Browsing Brody School of Medicine by Author "Gavin, Timothy Patrick"
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Mitochondrial Respiratory Capacity and Content Are Normal in Young Insulin-Resistant Obese Humans
Fisher-Wellman, Kelsey H.; Weber, Todd M.; Cathey, Brook L.; Brophy, Patricia; Gilliam, Laura A. A.; Kane, Constance L.; Maples, Jill M.; Gavin, Timothy Patrick; Houmard, Joseph A.; Neufer, P. Darrell (2014-01)Considerable debate exists about whether alterations in mitochondrial respiratory capacity and/or content play a causal role in the development of insulin resistance during obesity. The current study was undertaken to ... -
The role of the proximal small intestine in improvements in diabetes resolution and insulin sensitivity following bariatric surgery in type 2 diabetes
Amato, Christina L. (East Carolina University, 2011)Bariatric surgery is an effective, rapid, and durable treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) resolves T2DM in 80% of cases, while gastric banding (LAGB) resolves T2DM in ...