Endocrinology

Neuronal activation in response to visual stimuli of foods.
Cornier MA, et al. Am J Clin Nutr, 86:965-971, 2007

Obesity

Over the past several decades, the incidence of overweight and obesity has grown dramatically, with the incidence of those with severe obesity showing the greatest increase. Obesity is associated with a number of co-morbidities that have been linked to metabolic disease, including insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. In addition, obesity increases the risk of certain types of cancer, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis. Given the broad range of obesity-related complications, a great effort has ensued to understand the basics of body weight regulation and the therapeutic strategies that can be used to reduced weight and maintain the weight-reduced state. Member s of our Division

Researchers in Endocrinology currently conducting obesity related research:

Bergman, Bessesen, Cornier, Eckel, Goalstone, Hernandez, Hill, MacLean, Melanson, Pereira, C Wang, H Wang, Wierman, Wyatt

Recent Publications

Eckel RH, Clinical practice. Nonsurgical management of obesity in adults. N Engl J Med. 2008 May 1;358(18):1941-50. PUBMED
Jackman MR, Steig A, Higgins JA, Johnson GC, Fleming-Elder BK, Bessesen DH, MacLean PS. Weight regain after sustained weight reduction is accompanied by suppressed oxidation of dietary fat and adipocyte hyperplasia. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2008 Apr;294(4):R1117-29. PUBMED
Melanson EL, Donahoo WT, Grunwald GK, Schwartz R. Changes in 24-h substrate oxidation in older and younger men in response to exercise. J Appl Physiol. 2007 Nov;103(5):1576-82. PUBMED
Bergman BC, Cornier MA, Horton TJ, Bessesen DH, Effects of fasting on insulin action and glucose kinetics in lean and obese men and women. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Oct;293(4):E1103-11. PUBMED
Cornier MA, Von Kaenel S, Bessesen DH, Tregellas JR. The Effects of Overfeeding on the Neuronal Response to Visual Food Cues. Am J Clin Nutr, 86:965-971, 2007. PUBMED