Browsing by Author "Misra, Madhusmita"
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Association of a history of childhood-onset obesity and dieting with eating disorders
Cena, Hellas; Stanford, Fatima Cody; Ochner, Luana; Fonte, Maria Luisa; Biino, Ginevra; De Giuseppe, Rachele; Taveras, Elsie Mireya; Misra, Madhusmita (Informa UK Limited, 2017)This was a retrospective, observational chart review conducted on a convenience sample of 537 outpatients, aged 16–60 years, referred to an Italian Dietetic and Nutrition University Center. The study aimed to look at the ... -
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplement Prescribing Practices among Providers Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Are We Addressing Bone Health?
Srinivasan, Shylaja; O'Rourke, Julia; Bersche Golas, Sara; Neumeyer, Ann; Misra, Madhusmita (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016)Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have several risk factors for low bone mineral density. The gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet is a complementary therapy sometimes used in ASD that raises concerns for the ... -
Comparing Outcomes of Two Types of Bariatric Surgery in an Adolescent Obese Population: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy
Maffazioli, Giovana D.; Stanford, Fatima Cody; Campoverde Reyes, Karen J.; Stanley, Takara L.; Singhal, Vibha; Corey, Kathleen E.; Pratt, Janey S.; Bredella, Miriam A.; Misra, Madhusmita (Frontiers Media S.A., 2016)Background: Obesity is prevalent among adolescents and is associated with serious health consequences. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) are bariatric procedures that cause significant weight loss ... -
Effect of Chronic Athletic Activity on Brown Fat in Young Women
Singhal, Vibha; Maffazioli, Giovana D.; Ackerman, Kate E.; Lee, Hang; Elia, Elisa F.; Woolley, Ryan; Kolodny, Gerald; Cypess, Aaron M.; Misra, Madhusmita (Public Library of Science, 2016)Background: The effect of chronic exercise activity on brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not clear, with some studies showing positive and others showing negative associations. Chronic exercise is associated with increased ... -
Effects of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) administration on body composition and cardiovascular risk factors in obese adolescent girls
Slattery, Meghan; Bredella, Miriam A; Stanley, Takara; Torriani, Martin; Misra, Madhusmita (BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Obesity is associated with a relative deficiency of growth hormone, which is predictive of greater visceral fat and markers of cardiovascular risk. The study’s purpose was to use recombinant human growth hormone ... -
Elevated Fasting Satiety-Promoting Cholecystokinin (CCK) in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Compared to Healthy Controls
Burton Murray, Helen; Becker, Kendra; Harshman, Stephanie; Breithaupt Langston, Lauren; Kuhnle, Megan; Dreier, Melissa; Hauser, Kristine; Freizinger, Melissa; Eddy, Kamryn; Misra, Madhusmita; Kuo, Braden; Micali, Nadia; Thomas, Jennifer; Lawson, Elizabeth (Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc, 2022-07-11)Objective: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by food avoidance or dietary restriction not primarily motivated by body weight/shape concerns. Individuals with ARFID can report early satiation, ... -
Irisin Levels Are Lower in Young Amenorrheic Athletes Compared with Eumenorrheic Athletes and Non-Athletes and Are Associated with Bone Density and Strength Estimates
Singhal, Vibha; Lawson, Elizabeth A.; Ackerman, Kathryn E.; Fazeli, Pouneh K.; Clarke, Hannah; Lee, Hang; Eddy, Kamryn; Marengi, Dean A.; Derrico, Nicholas P.; Bouxsein, Mary L.; Misra, Madhusmita (Public Library of Science, 2014)Irisin and FGF21 are novel hormones implicated in the “browning” of white fat, thermogenesis, and energy homeostasis. However, there are no data regarding these hormones in amenorrheic athletes (AA) (a chronic energy deficit ... -
Metformin versus Placebo in Obese Pregnant Women without Diabetes
Stanford, Fatima Cody; Alfaris, Nasreen; Misra, Madhusmita (Massachusetts Medical Society, 2016)Syngelaki et al. (Feb. 4 issue)1 describe the efficacy of metformin in reducing gestational weight gain in women with a body-mass index (BMI; the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) of more ... -
A Moving Target: How We Define Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Doubles Its Prevalence
Harshman, Stephanie; Jo, Jenny; Kuhnle, Megan; Hauser, Kristine; Burton Murray, Helen; Becker, Kendra; Misra, Madhusmita; Eddy, Kamryn; Micali, Nadia; Lawson, Elizabeth; Thomas, Jennifer (Physicians Postgraduate Press, 2021)Objective The DSM-5 criteria for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) include ambiguities. Diagnostic criteria that allow for clinical judgment are essential for clinical practice. However, ambiguities can ...