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Activation and Dysregulation of the Unfolded Protein Response in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Puri, Puneet, Mirshahi, Faridoddin, Cheung, Onpan, Natarajan, Ramesh, Maher, James W, Kellum, John M, Sanyal, Arun J

“…Background & Aims: Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are associated with known triggers of the unfolded protein response…”
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Analysis of factors associated with durable remission of diabetes after Roux-en- Y gastric bypass by Chikunguwo, Silas M., M.D., Ph.D, Wolfe, Luke G., B.S., M.S, Dodson, Patricia, M.S, Meador, Jill G., B.S.N, Baugh, Nancy, B.S.N, Clore, John N., M.D, Kellum, John M., M.D, Maher, James W., M.D

“…Abstract Background Data on the durability of remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after gastric bypass are limited. Our purpose was to identify the…”
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A Tribute to Dr. Edward E. Mason, M.D by Maher, James W., M.D

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Exploring the Opinions of Irish Dairy Farmers Regarding Male Dairy Calves by Maher, James W, Clarke, AnneMarie, Byrne, Andrew W, Doyle, Rob, Blake, Martin, Barrett, Damien

“…There has been very little previous research in Ireland on the farmers' opinions regarding calf welfare issues. Calf welfare, particularly for male dairy…”
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Exploring the Opinions of Irish Beef Farmers Regarding Dairy Beef Integration by Maher, James W., Clarke, AnneMarie, Byrne, Andrew William, Doyle, Rob, Blake, Martin, Cromie, Andrew, Barrett, Damien

“…Background: There has been very little previous research in Ireland on the opinions of farmers regarding dairy beef integration. The need for increased dairy…”
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Effects of Gastric Bypass Procedures on Bone Mineral Density, Calcium, Parathyroid Hormone, and Vitamin D by Johnson, Jason M., Maher, James W., Samuel, Isaac, Heitshusen, Deborah, Doherty, Cornelius, Downs, Robert W.

“…Weight loss after gastric bypass procedures has been well studied, but the long-term metabolic sequelae are not known. Data on bone mineral density (BMD),…”
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Development and Application of a Prioritization Tool for Animal Health Surveillance Activities in Ireland by Clarke, AnneMarie, More, Simon J, Maher, James W, Byrne, Andrew W, Horan, Michael, Barrett, Damien

“…Decisions around animal health management by stakeholders are often subject to resource limitation, therefore prioritization processes are required to evaluate…”
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Long-term results of malabsorptive distal Roux-en- Y gastric bypass in superobese patients by Kellum, John M., M.D, Chikunguwo, Silas M., M.D, Maher, James W., M.D, Wolfe, Luke G., B.S, Sugerman, Harvey J., M.D

“…Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and nutritional outcomes of malabsorptive distal Roux-en- Y gastric…”
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Participation in 150 min/wk of moderate or higher intensity physical activity yields greater weight loss after gastric bypass surgery by Evans, Ronald K., Ph.D, Bond, Dale S., Ph.D, Wolfe, Luke G., M.S, Meador, Jill G., R.N, Herrick, Jeffrey E., M.S, Kellum, John M., M.D, Maher, James W., M.D

“…Abstract Background The American College of Sports Medicine’s position stand on weight loss and prevention of weight regain in adults has suggested that…”
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Drain Amylase Levels Are an Adjunct in Detection of Gastrojejunostomy Leaks after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass by Maher, James W., MD, FACS, Bakhos, William, MD, Nahmias, Nissin, MD, Wolfe, Luke G., MS, Meador, Jill G., BSN, Baugh, Nancy, MSN, Kellum, John M., MD, FACS

“…Background Because anastomotic leaks after gastric bypass surgery can have devastating consequences for the patient, early detection is highly desirable. This…”
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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is associated with altered hepatic MicroRNA expression by Cheung, Onpan, Puri, Puneet, Eicken, Christoph, Contos, Melissa J., Mirshahi, Faridoddin, Maher, James W., Kellum, John M., Min, Haeki, Luketic, Velimir A., Sanyal, Arun J.

“…The expression of microRNA in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and their role in the genesis of NASH are not known. The aims of this study were to: (1)…”
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Four Hundred Fifty Consecutive Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses with No Mortality and Declining Leak Rates and Lengths of Stay in a Bariatric Training Program by Maher, James W., MD, FACS, Martin Hawver, Lisa, MD, Pucci, Anthony, MD, Wolfe, Luke G., MS, Meador, Jill G., RN, Kellum, John M., MD, FACS

“…Background We reviewed our obesity surgery database for 2 experienced bariatric surgeons since their last patient death in October 2003 through July 2007…”
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Does diabetes affect weight loss after gastric bypass? by Carbonell, Alfredo M., D.O, Wolfe, Luke G., Ph.D, Meador, Jill G., R.N, Sugerman, Harvey J., M.D, Kellum, John M., M.D, Maher, James W., M.D

“…Abstract Background Weight loss in diabetics improves glycemic control. We investigated whether diabetes mellitus (DM) adversely affects postgastric bypass…”
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Effect of Reversible Intermittent Intra-abdominal Vagal Nerve Blockade on Morbid Obesity: The ReCharge Randomized Clinical Trial by Ikramuddin, Sayeed, Blackstone, Robin P, Brancatisano, Anthony, Toouli, James, Shah, Sajani N, Wolfe, Bruce M, Fujioka, Ken, Maher, James W, Swain, James, Que, Florencia G, Morton, John M, Leslie, Daniel B, Brancatisano, Roy, Kow, Lilian, O’Rourke, Robert W, Deveney, Clifford, Takata, Mark, Miller, Christopher J, Knudson, Mark B, Tweden, Katherine S, Shikora, Scott A, Sarr, Michael G, Billington, Charles J

“…IMPORTANCE: Although conventional bariatric surgery results in weight loss, it does so with potential short-term and long-term morbidity. OBJECTIVE: To…”
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The EMPOWER Study: Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Vagal Blockade to Induce Weight Loss in Morbid Obesity by Sarr, Michael G., Billington, Charles J., Brancatisano, Roy, Brancatisano, Anthony, Toouli, James, Kow, Lilian, Nguyen, Ninh T., Blackstone, Robin, Maher, James W., Shikora, Scott, Reeds, Dominic N., Eagon, J. Christopher, Wolfe, Bruce M., O’Rourke, Robert W., Fujioka, Ken, Takata, Mark, Swain, James M., Morton, John M., Ikramuddin, Sayeed, Schweitzer, Michael, Chand, Bipan, Rosenthal, Raul

“…Background Intermittent, reversible intraabdominal vagal blockade (VBLOC® Therapy) demonstrated clinically important weight loss in feasibility trials…”
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Becoming Physically Active After Bariatric Surgery is Associated With Improved Weight Loss and Health-related Quality of Life by Bond, Dale S., Phelan, Suzanne, Wolfe, Luke G., Evans, Ronald K., Meador, Jill G., Kellum, John M., Maher, James W., Wing, Rena R.

“…The purpose of this study was to determine whether pre‐ to postoperative increases in physical activity (PA) are associated with weight loss and health‐related…”
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Effect of location and speed of diagnosis on anastomotic leak outcomes in 3828 gastric bypass cases by Lee, Sukhyung, Carmody, Brennan, Wolfe, Luke, Demaria, Eric, Kellum, John M, Sugerman, Harvey, Maher, James W

“…Leaks after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are a major cause of mortality. This study attempts to define the relationship between the leak site, time from surgery to…”
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Selective, versus routine, upper gastrointestinal series leads to equal morbidity and reduced hospital stay in laparoscopic gastric bypass patients by Lee, Sophia D., M.D, Khouzam, Magued N., M.D, Kellum, John M., M.D, DeMaria, Eric J., M.D, Meador, Jill G., B.S, Wolfe, Luke G., M.S, Maher, James W., M.D

“…Abstract Background The use of routine upper gastrointestinal contrast radiology series (UGIS) after laparoscopic Roux-en- Y gastric bypass surgery (LRYGB) can…”
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Bariatric surgery in Medicare patients: greater risks but substantial benefits by Yuan, Xiang, M.D, Martin Hawver, Lisa. R., M.D, Ojo, Peter, M.D, Wolfe, Luke M., M.S, Meador, Jill G., B.S.N, Kellum, John M., M.D, Maher, James W., M.D

“…Abstract Background Recent reports have documented greater mortality for bariatric surgery in Medicare (MC) patients compared with patients from other payors…”
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The long-term effects of gastric bypass on vitamin D metabolism by JOHNSON, Jason M, MAHER, James W, DEMARIA, Eric J, DOWNS, Robert W, WOLFE, Luke G, KELLUM, John M

“…Alterations of the endocrine system in patients following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP) are poorly described and have prompted us to perform a longitudinal…”
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