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WNK4 Regulates Apical and Basolateral Cl-Flux in Extrarenal Epithelia by Kahle, Kristopher T., Gimenez, Ignacio, Hassan, Hatim, Wilson, Frederick H., Wong, Robert D., Forbush, Biff, Aronson, Peter S., Lifton, Richard P.

“…Mutations in the serine-threonine kinase WNK4 [with no lysine (K) 4] cause pseudohypoaldosteronism type II, a Mendelian disease featuring hypertension with…”
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Mapping a Locus for Susceptibility to HIV-1-Associated Nephropathy to Mouse Chromosome 3 by Gharavi, Ali G., Ahmad, Tariq, Wong, Robert D., Hooshyar, Roozbeh, Vaughn, Janene, Oller, Sarah, Frankel, Rachelle Z., Bruggeman, Leslie A., D'Agati, Vivette D., Klotman, Paul E., Lifton, Richard P.

“…HIV-1-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is a major complication of HIV-1 infection with distinct pathologic features. Introduction of the HIV-1 genome into mice…”
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Radiographic Analysis of Cochlear Nerve Vascular Compression by Clift, Julie M., Wong, Robert D., Carney, Gregory M., Stavinoha, Rose C., Boyev, K. Paul

“…Objectives: We analyzed whether radiographically demonstrated anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) vascular compression of the cochleovestibular nerve in…”
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Racial and Ethnic Variations in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence within the United States by Wong, Robert, MD, Corley, Douglas A., MD, PhD, MPH

“…Abstract Background The increasing incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma coupled with this cancer's high mortality is a public health problem. Delineating…”
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Placement of Polyflex stents in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer is safe and improves dysphagia during neoadjuvant therapy by Adler, Douglas G., MD, Fang, John, MD, Wong, Robert, MD, Wills, Jason, MD, Hilden, Kristen, MS

“…Background Patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer who require neoadjuvant therapy have significant dysphagia. Objectives To prospectively evaluate…”
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Comparison of the C-MAC video laryngoscope to a flexible fiberoptic scope for intubation with cervical spine immobilization by Yumul, Roya, MD, PhD, Elvir-Lazo, Ofelia L., MD, White, Paul F., PhD, MD, FANZCA, Durra, Omar, MD, Ternian, Alen, MD, Tamman, Richard, MD, Naruse, Robert, MD, Ebba, Hailu, MD, Yusufali, Taizoon, MD, Wong, Robert, MD, Hernandez Conte, Antonio, MD, MBA, Farnad, Shahbaz, MD, Pham, Christine, BA, Wender, Ronald H., MD

“…Abstract Study Objective To compare the C-MAC video laryngoscope to the standard flexible fiberoptic scope (FFS) with an eye piece (but without a camera or a…”
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Global Perspective on Hepatitis B Virus Infections in the Era of Effective Vaccines by Gomes, Chantal, MD, Wong, Robert J., MD, MS, Gish, Robert G., MD

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health burden. The chronicity of this infection leads to complication such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular…”
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Locoregional and Targeted Therapies by Wong, Robert, MD, Frenette, Catherine, MD, Gish, Robert, MD

“…HCC is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Advances in cancer screening and surveillance have allowed for earlier detection of tumors,…”
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Cognitive Impairment and Cirrhosis in Older Patients: A Systematic Review by Ohikere, Kabiru, Veracruz, Nicolette, Wong, Robert J.

“…Prevalence of cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in older patients receiving care in long-term care settings is unknown. This systematic review aimed to…”
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Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C Virus After Liver Transplantation by Wong, Robert J., MD, MS, Saab, Sammy, MD, MPH, Ahmed, Aijaz, MD

“…Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a leading cause of chronic liver disease in the United States. Although the hepatic impact of chronic HCV…”
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METformin for the MINimization of Geographic Atrophy Progression (METforMIN): A Randomized Trial by Shen, Liangbo Linus, Keenan, Jeremy D, Chahal, Noor, Taha, Abu Tahir, Saroya, Jasmeet, Ma, Chu Jian, Sun, Mengyuan, Yang, Daphne, Psaras, Catherine, Callander, Jacquelyn, Flaxel, Christina, Fawzi, Amani A, Schlesinger, Thomas K, Wong, Robert W, Bryan Leung, Loh-Shan, Eaton, Alexander M, Steinle, Nathan C, Telander, David G, Afshar, Armin R, Neuwelt, Melissa D, Lim, Jennifer I, Yiu, Glenn C, Stewart, Jay M

“…Metformin use has been associated with a decreased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression in observational studies. We aimed to evaluate…”
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Abscess from a hernia mesh presenting as a colon mass by Wong, Robert, MD, Vargo, Daniel, MD

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Video capsule endoscopy compared with standard endoscopy for the evaluation of small-bowel polyps in persons with familial adenomatous polyposis (with video) by Wong, Robert F., MD, Tuteja, Ashok K., MD, Haslem, Derrick S., MD, Pappas, Lisa, Szabo, Aniko, PhD, Ogara, Maydeen M., DiSario, James A., MD

“…Background Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) may be useful for surveillance of small-bowel polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Objective…”
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Acute Exacerbation Among Chronic Hepatitis C Patients: Tip of the Iceberg That Deserves More Attention by Wong, Robert J., MD, Cheung, Ramsey C., MD

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Elevated Alpha-Fetoprotein by Wong, Robert J., MD, MS, Ahmed, Aijaz, MD, Gish, Robert G., MD

“…The incidence of cirrhosis-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rising. Curative surgical options are available; outcomes are acceptable with early…”
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Response by Wong, Robert F., MD

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Bilateral multi-injection iliohypogastric-ilioinguinal nerve block in conjunction with neuraxial morphine is superior to neuraxial morphine alone for postcesarean analgesia by Wolfson, Alexander, MD, Lee, Allison J., MD, Wong, Robert P., MD, Arheart, Kristopher L., EdD, Penning, Donald H., MD, MS, FRCP

“…Abstract Study Objective To determine whether bilateral iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal (IHII) peripheral nerve blocks, given in conjunction with neuraxial…”
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Is the Health Utilities Index 3 valid for patients with ankylosing spondylitis? by Gooch, Katherine, PhD, Feeny, David, PhD, Wong, Robert L., MD, Kupper, Hartmut, MD, Pangan, Aileen L., MD, Revicki, Dennis A., PhD, van der Heijde, Désirée, MD, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To assess the convergent and discriminative validity of the Health Utilities Index Mark 3 (HUI-3) for patients with ankylosing spondylitis…”
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