2019
Machine Learning to Predict Outcomes in Patients with Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Systematic Review
Shung D, Simonov M, Gentry M, Au B, Laine L. Machine Learning to Predict Outcomes in Patients with Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Systematic Review. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2019, 64: 2078-2087. PMID: 31055722, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05645-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical risk scoreUpper gastrointestinal bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingOutcomes of mortalityRisk scoreSystematic reviewOvert gastrointestinal bleedingAcute gastrointestinal bleedingPrognosis Studies toolRisk of biasFull-text studiesCurrent risk assessment toolsRisk assessment toolHospital stayHemostatic interventionRisk stratificationInclusion criteriaPrognostic performanceHigh riskIndependent reviewersConference abstractsLower riskMedian AUCPatientsMortality
2017
Randomized trial of cholangioscopy-guided laser lithotripsy versus conventional therapy for large bile duct stones (with videos)
Buxbaum J, Sahakian A, Ko C, Jayaram P, Lane C, Yu CY, Kankotia R, Laine L. Randomized trial of cholangioscopy-guided laser lithotripsy versus conventional therapy for large bile duct stones (with videos). Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017, 87: 1050-1060. PMID: 28866457, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.08.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCholangioscopy-guided laser lithotripsyBile duct stonesDuct stonesConventional therapyLaser lithotripsy groupEndoscopic clearanceMechanical lithotripsyBalloon dilationLaser lithotripsyLithotripsy groupProcedure timeLarge common bile duct stonesCommon bile duct stonesLarge bile duct stonesConventional therapy groupHistory of ERCPCommon duct explorationPost-ERCP pancreatitisLarge bile ductsCholangioscopy-guided lithotripsyLonger procedure timeSuccessful endoscopic extractionNumber of proceduresAdverse eventsDuct explorationOptimal Timing of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Acute Cholangitis
Hou LA, Laine L, Motamedi N, Sahakian A, Lane C, Buxbaum J. Optimal Timing of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Acute Cholangitis. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2017, 51: 534-538. PMID: 27875357, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangitisFemaleHospitalizationHumansIntensive Care UnitsIntubation, IntratrachealLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisProspective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyIntensive care unit admissionCare unit admissionLength of hospitalizationAcute cholangitisUnit admissionRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyFrequent intensive care unit admissionOptimal timingAdditional adverse outcomesCases of cholangitisProcedural adverse eventsDays of presentationVasopressor requirementVasopressor supportBiliary decompressionHospital stayVasopressor useSecondary outcomesAdverse eventsAntibiotic therapyPrimary outcomeEndotracheal intubationAdverse outcomesEmergency departmentPredictors and outcomes of delayed plastic biliary stent removal following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Kim SJ, Ohanian E, Lee F, Nam B, Che K, Laine L, Kim SE, Kim JJ. Predictors and outcomes of delayed plastic biliary stent removal following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Scandinavian Journal Of Gastroenterology 2017, 52: 1128-1132. PMID: 28657377, DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2017.1342138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyBiliary stent removalBiliary stent placementStent removalStent obstructionRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyStent placementIndex endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyNon-English primary languageOutcomes of patientsOutpatient endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyPreventable adverse eventsMultivariable regression analysisUniversity Medical CenterPlastic biliary stentsAnesthesia assistanceBaseline characteristicsAdverse eventsConsecutive patientsClinical outcomesLoma Linda University Medical CenterOne-fifthMedical CenterBiliary stentsLower oddsEarly Aggressive Hydration Hastens Clinical Improvement in Mild Acute Pancreatitis
Buxbaum JL, Quezada M, Da B, Jani N, Lane C, Mwengela D, Kelly T, Jhun P, Dhanireddy K, Laine L. Early Aggressive Hydration Hastens Clinical Improvement in Mild Acute Pancreatitis. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2017, 112: 797. PMID: 28266591, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2017.40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic inflammatory response syndromeMild acute pancreatitisBlood urea nitrogenAggressive intravenous hydrationClinical improvementStandard hydrationAcute pancreatitisIntravenous hydrationPersistent systemic inflammatory response syndromeClear liquid dietInflammatory response syndromeCox regression analysisAcute pancreatitis treatmentLactated Ringer's solutionAggressive hydrationEpigastric painImproved painOral dietPrimary endpointInitial managementOrgan failureResponse syndromeRandomized trialsVolume overloadMean age
2016
Randomized trial of 1‐week versus 2‐week intervals for endoscopic ligation in the treatment of patients with esophageal variceal bleeding
Sheibani S, Khemichian S, Kim JJ, Hou L, Yan AW, Buxbaum J, Dara L, Laine L. Randomized trial of 1‐week versus 2‐week intervals for endoscopic ligation in the treatment of patients with esophageal variceal bleeding. Hepatology 2016, 64: 549-555. PMID: 27082942, PMCID: PMC4956532, DOI: 10.1002/hep.28597.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEsophageal variceal bleedingVariceal bleedingVariceal eradicationAcute esophageal variceal bleedingBeta-blocker therapyProportion of patientsTreatment of patientsNumber of endoscopiesMean numberLigation sessionsChest painPrimary endpointAdverse eventsClinical outcomesEndoscopic ligationLast endoscopyPhysician preferencePatientsBleedingSuccessful ligationEndoscopyConfidence intervalsEradicationLigationWeeksLong-Term PPI Use: Balancing Potential Harms and Documented Benefits
Laine L, Nagar A. Long-Term PPI Use: Balancing Potential Harms and Documented Benefits. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2016, 111: 913. PMID: 27113114, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.156.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2015
Quantification of Adequate Bowel Preparation for Screening or Surveillance Colonoscopy in Men
Clark BT, Protiva P, Nagar A, Imaeda A, Ciarleglio MM, Deng Y, Laine L. Quantification of Adequate Bowel Preparation for Screening or Surveillance Colonoscopy in Men. Gastroenterology 2015, 150: 396-405. PMID: 26439436, PMCID: PMC4728019, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.09.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdequate bowel preparationBBPS scoreSurveillance colonoscopyBowel preparationColon segmentsBBPS scoresSecond examinationWest Haven Veterans Affairs Medical CenterVeterans Affairs Medical CenterFirst examinationGuideline-recommended intervalsProspective observational studyDetection of adenomasIdentification of polypsColonoscopic evaluationPrimary outcomeSurveillance intervalsBlinded endoscopistsColonoscopy examinationObservational studyPrEP scaleMedical CenterInitial examinationStudy subjectsAdequate preparation
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 analysisStentsMalignancyDiagnosisGastroenterologists’ 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
2011
Proton Pump Inhibitor Co-therapy With Clopidogrel: Is There GI Benefit or Cardiovascular Harm?
Laine L. Proton Pump Inhibitor Co-therapy With Clopidogrel: Is There GI Benefit or Cardiovascular Harm? Gastroenterology 2011, 140: 769-772.e2. PMID: 21266209, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.01.024.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2010
Randomised clinical trial: a novel rabeprazole extended release 50 mg formulation vs. esomeprazole 40 mg in healing of moderate‐to‐severe erosive oesophagitis – the results of two double‐blind studies
Laine L, Katz PO, Johnson DA, Ibegbu I, Goldstein MJ, Chou C, Rossiter G, Lu Y. Randomised clinical trial: a novel rabeprazole extended release 50 mg formulation vs. esomeprazole 40 mg in healing of moderate‐to‐severe erosive oesophagitis – the results of two double‐blind studies. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2010, 33: 203-212. PMID: 21114792, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04516.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeartburn resolutionErosive oesophagitisExtended releaseLA grade CSevere erosive oesophagitisDouble-blind trialDouble-blind studyPossibility of benefitCurrent PPIsD oesophagitisSevere oesophagitisGERD patientsSecondary endpointsPrimary endpointSymptomatic resolutionAcid suppressionSubgroup analysisDrug exposureClinical trialsOesophagitisGrade DGrade CFurther evaluationEsomeprazoleAcid inhibitionRisk factors for NSAID‐associated upper GI clinical events in a long‐term prospective study of 34 701 arthritis patients
Laine L, Curtis SP, Cryer B, Kaur A, Cannon CP. Risk factors for NSAID‐associated upper GI clinical events in a long‐term prospective study of 34 701 arthritis patients. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2010, 32: 1240-1248. PMID: 20955443, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04465.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalArthritisCyclooxygenase 2 InhibitorsDiclofenacEtoricoxibFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesPyridinesRisk FactorsSulfonesTime FactorsUpper Gastrointestinal TractConceptsClinical eventsRisk factorsLow-dose aspirin useDouble-blind randomized trialsLong-term prospective studiesCox proportional hazards modelNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsDiscontinuation of NSAIDsPredictors of discontinuationUpper GI eventsLow-dose aspirinPotential risk factorsProportional hazards modelAnti-inflammatory drugsAspirin useGI eventsPatient characteristicsArthritis patientsTreat analysisRandomized trialsRheumatoid arthritisProspective studyGI effectsDyspepsiaHazards modelDoes Capsule Endoscopy Improve Outcomes in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding? Randomized Trial Versus Dedicated Small Bowel Radiography
Laine L, Sahota A, Shah A. Does Capsule Endoscopy Improve Outcomes in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding? Randomized Trial Versus Dedicated Small Bowel Radiography. Gastroenterology 2010, 138: 1673-1680.e1. PMID: 20138043, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.01.047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObscure GI bleedingObscure gastrointestinal bleedingDiagnostic yieldGI bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingTherapeutic interventionsCapsule endoscopyNegative upper endoscopySubsequent blood transfusionSmall bowel radiographyOccult bleedingPrimary endpointSubsequent hospitalizationMost patientsUpper endoscopyBlood transfusionHemoglobin levelsRandomized trialsVs 5Improved outcomesBleedingContrast radiographyPatientsEndoscopyAbstractText
2008
Intragastric pH With Oral vs Intravenous Bolus Plus Infusion Proton-Pump Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers
Laine L, Shah A, Bemanian S. Intragastric pH With Oral vs Intravenous Bolus Plus Infusion Proton-Pump Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers. Gastroenterology 2008, 134: 1836-1841. PMID: 18423628, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralDrug Administration ScheduleDuodenal UlcerDuodenoscopyFemaleGastric AcidGastric Acidity DeterminationGastroscopyHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationInfusions, IntravenousMaleMiddle AgedPeptic Ulcer HemorrhageProton Pump InhibitorsStomach UlcerTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsProton pump inhibitor therapyOral PPIIntravenous PPIInhibitor therapyConfidence intervalsStudy periodFrequent oral dosingHigh-risk stigmataSimilar antisecretory effectIntravenous lansoprazoleOral lansoprazolePPI therapyAntisecretory effectWide confidence intervalsIntragastric pHIntravenous bolusBleeding ulcersOral dosingPatientsBaseline pHUlcersAbstractTextTherapyAIMSBolus
1996
Randomized comparison of ligation versus ligation plus sclerotherapy in patients with bleeding esophageal varices
Laine L, Stein C, Sharma V. Randomized comparison of ligation versus ligation plus sclerotherapy in patients with bleeding esophageal varices. Gastroenterology 1996, 110: 529-533. PMID: 8566601, DOI: 10.1053/gast.1996.v110.pm8566601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEsophageal varicesVariceal eradicationCombined therapyTreatment sessionsMajor bleedingMean followEndoscopic sclerotherapyHospital daysRepeat endoscopyRandomized comparisonSclerotherapyVaricesPatientsAbstractTextTherapyMore sessionsLigationEradicationComplicationsSignificant differencesAIMSTreatmentSessionsGreater timeBleeding
1995
A randomized, double-blind comparison of placebo, etodolac, and naproxen on gastrointestinal injury and prostaglandin production
Laine L, Sloane R, Ferretti M, Cominelli F. A randomized, double-blind comparison of placebo, etodolac, and naproxen on gastrointestinal injury and prostaglandin production. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1995, 42: 428-433. PMID: 8566633, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(95)70045-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstaglandin productionWeek 1Gastrointestinal injuryGastric injuryHealthy volunteersDimension of ulcersMucosal prostaglandin productionDouble-blind trialDouble-blind comparisonWeeks of treatmentMean numberProstaglandin E2 productionAnti-ulcer drugsGastroduodenal injuryGastrointestinal symptomsUlcer complicationsPrior endoscopyStandard NSAIDsGastric erosionsGastric ulcerMucosal defectsUlcer scoreWeek 4E2 productionPlacebo
1992
Prospective evaluation of immediate versus delayed refeeding and prognostic value of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Laine L, Cohen H, Brodhead J, Cantor D, Garcia F, Mosquera M. Prospective evaluation of immediate versus delayed refeeding and prognostic value of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Gastroenterology 1992, 102: 314-316. PMID: 1727765, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(92)91816-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEndoscopyFoodGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansPrognosisProspective StudiesRecurrenceTime FactorsConceptsMallory-Weiss tearUpper gastrointestinal hemorrhageGastrointestinal hemorrhagePrognostic valueRegular dietMajor upper gastrointestinal hemorrhageClean-based ulcersEndoscopic evidenceHospital courseRecurrent bleedingEndoscopic findingsMajor hemorrhageClinical evidenceProspective evaluationVs. 5Entry criteriaClean baseVs. 2Lower riskPatientsUlcersUrgent interventionVs. 1HemorrhageTears
1991
Determination of the optimal technique for bipolar electrocoagulation treatment An experimental evaluation of the BICAP and Gold probes
Laine L. Determination of the optimal technique for bipolar electrocoagulation treatment An experimental evaluation of the BICAP and Gold probes. Gastroenterology 1991, 100: 107-112. PMID: 1983812, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(91)90589-d.Peer-Reviewed Original Research