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Are behavioural approaches feasible and effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A propensity score analysis vs. prescriptive diet.

Forlani G, Lorusso C, Moscatiello S, Ridolfi V, Melchionda N, Di Domizio S, Marchesini G.

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Jun;19(5):313-20. Epub 2008 Aug 22.PMID: 18722095 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Disease management of the metabolic syndrome in a community: study design and process analysis on baseline data.

Melchionda N, Forlani G, La Rovere L, Argnani P, Trevisani F, Zocchi D, Savorani G, Covezzoli A, De Rosa M, Marchesini G.

Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2006 Spring;4(1):7-16.PMID: 18370765 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Metabolic syndrome, psychological status and quality of life in obesity: the QUOVADIS Study.

Corica F, Corsonello A, Apolone G, Mannucci E, Lucchetti M, Bonfiglio C, Melchionda N, Marchesini G.

Int J Obes (Lond). 2008 Jan;32(1):185-91. Epub 2007 Jul 24.PMID: 17653068 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Construct validity of the Short Form-36 Health Survey and its relationship with BMI in obese outpatients.

Corica F, Corsonello A, Apolone G, Lucchetti M, Melchionda N, Marchesini G; QUOVADIS Study Group.

Obesity (Silver Spring). 2006 Aug;14(8):1429-37.PMID: 16988086 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

An empowerment-based educational program improves psychological well-being and health-related quality of life in Type 1 diabetes.

Forlani G, Zannoni C, Tarrini G, Melchionda N, Marchesini G.

J Endocrinol Invest. 2006 May;29(5):405-12.PMID: 16794363 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Eating behavior affects quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Cerrelli F, Manini R, Forlani G, Baraldi L, Melchionda N, Marchesini G.

Eat Weight Disord. 2005 Dec;10(4):251-7.PMID: 16755169 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

A physical activity program to reinforce weight maintenance following a behavior program in overweight/obese subjects.

Villanova N, Pasqui F, Burzacchini S, Forlani G, Manini R, Suppini A, Melchionda N, Marchesini G.

Int J Obes (Lond). 2006 Apr;30(4):697-703.PMID: 16314874 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Continuous care in the treatment of obesity: an observational multicentre study.

Dalle Grave R, Melchionda N, Calugi S, Centis E, Tufano A, Fatati G, Fusco MA, Marchesini G.

J Intern Med. 2005 Sep;258(3):265-73.PMID: 16115301 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Weight loss expectations in obese patients seeking treatment at medical centers.

Dalle Grave R, Calugi S, Magri F, Cuzzolaro M, Dall'aglio E, Lucchin L, Melchionda N, Marchesini G; QUOVADIS Study Group.

Obes Res. 2004 Dec;12(12):2005-12.PMID: 15687402 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Weight cycling in treatment-seeking obese persons: data from the QUOVADIS study.

Marchesini G, Cuzzolaro M, Mannucci E, Dalle Grave R, Gennaro M, Tomasi F, Barantani EG, Melchionda N; QUOVADIS Study Group.

Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2004 Nov;28(11):1456-62.PMID: 15314631 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

WHO and ATPIII proposals for the definition of the metabolic syndrome in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Marchesini G, Forlani G, Cerrelli F, Manini R, Natale S, Baraldi L, Ermini G, Savorani G, Zocchi D, Melchionda N.

Diabet Med. 2004 Apr;21(4):383-7.PMID: 15049944 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The metabolic syndrome in treatment-seeking obese persons.

Marchesini G, Melchionda N, Apolone G, Cuzzolaro M, Mannucci E, Corica F, Grossi E; QUOVADIS Study Group.

Metabolism. 2004 Apr;53(4):435-40.PMID: 15045688 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The burden of obesity on everyday life: a role for osteoarticular and respiratory diseases.

Marchesini G, Natale S, Tiraferri F, Tartaglia A, Moscatiello S, Marchesini Reggiani L, Villanova N, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Diabetes Nutr Metab. 2003 Oct-Dec;16(5-6):284-90.PMID: 15000439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in patients cared in metabolic units.

Marchesini G, Bugianesi E, Forlani G, Marzocchi R, Zannoni C, Vanni E, Manini R, Rizzetto M, Melchionda N.

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2004 Feb;63(2):143-51.PMID: 14739055 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Low ghrelin concentrations in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are related to insulin resistance.

Marchesini G, Pagotto U, Bugianesi E, De Iasio R, Manini R, Vanni E, Pasquali R, Melchionda N, Rizzetto M.

J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Dec;88(12):5674-9.PMID: 14671152 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Cognitive behavioural therapy for obesity: one-year follow-up in a clinical setting.

Melchionda N, Besteghi L, Di Domizio S, Pasqui F, Nuccitelli C, Migliorini S, Baraldi L, Natale S, Manini R, Bellini M, Belsito C, Forlani G, Marchesini G.

Eat Weight Disord. 2003 Sep;8(3):188-93.PMID: 14649781 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Psychiatric distress and health-related quality of life in obesity.

Marchesini G, Bellini M, Natale S, Belsito C, Isacco S, Nuccitelli C, Pasqui F, Baraldi L, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Diabetes Nutr Metab. 2003 Jun;16(3):145-54.PMID: 14635731 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The QUOVADIS Study: features of obese Italian patients seeking treatment at specialist centers.

Melchionda N, Marchesini G, Apolone G, Cuzzolaro M, Mannucci E, Grossi E; QUOVADIS Study Group.

Diabetes Nutr Metab. 2003 Apr;16(2):115-24.PMID: 12846451 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Nonalcoholic fatty liver, steatohepatitis, and the metabolic syndrome.

Marchesini G, Bugianesi E, Forlani G, Cerrelli F, Lenzi M, Manini R, Natale S, Vanni E, Villanova N, Melchionda N, Rizzetto M.

Hepatology. 2003 Apr;37(4):917-23. Erratum in: Hepatology. 2003 Aug;38(2):536. PMID: 12668987 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effects of cognitive-behavioural therapy on health-related quality of life in obese subjects with and without binge eating disorder.

Marchesini G, Natale S, Chierici S, Manini R, Besteghi L, Di Domizio S, Sartini A, Pasqui F, Baraldi L, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2002 Sep;26(9):1261-7.PMID: 12187405 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Homocysteine and psychological traits: a study in obesity.

Marchesini G, Manini R, Bianchi G, Sassi S, Natale S, Chierici S, Visani F, Baraldi L, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Nutrition. 2002 May;18(5):403-7.PMID: 11985945 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Role of sibutramine in the treatment of obese Type 2 diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea therapy.

Serrano-Rios M, Melchionda N, Moreno-Carretero E; Spanish Investigators.

Diabet Med. 2002 Feb;19(2):119-24.PMID: 11874427 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

WHO and ADA criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in relation to body mass index. Insulin sensitivity and secretion in resulting subcategories of glucose tolerance.

Melchionda N, Forlani G, Marchesini G, Baraldi L, Natale S.

Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2002 Jan;26(1):90-6.PMID: 11791152 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Metformin in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Marchesini G, Brizi M, Bianchi G, Tomassetti S, Zoli M, Melchionda N.

Lancet. 2001 Sep 15;358(9285):893-4.PMID: 11567710 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a feature of the metabolic syndrome.

Marchesini G, Brizi M, Bianchi G, Tomassetti S, Bugianesi E, Lenzi M, McCullough AJ, Natale S, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Diabetes. 2001 Aug;50(8):1844-50.PMID: 11473047 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Systemic prostaglandin E1 infusion and hepatic aminonitrogen to urea nitrogen conversion in patients with type 2 diabetes in poor metabolic control.

Marchesini G, Zaccheroni V, Brizi M, Natale S, Forlani G, Bianchi G, Baraldi L, Melchionda N.

Metabolism. 2001 Feb;50(2):253-8.PMID: 11229438 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Health-related quality of life in obesity: the role of eating behaviour.

Marchesini G, Solaroli E, Baraldi L, Natale S, Migliorini S, Visani F, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Diabetes Nutr Metab. 2000 Jun;13(3):156-64.PMID: 10963392 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Nutritional treatment with branched-chain amino acids in advanced liver cirrhosis.

Marchesini G, Bianchi G, Rossi B, Brizi M, Melchionda N.

J Gastroenterol. 2000;35 Suppl 12:7-12. Review.PMID: 10779207 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Oxidative stress and anti-oxidant metabolites in patients with hyperthyroidism: effect of treatment.

Bianchi G, Solaroli E, Zaccheroni V, Grossi G, Bargossi AM, Melchionda N, Marchesini G.

Horm Metab Res. 1999 Nov;31(11):620-4.PMID: 10598831 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Association of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with insulin resistance.

Marchesini G, Brizi M, Morselli-Labate AM, Bianchi G, Bugianesi E, McCullough AJ, Forlani G, Melchionda N.

Am J Med. 1999 Nov;107(5):450-5.PMID: 10569299 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Cardiovascular disease in cirrhosis--a point-prevalence study in relation to glucose tolerance.

Marchesini G, Ronchi M, Forlani G, Bugianesi E, Bianchi G, Fabbri A, Zoli M, Melchionda N.

Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Mar;94(3):655-62.PMID: 10086647 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Glycosaminoglycans as a possible tool for micro- and macroalbuminuria in diabetic patients. A pilot study.

Sorrenti G, Grimaldi M, Canova N, Palazzini E, Melchionda N.

J Int Med Res. 1997 Mar-Apr;25(2):81-6.PMID: 9100162 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The role of the opioid peptides in the development of hyperinsulinemia in obese women with abdominal body fat distribution.

Pasquali R, Cantobelli S, Casimirri F, Bortoluzzi L, Boschi S, Capelli M, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Metabolism. 1992 Jul;41(7):763-7.PMID: 1619995 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Lipid, lipoprotein, and apolipoprotein assessment during an 8-wk very-low-calorie diet.

Parenti M, Babini AC, Cecchetto ME, Di Bartolo P, Luchi A, Saretta B, Sorrenti G, Motta R, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Am J Clin Nutr. 1992 Jul;56(1 Suppl):268S-270S.PMID: 1615898 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effects of chronic administration of ephedrine during very-low-calorie diets on energy expenditure, protein metabolism and hormone levels in obese subjects.

Pasquali R, Casimirri F, Melchionda N, Grossi G, Bortoluzzi L, Morselli Labate AM, Stefanini C, Raitano A.

Clin Sci (Lond). 1992 Jan;82(1):85-92.PMID: 1310922 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The relative contribution of androgens and insulin in determining abdominal body fat distribution in premenopausal women.

Pasquali R, Casimirri F, Balestra V, Flamia R, Melchionda N, Fabbri R, Barbara L.

J Endocrinol Invest. 1991 Nov;14(10):839-46.PMID: 1802922 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Italian Consensus Conference--overweight, obesity and health.

Crepaldi G, Belfiore F, Bosello O, Caviezel F, Contaldo F, Enzi G, Melchionda N.

Int J Obes. 1991 Nov;15(11):781-90. Review.PMID: 1778663 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[Italian Consensus Conference; overweight, obesity and health (ICC S.O.S. 1991)]

Crepaldi G, Belfiore F, Bosello O, Caviezel F, Contaldo F, Enzi G, Melchionda N.

Recenti Prog Med. 1991 Jul-Aug;82(7-8):417-34. Review. Italian. PMID: 1947408 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effect of obesity and body fat distribution on sex hormones and insulin in men.

Pasquali R, Casimirri F, Cantobelli S, Melchionda N, Morselli Labate AM, Fabbri R, Capelli M, Bortoluzzi L.

Metabolism. 1991 Jan;40(1):101-4.PMID: 1984562 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[Obesity and adipose tissue distribution in men: relation to sex steroids and insulin]

Casimirri F, Pasquali R, Cantobelli S, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Minerva Endocrinol. 1991 Jan-Mar;16(1):31-5. Italian. PMID: 1944014 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Mechanisms of action of the intragastric balloon in obesity: effects on hunger and satiety.

Pasquali R, Besteghi L, Casimirri F, Melchionda N, Di Febo G, Zoccoli G, Barbara L, Tassoni U.

Appetite. 1990 Aug;15(1):3-11.PMID: 2241140 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[Comparison of three methods for the rapid determination of body composition]

Parenti M, Di Bartolo P, Babini AC, Sorrenti G, Saretta B, Cecchetto ME, Luchi A, Gatto MR, Melchionda N.

Minerva Endocrinol. 1990 Jul-Sep;15(3):207-14. Italian. PMID: 2101439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Treatment of obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): effect of weight loss and interference of otorhinolaryngoiatric pathology.

Pasquali R, Colella P, Cirignotta F, Mondini S, Gerardi R, Buratti P, Rinaldi Ceroni A, Tartari F, Schiavina M, Melchionda N, et al.

Int J Obes. 1990 Mar;14(3):207-17.PMID: 2341227 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Epidemiology of obesity in the elderly: CNR multicentric study in Italy.

Melchionda N, Enzi G, Caviezel F, Cairella M, Contaldo F, Gatto MR, Babini AC, Parenti M, Pasquali R, Grassi M, et al.

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 1990;10 Suppl 1:S11-6.PMID: 2286115 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Benfluorex action on metabolic control and insulin sensitivity in type 2 non-insulin dependent diabetics.

Pasquali R, Colella P, Capelli M, Zannarini L, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Panminerva Med. 1989 Jul-Sep;31(3):114-8.PMID: 2689969 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[Socioeconomic status and chronic diseases of the aged. A multicenter study]

Cairella M, Caviezel F, Contaldo F, Enzi G, Melchionda N, Bollea MR, Brenci G, Cairella G, Cravotto E, Gatto A, et al.

Clin Ter. 1989 Apr 30;129(2):83-90. Italian. PMID: 2526001 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Body fat distribution and weight loss in obese women.

Pasquali R, Casimirri F, Colella P, Melchionda N.

Am J Clin Nutr. 1989 Jan;49(1):185-7. No abstract available. PMID: 2912005 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Interrelationships between body weight, body fat distribution and insulin in obese women before and after hypocaloric feeding and weight loss.

Casimirri F, Pasquali R, Cesari MP, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Ann Nutr Metab. 1989;33(2):79-87. Review.PMID: 2683982 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Clinical and hormonal characteristics of obese amenorrheic hyperandrogenic women before and after weight loss.

Pasquali R, Antenucci D, Casimirri F, Venturoli S, Paradisi R, Fabbri R, Balestra V, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1989 Jan;68(1):173-9.PMID: 2642485 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Urinary excretion rate of C-peptide in fed and fasted obese humans.

Pasquali R, Buratti P, Casimirri F, Patrono D, Capelli M, Melchionda N, Barbara L.

Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1988 May;118(1):38-44.PMID: 3291531 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles