Posts by: Kara Elam

Kara Elam

Kara Elam is currently working on her Doctorate in Health Policy. She holds Master Degrees in both epidemiology and microbiology. Her research interests include emerging viral diseases, the intersection of human rights and intellectual property rights, and ending violence against women.

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016

Maternal Obesity and Diabetes Tied to 2x or Higher Risk of Autism in Newborn

News

Two studies recently provided strong evidence of an association between a mother’s diagnosis of both obesity and diabetes and the risk of her having an autistic child. The first study, published in ... Read more

October 20, 2015October 27, 2015

UK Review Says Bariatric Surgery May Improve Fertility, Reduce Pregnancy Complications in Obese Women

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The U.K.’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) published a Scientific Impact Paper suggesting that weight loss surgery can improve fertility and reproductive outcomes in obese women. The paper ... Read more

April 16, 2015October 28, 2015

Study Shows Gut Immune System as Effective Target in Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes, News

This week a group of interdisciplinary researchers from the University of Toronto (UT) released study findings in which they made an important discovery in the field of Obesity Medicine. The ... Read more

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

Adolescents with Disabilities More At Risk for Obesity Compared to Peers, Study Shows

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Study findings published in the latest issue of the World Journal of Diabetes, show that adolescents with disabilities in the US have higher rates of obesity and are more than ... Read more

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Study Highlights Successful Reconstructive Surgical Techniques for Improving Patient Satisfaction After Bariatric Procedures

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A paper published in the latest issue Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), highlights the unique challenges that plastic and ... Read more

January 28, 2015February 2, 2015

Weight Control Implant by EnteroMedics Now FDA Approved for Obesity

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This week EnteroMedics, a medical device company that develops technology to treat obesity and metabolic diseases, finally received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their Maestro® System; a decision they have been anticipating since May ... Read more