Michel M. Murr
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View article: 0454 A Specific STOP-BANG Score Cutoff is Not Predictive of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Bariatric Patients
0454 A Specific STOP-BANG Score Cutoff is Not Predictive of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Bariatric Patients Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder with obesity being a significant risk factor. Undiagnosed OSA increases the risk of complications at the time of surgery and those with severe OSA at increased risk of p…
View article: OR01-6 LncRNA GAS5 Directed Therapeutic Increases Insulin Receptor Expression in Adipocytes
OR01-6 LncRNA GAS5 Directed Therapeutic Increases Insulin Receptor Expression in Adipocytes Open
Obesity continues to escalate as a significant public health problem and as the leading preventable cause of death. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Obese patients with high morbidities are dir…
View article: Continuous surveillance of oxygen saturation and respirations after bariatric surgery
Continuous surveillance of oxygen saturation and respirations after bariatric surgery Open
Background: Continuous, post-operative patient monitoring can provide healthcare workers with earlier warning signs of patient deterioration. The Masimo Pulse CO-Oximeter (Masimo Corporation, Irvine, CA) has acoustic monitoring technology …
View article: MALAT1 in human adipose stem cells modulates survival and alternative splicing of PKCδII in HT22 cells
MALAT1 in human adipose stem cells modulates survival and alternative splicing of PKCδII in HT22 cells Open
Brain injury may be caused by trauma or may occur in stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. Because the central nervous system is unable to regenerate efficiently, there is utmost interest in the use of stem cells to promote neuronal survi…
View article: Systemic intraoperative lidocaine infusion for postoperative pain management in obese patients: A randomized, placebo controlled pilot study
Systemic intraoperative lidocaine infusion for postoperative pain management in obese patients: A randomized, placebo controlled pilot study Open
Background: Systemic intraoperative lidocaine has been seen to decrease postoperative pain following abdominal surgery, butfew studies have examined its use in morbidly obese patients. Objective: We sought to evaluate the safety and effect…