OBESITY/TYPE 2 DIABETES
NEWS
- NEWS
- September 5, 2022
A small number of clinical predictors and blood metabolites at birth may accurately predict which infants will have a BMI trajectory leading to overweight or obesity, a study suggests.
- NEWS
- February 28, 2022
Children’s weight trajectories between birth and 4 years of age are associated with their dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels at age 7 years, study findings show.
- NEWS
- October 26, 2021
Researchers have identified pathogenic mutations in the gene encoding the stimulatory G-protein alpha subunit protein in children with severe obesity but few or no clinical signs of pseudohypoparathyroidism.
- NEWS
- September 1, 2021
Researchers describe a novel autosomal recessive genetic syndrome that may be misdiagnosed as Prader–Willi syndrome.
In depth
- PODCAST
- November 4, 2021
In our latest podcast, Professor Sadaf Farooqi discusses the most recent findings from the Genetics Of Obesity Study, and what they mean for families and children with severe early-onset obesity.
- WEBCAST
- October 21, 2021
Programme Director Professor Martin Savage is joined by experts to present and discuss the application of precision medicine in endocrine disorders, offering clinical expertise and insight, evidence and opinion on this topic.
- CASE
- February 1, 2021
A 6 years and 5-month-old girl with Prader-Willi Syndrome attends endocrine clinic with her mother.
- PODCAST
- September 30, 2020
Dr Cheri Deal discusses the use of growth hormone in children with Prader-Willi syndrome, the importance of multidisciplinary care and the future of treatment for this genetic condition.
