By Dr Namson Lau

Book Chapters

Chong S; Jensen S; Lau N, 2025, 'A systematic review on gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes mellitus', in Wu G; Yuan H; Yan L (ed.), The Mechanism in Gut Microbiota of Diabetes and Endocrine Complications: Preventive and Therapeutic Target, Frontiers Media SA, pp. 84 - 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/978-2-8325-6615-2

Fuller NR; Fong M; Lau NS, 2015, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Managing and Preventing Obesity, Elsevier, pp. 243 - 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1533/9781782420996.4.243

Lau NS; Fuller NR; Fong M, 2014, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Gill T (ed.), Managing and preventing obesity: behavioural factors and dietary interventions, Woodhead Publishers Limited, Cambridge, UK, pp. 243 - 256, http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=9781782420910&_requestid=490865

Lau NS, 2014, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Managing and preventing obesity: behavioural factors and dietary interventions, Woodhead Pub Limited, pp. 372

Journal articles

Sahinovic A; Lau NS; Sabag A; Gordon R; Cox AJ; Walker K; Irwin C; Desbrow B; Johnson N; Austin PJ; Haber P; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2025, 'The Acute Effects of Cannabidiol on Physiological and Subjective Responses to Endurance Exercise: A Dose-Ranging Randomised Controlled Crossover Trial', Sports Medicine Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00895-w

Malone M; Bergamin E; Hayashi K; Schwarzer S; Dickson HG; Lau N; Lavery LA; Commons RJ, 2024, 'Clinical outcomes in people with diabetes-related foot infections: Analysis from a limb preservation service infection database', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 17, pp. e12040, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.12040

Shah K; Wong J; Mac K; Lau NS; Wong VM; Makris A, 2024, 'Adrenal insufficiency in hemodialysis patients—An under-recognized problem: A case series', Hemodialysis International, 28, pp. 229 - 232, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13131

Bawa Z; McCartney D; Bedoya-Pérez M; Lau NS; Fox R; MacDougall H; McGregor IS, 2024, 'Effects of cannabidiol on psychosocial stress, situational anxiety and nausea in a virtual reality environment: a protocol for a single-centre randomised clinical trial', BMJ Open, 14, pp. e082927, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082927

Parry SN; Lau NS, 2024, 'A case of adrenal cortical carcinoma arising from a regularly monitored sub-centimetre adrenal incidentaloma', Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports, 2024, pp. 23 - 0120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/EDM-23-0120

Chong S; Lin M; Chong D; Jensen S; Lau NS, 2024, 'A systematic review on gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes mellitus', Frontiers in Endocrinology, 15, pp. 1486793, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1486793

McCartney D; Irwin C; Bawa Z; Palmer B; Sahinovic A; Delang N; Cox GR; Desbrow B; Lau NS; McGregor IS, 2024, 'The Effect of Cannabidiol on Subjective Responses to Endurance Exercise: A Randomised Controlled Trial', Sports Medicine Open, 10, pp. 61 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-024-00727-3

Sahinovic A; Irwin C; Doohan PT; Kevin RC; Cox AJ; Lau NS; Desbrow B; Johnson NA; Sabag A; Hislop M; Haber PS; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2022, 'Effects of Cannabidiol on Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial', Sports Medicine Open, 8, pp. 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-022-00417-y

Lau N; Schwarzer S, 2022, 'Diabetic Foot Disease: Managing Cardiovascular Risk', Medicine Today, 11, pp. 37 - 41, https://endocrinologytoday.com.au/et/november-2022

Malone M; Erasmus A; Schwarzer S; Lau NS; Ahmad M; Dickson HG, 2021, 'Utilisation of the 2019 IWGDF diabetic foot infection guidelines to benchmark practice and improve the delivery of care in persons with diabetic foot infections', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 14, pp. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00448-w

Bosi IML; Holmes-Walker J; Lau NS; Bate S; Anderson G; Kohn M; Clarke S, 2021, 'Sexual identity in congenital adrenal hyperplasia', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57, pp. 581 - 583, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.14912

Sahinovic A; Irwin C; Kevin RC; Cox AJ; Lau NS; Desbrow B; Johnson NA; Sabag A; Hislop M; Haber PS; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2021, 'The Effect Of Cannabidiol (CBD) On Exercise Physiology And Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 53, pp. 280 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000762344.41349.83

Bessell E; Fuller NR; Markovic TP; Lau NS; Burk J; Hendy C; Picone T; Li A; Caterson ID, 2020, 'Effects of α-Cyclodextrin on Cholesterol Control and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Extract on Glycemic Control in People With Prediabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Network Open, 3, pp. E2023491, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23491

Fuller NR; Sainsbury A; Caterson ID; Denyer G; Fong M; Gerofi J; Leung C; Lau NS; Williams KH; Januszewski AS; Jenkins AJ; Markovic TP, 2018, 'Effect of a high-egg diet on cardiometabolic risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes: The Diabetes and Egg (DIABEGG) Study - Randomized weight-loss and follow-up phase', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 107, pp. 921 - 931, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqy048

Fuller NR; Lau NS; Markovic TP; Caterson ID, 2017, 'Investigating general medication prescription by general practitioners during a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial', Clinical Obesity, 7, pp. 222 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cob.12193

Wong VW; Ho A; Fiakos E; Lau NS; Russell H, 2016, 'Introduction of New South Wales adult subcutaneous insulin-prescribing chart in a tertiary hospital: its impact on inpatient glycaemic control', Internal Medicine Journal, 46, pp. 1323 - 1328, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.13229

Gosby AK; Lau NS; Tam CS; Iglesias MA; Morrison CD; Caterson ID; Brand-Miller J; Conigrave AD; Raubenheimer D; Simpson SJ, 2016, 'Raised FGF-21 and triglycerides accompany increased energy intake driven by protein leverage in lean, healthy individuals: A randomised trial', Plos One, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161003

Malone M; West D; Xuan W; Lau NS; Maley M; Dickson HG, 2015, 'Outcomes and cost minimisation associated with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for foot infections in people with diabetes', Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, 31, pp. 638 - 645, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dmrr.2651

Lau NS; Manzoor N, 2015, 'Lump it or leave it [amp] bilateral adrenal macronodular hyperplasia: Case report and clinical insights', Endocrine Abstracts, http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.37.ep1162

Fuller NR; Caterson ID; Sainsbury A; Denyer G; Fong M; Gerofi J; Baqleh K; Williams KH; Lau NS; Markovic TP, 2015, 'The effect of a high-egg diet on cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes: The Diabetes and Egg (DIABEGG) study- A 3-mo randomized controlled trial', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 101, pp. 705 - 713, http://dx.doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.114.096925

Malone M; Lau NS; White J; Novak A; Xuan W; Iliopoulos J; Crozier J; Dickson HG, 2014, 'The effect of diabetes mellitus on costs and length of stay in patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing vascular surgery', European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 48, pp. 447 - 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2014.07.001

Malone M; White JM; Taylor L; Schembri AM; Lazzarini P; Lau NS; Dickson HG, 2013, 'Update on the inaugural Sydney diabetic foot conference 2013', International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 12, pp. 242 - 244, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534734613502050

Fuller NR; Pearson S; Lau NS; Wlodarczyk J; Halstead MB; Tee HP; Chettiar R; Kaffes AJ, 2013, 'An intragastric balloon in the treatment of obese individuals with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled study', Obesity, 21, pp. 1561 - 1570, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oby.20414

Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Caterson ID, 2013, 'An intragastric balloon produces large weight losses in the absence of a change in ghrelin or peptide YY', Clinical Obesity, 3, pp. 172 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cob.12030

Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Caterson ID, 2012, 'A 12-month, randomised, controlled trial to examine the efficacy of the Korean diet in an Australian overweight and obese population - A follow up analysis', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 6, pp. e298 - e307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2012.06.006

Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Simpson AE; Gerofi J; Wu M; Holmes A; Markovic TP; Kang JH; Caterson ID, 2012, 'A 12-week, randomised, controlled trial to examine the acceptability of the Korean diet and its effectiveness on weight and metabolic parameters in an Australian overweight and obese population', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 6, pp. e71 - e83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2011.05.003

Lau NS; Fuller NR; Caterson ID, 2011, 'The practical value of the metabolic syndrome', Medicine Today, 12, pp. 29 - 34

Gosby AK; Conigrave AD; Lau NS; Iglesias MA; Hall RM; Jebb SA; Brand-Miller J; Caterson ID; Raubenheimer D; Simpson SJ, 2011, 'Testing protein leverage in lean humans: A randomised controlled experimental study', Plos One, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0025929

Lau N; Caterson I, 2011, 'Meal Replacement Products and Very Low Carolie Diets in Adult Obesity', Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists, 7, pp. 172 - 173

Jebb SA; Ahern AL; Olson AD; Aston LM; Holzapfel C; Stoll J; Amann-Gassner U; Simpson AE; Fuller NR; Pearson S; Lau NS; Mander AP; Hauner H; Caterson ID, 2011, 'Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: A randomised controlled trial', Lancet, 378, pp. 1485 - 1492, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61344-5

White JM; Dickson HG; Koo EN; Winters GS; Harpur MG; Widdup J; Lau NS, 2011, 'Clinical photography in a high risk foot clinic: a quality audit', Journal of foot and ankle research, 4, pp. P58 - P58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-4-s1-p58

White JM; Toh L; Dickson HG; Koo EN; Winters GS; Harpur MG; Widdup J; Lau NS, 2011, 'Microbiology culture results in high risk foot clinic patients: an audit', Journal of foot and ankle research, 4, pp. O50 - O50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-4-s1-o50

Perera NJ; Lau NS; Mathews S; Waite C; Ho PJ; Caterson ID, 2010, 'Overview of endocrinopathies associated with β-thalassaemia major', Internal Medicine Journal, 40, pp. 689 - 696, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.2010.02254.x

Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. S170 - S180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/000486700240

Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'Brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. S170 - S180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/000486700240

Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'Brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. A170 - A180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000486740003401s26

Conference Papers

Sahinovic A; Irwin C; Kevin RC; Cox AJ; Lau NS; Desbrow B; Johnson NA; Sabag A; Hislop M; Haber PS; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2021, 'The Effect Of Cannabidiol (CBD) On Exercise Physiology And Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial', in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, pp. 280 - 280

Lau N; Malone M; Schwarzer S; France A; Rajarethanam G; Staunton E; Dickson H, 2019, 'Denosumab, compared to standard care alone, reduces disease activity of acute diabetes related Charcot neuropathy', in 55th EASD Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Barcelona, Spain, 16 – 20 September 2019, Barcelona, Spain, pp. 1 - 600, presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Barcelona, Spain, 16 September 2019 - 20 September 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00125-019-4946-6

Conference Posters

Attia K; Lau N, 2023, 'A quarter year audit of admission, clinical and glycaemic characteristics of Inpatients with diabetes mellitus', Adelaide, South Australia, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2023, Adelaide, South Australia, 23 August 2023 - 25 August 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31414

Tsang F; Schwarzer S; Lau N, 2023, 'Characteristics of medication use and self-reported burden of therapy in those with diabetes mellitus complicated by diabetes foot disease', Adelaide, South Australia, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2023, Adelaide, South Australia, 23 August 2023 - 25 August 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31413

Chong S; Radzieta M; Jensen S; Lau N, 2023, 'Gut microbiota in Diabetic Foot Disease', Adelaide, South Australia, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2023, Adelaide, South Australia, 23 August 2023 - 25 August 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31415

Ta J; Schwarzer S; Lau N, 2023, 'Preliminary results examining social, mental health and quality of life factors in diabetes foot disease', Adelaide, South Australia, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2023, Adelaide, South Australia, 23 August 2023 - 25 August 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31412

Lam J; Lau N, 2023, 'Twelve-Month Cohort Analysis of SGLT2 Inhibitor-Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Admitted for Inpatient Care', Adelaide, South Australia, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2023, Adelaide, South Australia, 23 August 2023 - 25 August 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31411

Khan A; Ramanathan J; Wong V; Lau N, 2022, 'Clinical Characteristics of inpatients with diabetes mellitus and Sodium/glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors who then develop Euglycemic Ketoacidosis', Brisbane, Queensland, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2022, Brisbane, Queensland, 08 August 2022 - 10 August 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31422

Ngo N; Kaushik S; Malone M; Lau N; Heydon P, 2022, 'DETECTING DIABETIC RETINOPATHY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIVERPOOL’S HIGH RISK FOOT SERVICE', Brisbane, Queensland, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2022, Brisbane, Queensland, 08 August 2022 - 10 August 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31419

Chong S; Radzieta M; Malone M; Jensen S; Lau N, 2022, 'Preliminary Findings of study into Gut Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Disease', Brisbane, Queensland, presented at Australasian Diabetes Congress 2022, Brisbane, Queensland, 08 August 2022 - 10 August 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31421

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