2022
Association of Antisecretory Drugs with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Using Oral Anticoagulants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kurlander JE, Barnes GD, Fisher A, Gonzalez JJ, Helminski D, Saini SD, Sengupta N, Yang YX, Scheiman J, Laine L. Association of Antisecretory Drugs with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Using Oral Anticoagulants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The American Journal Of Medicine 2022, 135: 1231-1243.e8. PMID: 35679879, PMCID: PMC10031639, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.05.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper gastrointestinal bleedingProton pump inhibitorsGastrointestinal bleedingH2-receptor antagonistsObservational studyOral anticoagulantsAntisecretory drugsRelative riskLower riskNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug useSystematic reviewAnti-inflammatory drug useOvert upper gastrointestinal bleedingLow statistical heterogeneitySingle observational studyGreater treatment effectRandom-effects modelWeb of ScienceConcomitant aspirinRandomized trialsCochrane LibraryPump inhibitorsBias assessmentStatistical heterogeneityBleeding
2021
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–associated Diarrhea and Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies
Tran AN, Wang M, Hundt M, Chugh R, Ohm J, Grimshaw A, Ciarleglio M, Hung KW, Proctor DD, Price CC, Laine L, Al-Bawardy B. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–associated Diarrhea and Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2021, 44: 325-334. PMID: 34380976, DOI: 10.1097/cji.0000000000000383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsDiarrhea/colitisICI therapyCheckpoint inhibitorsObservational studyAnti-programmed cell death-1/Outcomes of ICISystematic reviewCell death-1/Permanent ICI discontinuationReal-world incidenceRemission of diarrheaRecurrence of symptomsDeath-1/Treatment of diarrheaRandom-effects modelICI discontinuationAdvanced malignanciesAppropriate patientsPrimary outcomeOverall incidenceAntigen-4Early treatmentColitisHigh risk
2020
Use of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Lee MW, Pourmorady JS, Laine L. Use of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2020, 115: 662-670. PMID: 31972617, DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFecal occult blood testIron deficiency anemiaSensitivity of FOBTAcute diarrheaClinical indicationsSystematic reviewFecal occult blood testingDiagnostic testsSpecific gastrointestinal symptomsOccult blood testingPrimary end pointOccult blood testColorectal cancer screeningPositive stool cultureRisk of biasQUADAS-2 toolGastrointestinal symptomsAdult patientsEndoscopic evaluationUlcerative colitisEndoscopic activityBlood testsIdentifiable causeStool culturesBlood testing
2019
Early Colonoscopy Does Not Improve Outcomes of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Systematic Review of Randomized Trials
Tsay C, Shung D, Stemmer Frumento K, Laine L. Early Colonoscopy Does Not Improve Outcomes of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Systematic Review of Randomized Trials. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2019, 18: 1696-1703.e2. PMID: 31843595, PMCID: PMC7292779, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.11.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute lower gastrointestinal bleedingLower gastrointestinal bleedingRandomized trialsEarly colonoscopyElective colonoscopyGastrointestinal bleedingSecondary outcomesHemostatic interventionEndoscopic interventionDiagnostic yieldSevere acute lower gastrointestinal bleedingSystematic reviewDual independent reviewTiming of colonoscopyOutcomes of patientsHours of presentationRandom-effects modelRecurrent bleedingPrimary outcomeIndex examinationColonoscopy evaluationBias assessmentObservational studyBleedingColonoscopyMachine 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
2016
Diagnosis of sessile serrated adenomas/polyps with image-enhanced endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Parikh ND, Chaptini L, Njei B, Laine L. Diagnosis of sessile serrated adenomas/polyps with image-enhanced endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy 2016, 48: 731-739. PMID: 27223636, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-107592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImage-enhanced endoscopyWhite light endoscopyNarrow-band imagingNon-neoplastic lesionsSSA/PsAdenomas/polypsFlexible spectral imaging color enhancementSystematic reviewCorresponding histologic diagnosesSSA/P detection rateSessile serrated adenomas/polypsSerrated adenomas/polypsNon-neoplastic tissuesAppearance of polypsSSA/PNBI studiesPrimary outcomeHistologic diagnosisInclusion criteriaEndoscopic diagnosisHyperplastic polypsSSA/P.Autofluorescence imagingHead comparisonBand imaging
2015
Treatment of Refractory Gastrointestinal Strictures With Mitomycin C
Rustagi T, Aslanian HR, Laine L. Treatment of Refractory Gastrointestinal Strictures With Mitomycin C. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2015, 49: 837-847. PMID: 25626632, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitomycin C applicationMitomycin CGastrointestinal stricturesSystematic reviewLimited therapeutic interventionsAdditional randomized trialsLarge prospective studiesDifficult management problemSearch of MEDLINEBenign gastrointestinal stricturesTitles/abstractsCutaneous sclerosisAdverse eventsPartial responseComplete responseCaustic injuryRandomized trialsRefractory stricturesEsophageal strictureProspective studyEmbase databasesCommon siteEffective therapyInclusion criteriaOptimal dose
2014
Intermittent vs Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for High-Risk Bleeding Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Sachar H, Vaidya K, Laine L. Intermittent vs Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for High-Risk Bleeding Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine 2014, 174: 1755-1762. PMID: 25201154, PMCID: PMC4415726, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk bleeding ulcersProton pump inhibitorsAbsolute risk differencePPI therapyBleeding ulcersContinuous infusionRisk differenceRisk ratioSystematic reviewDuplicate independent data extractionUrgent interventionRed blood cell transfusionGuideline-recommended regimenReduction of ulcerBlood cell transfusionCochrane Central RegisterControlled Trials databasesTrial of patientsData extractionIndependent data extractionIntravenous bolus doseRandom-effects modelFixed-effects modelPPI dosePPI infusion
2008
Systematic Review of the Predictors of Recurrent Hemorrhage After Endoscopic Hemostatic Therapy for Bleeding Peptic Ulcers
Elmunzer BJ, Young SD, Inadomi JM, Schoenfeld P, Laine L. Systematic Review of the Predictors of Recurrent Hemorrhage After Endoscopic Hemostatic Therapy for Bleeding Peptic Ulcers. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2008, 103: ajg2008521. PMID: 18684171, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.02070.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic therapyIndependent predictorsRecurrent hemorrhageProspective studySystematic reviewIntensive care unit observationLarge ulcer sizePosterior duodenal ulcerSecond-look endoscopyEndoscopic hemostatic therapySignificant independent predictorsPrespecified inclusion criteriaComorbid illnessesHemodynamic instabilityHemostatic therapyDuodenal ulcerEndoscopic predictorsPrimary outcomeUlcer sizeMultivariable analysisPooled ratePeptic ulcerClinical managementBibliographic database searchInclusion criteriaA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of moderate sedation for routine endoscopic procedures
McQuaid KR, Laine L. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of moderate sedation for routine endoscopic procedures. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008, 67: 910-923. PMID: 18440381, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.12.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate sedationPatient satisfactionAdverse eventsPhysician assessmentSystematic reviewSedation-related complicationsSerious adverse eventsPoor methodologic qualitySuperior patient satisfactionRoutine endoscopic proceduresComputerized bibliographic databasesActive regimenActive regimensLonger sedationRandomized trialsPatient assessmentMethodologic qualityAvailable agentsProcedure timeEndoscopic proceduresLower riskSedationMidazolamRegimensPropofol
2007
Systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events of low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel in randomized controlled trials
McQuaid K, Laine L. Systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events of low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel in randomized controlled trials. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2007, 143: 194. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 riskClopidogrelA systematic review of NSAIDs withdrawn from the market due to hepatotoxicity: lessons learned from the bromfenac experience
Goldkind L, Laine L. A systematic review of NSAIDs withdrawn from the market due to hepatotoxicity: lessons learned from the bromfenac experience. Pharmacoepidemiology And Drug Safety 2006, 15: 213-220. PMID: 16456879, DOI: 10.1002/pds.1207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdverse Drug Reaction Reporting SystemsAlanine TransaminaseAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalArchivesBenzophenonesBiomarkersBromobenzenesChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryHumansLiverPhenylacetatesPropionatesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicUnited StatesUnited States Food and Drug AdministrationConceptsAcute liver failureNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsSerious hepatotoxicityLiver failureRisk of ALFSystematic reviewDifferent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCommon adverse eventsHepatic enzyme elevationFlu-like symptomsDrug-induced hepatotoxicityAnti-inflammatory drugsClinical trial dataSymptomatic hepatitisALT elevationElevated transaminasesAdverse eventsEnzyme elevationDrug withdrawalHepatocellular jaundiceRare caseMedWatch systemDrug AdministrationHepatotoxicityTrial data
2005
Clinical Utility of Diagnostic Tests for Constipation in Adults: A Systematic Review
Rao S, Ozturk R, Laine L. Clinical Utility of Diagnostic Tests for Constipation in Adults: A Systematic Review. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2005, 100: ajg2005283. PMID: 15984989, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.41845.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood testsDiagnostic testsSystematic reviewAnorectal manometry studyDiagnosis of constipationRetrospective endoscopic studySlow transit constipationAbdominal X-rayBalloon expulsion testColonic transit studyTransit constipationAnorectal manometryColonic transitEndoscopic studyBalloon expulsionBarium enemaProspective studyExpulsion testPhysiologic abnormalitiesHistorical controlsConstipationManometry studiesStudy populationAlarm featuresMethodological qualityEarly Heartburn Relief With Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials
McQuaid KR, Laine L. Early Heartburn Relief With Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2005, 3: 553-563. PMID: 15952097, DOI: 10.1016/s1542-3565(05)00023-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeartburn reliefPPI therapyDay 1Clinical trialsSystematic reviewDouble-dose therapyEfficacy of PPIDays of therapyProton pump inhibitorsShort-term treatmentFirst placeboPPI doseMost patientsPooled proportionSustained reliefSymptom reliefRandomized comparisonPump inhibitorsInclusion criteriaPatientsMeta-AnalysisTherapyAbstractTextFirst dayHeartburnNonsteroidal 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