Publications by authors named "K M Gadde"

Article Synopsis
  • The paper discusses the effects of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, particularly focusing on its influence on lean mass in addition to its weight loss benefits.
  • While some studies show that semaglutide leads to a reduction in both lean and fat mass, others indicate an increase in lean mass relative to total body mass.
  • The mixed results highlight the need for further research, especially given the increasing use of semaglutide in treatments.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated changes in circulating irisin levels after bariatric surgery. A systematic search was performed across Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science for this study. The meta-analysis was conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) V4 software.

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CD40 and its ligand have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis examined the effect of bariatric surgery in reducing circulating CD40L levels. A systematic review was performed using Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

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Objective: To determine the burden and identify correlates of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among women with prediabetes (PreD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) enrolled in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Outcomes Study (DPPOS).

Methods: The DPPOS visit included the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to determine sexual function. Of 1464 participants, 1320 (90%) completed the (FSFI) and 426 were sexually active.

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