Search Results - "Kalarchian, Melissa A"

Alcohol and other substance use after bariatric surgery: prospective evidence from a U.S. multicenter cohort study by King, Wendy C., Ph.D, Chen, Jia-Yuh, Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Dakin, Gregory F., M.D, Engel, Scott G., Ph.D, Flum, David R., M.D., M.P.H, Hinojosa, Marcelo W., M.D, Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Mattar, Samer G., M.D, Mitchell, James E., M.D, Pomp, Alfons, M.D, Pories, Walter J., M.D, Steffen, Kristine J., Pharm.D., Ph.D, White, Gretchen E., M.P.H, Wolfe, Bruce M., M.D, Yanovski, Susan Z., M.D

“…Abstract Background Empirical evidence suggests Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) increases risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, prospective…”
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Psychopathology before surgery in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery-3 (LABS-3) Psychosocial Study by Mitchell, James E., M.D, Selzer, Faith, Ph.D, Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Devlin, Michael J., M.D, Strain, Gladys W., Ph.D, Elder, Katherine A., Ph.D, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Wonderlich, Steve, Ph.D, Christian, Nicholas J., Ph.D, Yanovski, Susan Z., M.D

“…Abstract Background Current and previous psychopathology in bariatric surgery candidates is believed to be common. Accurate prevalence estimates, however, are…”
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Predictors of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy: an integrative review by Yu, Yang, Klem, Mary Lou, Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ji, Meihua, Burke, Lora E.

“…Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity, but weight regain after surgery is a challenging issue. The mechanism of…”
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Psychiatric comorbidity of childhood obesity by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Marcus, Marsha D.

“…Abstract The onset of psychiatric symptoms and disorders is relatively common in childhood, occurring among youths across the weight spectrum. However,…”
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Family-Based Treatment of Severe Pediatric Obesity: Randomized, Controlled Trial by Kalarchian, Melissa A, Levine, Michele D, Arslanian, Silva A, Ewing, Linda J, Houck, Patricia R, Cheng, Yu, Ringham, Rebecca M, Sheets, Carrie A, Marcus, Marsha D

“…We evaluated the efficacy of family-based, behavioral weight control in the management of severe pediatric obesity. Participants were 192 children 8.0 to 12.0…”
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Psychiatric Disorders Among Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Relationship to Obesity and Functional Health Status by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Marcus, Marsha D., Levine, Michele D., Courcoulas, Anita P., Pilkonis, Paul A., Ringham, Rebecca M., Soulakova, Julia N., Weissfeld, Lisa A., Rofey, Dana L.

“…Objective: The present study was designed to document psychiatric disorders among candidates for weight loss surgery and to examine the relationship of…”
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Use of prescribed opioids before and after bariatric surgery: prospective evidence from a U.S. multicenter cohort study by King, Wendy C., Ph.D, Chen, Jia-Yuh, Ph.D, Belle, Steven H., Ph.D., M.Sc.Hyg, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Dakin, Gregory F., M.D, Flum, David R, M.D., M.P.H, Hinojosa, Marcelo W., M.D, Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Mitchell, James E., M.D, Pories, Walter J., M.D, Spaniolas, Konstantinos, M.D, Wolfe, Bruce M., M.D, Yanovski, Susan Z., M.D, Engel, Scott G., Ph.D, Steffen, Kristine J., Pharm.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Limited evidence suggests bariatric surgery may not reduce opioid analgesic use, despite improvements in pain. Objective To determine if…”
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Preoperative lifestyle intervention in bariatric surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Cheng, Yu, Ph.D, Levine, Michele D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Studies on the impact of presurgery weight loss and lifestyle preparation on outcomes following bariatric surgery are needed. Objective To…”
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Adherence to mobile‐app‐based dietary self‐monitoring—Impact on weight loss in adults by Payne, Jason E., Turk, Melanie T., Kalarchian, Melissa A., Pellegrini, Christine A.

“…Objectives Greater dietary self‐monitoring adherence is associated with weight loss, however, the dietary self‐monitoring adherence criteria that predict…”
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Weight Concerns, Mood, and Postpartum Smoking Relapse by Levine, Michele D., PhD, Marcus, Marsha D., PhD, Kalarchian, Melissa A., PhD, Houck, Patricia R., MS, Cheng, Yu, PhD

“…Background The majority of women who quit smoking as a result of pregnancy will resume smoking during the first 6 months postpartum. Evidence suggests that…”
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Food and alcohol disturbance among people who have undergone bariatric surgery by White, Gretchen E., Steers, Mai‐Ly N., Bernardi, Karla, Kalarchian, Melissa A.

“…There have been numerous investigations of aberrant eating and substance abuse among patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, which affects the…”
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Optimizing long-term weight control after bariatric surgery: a pilot study by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Cheng, Yu, Ph.D, Levine, Michele D., Ph.D, Josbeno, Deborah, Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Although bariatric surgery is associated with significant overall weight loss, many patients experience suboptimal outcomes. Our objective…”
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Retention and attrition in bariatric surgery research: an integrative review of the literature by Gourash, William F., M.S.N., C.R.N.P, Lockhart, Joan Such, Ph.D., R.N., A.N.E.F., F.A.A.N, Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S, Nolfi, David, M.L.S., A.H.I.P

“…Abstract Background Bariatric surgery research, often longitudinal, bears the challenge of maintaining retention and decreasing attrition of participants to…”
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Relationship of psychiatric disorders to 6-month outcomes after gastric bypass by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Levine, Michele D., Ph.D, Soulakova, Julia N., Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Wisinski, Meghan S.C., B.S

“…Abstract Background Although most bariatric surgery patients undergo a preoperative psychological evaluation, the potential effect of psychiatric disorders on…”
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Surgery-related gastrointestinal symptoms in a prospective study of bariatric surgery patients: 3-year follow-up by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, King, Wendy C., Ph.D, Devlin, Michael J., M.D, White, Gretchen E., M.P.H, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Garcia, Luis, M.D, Yanovski, Susan Z., M.D, Mitchell, James E., M.D

“…Abstract Background Having accurate information on bariatric surgery-related gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms is critical for patient care. Ojective To report on…”
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Self-report of gastrointestinal side effects after bariatric surgery by Kalarchian, Melissa A., Ph.D, Marcus, Marsha D., Ph.D, Courcoulas, Anita P., M.D., M.P.H, Cheng, Yu, Ph.D, Levine, Michele D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Data on gastrointestinal (GI) side effects of bariatric surgery are limited because of incomplete reporting, cross-sectional samples, and…”
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Weight Change and Health Outcomes at 3 Years After Bariatric Surgery Among Individuals With Severe Obesity by Courcoulas, Anita P, Christian, Nicholas J, Belle, Steven H, Berk, Paul D, Flum, David R, Garcia, Luis, Horlick, Mary, Kalarchian, Melissa A, King, Wendy C, Mitchell, James E, Patterson, Emma J, Pender, John R, Pomp, Alfons, Pories, Walter J, Thirlby, Richard C, Yanovski, Susan Z, Wolfe, Bruce M

“…IMPORTANCE Severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥35) is associated with a broad range of health risks. Bariatric surgery induces weight loss and short-term…”
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Impact of Addressing Reasons for Weight Loss on Behavioral Weight-Control Outcome by Kalarchian, Melissa A., PhD, Levine, Michele D., PhD, Klem, Mary L., PhD, Burke, Lora E., PhD, MPH, Soulakova, Julia N., PhD, Marcus, Marsha D., PhD

“…Background One way to improve weight control may be to place greater emphasis on the main reasons why individuals want to lose weight. Purpose To evaluate the…”
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Eating pathology and associations with long‐term changes in weight and quality of life in the longitudinal assessment of bariatric surgery study by Devlin, Michael J., King, Wendy C., Kalarchian, Melissa A., Hinerman, Amanda, Marcus, Marsha D., Yanovski, Susan Z., Mitchell, James E.

“…Objective This study examines the course of eating pathology and its associations with change in weight and health‐related quality of life following bariatric…”
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Advancing research on delusions: Fostering dialogue between cognitive and phenomenological researchers by Brar, Pavan S., Sass, Louis, Kalarchian, Melissa A.

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