Publications

2025

Validity of Diagnostic Codes and Laboratory Tests to Identify Cholangiocarcinoma and Its Subtypes
Ferrante N, Hubbard R, Weinfurtner K, Mezina A, Newcomb C, Furth E, Bhattacharya D, Njei B, Taddei T, Singal A, Hoteit M, Park L, Kaplan D, Re V. Validity of Diagnostic Codes and Laboratory Tests to Identify Cholangiocarcinoma and Its Subtypes. Pharmacoepidemiology And Drug Safety 2025, 34: e70154. PMID: 40328444, PMCID: PMC12055315, DOI: 10.1002/pds.70154.
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Liver lipid droplet cholesterol content is a key determinant of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis
Sakuma I, Gaspar R, Nasiri A, Dufour S, Kahn M, Zheng J, LaMoia T, Guerra M, Taki Y, Kawashima Y, Yimlamai D, Perelis M, Vatner D, Petersen K, Huttasch M, Knebel B, Kahl S, Roden M, Samuel V, Tanaka T, Shulman G. Liver lipid droplet cholesterol content is a key determinant of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2025, 122: e2502978122. PMID: 40310463, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2502978122.
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Expert of Experts Verification and Alignment (EVAL) Framework for Large Language Models Safety in Gastroenterology.
Giuffrè M, You K, Pang Z, Kresevic S, Chung S, Chen R, Ko Y, Chan C, Saarinen T, Ajcevic M, Crocè LS, Garcia-Tsao G, Gralnek I, Sung JJY, Barkun A, Laine L, Sekhon J, Stadie B, Shung DL. Expert of Experts Verification and Alignment (EVAL) Framework for Large Language Models Safety in Gastroenterology. NPJ Digit Med 2025, 8: 242. PMID: 40319106, DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-01589-z.
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Increasing Incidence, Cost, and Mortality of AKI and HRS in Hospitalized Patients With Cirrhosis.
Goyes D, Njei B, Lim JK. Increasing Incidence, Cost, and Mortality of AKI and HRS in Hospitalized Patients With Cirrhosis. JAMA Netw Open 2025, 8: e2511822. PMID: 40397449, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.11822.
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THE OVERTUBE-ASSISTED PERCUTANEOUS PULL GASTROSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT IS SAFE IN PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Protiva P, Ketwaroo G, Njei B, Saha S. THE OVERTUBE-ASSISTED PERCUTANEOUS PULL GASTROSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT IS SAFE IN PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2025, 101: s233. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2025.03.403.
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Preclinical and clinical sex differences in the effects of alcohol on measures of brain dopamine: a systematic review
Barrios N, Riordan W, Garcia-Rivas V, Peltier M, Roberts W, Verplaetse T, Kohler R, Zhou H, Banini B, McKee S, Cosgrove K, Zakiniaeiz Y. Preclinical and clinical sex differences in the effects of alcohol on measures of brain dopamine: a systematic review. Biology Of Sex Differences 2025, 16: 24. PMID: 40200334, DOI: 10.1186/s13293-025-00706-7.
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Modeling bone marrow microenvironment and hematopoietic dysregulation in Gaucher disease through VavCre mediated Gba deletion
Belinsky G, Ruan J, Fattahi N, Mehta S, Boddupalli C, Mistry P, Nair S. Modeling bone marrow microenvironment and hematopoietic dysregulation in Gaucher disease through VavCre mediated Gba deletion. Human Molecular Genetics 2025, ddaf045. PMID: 40197748, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddaf045.
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AGA Living Clinical Practice Guideline on Computer-Aided Detection–Assisted Colonoscopy
Sultan S, Shung D, Kolb J, Foroutan F, Hassan C, Kahi C, Liang P, Levin T, Siddique S, Lebwohl B. AGA Living Clinical Practice Guideline on Computer-Aided Detection–Assisted Colonoscopy. Gastroenterology 2025, 168: 691-700. PMID: 40121061, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.01.002.
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Socioeconomic and demographic disparities in the impact of digestive diseases in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Al Ta’ani O, Al-Ajlouni Y, Lahoud C, Almasaid S, Alhalalmeh Y, Oweis Z, Danpanichkul P, Baidoun A, Alsakarneh S, Dahiya D, Njei B. Socioeconomic and demographic disparities in the impact of digestive diseases in the middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. International Journal For Equity In Health 2025, 24: 85. PMID: 40148874, PMCID: PMC11951616, DOI: 10.1186/s12939-025-02448-9.
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Ulcerative colitis and bullous pemphigoid: Direct association or a medication side effect: A case report.
Haddad G, El Dada A, Sbeih S, Kazzi T, Karam K, Chaptini L. Ulcerative colitis and bullous pemphigoid: Direct association or a medication side effect: A case report. World Journal Of Clinical Cases 2025, 13: 101363. PMID: 40144487, PMCID: PMC11670022, DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i9.101363.
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Moderate alcohol-associated hepatitis: A real-world multicenter study
Idalsoaga F, Díaz L, Dunn W, Mehta H, Muñoz K, Caldentey V, Arnold J, Ayares G, Mortuza R, Sarin S, Maiwall R, Zhang W, Qian S, Simonetto D, Singal A, Elfeki M, Ramirez-Cadiz C, Malhi G, Ahmed A, Homsi H, Abid Z, Cabezas J, Echavarría V, Poca M, Soriano G, Cuyas B, Cots M, La Tijera M, Ayala-Valverde M, Perez D, Gomez J, Abraldes J, Al-Karaghouli M, Jalal P, Ibrahim M, García-Tsao G, Goyes D, Skladaný L, Havaj D, Sulejova K, Selcanova S, Rincón D, Chacko K, Restrepo J, Yaquich P, Toro L, Shah V, Arrese M, Kamath P, Bataller R, Arab J. Moderate alcohol-associated hepatitis: A real-world multicenter study. Hepatology Communications 2025, 9: e0673. PMID: 40131003, PMCID: PMC11936654, DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000673.
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Liver Traffic Jam: How Sinusoidal Congestion Rewires Macrophage Distribution via CXCL9
Iwakiri Y. Liver Traffic Jam: How Sinusoidal Congestion Rewires Macrophage Distribution via CXCL9. Cellular And Molecular Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2025, 101492. PMID: 40132660, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2025.101492.
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BCL2 inhibition for multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis
Cani L, Gupta V, Kaufman J. BCL2 inhibition for multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis. British Journal Of Haematology 2025 PMID: 40090369, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.20046.
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High Risk of Persistence and Risk of Dysplasia after Ultrashort Barrett's Diagnosis.
Skef W, Haydel J, Rao A, Allencherril R, George R, Ketwaroo G, Thrift A, El-Serag H, Wenker T. High Risk of Persistence and Risk of Dysplasia after Ultrashort Barrett's Diagnosis. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2025 PMID: 40052679, DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003383.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis manifesting as intractable hiccups in an elderly patient: a case report
Jalloul S, Salem J, Karam K, Chamoun C, Chaptini L. Eosinophilic esophagitis manifesting as intractable hiccups in an elderly patient: a case report. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2025, 19: 99. PMID: 40045389, PMCID: PMC11884032, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05044-1.
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Medical foundation large language models for comprehensive text analysis and beyond
Xie Q, Chen Q, Chen A, Peng C, Hu Y, Lin F, Peng X, Huang J, Zhang J, Keloth V, Zhou X, Qian L, He H, Shung D, Ohno-Machado L, Wu Y, Xu H, Bian J. Medical foundation large language models for comprehensive text analysis and beyond. Npj Digital Medicine 2025, 8: 141. PMID: 40044845, PMCID: PMC11882967, DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-01533-1.
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Older Adult: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Management
Sobani Z, Hung K. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Older Adult: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Management. Current Treatment Options In Gastroenterology 2025, 23: 4. DOI: 10.1007/s11938-025-00469-5.
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Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization vs Portal Venous Embolization Alone in Cirrhotic and Non-cirrhotic Swine: A Pilot Study
Tefera J, Kuhn T, Matuschewski N, Meister E, Nguyenová J, Kao T, Mutonga M, Bitar R, Kahl V, Zhang X, Shewarega A, Chapiro J, Madoff D. Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization vs Portal Venous Embolization Alone in Cirrhotic and Non-cirrhotic Swine: A Pilot Study. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2025 PMID: 40043833, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2025.02.028.
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No Differences in Risk of Cirrhosis or Hepatocellular Carcinoma among Treatment Naïve Chronic Hepatitis B Patients by Baseline Hepatitis B Viral Load: A Propensity Score Weighted Analysis
Yang Z, Cheung R, Jou J, Lim J, Wong R. No Differences in Risk of Cirrhosis or Hepatocellular Carcinoma among Treatment Naïve Chronic Hepatitis B Patients by Baseline Hepatitis B Viral Load: A Propensity Score Weighted Analysis. Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Hepatology 2025, 102540. DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2025.102540.
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BASELINE PROGNOSTIC FACTORS OF BOWEL URGENCY IMPROVEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS TREATED WITH MIRIKIZUMAB
Dubinsky M, Schreiber S, Matsuoka K, Jairath V, Al-Bawardy B, Pellanda P, Zhu B, Bleakman A, Redondo I, Owen C, Limdi J. BASELINE PROGNOSTIC FACTORS OF BOWEL URGENCY IMPROVEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS TREATED WITH MIRIKIZUMAB. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025, 31: s62-s63. DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izae282.147.
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Eliglustat substrate reduction therapy in children with Gaucher disease type 1
Ain N, Saith A, Ruan A, Yang R, Burton A, Mistry P. Eliglustat substrate reduction therapy in children with Gaucher disease type 1. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2025, 13: 1543136. PMID: 40083427, PMCID: PMC11903696, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1543136.
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Mapping the Ulcerative Colitis Patient Journey in Saudi Arabia from Healthcare Professionals’ Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Non-Interventional Study
Azzam N, Mosli M, Almutairdi A, Alghamdi M, Meeralam Y, Alolimi K, Arsalan M, Al-Bawardy B. Mapping the Ulcerative Colitis Patient Journey in Saudi Arabia from Healthcare Professionals’ Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Non-Interventional Study. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2025, 14: 1621. PMID: 40095549, PMCID: PMC11899997, DOI: 10.3390/jcm14051621.
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Comparison of prognostic accuracy of HCC staging systems in patients undergoing TACE
Kasolowsky V, Gross M, Madoff D, Duncan J, Taddei T, Strazzabosco M, Jaffe A, Chapiro J. Comparison of prognostic accuracy of HCC staging systems in patients undergoing TACE. Clinical Imaging 2025, 120: 110438. PMID: 40049074, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2025.110438.
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Critical Update: AASLD Practice Guidance on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Taddei T, Brown D, Yarchoan M, Mendiratta-Lala M, Llovet J. Critical Update: AASLD Practice Guidance on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatology 2025 PMID: 39992051, DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000001269.
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence Combined With Digital Cholangioscopy for Indeterminant and Malignant Biliary Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
McCarty T, Shah R, Allencherril R, Moon N, Njei B. The Role of Artificial Intelligence Combined With Digital Cholangioscopy for Indeterminant and Malignant Biliary Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2025 PMID: 39998988, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000002148.
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