Uyen To, MD
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2025
Contributors for Volume 2
Agarwal A, Al lami Z, Ala A, Anand A, Anirvan P, Arab J, Bagwan I, Bahure U, Baloji A, Bataller R, Batsis I, Behera M, Berlinrut I, Bhamidimarri K, Bhongade M, Bhujade H, Bucuvalas J, Chayanupatkul M, Clemente-Sanchez A, Cussen C, De A, Dieterich D, DiNorcia J, Dunn W, Duseja A, Sabagh A, Talkhan M, Em M, Gupta S, Huisman T, Ilyas F, Jain S, Jalal P, Kalra N, Kamani L, Khandelwal R, Khuroo M, Khuroo N, Kim E, Yin J, Maiwall R, Mallakmir S, Mehta H, Mohamed I, Molmenti A, Molmenti E, Nagral A, Nair V, Odin J, Panigrahi M, Polanco N, Prachanronarong K, Praharaj D, Raja K, Satapathy S, Schiano T, Schilsky M, Singal A, Singh S, Smith R, To U, Vanatta J, Wallach F, ZainAloor F. Contributors for Volume 2. 2025, xxv-xxix. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-26711-6.09992-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChapter 30 Wilson disease⊛
To U, Schilsky M. Chapter 30 Wilson disease⊛. 2025, 841-859. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-26711-6.00030-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWilson's diseaseAutosomal recessive disorderATP7B proteinNegative copper balanceDiverse phenotypesATP7B geneUnexplained liver diseaseLong-term survivalCopper transportBiochemical testsGenetic testingRecessive disorderMetabolic correctionLiver transplantationMedical historyHepatic symptomsLiver diseaseATP7BCopper excretionNeurological assessmentDietary restrictionIncreased excretionCopper balancePsychiatric symptomsExcretion
2024
Inpatient management of bacterial infections in patients with cirrhosis: A clinical review
Chen G, To U. Inpatient management of bacterial infections in patients with cirrhosis: A clinical review. Clinical Liver Disease 2024, 23: e0214. PMID: 38952696, PMCID: PMC11216674, DOI: 10.1097/cld.0000000000000214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWilson Disease and the COVID-19 pandemic: exploring patients’ mental health and vaccination attitudes in a longitudinal study
Coskun A, Aydin A, Tosun S, To U, Rubman S, Schilsky M, Zimbrean P. Wilson Disease and the COVID-19 pandemic: exploring patients’ mental health and vaccination attitudes in a longitudinal study. Frontiers In Psychology 2024, 15: 1326802. PMID: 38803830, PMCID: PMC11129684, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1326802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental healthMental health of individualsMental health scalesCognitive functionVaccination ratesHealth of individualsQuality of lifeCOVID-19 pandemicStudy investigated stressLevels of stressHealth scaleChronic conditionsCOVID-19 perceptionsVaccine attitudesIncreased depressionIncome lossCOVID-19Exacerbate anxietyPositive attitudesLongitudinal studyEssential workersActive initiatorsAnxietyWD patientsDepression
2023
S1506 Hepatic Decompensation & High-Intensity Statin Therapy Are Associated with Statin-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in Patients With Cirrhosis
Chen G, Alvarado M, Cohen E, Ventura K, To U. S1506 Hepatic Decompensation & High-Intensity Statin Therapy Are Associated with Statin-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in Patients With Cirrhosis. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2023, 118: s1141-s1142. DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0000955664.89611.a1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchP20 Patterns of ALT, AST and 24-hour urine copper in adult patients with treated Wilson disease: results from an international multi-site registry at enrolment and over the course of 3 years
Camarata M, To U, Coskun A, Maciejewski K, Embel V, Ayhan E, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Ala A, Schilsky M. P20 Patterns of ALT, AST and 24-hour urine copper in adult patients with treated Wilson disease: results from an international multi-site registry at enrolment and over the course of 3 years. 2023, a25.1-a25. DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-basl.36.Peer-Reviewed Original Research“Because it is a rare disease…it needs to be brought to attention that there are things out of the norm”: a qualitative study of patient and physician experiences of Wilson disease diagnosis and management in the US
Bailey K, Sahota N, To U, Hedera P. “Because it is a rare disease…it needs to be brought to attention that there are things out of the norm”: a qualitative study of patient and physician experiences of Wilson disease diagnosis and management in the US. Orphanet Journal Of Rare Diseases 2023, 18: 158. PMID: 37349760, PMCID: PMC10288732, DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02778-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician experienceCoordination of careLow copper dietWilson's disease diagnosisLiver transplantationLifelong treatmentNeurological symptomsHepatic symptomsDefinitive diagnosisDietary regimenInsurance barriersWide patientPsychiatric symptomsPatientsRare diseaseCommunity outreach programsDiagnostic journeyQualitative studyMultidisciplinary teamWD patientsMedicationsMultiple specialtiesPhysiciansDiagnosisSymptomsMo1571 OVERCOMING METABOLIC BARRIERS TO LIVING LIVER DONATION
Grover D, Cohen E, Batra R, Batisti J, Do A, Haakinson D, Hughes L, Mehal W, Mulligan D, To U, Ventura K, Viana A, Liapakis A. Mo1571 OVERCOMING METABOLIC BARRIERS TO LIVING LIVER DONATION. Gastroenterology 2023, 164: s-1375-s-1376. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(23)04205-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Major Depressive Disorder in an International Multisite Wilson Disease Registry
Camarata M, Ala A, Coskun A, Deng Y, Embel V, Gonzalez-Peralta R, Maciejewski K, Patel A, Rubman S, To U, Tomlin R, Schilsky M, Zimbrean P. Major Depressive Disorder in an International Multisite Wilson Disease Registry. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2022, 64: 106-117. PMID: 36521682, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressive disorderWilson's diseaseDepressive disorderLifetime major depressive disorderMental health QOLPhysical health QoLMajor depressive episodeMental health qualityStructured psychiatric evaluationSignificant differencesCross-sectional reportsLiver testsLiver diseaseNeurological assessmentLife scoresClinical correlatesDepressive episodePsychiatric symptomsPsychiatric evaluationDisease RegistrySevere anxietyLaboratory testsLifetime historySignificant associationPatientsPlasma Proteomic Profiling Illustrates Endothelial and Complement Signature in Patients with Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis
Allen C, Butt A, Zhao X, Li F, Bahel P, Chang C, Chun H, Gu S, Hwa J, Jakab S, Chen B, Garcia-Tsao G, Rinder H, To U, McConnell M, Lee A, Pine A. Plasma Proteomic Profiling Illustrates Endothelial and Complement Signature in Patients with Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis. Blood 2022, 140: 8382-8383. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2022-162633.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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Uyen To, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology, focusing on the treatment of various liver conditions, including liver failure, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic cirrhosis, and chronic liver disease. She utilizes advanced techniques, such as liver elastography, to assess the severity of liver conditions and liver biopsy.
Dr. To’s research explores Wilson Disease (a rare disorder that causes too much copper to build up in the body), liver disease and transplantation, alcohol-associated cirrhosis, mental health in chronic illnesses, and toxin-induced liver injury.
Dr. To is an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
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Internal Medicine; Gastroenterology; Hepatology
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Transplant Hepatology
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- AB of Internal Medicine
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- 2020
Gastroenterology
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- AB of Internal Medicine
- Original Certification Date
- 2017
Internal Medicine
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- AB of Internal Medicine
- Original Certification Date
- 2014
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