[HTML][HTML] Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline

…, A Kemp, S Kirk, J Kuk, MF Langlois… - Cmaj, 2020 - Can Med Assoc
This guideline update reflects substantial advances in the epidemiology, determinants,
pathophysiology, assessment, prevention and treatment of obesity, and shifts the focus of obesity …

Maternal and cord-blood thyroid hormone levels and exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polychlorinated biphenyls during early pregnancy

N Abdelouahab, MF Langlois, L Lavoie… - American journal of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Thyroid hormones play a critical role in the growth of many organs, especially the brain.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) interact with the …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of lifestyle interventions that include a physical activity component in class II and III obese individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, L Valiquette, CNA Chakra, A Avignon, MF Langlois - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background In class II and III obese individuals, lifestyle intervention is the first step to achieve
weight loss and treat obesity-related comorbidities before considering bariatric surgery. A …

Adrenocortical dysregulation as a major player in insulin resistance and onset of obesity

…, AC Carpentier, MF Langlois… - American Journal …, 2007 - journals.physiology.org
The aim of this review is to explore the dysregulation of adrenocortical secretions as a major
contributor in the development of obesity and insulin resistance. Disturbance of adipose …

[HTML][HTML] Inflammatory cytokine profiles in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery reveal lack of correlation with …

…, S Ilangumaran, A Menendez, MF Langlois… - …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Population studies have linked insulin resistance to systemic low-grade chronic inflammation
and have reported elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6, …

Rapid washout of technetium-99m-MIBI from a large parathyroid adenoma.

…, B Lefebvre, F Beuvon, MF Langlois… - Journal of Nuclear …, 1995 - europepmc.org
We report a case of rapid 99mTc-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) clearance from a parathyroid
adenoma. A double-phase 99mTc-MIBI parathyroid scintigraphy was performed on a 62-yr…

Impacts of supervised exercise training in addition to interdisciplinary lifestyle management in subjects awaiting bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled study

…, IJ Dionne, E Comeau, A Méziat-Burdin, MF Langlois - Obesity surgery, 2016 - Springer
Background Experts recommend physical activity (PA) to optimize bariatric surgery (BS) results.
However, evidence on the effect of PA before BS is missing. The aim of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Methylparaben in meconium and risk of maternal thyroid dysfunction, adverse birth outcomes, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

…, H Wu, HE Laue, A Boivin, V Gillet, MF Langlois… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Parabens, which are used as a preservative in foods and personal care
products, are detected in nearly 100% of human urine samples. Exposure to parabens is …

Effects of a pre-surgery supervised exercise training 1 year after bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled study

…, IJ Dionne, E Comeau, A Méziat-Burdin, MF Langlois - Obesity Surgery, 2018 - Springer
Background We have previously reported on the benefits of Pre-Surgical Exercise Training (PreSET)
on physical fitness and social interactions in subjects awaiting bariatric surgery (BS)…

Perceptions of barriers to effective obesity management in Canada: Results from the ACTION study

…, A Bélanger, V Carson, J Krah, MF Langlois… - Clinical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is a chronic disease with a significant and growing impact on Canadians. The “Awareness,
Care and Treatment In Obesity MaNagement” (ACTION) Study investigated …