Adipocyte hypertrophy, fatty liver and metabolic risk factors in South Asians: the Molecular Study of Health and Risk in Ethnic Groups (mol-SHARE)
…, MA Tarnopolsky, S Rashid, KM Schulze, D Desai… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Objective We sought to determine if differences in the distribution and characteristics of
adipose tissue between South Asians and white Caucasians account for differences in risk …
adipose tissue between South Asians and white Caucasians account for differences in risk …
Genetics of opioid dependence: a review of the genetic contribution to opioid dependence
CJ Mistry, M Bawor, D Desai… - Current psychiatry …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the impact of opioid dependence and
the contribution of genetics to opioid dependence. Epidemiological data demonstrate that …
the contribution of genetics to opioid dependence. Epidemiological data demonstrate that …
Evaluation of adiposity and cognitive function in adults
Importance Excess adipose tissue increases other cardiovascular risk factors, which may be
associated with vascular brain injury and cognitive impairment. However, the extent to …
associated with vascular brain injury and cognitive impairment. However, the extent to …
Physical activity and genetic predisposition to obesity in a multiethnic longitudinal study
Physical activity (PA) has been shown to reduce the impact of FTO variation and obesity
genetic risk scores (GRS) on BMI. We examined this interaction using a quantitative measure of …
genetic risk scores (GRS) on BMI. We examined this interaction using a quantitative measure of …
Sex differences in substance use, health, and social functioning among opioid users receiving methadone treatment: a multicenter cohort study
Background Despite the growing numbers of men and women with opioid use disorder in
Canada, sex-specific issues in treatment have not been re-examined in the current population …
Canada, sex-specific issues in treatment have not been re-examined in the current population …
The maternal serum metabolome by multisegment injection-capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry: a high-throughput platform and standardized data workflow …
…, KK Teo, S Atkinson, P Subbarao, D Desai… - Nature protocols, 2021 - nature.com
A standardized data workflow is described for large-scale serum metabolomic studies using
multisegment injection-capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry. Multiplexed …
multisegment injection-capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry. Multiplexed …
The effectiveness of opioid substitution treatments for patients with opioid dependence: a systematic review and multiple treatment comparison protocol
Background Opioids are psychoactive analgesic drugs prescribed for pain relief and palliative
care. Due to their addictive potential, effort and vigilance in controlling prescriptions is …
care. Due to their addictive potential, effort and vigilance in controlling prescriptions is …
A prospective study to investigate predictors of relapse among patients with opioid use disorder treated with methadone
…, J Daiter, DC Marsh, D Desai… - Substance abuse …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction Concomitant opioid abuse is a serious problem among patients receiving methadone
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder. This is an exploratory study that …
maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder. This is an exploratory study that …
Sex differences in outcomes of methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
…, M Varenbut, J Daiter, DC Marsh, D Desai… - … Open Access Journal, 2015 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Opioid use disorder is a serious international concern with limited treatment
success. Men and women differ in their susceptibility to opioid use disorder and response to …
success. Men and women differ in their susceptibility to opioid use disorder and response to …
Does the impact of a plant-based diet during pregnancy on birth weight differ by ethnicity? A dietary pattern analysis from a prospective Canadian birth cohort alliance
MA Zulyniak, RJ de Souza, M Shaikh, D Desai… - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Birth weight is an indicator of newborn health and a strong predictor of health
outcomes in later life. Significant variation in diet during pregnancy between ethnic groups in high…
outcomes in later life. Significant variation in diet during pregnancy between ethnic groups in high…