2009
Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis
Khalid SK, Lane J, Navarro V, Garcia–Tsao G. Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2009, 7: 994-999. PMID: 19394441, PMCID: PMC3777825, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetaminophenAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlcohol DrinkingAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalCase-Control StudiesContraindicationsFemaleHospitalizationHumansLiverLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedNonprescription DrugsPainProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAcute hepatic decompensationAnti-inflammatory drugsCirrhotic patientsAlcohol ingestionCounter analgesicsHepatic decompensationAlcoholic cirrhosisNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug useAnti-inflammatory drug useDecompensation of cirrhosisConsecutive cirrhotic patientsTertiary care hospitalEffect of analgesicsCase-control studyRecent alcohol ingestionRecent alcohol useAcetaminophen useLiver clinicNoncirrhotic controlsNoncirrhotic patientsAcute decompensationFurther decompensationCare hospitalConsecutive patients
2007
A pilot project examining the predicted preferences of patients and physicians in the primary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage
Longacre AV, Imaeda A, Garcia‐Tsao G, Fraenkel L. A pilot project examining the predicted preferences of patients and physicians in the primary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage. Hepatology 2007, 47: 169-176. PMID: 17935182, PMCID: PMC2674014, DOI: 10.1002/hep.21945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic variceal ligationProcedure-related bleedingVariceal hemorrhagePrimary prophylaxisPreferences of patientsRoute of administrationSexual dysfunctionFirst-line therapyShortness of breathIndividual patient preferencesUntreated patientsEsophageal varicesVariceal ligationPrimary preventionPatient preferencesRisk of fatigueTreatment preferencesProphylaxisSide effectsHemorrhagePatientsBleedingPhysiciansFuture guidelinesHypotension
1982
Early detection of alcoholism in a hospital population (author's transl).
de la Fuente J, Gutiérrez L, Rivero F, García Tsao G, Rojkind M, Kershenobich D. Early detection of alcoholism in a hospital population (author's transl). Revista De Investigación Clínica 1982, 34: 1-6. PMID: 7089394.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAlcoholismEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaires