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Newest firstBackground Acute cholangitis (AC) is a serious condition caused by partial or complete obstruction of the common bile duct (CBD), leading to biliary tract infection. We aimed to evaluate whether teaching hospitals with trainees and non-teaching hospitals impact the outcome of AC in the United States. Methods This study utilized the National Inpatient Sample database to analyze adult hospitalizations (> 18 years ol…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of liver disease globally with an estimated prevalence of 25%, with the clinical and economic burden expected to continue to increase. In the United States, non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) has an estimated incidence of 61-78 cases per 100000 people with a mortality rate of 2%-15% based on co-morbidity burden. Aim To ide…
Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is frequently seen in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, current literature lacks data on PUD in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) hospitalizations. Aim To identify trends and clinical outcomes of PUD in NAFLD hospitalizations in the United States. Methods The National Inpatient Sample was utilized to identify all adult (≥ 18 years old) NAFLD hospitalizations with…
Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) in liver transplant (LT) recipients may lead to poor clinical outcomes and development of severe complications. Aim We aimed to assess national trends, clinical outcomes, and the healthcare burden of LT hospitalizations with AP in the United States (US). Methods The National Inpatient Sample was utilized to identify all adult (≥ 18 years old) LT hospitalizations with AP in the US…
Background The prevalence of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) is on the rise worldwide. This rising prevalence is concerning as patients with CD and UC may frequently relapse leading to recurrent hospitalizations and increased healthcare utilization. Aim To identify trends and adverse outcomes for 30 d readmissions for CD and UC. Methods This was a retrospective, interrupted trends study involving…
Background Clostridiodes difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea. In this study, we aimed to identify the rates and predictors for 30-day readmissions of Clostridiodes difficile Enterocolitis (CDE) in the United States. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of the Nationwide Readmissions Database to identify adult hospitalizations with a principal diagnosis of CDE for 2018. Individuals…
Background Alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) is a chronic liver disease with varying disease severity. Readmissions of ALC are associated with poor outcomes. Aim To identify and assess trends of readmissions for ALC over an eight-year period. Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study analysed 30-d readmissions of ALC in the United States from 2010 to 2018 using the National Readmissions Database. Hospitaliz…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study was designed to determine the epidemiological trends and adverse outcomes of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study analyzed data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for the years 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 to identify adult (≥ 18 years) hospitalizations with a diagnosis of HPS. We highlighted epidemiological trends for HPS. Inpatient mortalit…
Marijuana use is on the rise in the United States. By the end of 2019, 33 states have legalized marijuana use and marijuana byproduct use for medical purposes. However, marijuana use does not come without side effects. This manuscript reviews the increasing usage of marijuana and the different forms (natural and synthetic) that patients may use when presenting to clinicians. It also addresses the biochemical and b…
Objective This study was designed to assess the epidemiological trends and outcomes associated with Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS). Methods This retrospective interrupted trend study used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for the years 2008, 2012, 2014, 20z16 and 2018 to identify adult (≥18 years) hospitalizations with a primary diagnosis of HRS. We determined epidemiological characteristics and trends fo…
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