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Indoor wood combustion, carcinogenic exposure and esophageal cancer in southwest Kenya by Mwachiro, Michael M., Pritchett, Natalie, Calafat, Antonia M., Parker, Robert K., Lando, Justus O., Murphy, Gwen, Chepkwony, Robert, Burgert, Stephen L., Abnet, Christian C., Topazian, Mark D., White, Russell E, Dawsey, Sanford M., Etemadi, Arash

“…•Biomarkers of smoke exposure (PAHs) were extremely high among Kenyan rural population.•Women who cooked indoors with wood without adequate ventilation were…”
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Cross sectional study of serum selenium concentration and esophageal squamous dysplasia in western Kenya by Pritchett, Natalie R, Burgert, Stephen L, Murphy, Gwen A, Brockman, John D, White, Russell E, Lando, Justus, Chepkwony, Robert, Topazian, Mark D, Abnet, Christian C, Dawsey, Sanford M, Mwachiro, Michael M

“…Low serum selenium status has been associated with increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). East Africa is a region of high ESCC incidence…”
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Esophageal stent placement without optical or fluoroscopic visualization by Mwachiro, Michael M., MBChB, Parker, Robert K., MD, Chepkwony, Robert, KRCHN, Burgert, Stephen L., MD, White, Russell E., MD

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy experience of surgical trainees throughout rural Africa by Parker, Robert K., Mwachiro, Michael M., Topazian, Hillary M., Davis, Richard, Nyanga, Albert F., O’Connor, Zachary, Burgert, Stephen L., Topazian, Mark D.

“…Background Gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) is not routinely accessible in many parts of rural Africa. As surgical training expands and technology progresses,…”
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Esophageal Squamous Dysplasia is Common in Asymptomatic Kenyans: A Prospective, Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study by Mwachiro, Michael M, Burgert, Stephen L, Lando, Justus, Chepkwony, Robert, Bett, Collins, Bosire, Claire, Abnet, Christian C, Githanga, Jessie, Waweru, Wairimu, Giffen, Carol A, Murphy, Gwen, White, Russell E, Topazian, Mark D, Dawsey, Sanford M

“…Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is endemic in east Africa and is a leading cause of cancer death among Kenyans. The asymptomatic precursor lesion of…”
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Prevalence of esophageal squamous dysplasia in relatives of patients with esophageal cancer in Southwestern Kenya by Lando, Justus O., Mwachiro, Michael M., Parker, Robert K., Albert, Paul S., White, Russell E., Burgert, Stephen L., Chepkwony, Robert, Abnet, Christian C., Githanga, Jessie, Topazian, Mark D., Dawsey, Sanford M.

“…Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and its asymptomatic precursor lesion, esophageal squamous dysplasia (ESD), are common in East Africa. It is unknown…”
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Investigating tea temperature and content as risk factors for esophageal cancer in an endemic region of Western Kenya: Validation of a questionnaire and analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content by Mwachiro, Michael M., Parker, Robert K., Pritchett, Natalie R., Lando, Justus O., Ranketi, Sinkeet, Murphy, Gwen, Chepkwony, Robert, Burgert, Stephen L., Abnet, Christian C., Topazian, Mark D., Dawsey, Sanford M., White, Russell E.

“…[Display omitted] •Participants who live in western Kenya, a region endemic for esophageal cancer, consume substantial amounts of chai.•Participants prefer to…”
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Randomized Trial of Small-diameter Versus Large-diameter Esophageal Stents for Palliation of Malignant Esophageal Obstruction by White, Russell E, Chepkwony, Robert, Mwachiro, Michael, Burgert, Stephen L, Enders, Felicity T, Topazian, Mark

“…GOALS:To assess the effect of esophageal stent diameter on outcomes of patients with malignant esophageal obstruction. BACKGROUND:Esophageal self-expandable…”
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The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium: A Call to Action by Van Loon, Katherine, Mwachiro, Michael M, Abnet, Christian C, Akoko, Larry, Assefa, Mathewos, Burgert, Stephen L, Chasimpha, Steady, Dzamalala, Charles, Fleischer, David E, Gopal, Satish, Iyer, Prasad G, Kaimila, Bongani, Kayamba, Violet, Kelly, Paul, Leon, Maria E, Mathew, Christopher G, Menya, Diana, Middleton, Daniel, Mlombe, Yohannie, Mmbaga, Blandina T, Mmbaga, Elia, Mulima, Gift, Murphy, Gwen, Mushi, Beatrice, Mwanga, Ally, Mwasamwaja, Amos, Parker, M Iqbal, Pritchett, Natalie, Schüz, Joachim, Topazian, Mark D, White, Russell E, McCormack, Valerie, Dawsey, Sanford M

“…Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death; however, worldwide incidence and…”
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Clinical features and long-term natural history of the postpericardiotomy syndrome by Nishimura, R A, Fuster, V, Burgert, S L, Puga, F J

“…We followed 34 consecutive patients with the postpericardiotomy syndrome for a median of 7 years. In each patient, the syndrome was documented by the…”
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High Urinary Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Concentrations in Bomet County, Kenya, a Region With a High Incidence of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Pritchett, Natalie R., Murphy, Gwen, Etemadi, Arash, Burgert, Stephen L., Abnet, Christian C., Dawsey, Sanford M., Mwachiro, Michael M.

“…Abstract 43 Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of more than 100 compounds that are formed during incomplete combustion of organic…”
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Higher Serum Selenium Concentration is Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Esophageal Squamous Dysplasia in Bomet, Kenya by Pritchett, Natalie R., Mwachiro, Michael M., Burgert, Stephen L., Murphy, Gwen, Brockman, John D., Abnet, Christian C., Dawsey, Sanford M.

“…Abstract 15 Background: East Africa is a region of high esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) incidence, and is known to have low soil selenium levels. Low…”
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Metabolism of aspartame and its L-phenylalanine methyl ester decomposition product by the porcine gut by Burgert, S L, Andersen, D W, Stegink, L D, Takeuchi, H, Schedl, H P

“…The intestinal metabolism of aspartame (N-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; APM) and its L-phenylalanine methyl ester (PME) decomposition product…”
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Reply to letter by Jelliffe and Jelliffe by Burgert, Stephen L., Anderson, Carl F.

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evaluation of upper arm measurements used in nutritional assessment by Burgert, Stephen L, Anderson, Carl F

“…Assessment of protein-calorie malnutrition in medical patients, especially those who have undergone surgery, is becoming more frequent, and arm measurements…”
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comparison of triceps skinfold values as measured by the plastic McGaw caliper and the Lange caliper by Burgert, Stephen L, Anderson, Carl F

“…The Lange skinfold caliper is the standard instrument used for measuring skinfolds, but its high cost and bulk make it less than ideal for routine nutritional…”
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