Accomplishments of Dr Gerald M Sacks as an Anesthesiologist and His Research Interests

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Accomplishments of Dr Gerald M Sacks as an
Anesthesiologist and His Research Interests
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Accomplishments of Dr Gerald M Sacks as an
Anesthesiologist

• Dr Gerald M Sacks, a Board certified
  anesthesiologist in Santa Monica, is affiliated
  with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
• He received his medical degree from University of
  Massachusetts Medical School and has been in
  practice for 32 years.
• He is specialized in pain management, hospice and
  palliative medicine, and perioperative medicine.

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About His Research Interests

• His research interests include neuropathic pain,
  psychosocial issues as they relate to pain
  perception and musculoskeletal, mechanical
  aspects of pain perception.
• Dr Sacks has lectured nationally and
  internationally on pain management, and has
  served as an invited speaker at many CME and
  grand round presentations throughout the United
  States.

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He Further Explains the Role of Peripherally
Acting µ-Opioid Receptor Antagonists in Treating
OIC

• Dr Gerald M Sacks states that when peripherally
  acting µ-opioid receptor antagonists are taken on
  a daily basis, it can prevent the development of
  OIC.
• He further shares that he has seen practitioners
  recommending lifestyle changes to the patients
  who are on opioids and suffering from OIC.
• These lifestyle changes include good hydration,
  good levels of physical activity, and eating
  fruits and vegetables.

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He Explains the Greatest Unmet Need in Management
of OIC

• Pertaining to the unmet needs in the management
  of OIC, Dr Sacks considers education an important
  factor.
• He believes that more educational awareness of
  OIC would be beneficial for treating the patients.

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Thank YouDr Gerald M Sacks