2015
Delayed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is associated with persistent organ failure in hospitalised patients with acute cholangitis
Lee F, Ohanian E, Rheem J, Laine L, Che K, Kim JJ. Delayed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is associated with persistent organ failure in hospitalised patients with acute cholangitis. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2015, 42: 212-220. PMID: 25997554, DOI: 10.1111/apt.13253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyPersistent organ failureEarly ERCPOrgan failureEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyAcute cholangitisRetrograde cholangiopancreatographySystemic inflammatory response syndromeConsecutive hospitalised patientsCharlson Comorbidity IndexInflammatory response syndromeRelative risk increaseComorbidity indexHospitalised patientsPrimary outcomeResponse syndromeBenign obstructionMalignant stricturesCholangitisPatientsMultivariate analysisRisk increaseHospitalisationHypoalbuminemiaBacteremia
2014
Lower Yield of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration in Patients with Pancreatic Head Mass with a Biliary Stent
Kim JJ, Walia S, Lee SH, Patel B, Vetsa M, Zhao Y, Srikureja W, Laine L. Lower Yield of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration in Patients with Pancreatic Head Mass with a Biliary Stent. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2014, 60: 543-549. PMID: 25245115, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3367-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationFemaleHumansJaundice, ObstructiveMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPalliative CarePancreatic NeoplasmsPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsEndoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyBiliary stentsFine-needle aspirationJaundiced patientsPancreatic cancerFinal diagnosisHistologic diagnosisPancreatic massOnsite cytopathologistUltrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationPancreatic head massHistologic accuracyResultsMean ageMethodsConsecutive patientsPrimary endpointRadiologic evaluationRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyCore biopsyEndoscopic ultrasoundPatientsMultivariate analysisStentsMalignancyDiagnosisLow Adherence to Helicobacter pylori Testing in Hospitalized Patients with Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease
Kim JJ, Lee JS, Olafsson S, Laine L. Low Adherence to Helicobacter pylori Testing in Hospitalized Patients with Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease. Helicobacter 2014, 19: 98-104. PMID: 24617668, DOI: 10.1111/hel.12114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsH. pylori testingProportion of patientsIndex hospitalizationHospitalized patientsConsecutive hospitalized patientsPeptic ulcer diseaseHelicobacter pylori testingInitial endoscopyUlcer diseaseSerologic testingSingle centerEndoscopy databaseSociety guidelinesGastric ulcerLow adherencePatientsUlcersMultivariate analysisHelicobacter pyloriHospitalizationDirect testingBiopsyTestingEndoscopyPyloriCauses of Bleeding and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Kim JJ, Sheibani S, Park S, Buxbaum J, Laine L. Causes of Bleeding and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 48: 113-118. PMID: 23685847, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e318297fb40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overEndoscopy, GastrointestinalEsophageal and Gastric VaricesEsophagitisFemaleGastrointestinal HemorrhageHematemesisHospital MortalityHospitalizationHumansLength of StayMaleMedicaidMedicareMelenaMiddle AgedPeptic UlcerPeptic Ulcer HemorrhageRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsUpper gastrointestinal bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingCommon causeOutcomes of UGIBVariceal upper gastrointestinal bleedingNonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleedingCause of bleedingRisk of deathLower socioeconomic patientsUrban US hospitalsErosive esophagitisInpatient mortalityRepeat endoscopyUpper endoscopyConsecutive patientsClinical outcomesPeptic ulcerMean ageMedical CenterUrban hospitalPatientsUS hospitalsMultivariate analysisHematemesisEndoscopyGastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test
Kim JJ, Han A, Yan AW, Cao D, Laine L. Gastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 48: 119-126. PMID: 23632353, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31828f1c8d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdultAnemia, Iron-DeficiencyColonoscopyDyspepsiaEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleGastroenterologyHeartburnHumansInstitutional PracticeLaryngopharyngeal RefluxMaleMalpracticeMiddle AgedOccult BloodPractice Patterns, Physicians'Private PracticeProfessional Practice LocationTime FactorsConceptsPositive fecal occult blood testFecal occult blood testUpper GI symptomsOccult blood testGI symptomsBlood testsFear of litigationThird of gastroenterologistsColorectal cancer screeningPrivate practiceAdults 50 yearsIron deficiency anemiaDifferent daysGastrointestinal symptomsCancer screeningPractice patternsEsophagogastroduodenoscopyColonoscopyPotential respondersMultivariate analysisAnemiaFurther evaluationSymptomsSame dayPatients
2013
Natural history of acute upper GI bleeding due to tumours: short‐term success and long‐term recurrence with or without endoscopic therapy
Sheibani S, Kim JJ, Chen B, Park S, Saberi B, Keyashian K, Buxbaum J, Laine L. Natural history of acute upper GI bleeding due to tumours: short‐term success and long‐term recurrence with or without endoscopic therapy. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2013, 38: 144-150. PMID: 23710797, DOI: 10.1111/apt.12347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper gastrointestinal bleedingEndoscopic therapyHaemodynamic instabilityMalignant tumorsBiopsy-proven malignant tumorsAcute upper GISubstantial blood lossLong-term recurrenceYears of ageInitial haemostasisRepeat hospitalisationActive bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingIndex hospitalisationEndoscopic findingsMetastatic diseaseUpper endoscopyBlood lossConsecutive patientsEndoscopic treatmentUpper GIEndoscopy databaseRisk factorsPatientsMultivariate analysis
2009
Baseline factors associated with congestive heart failure in patients receiving etoricoxib or diclofenac: multivariate analysis of the MEDAL program
Krum H, Curtis SP, Kaur A, Wang H, Smugar SS, Weir MR, Laine L, Brater DC, Cannon CP. Baseline factors associated with congestive heart failure in patients receiving etoricoxib or diclofenac: multivariate analysis of the MEDAL program. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2009, 11: 542-550. PMID: 19380329, DOI: 10.1093/eurjhf/hfp054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failureHistory of CHFHazard ratioHeart failureRisk markersRisk factorsIncidence of CHFRisk of CHFMultivariate analysisCox proportional hazards modelNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsBaseline risk factorsHistory of hypertensionEmergency room visitsSignificant risk factorsDose-related increaseSignificant risk markerProportional hazards modelAnti-inflammatory drugsImpact of treatmentEtoricoxib 60CHF hospitalizationBaseline factorsRoom visitsCHF eventsFactors associated with blood pressure changes in patients receiving diclofenac or etoricoxib: results from the MEDAL study
Krum H, Swergold G, Curtis SP, Kaur A, Wang H, Smugar SS, Weir MR, Laine L, Brater DC, Cannon CP. Factors associated with blood pressure changes in patients receiving diclofenac or etoricoxib: results from the MEDAL study. Journal Of Hypertension 2009, 27: 886-893. PMID: 19516186, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e328325d831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalcium channel blockersHistory of hypertensionBlood pressureAntihypertensive classesDiastolic BPRisk factorsAntihypertensive drug classesHypertension risk factorsDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureBlood pressure changesAntihypertensive medicationsMultinational EtoricoxibNSAID therapyHypertensive effectAntihypertensive effectArthritis patientsDrug classesChannel blockersNonsignificant decreaseMultivariate analysisSBPLong-term studiesEtoricoxibHypertension