2024
Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1: Diagnosis and Treatment
Belcher J. Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1: Diagnosis and Treatment. Advances In Kidney Disease And Health 2024, 31: 100-110. PMID: 38649214, DOI: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryBiomarkersDiagnosis, DifferentialHepatorenal SyndromeHumansLipocalin-2LypressinTerlipressinVasoconstrictor AgentsConceptsAcute kidney injuryHepatorenal syndromeKidney injuryFunctional acute kidney injuryUrinary biomarkers of kidney injuryAssociated with significant morbidityFractional excretion of sodiumNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinDiagnostic criteriaBiomarkers of kidney injuryMultiple urinary biomarkersOptimal dosing strategiesExcretion of sodiumPoint-of-care ultrasoundAccurate differential diagnosisAnalog of vasopressinSets of diagnostic criteriaAdvanced cirrhosisAlbumin administrationSignificant morbidityVolume resuscitationTherapeutic optionsDosing strategiesFractional excretionDifferential diagnosis
2023
Incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury including hepatorenal syndrome in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis in the US
Patidar K, Belcher J, Regner K, St. Hillien S, Simonetto D, Asrani S, Neyra J, Sharma P, Velez J, Wadei H, Nadim M, Chung R, Seethapathy R, Parada X, Ouyang T, Ufere N, Robinson J, Diaz P, Wilechansky R, Przybyszewski E, Smith T, Ali A, Orman E, Schulz P, Siddiqui S, Shabbir R, Liu L, Cama-Olivares A, Flannery A, Baker M, Gunasekaran D, Aswine A, Issa R, Li J, Verma S, Chalmers D, Varghese V, Lam W, Mohamed M, Kovacic R, Gaddy A, Attieh R, Cortes P, Semnani S, Wang L, Khemichian S, Allegretti A, consortium F. Incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury including hepatorenal syndrome in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis in the US. Journal Of Hepatology 2023, 79: 1408-1417. PMID: 37517455, PMCID: PMC10807505, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAgedFemaleHepatorenal SyndromeHumansIncidenceLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedNecrosisRetrospective StudiesConceptsEtiology of AKIHRS-AKISubdistribution hazard ratiosHepatorenal syndromePrerenal AKIKidney injuryHigh morbidityIncidence ratePractice patternsSimilar outcomesHigher AKI stageAcute kidney injuryRetrospective cohort studyAcute tubular necrosisConsecutive adult patientsEtiology of injuryAKI stageAKI definitionLiver transplantAdult patientsCohort studyHazard ratioSevere complicationsTubular necrosisComplete responseHepatorenal Syndrome Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Belcher J. Hepatorenal Syndrome Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Medical Clinics Of North America 2023, 107: 781-792. PMID: 37258014, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryHepatorenal SyndromeHumansLiver CirrhosisLiver TransplantationTerlipressinVasoconstrictor AgentsConceptsAcute kidney injuryHepatorenal syndromeCombination of midodrineFirst-line standardPooling of bloodAnalog of vasopressinIntravenous albuminKidney injuryLiver transplantationVasoconstrictor agentsDefinitive treatmentPathophysiologic cascadeSplanchnic systemSyndrome pathophysiologyArterial volumeTreatmentTerlipressinCirrhosisMidodrineOctreotidePatientsTransplantationPathophysiologySyndromeInjury
2022
Towards a Better Crystal Ball: Urinary C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 14 (CCL14) and Persistent Severe AKI
Belcher JM. Towards a Better Crystal Ball: Urinary C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 14 (CCL14) and Persistent Severe AKI. Kidney360 2022, 3: 1124-1127. PMID: 35919534, PMCID: PMC9337887, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0002162022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBile Acids Are Important Contributors to AKI Associated with Liver Disease: CON
Allegretti AS, Belcher JM. Bile Acids Are Important Contributors to AKI Associated with Liver Disease: CON. Kidney360 2022, 3: 21-24. PMID: 35378020, PMCID: PMC8967622, DOI: 10.34067/kid.0006512020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Terlipressin and the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome: How the CONFIRM Trial Moves the Story Forward
Belcher JM, Parada XV, Simonetto DA, Juncos LA, Karakala N, Wadei HM, Sharma P, Regner KR, Nadim MK, Garcia-Tsao G, Velez JCQ, Parikh SM, Chung RT, Allegretti AS, Investigators H. Terlipressin and the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome: How the CONFIRM Trial Moves the Story Forward. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2021, 79: 737-745. PMID: 34606933, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2021.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryFemaleHepatorenal SyndromeHumansLypressinMaleTerlipressinTreatment OutcomeVasoconstrictor AgentsConceptsAcute kidney injuryHepatorenal syndromeRespiratory adverse eventsPrimary end pointFirst-line therapyMean arterial pressureSympathetic nervous systemSynthetic vasopressin analogueAdvanced cirrhosisHRS reversalAldosterone systemKidney injuryLack of evidenceAdverse eventsMortality benefitPortal pressureArterial pressureFulminant formSplanchnic systemSignificant morbidityRenal vasculatureVasodilatory substancesApparent increased rateTerlipressinCONFIRM trialsUrinary NGAL as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis: A Prospective Study
Allegretti AS, Parada XV, Endres P, Zhao S, Krinsky S, St. Hillien SA, Kalim S, Nigwekar SU, Flood JG, Nixon A, Simonetto DA, Juncos LA, Karakala N, Wadei HM, Regner KR, Belcher JM, Nadim MK, Garcia-Tsao G, Velez JCQ, Parikh SM, Chung RT. Urinary NGAL as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis: A Prospective Study. Clinical And Translational Gastroenterology 2021, 12: e00359. PMID: 33979307, PMCID: PMC8116001, DOI: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinUrinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinAcute kidney injuryAcute tubular necrosisPrerenal acute kidney injuryHepatorenal syndromeKidney injuryC-statisticManagement of AKITypes of AKIEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreTransplant-free survivalLiver Disease scoreMedian serum creatinineGelatinase-associated lipocalinPrediction of mortalityNet reclassification indexDiscrimination incrementProspective cohortSerum creatinineTubular necrosisProspective studyReclassification indexUnadjusted analysesPrognostic marker
2016
A Genome-Wide Association Study to Identify Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Acute Kidney Injury
Zhao B, Lu Q, Cheng Y, Belcher JM, Siew ED, Leaf DE, Body SC, Fox AA, Waikar SS, Collard CD, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Ikizler TA, Ware LB, Edelstein CL, Garg AX, Choi M, Schaub JA, Zhao H, Lifton RP, Parikh CR. A Genome-Wide Association Study to Identify Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Acute Kidney Injury. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2016, 195: 482-490. PMID: 27576016, PMCID: PMC5378420, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201603-0518oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAdultAgedApolipoprotein L1ApolipoproteinsBiomarkersCardiac Surgical ProceduresCase-Control StudiesCritical IllnessFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansIntensive Care UnitsInterferon Regulatory Factor-2Lipoproteins, HDLMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePostoperative ComplicationsRisk FactorsStatistics, NonparametricT-Box Domain ProteinsConceptsAcute kidney injuryGenome-wide association studiesSingle nucleotide polymorphismsKidney injuryGenetic lociAssociation studiesExploratory genome-wide association studyAcute kidney injury casesHospital acute kidney injuryCommon genetic variantsIndependent lociGene TBX1Chromosome 4Novel pathwayCritical illnessCardiac surgerySevere complicationsLociPatient populationTherapeutic advancesGenetic variantsGenotype imputationInjury casesExpedite recoveryInjury
2015
Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Disease: Role of Biomarkers
Belcher JM. Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Disease: Role of Biomarkers. Advances In Kidney Disease And Health 2015, 22: 368-375. PMID: 26311598, DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2015.06.009.BooksConceptsAcute kidney injuryEtiology of AKINeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinAcute tubular necrosisGelatinase-associated lipocalinHepatorenal syndromeKidney injuryPrerenal azotemiaTubular necrosisFractional excretionInterleukin-18Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinProgression of AKIKidney tubular injurySetting of cirrhosisOverall poor outcomeRole of biomarkersStandard diagnostic toolAdvanced cirrhosisAKI etiologyCommon complicationTubular injuryCommon etiologyLiver diseasePoor outcome
2014
Urinary Biomarkers and Progression of AKI in Patients with Cirrhosis
Belcher JM, Garcia-Tsao G, Sanyal AJ, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Peixoto AJ, Perazella MA, Ansari N, Lim J, Coca SG, Parikh CR. Urinary Biomarkers and Progression of AKI in Patients with Cirrhosis. Clinical Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2014, 9: 1857-1867. PMID: 25183658, PMCID: PMC4220770, DOI: 10.2215/cjn.09430913.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAcute-Phase ProteinsAdultAgedAlbuminuriaBiomarkersDisease ProgressionFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsFemaleHepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 1Hospital MortalityHumansInterleukin-18Lipocalin-2LipocalinsLiver CirrhosisMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptors, VirusSodiumConceptsProgression of AKIAKI progressionIL-18Urinary biomarkersHospital mortalityKIM-1End-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreL-FABPStage liver disease scoreNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinAKI Network criteriaLiver Disease scoreProspective cohort studyGelatinase-associated lipocalinNet reclassification indexUnited States medical centersKey clinical variablesRobust clinical modelKidney injuryCohort studySevere complicationsLiver cirrhosisRisk stratificationClinical variablesMarker levelsKidney biomarkers and differential diagnosis of patients with cirrhosis and acute kidney injury
Belcher JM, Sanyal AJ, Peixoto AJ, Perazella MA, Lim J, Thiessen‐Philbrook H, Ansari N, Coca SG, Garcia‐Tsao G, Parikh CR, Consortium F. Kidney biomarkers and differential diagnosis of patients with cirrhosis and acute kidney injury. Hepatology 2014, 60: 622-632. PMID: 24375576, PMCID: PMC4065642, DOI: 10.1002/hep.26980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAcute-Phase ProteinsAdultAgedAlbuminuriaBiomarkersCreatinineDiagnosis, DifferentialFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 1HumansInterleukin-18KidneyLipocalin-2LipocalinsLiver CirrhosisMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptors, VirusSodiumConceptsAcute kidney injuryAcute tubular necrosisKidney injury molecule-1Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinHepatorenal syndromePrerenal azotemiaKidney injuryDifferential diagnosisUrinary biomarkersEtiology of AKIProgressive acute kidney injuryLiver-type fatty acidOptimal diagnostic cutoffInjury molecule-1Prospective cohort studyGelatinase-associated lipocalinAccurate differential diagnosisClinical decision makingNumber of biomarkersCohort studyTubular necrosisFractional excretionCommon etiologyInterleukin-18Kidney biomarkers
2013
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Cirrhosis: Perils and Promise
Belcher JM, Parikh CR, Garcia–Tsao G. Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Cirrhosis: Perils and Promise. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2013, 11: 1550-1558. PMID: 23583467, PMCID: PMC3840046, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.03.018.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAlcoholismBilirubinBiomarkersCreatinineHepatitis C, ChronicHumansLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedSodiumConceptsCreatinine levelsSodium levelsRenal Disease Study equationPacked red blood cellsTotal serum bilirubin levelsAcute kidney injurySerum creatinine levelsMental status changesRenal tubular epithelial cellsSerum sodium levelsChronic liver diseaseGlomerular filtration rateInternational normalization ratioModification of DietIntensive care unitUrine sodium levelSerum bilirubin levelsFresh frozen plasmaChronic alcohol abuseTubular epithelial cellsHepatitis CKidney injuryRed blood cellsBlood pressureFractional excretion
2012
Association of AKI With mortality and complications in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis
Belcher JM, Garcia‐Tsao G, Sanyal AJ, Bhogal H, Lim JK, Ansari N, Coca SG, Parikh CR, Consortium F. Association of AKI With mortality and complications in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis. Hepatology 2012, 57: 753-762. PMID: 22454364, PMCID: PMC3390443, DOI: 10.1002/hep.25735.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute kidney injuryAcute Kidney Injury Network definitionAssociation of AKIDefinition of AKISeverity of AKIProgression of AKIProspective observational cohort studyAKIN stage 1Baseline renal functionObservational cohort studyIncidence of mortalityAKI criteriaAKI severityAKI stageAKIN criteriaAKIN stageHospital mortalityKidney injuryCohort studyDevastating complicationRenal functionHospitalized patientsImproved outcomesEarly diagnosisTimely treatment
2011
Clinical Applications of Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury
Belcher JM, Edelstein CL, Parikh CR. Clinical Applications of Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2011, 57: 930-940. PMID: 21411200, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2010.11.032.BooksMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryBiomarkersCreatinineDiagnosis, DifferentialDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsDiagnosis of AKIAcute kidney injurySerum creatinine levelsKidney injuryCreatinine levelsIL-18Multiple novel biomarkersProspective trial designUtility of biomarkersAdequate poweringSuccessful human trialsInterleukin-18Kidney functionNovel therapiesDifferential diagnosisHuman trialsNovel biomarkersTrial designAnimal studiesTherapeutic efficacyInjuryDiagnosisEarly detectionBiomarkersPotential role