Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

October 26, 2015October 28, 2015

Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery’s Impact on Microvascular Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Topic of Review

Diabetes, News

There is a significant gap in science literature exploring the effects of weight-loss surgery on diabetic neuropathy, although some information sheds light on the benefits secondary to the surgical metabolic control, according ... Read more

October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

Weight Loss Without Bone Loss Seen in Leptin Gene Therapy Study

News

In a recent study published in the journal Journal of Endocrinology a team of researchers from the University of Florida and Oregon State University found that delivering the hormone leptin ... Read more

October 21, 2015October 28, 2015

Study Confirms Metabolic, Prenatal, Perinatal & Obstetrical Complications Associated With Pre-pregnancy Obesity

News

Results from a recent study published in the journal BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth confirm that metabolic complications, as well as other prenatal, perinatal, and obstetrical complications are associated with pre-pregnancy ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 20, 2015

Researchers Identify Strategy to Target Fat Cells’ Sodium-potassium Pump That Might Reduce Obesity

News

In a recent study published in journal Science Advances, a team of scientists from the Marshall University Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (MIIR) and the Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School ... Read more

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Pregnant Obese and Overweight Women at Increased Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy

News

Obesity and overweight status at the beginning of pregnancy increases chances for adverse outcomes in pregnancy, according to the results of a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE. There ... Read more

October 13, 2015October 28, 2015

New Research Program To Search For Nutritional Solutions to Obesity, Poor Metabolic Health

News

The new National Science Challenge, High-Value Nutrition will provide $2.9 million in funding to a New Zealand-based research program focused on nutritional solutions for obesity and poor metabolic health. The Challenge, one ... Read more

October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Case Study Reveals That Patient and Operational Factors Affect Bariatric Surgery Waiting Times

News

In a recent study published in the journal CMAJ Open, a team of researchers examined the impact of patient and operational factors on wait times in a multidisciplinary bariatric surgery ... Read more

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

“Housing First” Intervention May Not Reduce Obesity-related Issues in Homeless People With Mental Health Difficulties

News

Housing is an important factor in public health. In general, individuals who experience long-term homelessness also experience worse health outcomes and premature mortality compared to people who live in a domicile, ... Read more

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015

Endocrine Society Releases Statement That Diabetes and Obesity May Be Linked to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

News

Obesity and diabetes are two of the heaviest burdens on the healthcare system in the United States, with one-third of the population being obese while about 10% suffer from diabetes. ... Read more

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015

Fractyl Laboratories’ Revita Study Reveals That Procedure Controls Type 2 Diabetes As Well As Invasive Bariatric Surgery Procedures

News

Fractyl Laboratories, Inc., a Waltham-based biotechnology company developing novel treatments for type 2 diabetes, recently announced data of a proof-of-concept, single-site trial in 39 patients, which determined that a minimally invasive surgical ... Read more