Scholarly Works - Paediatrics
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Increased GLP-1 response to oral glucose in pre-pubertal obese children.
(De Gruyter, 2016-08-01)BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal hormones, such as glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), have been hypothesized to play a role in the pathogenesis of obesity-related complications. However, few data are available in youth. The objective ... -
Unmet needs in pediatric NAFLD research: what do we need to prioritize for the future?
(Informa UK Limited, 2018-10)INTRODUCTION: Pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common disorder that has complex pathophysiology and unquantified clinical significance. Though there have been major advances in the field, there is much ... -
ACE Inhibitors and Statins in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.
(Massachusetts Medical Society, 2018-02-08)NA -
Plasma from pre-pubertal obese children impairs insulin stimulated Nitric Oxide (NO) bioavailability in endothelial cells: Role of ER stress.
(Elsevier BV, 2017-03-05)Childhood obesity is commonly associated with early signs of endothelial dysfunction, characterized by impairment of insulin signaling and vascular Nitric Oxide (NO) availability. However, the underlying mechanisms remain ...