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 intervalsEradicationLigationWeeks
2015
Update on Fecal Microbiota Transplantation 2015: Indications, Methodologies, Mechanisms, and Outlook
Kelly CR, Kahn S, Kashyap P, Laine L, Rubin D, Atreja A, Moore T, Wu G. Update on Fecal Microbiota Transplantation 2015: Indications, Methodologies, Mechanisms, and Outlook. Gastroenterology 2015, 149: 223-237. PMID: 25982290, PMCID: PMC4755303, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsFecal microbiota transplantationClostridium difficile infectionGut microbiotaRecurrent Clostridium difficile infectionInflammatory bowel diseaseIrritable bowel syndromeTreatment of patientsRobust safety dataLong-term safetyBowel diseaseBowel syndromeMetabolic syndromeMicrobiota transplantationDifficile infectionSafety dataTherapeutic efficacyOrgan systemsDisease statesHuman gutSyndromePossible roleDiseaseEfficacyMicrobiotaTreatment
2006
Clinical trial design and patient demographics of the Multinational Etoricoxib and Diclofenac Arthritis Long-term (MEDAL) Study Program: Cardiovascular outcomes with etoricoxib versus diclofenac in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Cannon CP, Curtis SP, Bolognese JA, Laine L, Committee F. Clinical trial design and patient demographics of the Multinational Etoricoxib and Diclofenac Arthritis Long-term (MEDAL) Study Program: Cardiovascular outcomes with etoricoxib versus diclofenac in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. American Heart Journal 2006, 152: 237-245. PMID: 16875903, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2006.05.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalArthritis, RheumatoidAspirinCyclooxygenase InhibitorsDiclofenacDouble-Blind MethodEtoricoxibFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicOsteoarthritisPatient SelectionPyridinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignRisk AssessmentSulfonesTreatment OutcomeConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAnnual event rateThrombotic cardiovascular eventsRheumatoid arthritisCardiovascular eventsEvent ratesHazard ratioTraditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitorCOX-2 selective inhibitorsTraditional NSAID diclofenacDouble-blind trialCardiovascular event ratesTreatment of patientsAnti-inflammatory drugsClinical trial designSelective inhibitorLong-term useMultinational EtoricoxibCardiovascular outcomesCardiovascular riskPatient demographicsNoninferiority criteriaControl armCOX-2
2003
Bismuth-Based Quadruple Therapy Using a Single Capsule of Bismuth Biskalcitrate, Metronidazole, and Tetracycline Given With Omeprazole Versus Omeprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Duodenal Ulcer Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, North American Trial
Laine L, Hunt R, El-Zimaity H, Nguyen B, Osato M, Spénard J. Bismuth-Based Quadruple Therapy Using a Single Capsule of Bismuth Biskalcitrate, Metronidazole, and Tetracycline Given With Omeprazole Versus Omeprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Duodenal Ulcer Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, North American Trial. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: ajg2003137. PMID: 12650788, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.t01-1-07288.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAmoxicillinAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Ulcer AgentsCapsulesDrug Administration ScheduleDrug CombinationsDrug Therapy, CombinationDuodenal UlcerFemaleHelicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriHumansMaleMetronidazoleMiddle AgedNorth AmericaOmeprazoleOrganometallic CompoundsTetracyclineTreatment OutcomeConceptsUrea breath testQuadruple therapyDuodenal ulcerBreath testNegative urea breath testTreat eradication ratesH. pylori eradicationActive duodenal ulcerDuodenal ulcer patientsNorth American trialsClarithromycin-resistant strainsActive-controlled trialHelicobacter pylori infectionTreatment of patientsMetronidazole-resistant strainsCapsules q.OAC patientsOAC regimenEradication ratePylori eradicationTriple therapyAdverse eventsUlcer patientsPylori infectionMetronidazole resistance
2002
Randomized trial of normal saline solution injection versus bipolar electrocoagulation for treatment of patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers: Is local tamponade enough?
Laine L, Estrada R. Randomized trial of normal saline solution injection versus bipolar electrocoagulation for treatment of patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers: Is local tamponade enough? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2002, 55: 6-10. PMID: 11756906, DOI: 10.1067/mge.2002.120390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSaline solution injectionSaline solution groupNormal saline solutionBipolar electrocoagulationLocal tamponadeNonbleeding visible vesselIndependent risk factorSolution injectionSolution groupTreatment of patientsSaline solutionMajor bleedingActive bleedingEndoscopic injectionHospital daysStandard therapyUlcer sizeLack of injuryClinical evidenceVisible vesselRisk factorsEffective treatmentPatientsBleedingUlcers
1999
A randomized trial comparing the effect of rofecoxib, a cyclooxygenase 2–specific inhibitor, with that of ibuprofen on the gastroduodenal mucosa of patients with osteoarthritis
Laine L, Harper S, Simon T, Bath R, Johanson J, Schwartz H, Stern S, Quan H, Bolognese J, Group F. A randomized trial comparing the effect of rofecoxib, a cyclooxygenase 2–specific inhibitor, with that of ibuprofen on the gastroduodenal mucosa of patients with osteoarthritis. Gastroenterology 1999, 117: 776-783. PMID: 10500058, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70334-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCyclooxygenase 2Cyclooxygenase 2 InhibitorsCyclooxygenase InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodDuodenal UlcerFemaleGastric MucosaGastroscopyHumansIbuprofenIntestinal MucosaIsoenzymesLactonesMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisProstaglandin-Endoperoxide SynthasesStomach UlcerSulfonesConceptsUlcer ratesGastroduodenal ulcersCOX-2 specific inhibitionSymptoms of osteoarthritisNonspecific COX inhibitorNormal gastrointestinal tractTreatment of patientsBaseline endoscopyGastroduodenal ulcerationPlacebo groupCumulative incidenceOsteoarthritis patientsGastroduodenal mucosaWeek 12COX inhibitorsMucosal integrityCOX-2Gastrointestinal tractInflammatory sitesProstaglandin productionDoses 2AbstractTextEffective doseUlcersPatients
1997
Randomized comparison of saline injection vs. Bipolar electrocoagulation (BPEC) for treatment of patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers
Laine L, Stein C, Estrada R. Randomized comparison of saline injection vs. Bipolar electrocoagulation (BPEC) for treatment of patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1997, 45: ab94. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(97)80281-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Endoscopic ligation compared with sclerotherapy for treatment of esophageal variceal bleeding. A meta-analysis.
Laine L, Cook D. Endoscopic ligation compared with sclerotherapy for treatment of esophageal variceal bleeding. A meta-analysis. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1995, 123: 280-7. PMID: 7611595, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-123-4-199508150-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEsophageal variceal bleedingTreatment of patientsEndoscopic ligationVariceal bleedingEsophageal varicesEndoscopic treatmentDuplicate data abstractionDuplicate independent reviewEndoscopic treatment sessionsRate of deathRelevant primary articlesReview of citationsVariceal obliterationBacterial peritonitisLigation therapyPulmonary infectionEsophageal strictureMethodologic qualitySclerotherapyMortality rateTreatment sessionsPatientsRelevant articlesPrimary investigatorUnpublished studies
1990
Multipolar electrocoagulation versus injection therapy in the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers A prospective, randomized trial
Laine L. Multipolar electrocoagulation versus injection therapy in the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers A prospective, randomized trial. Gastroenterology 1990, 99: 1303-1306. PMID: 2210238, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(90)91154-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonbleeding visible vesselMultipolar electrocoagulationInjection therapyVisible vesselEndoscopic evidenceActive bleedingBloody nasogastric aspirateUpper gastrointestinal bleedHigh-risk patientsUnstable vital signsIncidence of surgeryTreatment of patientsCost of hospitalizationUnits of bloodFurther bleedingGastrointestinal bleedHospital stayNasogastric aspirateClinical evidencePeptic ulcerComparable efficacyMortality ratePatientsBleedingUlcers