Publications by authors named "Bianca Karla Itariu"
These clinical practice guidelines represent the consensus opinion of a group of Austrian specialist physicians associated with the treatment of obesity. The recommendations incorporate the current literature and guidelines and aim to balance both procedural feasibility and patient acceptance and adherence. Special emphasis was placed on simplification of the preoperative clarification and maximum patient safety.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of overweight and obesity is steadily increasing in Austria as well as internationally. Obesity in particular is associated with multiple health risks, comorbidities, functional disability, and social stigma. Obesity is an independent, complex, chronic disease and should be treated as such by a multidisciplinary team of appropriately qualified personnel.
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- Pregnancy in women with thalassemia minor is generally safe, but studies show an increased risk of complications for mothers and newborns.
- A study of 230 pregnant women found no significant increase in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among those with beta-thalassemia minor compared to healthy controls, but they did show lower hemoglobin and hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy.
- Babies born to women with beta-thalassemia minor were more likely to face issues like post-natal jaundice and significant weight loss, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during pregnancy.
Background: Adipose tissue dysfunction contributes to obesity-associated chronic diseases. In the first year after bariatric surgery, obese patients significantly improve their metabolic status upon losing weight. We aimed to investigate whether changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue gene expression reflect a restoration of a healthy lean phenotype after bariatric surgery.
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