Dr. Samar El Khoudary elected as a new Board Member of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Samar R. El Khoudary, PhD, MPH, BPharm, FAHA, Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Epidemiology Data Center, was elected as a new Board Member of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).In addition, Dr. El Khoudary was recognized by NAMS for her...Hormone Therapy Linked to Heart Fat, Hard Arteries
Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment for menopause-related symptoms, and new research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health reinforces the importance of tailoring hormone therapy to each patient, based on her individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
EDC Co-Director Dr. Maria Mori Brooks will lead the data coordinating center for a $19.2 million international NIH study that will evaluate treatments for sickle cell disease
The clinical trial will assess two treatment strategies for adults with sickle cell disease. In particular, the trial will assess the effectiveness of adding red blood cell exchange transfusion (or erythrocytapheresis) to standard of care medical therapy as compared with the standard of care.
Those Most at Risk for Weight Regain Post-Bariatric Surgery
“Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity. It results in sustained weight reduction and remission of diabetes and other health problems in the majority of patients,” said lead author Wendy King, Ph.D., associate professor in Pitt Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology.
Dr. Wendy King publishes paper on health risks of weight regain after bariatric surgery in JAMA
Dr. King, along with senior author EDC Co-Director Steven Belle, found that measuring the percentage of weight regained following the maximum amount of weight lost after bariatric surgery can help predict a patient’s risk of several serious health problems.
Dr. Gretchen White publishes article on Alcohol Disorder Screening Tests in Weight-Loss Surgery Patients
Dr. Gretchen White, along with EDC faculty member Dr. Wendy King, found that people who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a common type of bariatric surgery, are at increased risk for alcohol-related problems.
Marnie Bertolet, EDC Faculty member, is recognized for completing the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion developed a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program (“DICP” or the “Program”) for all University employees.
EDC Faculty member Samar R. El Khoudary research suggests that ‘Good cholesterol’ may not always be good
Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – also known as ‘good cholesterol’ – according to a study led by Samar R. El Khoudary.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Wheeled Mobility for Pressure Injury Prevention and Better Function
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of wheelchair assessment and configuration on pressure injury incidence, mobility, and functioning in a wheelchair.
