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  1. Article: Prognostic and diagnostic scoring models in acute alcohol-associated hepatitis: A review comparing the performance of different scoring systems.

    Mitri, Jad / Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Karagozian, Raffi

    World journal of hepatology

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) 954–963

    Abstract: Alcohol-associated hepatitis (AAH) is a severe form of liver disease caused by alcohol consumption. In the absence of confounding factors, clinical features and laboratory markers are sufficient to diagnose AAH, rule out alternative causes of liver ... ...

    Abstract Alcohol-associated hepatitis (AAH) is a severe form of liver disease caused by alcohol consumption. In the absence of confounding factors, clinical features and laboratory markers are sufficient to diagnose AAH, rule out alternative causes of liver injury and assess disease severity. Due to the elevated mortality of AAH, assessing the prognosis is a radical step in management. The Maddrey discriminant function (MDF) is the first established clinical prognostic score for AAH and was commonly used in the earliest AAH clinical trials. A MDF > 32 indicates a poor prognosis and a potential benefit of initiating corticosteroids. The model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score has been studied for AAH prognostication and new evidence suggests MELD may predict mortality more accurately than MDF. The Lille score is usually combined to MDF or MELD score after corticosteroid initiation and offers the advantage of assessing response to treatment a 4-7 d into the course. Other commonly used scores include the Glasgow Alcoholic Hepatitis Score and the Age Bilirubin international normalized ratio Creatinine model. Clinical AAH correlate adequately with histologic severity scores and leave little indication for liver biopsy in assessing AAH prognosis. AAH presenting as acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF) is so far prognosticated with ACLF-specific scoring systems. New artificial intelligence-generated prognostic models have emerged and are being studied for use in AAH. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one possible complication of AAH and is significantly associated with increased AAH mortality. Predicting AKI and alcohol relapse are important steps in the management of AAH. The aim of this review is to discuss the performance and limitations of different scoring models for AAH mortality, emphasize the most useful tools in prognostication and review predictors of recurrence.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2573703-X
    ISSN 1948-5182
    ISSN 1948-5182
    DOI 10.4254/wjh.v15.i8.954
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  2. Article: Gastroenterology fellowship application and match trends in the United States over a 12-year period, 2010 to 2022.

    Alsakarneh, Saqr / Jaber, Fouad / Abuheija, Usama / Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Duong, Nikki / Clarkston, Wendell

    Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 1, Page(s) 90–93

    Abstract: Introduction: Gastroenterology has recently gained prominence as a competitive internal medicine subspecialty. The intense competition within the gastroenterology fellowship match (GFM) presents challenges for both applicants and programs, particularly ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Gastroenterology has recently gained prominence as a competitive internal medicine subspecialty. The intense competition within the gastroenterology fellowship match (GFM) presents challenges for both applicants and programs, particularly in virtual interviews due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We analyzed the variables impacting GFM competitiveness to provide insights for prospective gastroenterologists and programs to enhance the match process.
    Methods: We used publicly available National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) data to examine applications and match data for internal medicine subspecialties from 2010 to 2022. We considered factors such as the number of positions, applicants, and programs, utilizing the specialty competitiveness ratio (SCR) to assess competitiveness. Annual growth rates for positions and applications and average annual growth rates were calculated. Correlation coefficients between annual salaries and SCR were computed using various compensation reports.
    Results: GFM's competitiveness has increased recently, evidenced by substantial growth in positions (4.61%) and applications (3.81%) since 2010. Gastroenterology ranked as the second-fastest growing specialty in positions and applications. In 2022, GFM ranked fourth in applications (974) and positions offered (616). Among internal medicine subspecialties, gastroenterology exhibited the highest SCR (1.58). Correlation analysis highlighted a positive link between SCR and compensation across specialties.
    Conclusion: The escalating competition within GFM necessitates an expansion of positions to address potential shortages. Complex factors, such as academic interest and financial considerations, require multifaceted strategies to ensure an adequate supply of gastroenterologists. Further research is warranted to examine the long-term consequences of this trend.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703932-8
    ISSN 1525-3252 ; 0899-8280
    ISSN (online) 1525-3252
    ISSN 0899-8280
    DOI 10.1080/08998280.2023.2258753
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  3. Article: Ischemic Reperfusion Injury After Liver Transplantation: Is There a Place for Conservative Management?

    Obed, Aiman / Alsakarneh, Saqr / Abuassi, Mohammad / Bashir, Abdalla / Ahmad, Bashar Ali / Jarrad, Anwar / Lorf, Thomas / Almeqdadi, Mohammad

    Gastroenterology research

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 50–55

    Abstract: Ischemic reperfusion injury (IRI) after liver transplantation is a common cause of early allograft dysfunction with high mortality. The purpose of this case report series is to highlight an unusual clinical course in which complete recovery can occur ... ...

    Abstract Ischemic reperfusion injury (IRI) after liver transplantation is a common cause of early allograft dysfunction with high mortality. The purpose of this case report series is to highlight an unusual clinical course in which complete recovery can occur following the identification of severe hepatic IRI post-transplantation and the implications of this finding on management strategies in patients with IRI post-transplant. Here, we include three cases of severe IRI following liver transplantation that are putatively resolved without retransplantation or definitive therapeutic intervention. All patients recovered until their final follow-up visits to our institution and developed no significant complications from their injury throughout the course of patient care by our institution after discharge from the hospital.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-28
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2475913-2
    ISSN 1918-2813 ; 1918-2805
    ISSN (online) 1918-2813
    ISSN 1918-2805
    DOI 10.14740/gr1584
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  4. Article: Rise of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

    Dokmak, Amr / Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Trivedi, Hirsh / Krishnan, Sandeep

    World journal of hepatology

    2019  Volume 11, Issue 7, Page(s) 562–573

    Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common form of chronic liver disease in the Western world. It is more prevalent in male gender, and with increasing age, obesity, and insulin resistance. Besides weight loss, there are limited ... ...

    Abstract Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common form of chronic liver disease in the Western world. It is more prevalent in male gender, and with increasing age, obesity, and insulin resistance. Besides weight loss, there are limited treatment options. The use of anti-diabetic medications has been studied with mixed results. In this review, we discuss the use of anti-diabetic medications in the management of NAFLD with a specific focus on sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. We shed light on the evidence supporting their use in detail and discuss limitations and future directions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2573703-X
    ISSN 1948-5182
    ISSN 1948-5182
    DOI 10.4254/wjh.v11.i7.562
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  5. Article ; Online: Native coronary artery thrombosis in the setting of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: a case report.

    Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Aoun, Joe / Carrozza, Joseph

    European heart journal. Case reports

    2018  Volume 2, Issue 4, Page(s) yty138

    Abstract: Background: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare complication of heparin therapy. Its pathogenesis includes thrombotic events that can rarely affect the coronary arteries.: Case summary: We report a 67-year-old woman who presented with ... ...

    Abstract Background: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare complication of heparin therapy. Its pathogenesis includes thrombotic events that can rarely affect the coronary arteries.
    Case summary: We report a 67-year-old woman who presented with extensive lower extremities deep venous thrombosis. After being treated with heparin, she developed an ST-elevation myocardial infarction secondary to an acute thrombus formation. The patient's platelets dropped within 6 days from the procedure and her heparin-PF4 IgG antibody and serotonin release assay were positive confirming the diagnosis of HIT.
    Discussion: Prothrombotic states, such as HIT, are associated with increased risk for coronary thrombosis and ischaemia. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia can cause coronary complications usually in previously disrupted coronary vessels and bypass grafts. Here, we demonstrate that spontaneous thrombosis can occur in a previously untreated native coronary artery in a patient with HIT.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2514-2119
    ISSN (online) 2514-2119
    DOI 10.1093/ehjcr/yty138
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  6. Article ; Online: Gut organoids: mini-tissues in culture to study intestinal physiology and disease.

    Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Mana, Miyeko D / Roper, Jatin / Yilmaz, Ömer H

    American journal of physiology. Cell physiology

    2019  Volume 317, Issue 3, Page(s) C405–C419

    Abstract: In vitro, cell cultures are essential tools in the study of intestinal function and disease. For the past few decades, monolayer cellular cultures, such as cancer cell lines or immortalized cell lines, have been widely applied in gastrointestinal ... ...

    Abstract In vitro, cell cultures are essential tools in the study of intestinal function and disease. For the past few decades, monolayer cellular cultures, such as cancer cell lines or immortalized cell lines, have been widely applied in gastrointestinal research. Recently, the development of three-dimensional cultures known as organoids has permitted the growth of normal crypt-villus units that recapitulate many aspects of intestinal physiology. Organoid culturing has also been applied to study gastrointestinal diseases, intestinal-microbe interactions, and colorectal cancer. These models are amenable to CRISPR gene editing and drug treatments, including high-throughput small-molecule testing. Three-dimensional intestinal cultures have been transplanted into mice to develop versatile in vivo models of intestinal disease, particularly cancer. Limitations of currently available organoid models include cost and challenges in modeling nonepithelial intestinal cells, such as immune cells and the microbiota. Here, we describe the development of organoid models of intestinal biology and the applications of organoids for study of the pathophysiology of intestinal diseases and cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/pathology ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/physiopathology ; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/pathology ; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Gastrointestinal Tract/pathology ; Gastrointestinal Tract/physiology ; Gastrointestinal Tract/physiopathology ; Humans ; Intestinal Mucosa/pathology ; Intestinal Mucosa/physiology ; Intestinal Mucosa/physiopathology ; Organoids/pathology ; Organoids/physiology ; Organoids/physiopathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Review
    ZDB-ID 392098-7
    ISSN 1522-1563 ; 0363-6143
    ISSN (online) 1522-1563
    ISSN 0363-6143
    DOI 10.1152/ajpcell.00300.2017
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  7. Article: A comparison of career plans of gastroenterology fellows compared to fellows in other internal medicine subspecialties.

    Alsakarneh, Saqr / Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Jaber, Fouad / Beran, Azizullah / Aldiabat, Mohammd / Kilani, Yassine / Reid, Adam Muhammad / Zulqarnain, Mir / Abughazaleh, Saeed / Duong, Nikki / Clarkston, Wendell

    Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 1, Page(s) 96–100

    Abstract: Background: The career trajectory of medical professionals, particularly in specialized fields like gastroenterology, can significantly impact healthcare and research. This study aimed to analyze career choices among gastroenterology fellows in the US ... ...

    Abstract Background: The career trajectory of medical professionals, particularly in specialized fields like gastroenterology, can significantly impact healthcare and research. This study aimed to analyze career choices among gastroenterology fellows in the US and investigate the factors influencing these choices.
    Methods: We utilized data from the American Medical Association on internal medicine subspecialty fellows. The study examined career plans of gastroenterology fellows and compared them with those of other subspecialties. A chi-square test was performed to assess differences in career choices and practice settings.
    Results: Among gastroenterology fellows, 46% opted for private practice, 28% pursued further training, and 26% chose academia. Notably, gastroenterology fellows were more inclined toward private practice than their counterparts in other subspecialties (46.3% vs 38.4%) and were less likely to pursue academic careers (25.6% vs 30.7%).
    Conclusion: This study highlights a concerning trend among recent gastroenterology fellowship graduates favoring private practice over academic careers or additional training. To sustain and strengthen academic medicine in gastroenterology, interventions such as scholarships, mentorship programs, and loan repayment initiatives tailored to academic pursuits could play a crucial role.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703932-8
    ISSN 1525-3252 ; 0899-8280
    ISSN (online) 1525-3252
    ISSN 0899-8280
    DOI 10.1080/08998280.2023.2282819
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  8. Article: A quality improvement project to reduce overutilization of blood tests in a teaching hospital.

    Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Nair, Hari Krishnan / Hill, Jeoffrey / Sanchez-Cruz, Julian / Nader, Claudia / Jaber, Bertrand L

    Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives

    2019  Volume 9, Issue 3, Page(s) 189–194

    Abstract: ... ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2616884-4
    ISSN 2000-9666
    ISSN 2000-9666
    DOI 10.1080/20009666.2019.1601979
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  9. Article ; Online: Phenotypic Variability of c.436delC DCAF17 Gene Mutation in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome.

    Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Kemppainen, Jennifer L / Pichurin, Pavel N / Gavrilova, Ralitza H

    The American journal of case reports

    2018  Volume 19, Page(s) 347–353

    Abstract: BACKGROUND Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition that was first described in 1983. Since its original description, approximately 50 cases have been reported with various clinical signs and symptoms. ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition that was first described in 1983. Since its original description, approximately 50 cases have been reported with various clinical signs and symptoms. Characteristics include progressive neurologic deterioration with extrapyramidal involvement and polyendocrinopathy most notable for hypogonadism starting in early adolescence. Clinical presentation is variable, and a subset of patients may have additional features, such as premature aging, alopecia, distinctive facial features, cognitive impairment, or deafness. CASE REPORT We illustrate the phenotypic variability of 5 patients with WSS due to the previously reported homozygous single nucleotide deletion c.436delC in the DCAF17 gene, identified in 2008. Despite identical genetic alteration, our 5 patients had various clinical features among them and compared with previously reported cases with the same pathogenic mutation. CONCLUSIONS The phenotypic variability of WSS due to c.436delC founder mutation may have a wider range than previously recognized.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Alopecia/diagnosis ; Alopecia/genetics ; Alopecia/metabolism ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/diagnosis ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/genetics ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/metabolism ; Basal Ganglia Diseases/diagnosis ; Basal Ganglia Diseases/genetics ; Basal Ganglia Diseases/metabolism ; Biological Variation, Population ; Brain/pathology ; DNA/genetics ; DNA Mutational Analysis ; Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis ; Diabetes Mellitus/genetics ; Diabetes Mellitus/metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Hypogonadism/diagnosis ; Hypogonadism/genetics ; Hypogonadism/metabolism ; Intellectual Disability/diagnosis ; Intellectual Disability/genetics ; Intellectual Disability/metabolism ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Nuclear Proteins/genetics ; Nuclear Proteins/metabolism ; Pedigree ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligase Complexes/genetics ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligase Complexes/metabolism ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances DCAF17 protein, human ; Nuclear Proteins ; DNA (9007-49-2) ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligase Complexes (EC 2.3.2.23)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-03-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2517183-5
    ISSN 1941-5923 ; 1941-5923
    ISSN (online) 1941-5923
    ISSN 1941-5923
    DOI 10.12659/ajcr.907395
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  10. Article ; Online: Hemodialysis for treatment of levofloxacin-induced neurotoxicity.

    Idrees, Najia / Almeqdadi, Mohammad / Balakrishnan, Vaidyanathapuram S / Jaber, Bertrand L

    Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis

    2018  Volume 23, Issue 2, Page(s) E40–E45

    Abstract: Levofloxacin, a third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is rarely associated with neurotoxicity. Patients with advanced kidney disease are particularly vulnerable to this adverse effect. We present two elderly patients with kidney failure who ... ...

    Abstract Levofloxacin, a third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is rarely associated with neurotoxicity. Patients with advanced kidney disease are particularly vulnerable to this adverse effect. We present two elderly patients with kidney failure who developed levofloxacin-induced neurotoxicity, which was successfully treated with frequent hemodialysis, resulting in the full resolution of their symptoms. Neurotoxicity is a well-known side effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Postulated mechanisms include inhibition of the gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptors and activation of the excitatory N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors. Risk factors include older age, kidney disease, pre-existing neurological disorders, and drug-drug interactions. While management of levofloxacin-induced neurotoxicity includes discontinuation of the drug and supportive care, hemodialysis is not recommended, despite available pharmacokinetic data in support of its dialyzability. The successful use of hemodialysis for the treatment of levofloxacin-induced neurotoxicity observed in our two patients with kidney failure should be further considered for rapid resolution of this rare fluoroquinolone-related adverse effect in patients with impaired kidney function.
    MeSH term(s) Aged, 80 and over ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects ; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/complications ; Female ; Humans ; Levofloxacin/adverse effects ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes/etiology ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes/pathology ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes/therapy ; Renal Dialysis/methods ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Levofloxacin (6GNT3Y5LMF)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-09-25
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192458-2
    ISSN 1542-4758 ; 1492-7535
    ISSN (online) 1542-4758
    ISSN 1492-7535
    DOI 10.1111/hdi.12687
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