Carel W Le Roux
Biographic Data
| ID | 328992 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carel W Le Roux |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carel W |
| FAMILY NAME | Le Roux |
| SIGNATURE | LE ROUX C W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University College Dublin |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5521-5445 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Gaps in obesity education - thematic narrative analysis from healthcare graduates
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with significant global health implications, yet its management remains underrepresented in medical and allied health education. Despite recommendations for structured obesity education, healthcare professionals (HCPs) report inadequate training, contributing to gaps in knowledge, competency, and clinical preparedness. This study explores the perspectives of newly qualified HCPs regarding their tr…
The altered enteroendocrine reportoire following roux-en-Y-gastric bypass as an effector of weight loss and improved glycaemic control
"You Are Always at War With Yourself" The Perceptions and Beliefs of People With Obesity Regarding Obesity as a Disease
Obesity as a disease remains poorly understood by key stakeholders. Here, in people living with severe obesity, perceptions and beliefs relating to obesity as a disease and obesity causality were examined. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a tertiary care obesity clinic. 23 people with obesity (10 males, 13 females) volunteered. An overall agreement that obesity is a disease was present. Perceptions related to why obesity is and is not…
Joint international consensus statement for ending stigma of obesity
People with obesity commonly face a pervasive, resilient form of social stigma. They are often subject to discrimination in the workplace as well as in educational and healthcare settings. Research indicates that weight stigma can cause physical and psychological harm, and that affected individuals are less likely to receive adequate care. For these reasons, weight stigma damages health, undermines human and social rights, and is unacceptable in …
Fat free mass is positively associated with hunger and energy intake at extremes of obesity
Role for increased plasma PYY and GLP-1 in reducing anticipatory food reward after gastric bypass surgery
Bile acid is elevated in type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to normal subjects
The effect of Khat (Catha edulis) as an appetite suppressant is independent of ghrelin and PYY secretion
"You Are Always at War With Yourself" The Perceptions and Beliefs of People With Obesity Regarding Obesity as a Disease
Obesity as a disease remains poorly understood by key stakeholders. Here, in people living with severe obesity, perceptions and beliefs relating to obesity as a disease and obesity causality were examined. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a tertiary care obesity clinic. 23 people with obesity (10 males, 13 females) volunteered. An overall agreement that obesity is a disease was present. Perceptions related to why obesity is and is not…
The effect of Khat (Catha edulis) as an appetite suppressant is independent of ghrelin and PYY secretion
Bile acid is elevated in type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to normal subjects
Role for increased plasma PYY and GLP-1 in reducing anticipatory food reward after gastric bypass surgery
Fat free mass is positively associated with hunger and energy intake at extremes of obesity
Joint international consensus statement for ending stigma of obesity
People with obesity commonly face a pervasive, resilient form of social stigma. They are often subject to discrimination in the workplace as well as in educational and healthcare settings. Research indicates that weight stigma can cause physical and psychological harm, and that affected individuals are less likely to receive adequate care. For these reasons, weight stigma damages health, undermines human and social rights, and is unacceptable in …
The altered enteroendocrine reportoire following roux-en-Y-gastric bypass as an effector of weight loss and improved glycaemic control
"You Are Always at War With Yourself" The Perceptions and Beliefs of People With Obesity Regarding Obesity as a Disease
Obesity as a disease remains poorly understood by key stakeholders. Here, in people living with severe obesity, perceptions and beliefs relating to obesity as a disease and obesity causality were examined. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a tertiary care obesity clinic. 23 people with obesity (10 males, 13 females) volunteered. An overall agreement that obesity is a disease was present. Perceptions related to why obesity is and is not…
Gaps in obesity education - thematic narrative analysis from healthcare graduates
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with significant global health implications, yet its management remains underrepresented in medical and allied health education. Despite recommendations for structured obesity education, healthcare professionals (HCPs) report inadequate training, contributing to gaps in knowledge, competency, and clinical preparedness. This study explores the perspectives of newly qualified HCPs regarding their tr…
Medicine (7 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Obesity (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Diet and metabolism studies (3 works) · Endocrinology (3 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (3 works) · Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works) · Gastric bypass (2 works)