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Clostridium difficile is associated with poor outcomes in patients with cirrhosis: A national and tertiary center perspectiveJasmohan S Bajaj
Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, 23249, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 105:106-13. 2010..The aim was to define the effect of CDAD on outcomes and identify risk factors for its development in cirrhosis...
Inhibitory control test for the diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Gastroenterology 135:1591-1600.e1. 2008..We studied the reliability and validity of ICT for MHE diagnosis...
Patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy have poor insight into their driving skillsJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 6:1135-9; quiz 1065. 2008..DBS consists of a total score (maximum, 104) and an attention-related driving skills section (maximum, 40). DBS was used to compare self-assessment with observer-assessment of driving skills in cirrhotic patients tested for MHE...
Management options for minimal hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23221, USA
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2:785-90. 2008..Therapy can improve the quality of life in MHE patients but the natural history, specific diagnostic strategies and treatment options are still being investigated...
The effect of fatigue on driving skills in patients with hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 104:898-905. 2009..Hepatic encephalopathy, both overt (OHE) and minimal (MHE), is associated with poor quality of life and fatigue. The aim of this study was to define the effect of fatigue on driving skills in MHE and OHE patients...
Association of proton pump inhibitor therapy with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients with ascitesJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, McGuire VA Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23221, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 104:1130-4. 2009..The aim of this study was to determine whether PPI use in cirrhotics with ascites is associated with SBP...
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is associated with motor vehicle crashes: the reality beyond the driving testJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23221, USA
Hepatology 50:1175-83. 2009..ICT, but not SPT performance is significantly associated with prior and future crashes and violations. There was an excellent agreement between self- and DOT-reports...
A longitudinal systems biology analysis of lactulose withdrawal in hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, 23249, USA
Metab Brain Dis 27:205-15. 2012..HE recurrence post-lactulose withdrawal can be predicted by baseline cognitive performance and is accompanied by disrupted choline metabolism...
Driving simulation can improve insight into impaired driving skills in cirrhosisJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Dig Dis Sci 57:554-60. 2012..Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is associated with poor driving skills and insight. Increasing insight may improve receptiveness for therapy or driving restrictions...
Rifaximin improves driving simulator performance in a randomized trial of patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249, USA
Gastroenterology 140:478-487.e1. 2011..We evaluated whether performance on a driving simulator improves in patients with MHE after treatment with rifaximin...
Cognitive performance as a predictor of hepatic encephalopathy in pretransplant patients with cirrhosis receiving psychoactive medications: a prospective studyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Liver Transpl 18:1179-87. 2012..In conclusion, cognitive tests (particularly the ICT) remain valid predictors of HE in the face of psychiatric diseases and medications. SSRI use is associated with better cognitive performance and a reduced likelihood of developing HE...
Diagnosis and treatment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy to prevent motor vehicle accidents: a cost-effectiveness analysisJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Hepatology 55:1164-71. 2012..Conclusion: Detection of MHE, especially using the ICT, and subsequent treatment with lactulose could substantially reduce societal costs by preventing MVAs...
The multi-dimensional burden of cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy on patients and caregiversJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University, McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 106:1646-53. 2011..The aim was to study the emotional and socioeconomic burden of cirrhosis and HE on patients and informal caregivers...
Colonic mucosal microbiome differs from stool microbiome in cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy and is linked to cognition and inflammationJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 23249, USA
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 303:G675-85. 2012....
Modulation of the metabiome by rifaximin in patients with cirrhosis and minimal hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
PLoS ONE 8:e60042. 2013..Aim To perform a systems biology analysis of the microbiome, metabolome and cognitive change after rifaximin in MHE...
Asymmetric dimethylarginine is strongly associated with cognitive dysfunction and brain MR spectroscopic abnormalities in cirrhosisJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
J Hepatol 58:38-44. 2013..We aimed at evaluating the association of ADMA with cognition and brain MR spectroscopy (MRS) in cirrhosis...
Persistence of cognitive impairment after resolution of overt hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249, USA
Gastroenterology 138:2332-40. 2010..In patients with cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy (HE) has acute but reversible as well as chronic components. We investigated the extent of residual cognitive impairment following clinical resolution of overt HE (OHE)...
Second infections independently increase mortality in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis: the North American consortium for the study of end-stage liver disease (NACSELD) experienceJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Hepatology 56:2328-35. 2012..03) albumin (OR: 0.5), and second infection (OR: 4.42) as significant variables. CONCLUSION: Potentially preventable second infections are predictors of mortality independent of liver disease severity in this multicenter cirrhosis cohort...
Linkage of gut microbiome with cognition in hepatic encephalopathyJasmohan S Bajaj
Div of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth Univ and McGuire VA Medical Ctr, 1201, Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 302:G168-75. 2012..Specific bacterial families (Alcaligeneceae, Porphyromonadaceae, Enterobacteriaceae) are strongly associated with cognition and inflammation in HE...
Modulation of the fecal bile acid profile by gut microbiota in cirrhosisGenta Kakiyama
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA, United States
J Hepatol 58:949-55. 2013..We aimed at studying the linkage between fecal BAs and gut microbiota in cirrhosis since this could help understand cirrhosis progression...
Covert hepatic encephalopathy: not as minimal as you might thinkMatthew R Kappus
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23249, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 10:1208-19. 2012..Patients with MHE are first managed by excluding other causes of neurocognitive dysfunction. Therapy with gut-specific agents might be effective. We review management strategies and important areas of research for MHE and covert HE...
Advances in the evaluation and management of minimal hepatic encephalopathyJennifer Y Montgomery
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 13:26-33. 2011..MHE is a real and growing problem that is epidemic in cirrhosis, and increasing awareness of this condition is necessary for adequate management of these patients...
Diet and cognition in chronic liver diseaseToufic Kachaamy
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Curr Opin Gastroenterol 27:174-9. 2011....
Assessment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (with emphasis on computerized psychometric tests)Matthew R Kappus
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, McGuire VA Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Clin Liver Dis 16:43-55. 2012..Neurophysiologic tests also provide useful information. The diagnosis of MHE is an important issue for clinicians and patients alike. Testing strategies depend on the normative data available, patient comfort, and local expertise...
Increased rates of early adverse reaction to azathioprine in patients with Crohn's disease compared to autoimmune hepatitis: a tertiary referral center experienceJasmohan S Bajaj
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Digestive Disease Center, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 100:1121-5. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: CD patients represent a unique subgroup at increased risk of EAR to azathioprine. Mechanisms behind these reactions need to be further defined...
Effect of obstructive sleep apnea on the sleep architecture in cirrhosisMatthew R Kappus
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
J Clin Sleep Med 9:247-51. 2013..We aimed to evaluate the additional effect of cirrhosis with and without prior HE on the sleep architecture and perceived sleep disturbances of OSA patients...
Should a radiological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma be routinely confirmed by a biopsy? NoDouglas M Heuman
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and Hunter Holmes McGuire Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
Eur J Intern Med 23:37-9. 2012..Biopsy for assessment of tumor molecular markers is promising but remains investigational. When diagnosis of HCC is clinically evident by imaging criteria, tumor biopsy should not be required prior to initiating treatment...
