2012
4-Liter Split-Dose Polyethylene Glycol Is Superior to Other Bowel Preparations, Based on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Enestvedt BK, Tofani C, Laine LA, Tierney A, Fennerty MB. 4-Liter Split-Dose Polyethylene Glycol Is Superior to Other Bowel Preparations, Based on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2012, 10: 1225-1231. PMID: 22940741, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.08.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSplit-dose PEGBowel preparation methodsBowel preparation qualityAdjunct therapyRandomized trialsBowel cleansingBowel preparationOdds ratioPooled estimatesSplit dosePublication biasPreparation qualityDose polyethylene glycolSplit-dose regimensCochrane Central RegisterMajor conference proceedingsSignificant heterogeneitySignificant publication biasLow-volume regimensRandom-effects modelSame preparationAbdominal crampingCentral RegisterPatient demographicsControlled Trials
2009
Does Capsule Endoscopy Improve Outcomes in Obscure GI Bleeding: Randomized Controlled Trial of Capsule Endoscopy vs. Dedicated Small Bowel Radiography
Laine L, Sahota A, Shah A. Does Capsule Endoscopy Improve Outcomes in Obscure GI Bleeding: Randomized Controlled Trial of Capsule Endoscopy vs. Dedicated Small Bowel Radiography. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2009, 69: ab99. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.03.042.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Endoscopic Therapy for Bleeding Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Based on Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Laine L, McQuaid KR. Endoscopic Therapy for Bleeding Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Based on Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2008, 7: 33-47. PMID: 18986845, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2008.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic therapyProton pump inhibitorsActive bleedingVisible vesselPump inhibitorsIntravenous proton pump inhibitorsAppropriate endoscopic treatmentNonbleeding visible vesselPrimary end pointSecond-look endoscopyEndoscopic hemostatic therapyRandomized Controlled TrialsEvidence-based approachPlacebo/Further bleedingHemostatic therapyInjection therapyControlled TrialsEndoscopic treatmentRandomized trialsBleeding ulcersSclerosant therapyReceptor antagonistBibliographic database searchBleedingTegaserod Treatment for Dysmotility-Like Functional Dyspepsia: Results of Two Randomized, Controlled Trials
Vakil N, Laine L, Talley NJ, Zakko SF, Tack J, Chey WD, Kralstein J, Earnest DL, Ligozio G, Cohard-Radice M. Tegaserod Treatment for Dysmotility-Like Functional Dyspepsia: Results of Two Randomized, Controlled Trials. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2008, 103: ajg2008383. PMID: 18616658, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.01953.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDysmotility-like functional dyspepsiaFunctional dyspepsiaSatisfactory symptom reliefTegaserod treatmentSymptom reliefDaily severity scoresPlacebo-controlled trialSevere baseline symptomsHelicobacter pylori statusTrial 2Trial 1Percentage of daysEarly satietyIdentical multicenterPostprandial fullnessStudy discontinuationAbdominal discomfortControlled TrialsMedication usePylori statusSeverity scoreReceptor agonistBaseline symptomsTegaserodClinical implications
2006
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Adverse Events of Low-dose Aspirin and Clopidogrel in Randomized Controlled Trials
McQuaid KR, Laine L. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Adverse Events of Low-dose Aspirin and Clopidogrel in Randomized Controlled Trials. The American Journal Of Medicine 2006, 119: 624-638. PMID: 16887404, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.10.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose aspirinAspirin/clopidogrelMajor GI bleedingMajor bleedingGI bleedingAdverse eventsIntracranial bleedingRelative riskSystematic reviewMajor bleeding episodesMajor gastrointestinal bleedingRelevant adverse eventsRisk of GIAbsolute risk increaseRandomized Controlled TrialsDay aspirinMajor GIBleeding episodesCardiovascular prophylaxisGastrointestinal bleedingAntiplatelet agentsControlled TrialsWeighted incidenceAbsolute riskClopidogrel
2005
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Hepatic Toxicity: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Arthritis Patients
Rostom A, Goldkind L, Laine L. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Hepatic Toxicity: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Arthritis Patients. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2005, 3: 489-498. PMID: 15880319, DOI: 10.1016/s1542-3565(04)00777-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver-related deathLiver-related hospitalizationsSerious adverse eventsAnti-inflammatory drugsAminotransferase elevationAdverse eventsSide effectsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsTrials of diclofenacHepatic side effectsProportion of patientsClinical side effectsRandomized Controlled TrialsBibliographic databases MEDLINEHigh rateArthritis patientsControlled TrialsRheumatoid arthritisHepatic toxicityInclusion criteriaDatabases MEDLINENSAIDsDrug AdministrationSystematic reviewToxicity outcomes
1998
Twice-daily, 10-day triple therapy with omeprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for Helicobacter pylori eradication in duodenal ulcer disease: results of three multicenter, double-blind, United States trials
Laine L, Suchower L, Frantz J, Connors A, Neil G. Twice-daily, 10-day triple therapy with omeprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for Helicobacter pylori eradication in duodenal ulcer disease: results of three multicenter, double-blind, United States trials. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1998, 93: ajg1998488. PMID: 9820381, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00602.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuodenal ulcer diseaseTriple therapyEradication rateUlcer diseaseH. pylori-infected patientsDaily triple therapyDays of omeprazoleDuodenal ulcer historyProtocol cure ratesProtocol eradication ratesTreat eradication ratesHelicobacter pylori eradicationPylori-infected patientsOAC patientsStudy medicationTreat populationUlcer historyPylori eradicationStudy drugAdverse eventsTwice DailyControlled TrialsDuodenal ulcerCure ratePatientsUS double‐blind, controlled trials of omeprazole and amoxycillin for treatment of Helicobacter pylori
Laine, Johnson, Suchower, Ronca, Hwang, Neil. US double‐blind, controlled trials of omeprazole and amoxycillin for treatment of Helicobacter pylori. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 1998, 12: 377-382. PMID: 9690729, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.1998.00303.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsH. pylori eradicationDual therapyEradication ratePylori eradicationDuodenal ulcerControlled TrialsHelicobacter pylori eradication ratesOmeprazole/amoxycillinPylori eradication ratesCompletion of therapyActive duodenal ulcerH. pylori diagnosisEndoscopic biopsy testsAmoxycillin resistanceAmoxycillin therapyAdverse eventsAmoxycillinTherapyHelicobacter pyloriOmeprazolePatientsBiopsy testsProtocol analysisUlcersTrials