2017
Narrow-band imaging versus white light versus mapping biopsy for gastric intestinal metaplasia: a prospective blinded trial
Buxbaum JL, Hormozdi D, Dinis-Ribeiro M, Lane C, Dias-Silva D, Sahakian A, Jayaram P, Pimentel-Nunes P, Shue D, Pepper M, Cho D, Laine L. Narrow-band imaging versus white light versus mapping biopsy for gastric intestinal metaplasia: a prospective blinded trial. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017, 86: 857-865. PMID: 28366441, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.03.1528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastric intestinal metaplasiaDetection of GIMNarrow-band imagingHD-WLMapping biopsyIntestinal metaplasiaHigh-definition white light endoscopyProportion of patientsProspective blinded trialGastric cancer precursorsGastric cancer riskWhite light endoscopyNBI examinationPrimary outcomeUpper endoscopyHigher proportionBlinded trialCancer precursorsBiopsy specimensMedian numberSecond endoscopistGastric cancerCancer riskBiopsyPatients
2005
The effect of GI bleeding on Helicobacter pylori diagnostic testing: a prospective study at the time of bleeding and 1 month later
Laine LA, Nathwani RA, Naritoku W. The effect of GI bleeding on Helicobacter pylori diagnostic testing: a prospective study at the time of bleeding and 1 month later. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2005, 62: 853-859. PMID: 16301025, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2005.09.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsH pylori densityAcute GI bleedingInflammatory cell infiltrationH pyloriGI bleedingHistologic examinationCohort studyCell infiltrationDiagnostic testingBlinded histologic examinationH pylori testingAcute variceal bleedingProspective cohort studyUrban county hospitalProton pump inhibitorsTime of bleedingRapid urease testingVariceal bleedingCase seriesEndoscopic biopsyProspective studyPump inhibitorsBiopsy specimensUrease testingCounty HospitalRandomized, double-blind comparison of immediate-release omeprazole oral suspension versus intravenous cimetidine for the prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients
Conrad SA, Gabrielli A, Margolis B, Quartin A, Hata JS, Frank WO, Bagin RG, Rock JA, Hepburn B, Laine L. Randomized, double-blind comparison of immediate-release omeprazole oral suspension versus intravenous cimetidine for the prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine 2005, 33: 760-765. PMID: 15818102, DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000157751.92249.32.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper gastrointestinal bleedingSignificant upper gastrointestinal bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingIll patientsIntravenous cimetidineOmeprazole suspensionMedian gastricChronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) scoreTrial daysOral suspensionCimetidine treatment groupsDouble-blind trialPrimary end pointDouble-blind comparisonIntensive care unitAdditional risk factorsAcute PhysiologyProtocol populationCimetidine treatmentMedication dosesOrogastric tubeSignificant bleedingCare unitMechanical ventilationGastric aspirates
1994
Prospective, randomized comparison of disposable and reusable biopsy forceps in gastrointestinal endoscopy
Yang R, Naritoku W, Laine L. Prospective, randomized comparison of disposable and reusable biopsy forceps in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1994, 40: 671-674. PMID: 7859962, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(94)70107-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
Effect of oral iron therapy on the upper gastrointestinal tract
Laine L, Bentley E, Chandrasoma P. Effect of oral iron therapy on the upper gastrointestinal tract. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 1988, 33: 172-177. PMID: 3257437, DOI: 10.1007/bf01535729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral iron therapyUpper gastrointestinal tractIron therapyGastrointestinal symptomsHemoccult testGastrointestinal tractHealthy volunteersFecal occult blood testingHemoccult-positive stoolsOccult blood testingOral ferrous sulfateFresh stool samplesPositive Hemoccult testUncertain clinical significanceDark stoolsHemoccult testingEndoscopic abnormalitiesOral ironSignificant nauseaUnderwent endoscopyEndoscopic findingsSubepithelial hemorrhageBlood testingStool samplesClinical significance