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Increase in Mortality Rate of Liver Transplant Candidates Residing in Specific Geographic Areas: Analysis of UNOS Data by Zorzi, D., Rastellini, C., Freeman, D. H., Elias, G., Duchini, A., Cicalese, L.

“…We sought to evaluate survival of liver transplant candidates living in geographic areas with limited access to specialized transplant centers (TxC). We…”
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The role of central nervous system endothelial cell activation in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy by Duchini, A.

“…I propose that central nervous system endothelial cells are directly or indirectly responsible for the brain pathology in hepatic encephalopathy, and that this…”
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Influenza Infection in Patients Before and After Liver Transplantation by Duchini, Andrea, Hendry, R.Michael, Redfield, David C., Pockros, Paul J.

“…Infection with influenza virus poses specific problems in pediatric and adult liver transplant recipients, both before and after liver transplantation. These…”
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Recombinant interleukin-1 receptor antagonist blocks the proinflammatory activity of endogenous interleukin-1 in rabbit immune colitis by Cominelli, F, Nast, C C, Duchini, A, Lee, M

“…The effects of human recombinant interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) on inflammation, tissue damage, and production of inflammatory mediators in rabbit…”
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An Open-label Pilot Trial of Cladibrine (2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine) in Patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis by Duchini, A, Younossi, Z M, Saven, A, Bordin, G M, Knowles, H J, Pockros, P J

“…Cladribine (2-chlorodeoxyadenosine) is a nucleoside analog with specific antilymphocytic activity that has been used in patients with a variety of lymphoid…”
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Autoimmune hepatitis and interferon beta-1a for multiple sclerosis by Duchini, Andrea

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Vaccinations for Adult Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients: Current Recommendations and Protocols by DUCHINI, Andrea, GOSS, John A, KARPEN, Saul, POCKROS, Paul J

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Analysis of Waiting List Mortality Rate of Liver Transplant Candidates with Increased Geographical Distance from the Transplant Center: Data from UNOS: 1785 by Zorzi, D., Rastellini, C., Freeman, D. H., Elias, G., Duchini, A., Cicalese, L.

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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection by Pockros, Paul J, Duchini, Andrea, McMillan, Robert, Nyberg, Lisa M, McHutchison, John, Viernes, Eric

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been associated with the production of autoantibodies and the development of several autoimmune disorders. Immune…”
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for recurrent nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in liver transplant recipients with morbid obesity by DUCHINI, Andrea, BRUNSON, Mathew E

“…Severe obesity is common before and after liver transplantation and has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, it may cause…”
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Immune response to influenza vaccine in adult liver transplant recipients by Duchini, Andrea, Hendry, R.Michael, Nyberg, Lisa M., Viernes, M.Eric, Pockros, Paul J.

“…Influenza virus infection may cause significant complications in liver transplant recipients, and whether vaccination is effective in these patients is…”
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Gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome by Duchini, Andrea, Sessoms, SandraL

“…Objectives: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) and calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal disease, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia (CREST) syndrome present…”
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LKM-positive autoimmune hepatitis in the western United States: a case series by Duchini, Andrea, McHutchison, John G, Pockros, Paul J

“…LKM-positive, or type 2, autoimmune hepatitis is characterized by the presence of antibodies directed against liver–kidney microsomes (LKM1). Although…”
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Effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 on fluid-phase permeability and ammonia diffusion in CNS-derived endothelial cells by Duchini, A, Govindarajan, S, Santucci, M, Zampi, G, Hofman, F M

“…Proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) play an important role in the blood-brain barrier breakdown present…”
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Elevated factor VIII and portal vein thrombosis by JULAPALLI, Venodhar R, BRAY, Paul F, DUCHINI, Andrea

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Aspergillosis in liver transplant recipients: Successful treatment and improved survival using a multistep approach by DUCHINI, Andrea, REDFIELD, David C, MCHUTCHISON, John G, BRUNSON, Mathew E, POCKROS, Paul J

“…Invasive aspergillosis is a life-threatening complication in liver transplant recipients, with a reported mortality rate of more than 90%. Treatment is…”
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Pulmonary infarction after liver transplant and previous hepatopulmonary syndrome by DUCHINI, A, BRADLEY, S, RUSSACK, V, POCKROS, P. J

“…We describe the case of a 36-year-old woman with previous hepatopulmonary syndrome in which a focal pulmonary lesion developed after liver transplantation…”
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Diarrhea in the International Traveler by Duchini, A, Rodgers, VD

“…International travelers to developing countries have a 40% risk of developing a diarrheal illness, usually acute and occasionally chronic. Preventive measures,…”
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Helicobacter pylori, gastric pathology, and histopathological diagnosis by Duchini, A, Cassaro, M, Genta, R M

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Hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis during infection with influenza A by Duchini, A, Viernes, M E, Nyberg, L M, Hendry, R M, Pockros, P J

“…Patients with chronic liver disease can develop hepatic decompensation during systemic infections. Although gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria are well…”
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