Does preoperative change in 6-minute walk distance correlate with early weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy?
A demonstrated increase in 6MWD before surgery correlates strongly with early postoperative weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. A multidisciplinary team that includes a physical therapist is useful in preparing bariatric patients for surgery.
Our results highlight involvement of miRNAs in the induction of apoptosis in glioma cells by fatty acids and temozolomide.