Does use of long-term aspirin impact outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis?

Introduction: Although the effect of rectal indomethacin in post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis is well established, the effect of aspirin on acute pancreatitis (AP) is not well studied. We investigate the effect of aspirin on AP.

Methods: We collected data from the National Inpatient Sample database from 2016 to 2020, to identify adult patients with acute pancreatitis.

Incidence and factors associated with portal vein thrombosis in patients with acute pancreatitis: A United States national retrospective study.

Background/objective: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a well-known complication in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Limited data exist on the incidence and factors of PVT in patients with AP. We investigate the incidence and clinical predictors of PVT in AP.

The burden of acute pancreatitis on COVID-19 in the United States.

Background: Although SARS-CoV-2 primarily affects the respiratory system, gastrointestinal symptoms were also seen. Our study analyzed the prevalence and impact of acute pancreatitis (AP) on COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States.

Methods: The 2020 National Inpatient Sample database was used to identify patients with COVID-19.

The burden of Clostridioides difficile on COVID-19 hospitalizations in the USA.

Background And Aim: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of hospital acquired-infectious diarrhea in the USA. In this study, we assess the prevalence and impact of CDI in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the USA.

Methods: We used the 2020 National Inpatient Sample database to identify adult patients with COVID-19.

Hospitalization Outcomes of Acute Pancreatitis in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) carries a significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. AP is a potential complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) although its incidence remains unclear. HSCT recipients are at increased risk of AP due to various factors but the effect of AP on mortality and resource utilization in the adult population has not been studied.

Effect of Hospital Teaching Status on Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pancreatitis.

Introduction Multiple studies have shown that outcomes of various diseases differ by the hospital teaching status. However, not much is known about the effects of hospital teaching status on outcomes of acute pancreatitis (AP). The aim of this study was to identify if there was an effect of hospital teaching status on the outcomes of AP.

Hospital frailty risk score predicts worse outcomes in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Background: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a pathological fibroinflammatory response to persistent inflammation or stress to the pancreas. The effect of frailty on outcomes in patients with CP has not been previously examined. In this study, we examined the effect of frailty on outcomes in hospitalized patients with CP.

Predictors of leaving against medical advice in patients with alcohol-related hepatitis.

Background: Alcohol-related hepatitis is one of the most severe manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease and has been associated with significant morbidity, mortality and financial burden. Patients with alcohol use disorders are at risk of leaving against medical advice (LAMA); however, there is currently a lack of data in the literature to show which patients are at higher risk. In this study, we investigated the specific demographic factors and comorbidities associated with LAMA.

Gender differences in esophageal variceal bleeding in the United States.

Background And Aims: Esophageal variceal bleeding is a common reason for hospitalization in patients with cirrhosis. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effects of gender differences on outcomes in hospitalizations related to Esophageal variceal bleeding in the United States.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was performed using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for all hospitalizations with a discharge diagnosis of esophageal varices with hemorrhage from 2016 to 2019.

Seasonal Variations of Hospital Admissions for Alcohol-Related Hepatitis in the United States.

Background: Clinical experience suggests an increased hospitalization rate for alcohol-related hepatitis (AH) in the winter months; however, seasonal variations in the prevalence of hospitalizations for AH have not been described previously. We hypothesized that AH hospitalizations would be higher in the winter months due to the holiday season and increased alcohol sales.

Methods: Patients with primary or secondary discharge diagnosis of AH were included in the study (International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification-10th Revision codes K70.