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Works from 2026

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Colchicine therapy in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Modulating inflammation and outcomes, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Ameer Awashra, Malik Ahmad, et al. (Article)

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Tirzepatide and cardiovascular outcomes: A narrative review of mechanisms, efficacy and implications for heart failure management, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Ameer Awashra, Sosana Bdir, et al. (Article)

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Troponins and echocardiography: Role in detecting myocardial injury in burn patients, Mohammed AbuBaha, Samia Aldwaik, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

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Hypermetabolism and lipid alterations postburn: A cardiovascular perspective, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ameer Awashra, Bara AbuBaha, et al. (Article)

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Environmental and dietary triggers of hyperuricemia in chronic kidney disease: A cardiovascular perspective, Mohammed AbuBaha, Anwar Zahran, Ahmad Nouri, et al. (Article)

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Survival following colorectal cancer surgery in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Oluwasegun Afolaranmi, Thomas M. Diehl, Sehar Salim Virani, et al. (Article)

Review of Same-Day Discharge Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, Haroon Alam MD; Lynn Erickson MS, PMP; Jim Kanani MPH; Milica Starcevic BS; Austin Deets MD; Hinduja Nallamala DO; Rebecca Riley DO; Carson Castellani MD, MPH; Abhishek Gowda DO, MPH; and Atul Bhatia MD (Poster)

Review of Same-Day Discharge Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, Haroon Alam, Lynn Erickson, Jim Kanani, et al. (Poster)

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Nivolumab plus ipilimumab (N+I) in patients (pts) with colorectal cancer (CRC) with BRCA1/2 alterations (alts): Results from the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) study, Olatunji B. Alese, Michael Rothe, Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, et al. (Abstract)

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Ewing Sarcoma Presenting with Renal Mass and Multifocal Epidural Spinal Cord Compression, Rafia Ali MD, Nikhita Vemulapalli DO, Giovanni Paollela MD, and Pamela Kaiser MD (Poster)

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Rhabdomyolysis after ERCP in a patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A paraneoplastic phenomenon?, Roaa Aljunaidi, Qutaiba Qafisheh, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)

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Beyond the heart: A fatal case of perforated peptic ulcer presenting as chest pain, Noor Alkhawam, Hannah Runnoe, and Colin Coughlin (Poster)

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Characteristics and outcomes of posttransplant infections in the first year after receiving a liver transplant, Rodolfo M. Alpizar-Rivas, Paritosh Prasad, Myla Strawderman, et al. (Article)

How soon is too soon? The association between observation time of supplemental oxygen and readmission rates for infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis, Lauren Amendola, Emma Flosi, Matthew Silas, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

SPARK (Seizure Plan for Action and Readiness in Kids): Improving Seizure Action Plan Completion for Hospitalized Children using Quality Improvement Methodology, Lauren Amendola, Jennifer Glusman, Sheena McKenzie, et al. (Poster)

Stepping down safely: Transitioning from parenteral to enteral antibiotics in endocarditis treatment, Lauren Amendola and Melanie Marsh (Social Media)

How soon is too soon? The association between observation time off supplemental oxygen and readmission rates for infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis, Lauren Amendola, Sheena McKenzie, Emma Flosi, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

Management of Fetal Hereditary Xerocytosis, Janki Amin DO, Suwan Mehra MD, and Ravi Mishra MD (Poster)

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Subclavian chronic total occlusion angioplasty facilitates cardiac implantable electronic device upgrades: A single-center case series, Richard Amoateng, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Xiarepati Tieliwaerdi, et al. (Article)

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The Effectiveness of Implementation of a Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum for Pediatric Residents, Ashley Anderson DO, Peyton Cleary DO, Claudia Zarcula DO, Karan Patel DO, Elizabeth Price DO, and Jacob R. Hutton MD (Poster)

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When MAC Attacks: Stroke-Driven Discovery and Percutaneous Removal of a Mobile Mitral Annular Mass via Transseptal AngioVac with Cerebral Protection, Huseyin E. Arman DO, Amjed Zidan MD, William Fischer MD, Suhail Q. Allaqaband MD, Renuka Jain MD, and Joaquin Solis MD (Poster)

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Oncologic and Surgical Outcomes for a Novel Approach to Esophagectomy: A Retrospective Analysis at a Large Community Health System, Ruby Armstrong BS, Kristen Kolberg MD, Dawn Wankowski MS, Geoffrey Bellini MD, and Wesley Papenfuss MD (Poster)

Oncologic and surgical outcomes for a novel approach to esophagectomy: A retrospective analysis at a large community health system, Ruby Armstrong, Kristen Kolberg MD, Dawn Wankowski, et al. (Abstract)

JGME editors’ reading list: Recommendations for the top non-JGME articles of 2025, Anthony R. Artino, Deborah Simpson, Lalena M. Yarris, et al. (Editorial)

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116: ATRIUM: Atrial tachycardia reduction with intravenous use of magnesium, Samar Ashrafi, Haneen Hussein, Travis Hase, et al. (Abstract)

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Reassessing PCI timing in high bleeding risk patients: Evidence, strategies, and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)

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B vitamins and cardiovascular health: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and precision prevention strategies, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Kareem Istetieh, et al. (Article)

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Iron balance and cardiovascular health: The double-edged role of deficiency and overload, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Bayan Mahafdah, et al. (Article)

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Caffeine as a cardiovascular protective agent: A comprehensive review of mechanisms and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Bayan Mahafdah, et al. (Article)

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Cardiac lead perforation: Mechanisms, detection, and therapeutic approaches, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Hossam Salameh, et al. (Article)

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Left atrial appendage occlusion in cancer-associated atrial fibrillation: Who, when, and how to manage antithrombotic therapy, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)

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Left ventricular thrombus in oncology patients and beyond: Imaging, treatment choices, and duration, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)

Beta-blockers after myocardial infarction without reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of kaplan-meier reconstructed individual patient data, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mazen Amin, et al. (Article)

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Renal denervation in cardiovascular diseases: Mechanisms, evidence, and expanding applications, Ameer Awashra, Haroun Neiroukh, Lubna Alnatour, et al. (Article)

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Pulmonary embolism mortality in the United States: A nationwide analysis, Ameer Awashra, Anwar Zahran, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)

The Clue is in the Color, Andrew Baker and Natalie Lemon (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Renal protection at a metabolic cost: A systematic review and meta-analysis of perioperative use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, Elsayed Balbaa, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Ahmed Ibrahim, et al. (Article)

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The additive value of preprocedural cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) planning in percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Elsayed Balbaa, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)

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Primary linear closure with negative pressure wound therapy versus pursestring approximation after ileostomy reversal: A randomized noninferiority trial, Devesh S. Ballal, Daniel J. Borsuk, Mark Gabriel Gonzalez, et al. (Article)

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When Lightning Strikes Twice - A Rare Case of Siblings with Autoimmune Encephalitis, Crystal Banh BS; Peter Awad BS; Travis J. Matics DO; Usha Appalaneni MD; and Sheena McKenzie MD, MBA, FAAP (Poster)

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Sodium channel inhibitors in clinical development for pain management: A focused review, Crystal Banh, Aleksandar Sic, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Article)

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Psychological support, Kishoridhaku Bawdane and Farzad Ebrahimi (Book Chapter)

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From Dyspnea to Recovery: Multidisciplinary Management of Hormonal Contraceptive-Associated PE in an Adolescent, Christopher Bentsen MD, Viktoriya Bikeyeva MD, Giovanni Paolella MD, Suhaib M. Hyder MD, Kelsey Danley MD, Neal Sawlani MD, and Ibrahim Shaik MD (Poster)

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Faculty developers in academic medicine: Roles and competencies in times of change, Heather A. Billings, Stacey Pylman, Larry Hurtubise, et al. (Article)

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Is there any dose of benzodiazepines safe for delirium in the PICU? A secondary analysis of the PICU Up! pilot trial dataset, Isabella Blackman, Rachel De Armas, Sofia Padilla, et al. (Article)

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Racial and gender disparities in the occurrence and outcomes of alcohol-associated hepatitis in hospitalized patients with prior bariatric surgery, Sarpong Boateng, Solomon Gyabaah, Yussif Issaka, et al. (Article)

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1091 Comorbid depression among U.S. adults with elastography-defined advanced chronic liver disease and clinically significant portal hypertension: NHANES 2017-2023, Sarpong Boateng, Guy Loic Nguefang, Eunice K. Omeludike, et al. (Abstract)

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Staging Laparoscopy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Experience from a Large Quaternary Care System, Mary Brandt MD, Astrid Levesque BS, Rebecca Kirschner MD, Geoffrey Bellini MD, Wesley Papenfuss MD, and Dawn Wankowski MS (Poster)

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Sexually dimorphic neuroimmune pathways in chronic pain: A comprehensive systematic review of cellular and molecular mechanisms, Nebojsa Brezic, Strahinja Gligorevic, Aleksandar Sic, et al. (Article)

1466: Aggressive multimodal management of alkaptonuria-induced hemolysis and methemoglobinemia, Abigail Brownell, Santosh Sadashiv, Katrina Gardetto, et al. (Abstract)

Utilizing Cardiac POCUS to Assist Diagnosing Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sabrina Bruozas and Anirudh Ramachandran (Poster)

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Kolb's experiential learning in action: A curriculum for residents, Kelci Butler, Sarah Klein, Danny MacKenzie, et al. (Article)

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Principles and priorities for integrated tuberculosis screening and care: A modified Delphi consensus exercise, Claire Jacqueline Calderwood, Tenzin Kunor, Mikaela Coleman, et al. (Article)

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A Rare Complication of Gallstone Pancreatitis: Cholecystocolonic Fistula, Gregory Capelli DO; Adil Ghafoor MD; and Nalini Guda MD, FACG (Poster)

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IL-6 levels are not correlated with hospitalization or distance to roadways in children with asthma, Elizabeth Carr, Lyric Robinson, So Lim Kim, et al. (Abstract)

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Gender-affirming surgery perioperative approach, James Caruso, Tian Yu, Ned Francis Nasr, et al. (Book Chapter)

Tirzepatide use linked to lower mortality, improved cardiometabolic outcomes vs semaglutide in obese patients with hypothyroidism, Andrew Cecil (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Cardiovascular, metabolic, and mortality outcomes with semaglutide versus tirzepatide in obese patients with hypothyroidism: a real-world analysis, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Inflammatory Burden and Multisystem Outcomes in Cushing's Disease: A Five-Year Comparative Cohort Study Stratified by hs-CRP, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Vitamin D deficiency and adverse cardiovascular, metabolic, and mortality outcomes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea: A propensity-matched retrospective cohort study, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Poster)

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Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Mortality Outcomes With Semaglutide Versus Tirzepatide in Obese Patients With Hypothyroidism: A Real-World Analysis, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, et al. (Poster)

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Inflammatory Burden and Multisystem Outcomes in Cushing's Disease: A Five-Year Comparative Cohort Study Stratified by hs-CRP, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, et al. (Poster)

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Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: A Case Report and Literature Review, Andrew Cecil DO, Meti Shagi MD, Syed Basit Haider MD, and Syed Ali Gardezi MD (Poster)

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Mesenchymal tumor of the hand causing tumor-induced osteomalacia, Andrew Cecil, Meti Shagi, Syed Basit Haider, et al. (Article)

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Pertuzumab and trastuzumab in patients with ERBB2/3-altered urothelial or ovary/fallopian tube cancer: Results from the targeted agent and profiling utilization registry study, John K. Chan, Michael Rothe, Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer, et al. (Article)

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Urgent chemotherapy in a critically ill patient with newly diagnosed AIDS: Navigating oncologic and infectious risks in the ICU, Nikil Chari, Hannah Runnoe, and Frances Boly (Poster)

Physician shortages in underserved populations: Venezuelan physician perspectives on emigration and professional development, Katherine Otto Chebly, Alexandra Olavarrieta Herrera, Julio S. Castro, et al. (Article)

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Inadvertent Removal of Infected Hepatic Artery Stent Graft Causing Recurrent Cholangitis During Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography with Internal–External Biliary Drain Placement, James Costin MD, Ross Whitlock MD, Laurence Donahue MD, Elliot Berger DO, and Praveen Sankrithi DO (Poster)

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Engaging patients and clinicians with remote pulmonary artery pressures monitoring improves care: The PROACTIVE-HF clinical trial, Jennifer A. Cowger, Jason L. Guichard, David Miranda, et al. (Article)

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A rare presentation of vulvar discoid lupus erythematosus masquerading as lichen sclerosus, Asiya Cummings, Joseph M. Maurice, and Marylee Braniecki (Article)

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Cimlanod, a second-generation nitroxyl donor, in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of hemodynamic efficacy and safety profile, Mrunalini Dandamudi, Vinh Q. Ho, Miguel A. Samaniego-Laguna, et al. (Article)

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African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN): Strategic Planning for Community Advisory Council, Ka’Derricka Davis, Dalvery Blackwell, Zakiya Courtney, et al. (Poster)

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Dyspareunia, Leah Delfinado and Sonia Gilani (Book Chapter)

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Executive Summary of Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life, Sabrina Derrington, Elizabeth G. Broden Arciprete, Matthew C. Lin, et al. (Article)

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering and out-of-pocket cost of inclisiran therapy in the United States, Nihar R. Desai, Nicholas W. Van Hise, Xiaoli Niu, et al. (Article)

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Fontan route remodeling over time: A longitudinal quantitative 3D case series, Raquel Dos Santos, Amartya Dave, Mohammed Usmaan Siddiqi, et al. (Article)

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A case of adult group B streptococcus meningitis, Katelyn Dugan, Allison Isabelli, Maen Talib, et al. (Poster)

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High-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine in older adults with or without cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis of randomized trials on 511,890 participants, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

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The Price of a Pause: PE in a High-Risk Surgical Patient, Alexander Ellyin MD, Giovanni Paolella MD, Viktoriya Bikeyeva MD, Christopher Bentsen MD, George C. Michalopoulos MD, Danny Cho DO, Joseph Adams DO, Andrii Labchuk MD, Adib Chaus MD, and Parag Patel DO (Poster)

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Olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia with high cardiac risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)

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Prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion during mitral valve repair in patients without atral fibrillation: A meta-analysis of time to event data, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)

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Transcatheter versus surgical treatment in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of time-to-event data on 162,305 patients, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)

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Obicetrapib for dyslipidemia with or without cardiovascular risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

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Efficacy and safety of olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia: An updated meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mansour, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)

Relative impact of multidomain lifestyle interventions on deficit accumulation frailty over 24 months in the U.S. POINTER trial, Mark A. Espeland, KayLoni Olson, Christy C. Tangney, et al. (Article)

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E-18 | Sex-based differences in one-year outcomes following chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention: A multicenter analysis, Ekow Essien, Prabhjot Hundal, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Su1316 Diagnostic yield of double-balloon enteroscopy in persistent symptomatic celiac disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Khaled Alsabbagh, John R. Stevenson, et al. (Abstract)

Combination Therapy Versus Monotherapy and the Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Among Patients on SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Chimezirim Ezeano, Ekow Essien, Angel Nweze Umahi, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Su1528 Diagnostic accuracy of fecal calprotectin (point-of-care vs laboratory-based) for detecting endoscopic activity in adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); A systematic review & meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Nadia Huq, and Francis O. Edeani (Abstract)

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Sa1111 Effect of esophageal dilation on one-year recurrence of food impaction in eosinophilic esophagitis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Dema Jaber, Jason Browne, et al. (Abstract)

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Sa1972 Probiotics targeting akkermansia muciniphila for alcohol-related liver fibrosis reduction; A systematic review & meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Dema Jaber, John R. Stevenson, et al. (Abstract)

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Mo1580 Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous versus intravenous anti-TNF agents in ulcerative colitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Hunde Meklit, Arthur C. Igbo, et al. (Abstract)

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Su1279 Metformin lowers the risk of gastric cancer in patients with gastric adenomas and type 2 diabetes compared to alternate glucose lowering agents, Chimezirim Ezeano, Chetan Mittal, and Francis O. Edeani (Abstract)

When Air Becomes Pressure: Tension Pneumoperitoneum Causing Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Obstructive Shock after Sigmoid Stent, Chimezirim Ezeano MD, MPH; Michael Shallcross MD; Tanya Pakulski MSN, APNP, ACNP-BC; and Rodolfo Alpizar-Rivas MD, FCCP (Poster)

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From soil to sole: A rare case of blastomycosis in the calcaneus, Kelly Fahey and Sharif Denden (Poster)

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Hepatotoxicity of external radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma in the setting of prior yttrium-90 radioembolization, Sarah Feldkamp, Claire Niewiara, Bailey Nelson, et al. (Article)

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Delayed radiation injuries (soft tissue and bony necrosis) and potential for future research, John J. Feldmeier and Laurie B. Gesell (Article)

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Defining dementia: How do we quantify functional decline?, Taylor Fenderbosch and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Tendon transfers after midfoot amputations: Limb salvage, Erin Finn, Steven Smith, and Brandon Kunz (Poster)

Preliminary Implications of Down Syndrome Specialty Care, Veronica Fitzpatrick DrPH, MPH; Akaninyene Noah MPH; Hannah F. Tavalire PhD, MS; Hannah Graham MD; Shelly Verma DO, MSGPH; Laura Krohn BA; and Brian Chicoine MD (Oral/Podium Presentation)