Inpatient Outcomes of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia in Those With Aortic Stenosis: A Retrospective Study of 85,000 Hospitalizations.

Goals: To investigate the outcomes of hospitalized patients with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) in the setting of aortic stenosis (AS).

Background: Although AS is associated with gastrointestinal arteriovenous malformations, its association with GAVE, a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, remains unknown.

Study: The National Inpatient Sample database from the years 2016 to 2019 was searched for patients admitted with a diagnosis of GAVE, with and without a history of AS.

Cannabis use and cyclical vomiting syndrome: An open debate.

Introduction: Cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) carries a significant financial burden on the U.S. healthcare system due to the recurrent emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations.

Determinants and outcomes of acute pancreatitis in patients hospitalized for COVID-19: Early pandemic experience.

Objectives: To examine the predictors and outcomes associated with the development of acute pancreatitis (AP) in patients hospitalized with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods: This is an observational analysis of the 2020 National Inpatient Sample Database. The study includes adult patients who were admitted with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and stratifies them based on the presence or absence of AP during their hospitalization.

Autoimmune Hepatitis and Obstetrical Outcomes: A Nationwide Assessment.

Introduction: Previous research identified AIH as linked to unfavorable obstetrical outcomes in a US nationwide retrospective study from 2012-2016. Our aim is to update the literature and strengthen the AIH-pregnancy outcomes relationship.

Methods: Using the National Inpatient Sample database in the US, from 2016 to 2020, we compared pregnant females with a diagnosis of AIH to those with and without other chronic liver diseases (CLD), using ICD-10-CM codes.

Racial Disparities in Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the United States: An Update.

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated a disparity in liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among races in the United States (U.S.).

Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Admitted for Colectomy.

Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD may undergo a segmental or total colectomy, depending upon the extent of the disease. It is estimated that approximately 20 to 30 percent of patients with advanced ulcerative colitis will eventually require surgical resection.

Effect of Hospital Teaching Status on Mortality and Procedural Complications of Percutaneous Paracentesis in the United States: A Four-Year Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample.

Objectives Numerous previous studies investigated the impact of medical training settings on outcomes of hospitalized patients. However, the impact of teaching hospital status on outcomes of percutaneous paracentesis, to the best of our knowledge, has never been studied before. Methods Hospitalized patients who underwent percutaneous paracentesis were identified from the National Inpatient Sample database from 2016 to 2019 across the United States (US) teaching and non-teaching hospitals.

The Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Inpatient Settings: A Nationwide Study.

Introduction: Several studies identified a link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). GERD is a condition in which acid reflux from the stomach to the esophagus causes troublesome symptoms. On the other hand, OSA is defined as a sleep-related breathing disorder in which airflow significantly decreases or ceases due to upper airway obstruction, leading to arousal from sleep.

Outcomes of long-term von Willebrand factor prophylaxis use in von Willebrand disease: A systematic literature review.

Background: Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder. Patients with VWD suffering from severe bleeding may benefit from the use of secondary long-term prophylaxis.

Aim: Systematically summarize the evidence on the clinical outcomes of secondary long-term prophylaxis in patients with VWD and severe recurrent bleedings.