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Paul O'Brien to Humans

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  1. Diabetes Outcomes More than a Decade Following Sustained Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery. Obes Surg. 2018 04; 28(4):982-989.
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  2. The Band Must Not Be Abandoned. Obes Surg. 2017 08; 27(8):1911-1913.
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  3. The Effect of Weight Loss on Indigenous Australians with Diabetes: a study of Feasibility, Acceptability and Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obes Surg. 2016 Jan; 26(1):45-53.
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    Score: 0.020
  4. Gastric Band Surgery Leads to Improved Insulin Secretion in Overweight People with Type 2 Diabetes. Obes Surg. 2015 Dec; 25(12):2400-7.
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  5. Interrelationships of serum androgens, omental adipose tissue metabolism, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese premenopausal women. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2014 Aug; 12(6):311-9.
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    Score: 0.018
  6. Multidisciplinary diabetes care with and without bariatric surgery in overweight people: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014 Jul; 2(7):545-52.
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    Score: 0.018
  7. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and progression from impaired fasting glucose to diabetes. Diabetologia. 2014 Mar; 57(3):463-8.
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    Score: 0.017
  8. Pre-operative weight loss does not predict weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2013 Oct; 23(10):1611-5.
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    Score: 0.017
  9. Intensive medical weight loss or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in the treatment of mild to moderate obesity: long-term follow-up of a prospective randomised trial. Obes Surg. 2013 Sep; 23(9):1345-53.
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    Score: 0.017
  10. Erosions after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: diagnosis and management. Ann Surg. 2013 Jun; 257(6):1047-52.
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    Score: 0.017
  11. Comment on: Is there a relation between number of adjustments and results after gastric banding? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2013 Nov-Dec; 9(6):912-3.
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  12. Long-term outcomes after bariatric surgery: fifteen-year follow-up of adjustable gastric banding and a systematic review of the bariatric surgical literature. Ann Surg. 2013 Jan; 257(1):87-94.
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    Score: 0.016
  13. Validity of the Beck Depression Inventory as a screening tool for a clinical mood disorder in bariatric surgery candidates. Obes Surg. 2012 Nov; 22(11):1666-75.
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    Score: 0.016
  14. Does exercise improve weight loss after bariatric surgery? A systematic review. Obes Surg. 2012 Feb; 22(2):335-41.
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    Score: 0.015
  15. Does pregnancy increase the need for revisional surgery after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding? Obes Surg. 2011 Sep; 21(9):1362-9.
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    Score: 0.015
  16. Systematic review of erosion after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2011 Aug; 21(8):1272-9.
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    Score: 0.015
  17. Characterization of the improvement in depressive symptoms following bariatric surgery. Obes Surg. 2011 Mar; 21(3):328-35.
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    Score: 0.014
  18. Changes in satiety, supra- and infraband transit, and gastric emptying following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: a prospective follow-up study. Obes Surg. 2011 Feb; 21(2):217-23.
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    Score: 0.014
  19. Effects of adjustable gastric bands on gastric emptying, supra- and infraband transit and satiety: a randomized double-blind crossover trial using a new technique of band visualization. Obes Surg. 2010 Dec; 20(12):1690-7.
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    Score: 0.014
  20. Predicting outcomes of intermediate term complications and revisional surgery following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: utility of the CORE classification and Melbourne motility criteria. Obes Surg. 2010 Nov; 20(11):1516-23.
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    Score: 0.014
  21. Bariatric surgery: mechanisms, indications and outcomes. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Aug; 25(8):1358-65.
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    Score: 0.014
  22. Failure to report financial disclosure information in a study of gastric banding in adolescent obesity. JAMA. 2010 Jun 16; 303(23):2357.
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    Score: 0.014
  23. Perceived discrimination and stigmatisation against severely obese women: age and weight loss make a difference. Obes Facts. 2010 Feb; 3(1):7-14.
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    Score: 0.013
  24. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in severely obese adolescents: a randomized trial. JAMA. 2010 Feb 10; 303(6):519-26.
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    Score: 0.013
  25. Outcomes, satiety, and adverse upper gastrointestinal symptoms following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2011 May; 21(5):574-81.
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    Score: 0.013
  26. Mechanisms of bolus clearance in patients with laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands. Obes Surg. 2010 Sep; 20(9):1265-72.
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    Score: 0.013
  27. Criteria for assessing esophageal motility in laparoscopic adjustable gastric band patients: the importance of the lower esophageal contractile segment. Obes Surg. 2010 Mar; 20(3):316-25.
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    Score: 0.013
  28. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Aust Fam Physician. 2009 Dec; 38(12):972-6.
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    Score: 0.013
  29. Effects of gastric band adjustments on intraluminal pressure. Obes Surg. 2009 Nov; 19(11):1508-14.
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    Score: 0.013
  30. Confirmatory factor analysis of the Beck Depression Inventory in obese individuals seeking surgery. Obes Surg. 2010 Apr; 20(4):432-9.
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    Score: 0.013
  31. Pathophysiology of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands: analysis and classification using high-resolution video manometry and a stress barium protocol. Obes Surg. 2010 Jan; 20(1):19-29.
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    Score: 0.013
  32. The effect of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands on esophageal motility and the gastroesophageal junction: analysis using high-resolution video manometry. Obes Surg. 2009 Jul; 19(7):905-14.
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    Score: 0.013
  33. Cost-effectiveness of surgically induced weight loss for the management of type 2 diabetes: modeled lifetime analysis. Diabetes Care. 2009 Apr; 32(4):567-74.
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    Score: 0.012
  34. Cost-efficacy of surgically induced weight loss for the management of type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Care. 2009 Apr; 32(4):580-4.
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    Score: 0.012
  35. Motivation, readiness to change, and weight loss following adjustable gastric band surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009 Apr; 17(4):698-705.
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    Score: 0.012
  36. Raised CRP levels in obese patients: symptoms of depression have an independent positive association. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 Sep; 16(9):2010-5.
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    Score: 0.012
  37. Symmetrical pouch dilatation after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: incidence and management. Obes Surg. 2008 Sep; 18(9):1104-8.
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    Score: 0.012
  38. Hunger control and regular physical activity facilitate weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2008 Jul; 18(7):833-40.
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    Score: 0.012
  39. Loss of control is central to psychological disturbance associated with binge eating disorder. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 Mar; 16(3):608-14.
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    Score: 0.012
  40. Grazing and loss of control related to eating: two high-risk factors following bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 Mar; 16(3):615-22.
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    Score: 0.012
  41. Daytime sleepiness in the obese: not as simple as obstructive sleep apnea. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2007 Oct; 15(10):2504-11.
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    Score: 0.011
  42. Smaller hip circumference is associated with dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome in obese women. Obes Surg. 2007 Jun; 17(6):770-7.
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    Score: 0.011
  43. Molecular targets in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2007 Jun; 8(3):239-51.
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  44. Changes in body composition with weight loss: obese subjects randomized to surgical and medical programs. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2007 May; 15(5):1187-98.
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  45. Bariatric surgery provides unparalleled metabolic benefits. Obes Surg. 2007 Feb; 17(2):193-4.
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  46. Single frequency bioelectrical impedance is a poor method for determining fat mass in moderately obese women. Obes Surg. 2007 Feb; 17(2):211-21.
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  47. Weight loss and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: falls in gamma-glutamyl transferase concentrations are associated with histologic improvement. Obes Surg. 2006 Oct; 16(10):1278-86.
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  48. Current teaching about obesity in Australian universities, specialist medical colleges and through continuing medical education. Med J Aust. 2006 Sep 04; 185(5):293-4.
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  49. Preoperative weight loss with a very-low-energy diet: quantitation of changes in liver and abdominal fat by serial imaging. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Aug; 84(2):304-11.
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  50. Systematic review of medium-term weight loss after bariatric operations. Obes Surg. 2006 Aug; 16(8):1032-40.
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  51. Treatment of mild to moderate obesity with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or an intensive medical program: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2006 May 02; 144(9):625-33.
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  52. Obesity and the white blood cell count: changes with sustained weight loss. Obes Surg. 2006 Mar; 16(3):251-7.
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  53. Birth outcomes in obese women after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Nov; 106(5 Pt 1):965-72.
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  54. Obesity, weight loss and bariatric surgery. Med J Aust. 2005 Sep 19; 183(6):310-4.
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  55. Shoulder pain is a common problem following laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery. Obes Surg. 2005 Sep; 15(8):1111-7.
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  56. Minimal reporting requirements for weight loss: current methods not ideal. Obes Surg. 2005 Aug; 15(7):1034-9.
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  57. Inequalities in the provision of bariatric surgery for morbid obesity in Australia. Med J Aust. 2005 Jun 06; 182(11):598-9.
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  58. Preoxygenation is more effective in the 25 degrees head-up position than in the supine position in severely obese patients: a randomized controlled study. Anesthesiology. 2005 Jun; 102(6):1110-5; discussion 5A.
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  59. A prospective randomized trial of placement of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band: comparison of the perigastric and pars flaccida pathways. Obes Surg. 2005 Jun-Jul; 15(6):820-6.
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  60. Permeability of the silicone membrane in laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands has important clinical implications. Obes Surg. 2005 May; 15(5):624-9.
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  61. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding induces prolonged satiety: a randomized blind crossover study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Feb; 90(2):813-9.
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    Score: 0.009
  62. A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial of placement of the artificial bowel sphincter (Acticon Neosphincter) for the control of fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Nov; 47(11):1852-60.
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  63. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Improvement in liver histological analysis with weight loss. Hepatology. 2004 Jun; 39(6):1647-54.
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    Score: 0.009
  64. Obesity is a surgical disease: overview of obesity and bariatric surgery. ANZ J Surg. 2004 Apr; 74(4):200-4.
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  65. Patient motivation for bariatric surgery: characteristics and impact on outcomes. Obes Surg. 2004 Mar; 14(3):392-8.
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  66. Pro-fibrotic polymorphisms predictive of advanced liver fibrosis in the severely obese. J Hepatol. 2003 Dec; 39(6):967-71.
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  67. Depression in association with severe obesity: changes with weight loss. Arch Intern Med. 2003 Sep 22; 163(17):2058-65.
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  68. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: a real option for a real problem. ANZ J Surg. 2003 Aug; 73(8):562.
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  69. A rational approach to cholelithiasis in bariatric surgery: its application to the laparoscopically placed adjustable gastric band. Arch Surg. 2003 Aug; 138(8):908-12.
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  70. Cardiovascular benefit of light to moderate alcohol consumption. Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Aug; 32(8):649-52.
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  71. Lap-band: outcomes and results. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2003 Aug; 13(4):265-70.
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  72. Predicting sleep apnea and excessive day sleepiness in the severely obese: indicators for polysomnography. Chest. 2003 Apr; 123(4):1134-41.
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  73. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in the treatment of morbid obesity. Arch Surg. 2003 Apr; 138(4):376-82.
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    Score: 0.008
  74. The extent of the problem of obesity. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6B):4S-8S.
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  75. Selecting the optimal patient for LAP-BAND placement. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6B):17S-20S.
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  76. Weight loss and early and late complications--the international experience. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6B):42S-45S.
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  77. Changes in comorbidities and improvements in quality of life after LAP-BAND placement. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6B):51S-54S.
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  78. Sweet eating is not a predictor of outcome after Lap-Band placement. Can we finally bury the myth? Obes Surg. 2002 Dec; 12(6):789-94.
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  79. Lipid profile in the severely obese: changes with weight loss after lap-band surgery. Obes Res. 2002 Sep; 10(9):903-10.
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  80. Alcohol consumption in the severely obese: relationship with the metabolic syndrome. Obes Res. 2002 Apr; 10(4):245-52.
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  81. Health outcomes of severely obese type 2 diabetic subjects 1 year after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Diabetes Care. 2002 Feb; 25(2):358-63.
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    Score: 0.008
  82. Body image: appearance orientation and evaluation in the severely obese. Changes with weight loss. Obes Surg. 2002 Feb; 12(1):65-71.
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    Score: 0.008
  83. Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy. Int J Drug Policy. 2021 11; 97:103307.
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    Score: 0.007
  84. Pre-operative Restraint and Post-operative Hunger, Disinhibition and Emotional Eating Predict Weight Loss at 2 Years Post-laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obes Surg. 2020 04; 30(4):1347-1359.
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    Score: 0.007
  85. Identification of Metabolically Distinct Adipocyte Progenitor Cells in Human Adipose Tissues. Cell Rep. 2019 04 30; 27(5):1528-1540.e7.
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    Score: 0.006
  86. Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Weight Loss at 10 or More Years for All Bariatric Procedures and a Single-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obes Surg. 2019 01; 29(1):3-14.
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  87. Inhibition of mTOR Signaling and Clinical Activity of Rapamycin in Head and Neck Cancer in a Window of Opportunity Trial. Clin Cancer Res. 2019 02 15; 25(4):1156-1164.
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  88. Detailed Description of Change in Serum Cholesterol Profile with Incremental Weight Loss After Restrictive Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg. 2018 05; 28(5):1351-1362.
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    Score: 0.006
  89. The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Patients with Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. Obes Surg. 2017 09; 27(9):2434-2443.
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    Score: 0.006
  90. Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Liver Function Tests in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Obes Surg. 2017 06; 27(6):1533-1542.
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    Score: 0.006
  91. Changes in Outcomes, Satiety and Adverse Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obes Surg. 2017 05; 27(5):1240-1249.
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  92. Cost-effectiveness of gastric band surgery for overweight but not obese adults with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. J Diabetes Complications. 2017 Jul; 31(7):1139-1144.
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  93. Modified thresholds for fibrosis risk scores in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are necessary in the obese. Obes Surg. 2017 01; 27(1):115-125.
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  94. Streamlining ethics review for multisite quality and safety initiatives: national bariatric surgery registry experience. Med J Aust. 2016 Sep 05; 205(5):200-1.
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  95. Diagnosis and Management of Oesophageal Cancer in Bariatric Surgical Patients. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 10; 20(10):1683-91.
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  96. Concurrent Large Para-oesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Results from 5-year Follow Up. Obes Surg. 2016 May; 26(5):1090-6.
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  97. Development of a Measure of Barriers to Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) Aftercare Attendance. Obes Surg. 2016 Apr; 26(4):776-84.
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  98. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding In Patients with Unexpected Cirrhosis: Safety and Outcomes. Obes Surg. 2015 Oct; 25(10):1858-62.
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  99. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) Aftercare Attendance and Attrition. Obes Surg. 2015 Sep; 25(9):1693-702.
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  100. Shorter Mandibular Length is Associated with a Greater Fall in AHI with Weight Loss. J Clin Sleep Med. 2015 Apr 15; 11(4):451-6.
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  101. Nonsurgical management of luminal dilatation after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2014 Apr; 24(4):617-24.
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    Score: 0.004
  102. Increased Smad signaling and reduced MRF expression in skeletal muscle from obese subjects. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Mar; 21(3):525-8.
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    Score: 0.004
  103. Heterogeneity of fibrosis patterns in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease supports the presence of multiple fibrogenic pathways. Liver Int. 2013 Apr; 33(4):624-32.
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    Score: 0.004
  104. Tyk2 and Stat3 regulate brown adipose tissue differentiation and obesity. Cell Metab. 2012 Dec 05; 16(6):814-24.
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  105. Surgical vs conventional therapy for weight loss treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2012 Sep 19; 308(11):1142-9.
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  106. Results of a phase II trial of gemcitabine plus doxorubicin in patients with recurrent head and neck cancers: serum C18-ceramide as a novel biomarker for monitoring response. Clin Cancer Res. 2011 Sep 15; 17(18):6097-105.
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  107. Pro-inflammatory CD11c+CD206+ adipose tissue macrophages are associated with insulin resistance in human obesity. Diabetes. 2010 Jul; 59(7):1648-56.
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  108. Adjustable gastric banding and conventional therapy for type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2008 Jan 23; 299(3):316-23.
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  109. Substantial intentional weight loss and mortality in the severely obese. Ann Surg. 2007 Dec; 246(6):1028-33.
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  110. Differential regulation of adiponectin receptor gene expression by adiponectin and leptin in myotubes derived from obese and diabetic individuals. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2006 Nov; 14(11):1898-904.
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  111. The suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 inhibits leptin activation of AMP-kinase in cultured skeletal muscle of obese humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Sep; 91(9):3592-7.
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  112. Impaired activation of AMP-kinase and fatty acid oxidation by globular adiponectin in cultured human skeletal muscle of obese type 2 diabetics. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jun; 90(6):3665-72.
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  113. Surgery as an effective early intervention for diabesity: why the reluctance? Diabetes Care. 2005 Feb; 28(2):472-4.
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  114. Patient management after LAP-BAND placement. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6B):38S-41S.
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