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Sanjay Kalra

University of Alberta
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[HTML][HTML] Obesity in India: The weight of the nation

S Kalra, AG Unnikrishnan - Journal of Medical Nutrition and …, 2012 - jmnn.org
India is gaining weight. Traditionally known for malnutrition, Indians now report more and
more frequently with overweight, obesity, and their consequences. Indians exhibit unique …

[HTML][HTML] Emotional and psychological needs of people with diabetes

S Kalra, BN Jena, R Yeravdekar - Indian journal of endocrinology …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that impacts physical, social and mental including
psychological well-being of people living with it. Additionally, psychosocial problems that are …

3 years of liraglutide versus placebo for type 2 diabetes risk reduction and weight management in individuals with prediabetes: a randomised, double-blind trial

…, M Chadha, H Chandalia, A Unnikrishnan, S Kalra… - The Lancet, 2017 - thelancet.com
Background Liraglutide 3·0 mg was shown to reduce bodyweight and improve glucose
metabolism after the 56-week period of this trial, one of four trials in the SCALE programme. In …

Etanercept for the treatment of stage II and III progressive pulmonary sarcoidosis

JP Utz, AH Limper, S Kalra, U Specks, JP Scott… - Chest, 2003 - Elsevier
Background Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α is produced by macrophages and other cells,
and is believed to participate in granulomatous inflammation. Targeted antagonism of TNF-α …

Therapeutic potential of α-glucosidase inhibitors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: an evidence-based review

…, E Standl, N Tong, P Shah, S Kalra… - Expert opinion on …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG) contributes to micro- and macro-vascular
complications more than fasting hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Due …

Recovery of N-acetylaspartate in corticomotor neurons of patients with ALS after riluzole therapy

S Kalra, NR Cashman, A Genge, DL Arnold - Neuroreport, 1998 - journals.lww.com
RILUZOLE, a glutamate antagonist, has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of
patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), allowing prolonged survival and time to …

[HTML][HTML] The orgasmic history of oxytocin: Love, lust, and labor

N Magon, S Kalra - Indian journal of endocrinology and …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Oxytocin has been best known for its roles in female reproduction. It is released in large
amounts during labor, and after stimulation of the nipples. It is a facilitator for childbirth and …

[HTML][HTML] Place of sulfonylureas in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Asia: A consensus statement

S Kalra, AH Aamir, A Raza, AK Das… - Indian journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Since their introduction in clinical practice in the 1950's, Sulfonylureas (SUs) have remained
the main-stay of pharmacotherapy in the management of type 2 diabetes. Despite their well-…

[HTML][HTML] Choosing a gliptin

V Gupta, S Kalra - Indian Journal of Endocrinology and …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
The treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has included the use of metformin and
sulfonylurea (SU) as first-line anti-diabetic therapies world over since years. This remains, …

Qualitative research

V Pathak, B Jena, S Kalra - Perspectives in clinical research, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Sir, Scientific research is based upon finding a solution to a particular problem one can
identify. There are various methods of formulating a research design for the study. Two broad …