated maternal blood glucose concentrations may contribute to macrosomia, adiposity, and poorer vascular health in the offspring. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to explore the effect of a low-glycemic index (low-GI) ...Open AccessArticle -
Management of obesity and cardiometabolic risk - role of phentermine/extended release topiramate
Published 2014-02-01The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved lorcaserin and the combination of phentermine and extended release topiramate (phentermine/topiramate ER) for the treatment of obesity in conjunction with a ...Open AccessArticle -
A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a low-glycemic index diet on pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus
Published 2011-11-01OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is rising. There is little evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of one dietary therapy over another. We aimed to investigate the effect of a low-glycemic ...Open AccessArticle