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  1. Sharma VK. The future is wireless: advances in wireless diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in gastroenterology. Gastroenterology 2009 Aug; 137(2):434-9. Epub 2009 Jun 21.
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  2. Protheroe C, Woodruff SA, De Petris G, Mukkada V, Ochkur SI, Janarthanan S, Lewis JC, Pasha S, Lunsford T, Harris L, Sharma VK, McGarry MP, Lee NA, Furuta GT, Lee JJ. A novel histologic scoring system to evaluate mucosal biopsies from patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Jul; 7(7):749-755.e11. Epub 2009 Apr 01.
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  3. Gurudu SR, Li F, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK, Heigh RI, Crowell MD, Lee M, Hentz JG, Leighton JA. Patient preference and acceptance with sodium phosphate tablet preparation for colonoscopy. Dig Dis Sci 2009 Jul; 54(7):1555-9. Epub 2008 Oct 31.
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  4. Ngamruengphong S, Sharma VK, Nguyen B, Das A. Assessment of response to neoadjuvant therapy in esophageal cancer: an updated systematic review of diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography. Dis Esophagus 2009 Jun 09. [Epub ahead of print]
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  5. Shaheen NJ, Sharma P, Overholt BF, Wolfsen HC, Sampliner RE, Wang KK, Galanko JA, Bronner MP, Goldblum JR, Bennett AE, Jobe BA, Eisen GM, Fennerty MB, Hunter JG, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK, Hawes RH, Hoffman BJ, Rothstein RI, Gordon SR, Mashimo H, Chang KJ, Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia. N Engl J Med 2009 May 28; 360(22):2277-88.
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  6. Shaheen NJ, Sharma P, Overholt BF, Wolfsen HC, Sampliner RE, Wang KK, Galanko JA, Bronner MP, Goldblum JR, Bennett AE, Jobe BA, Eisen GM, Fennerty MB, Hunter JG, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK, Hawes RH, Hoffman BJ, Rothstein RI, Gordon SR, Mashimo H, Chang KJ, Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia. N Engl J Med 2009 May 28; 360(22):2277-88.
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  7. Das A, Wells C, Kim HJ, Fleischer DE, Crowell MD, Sharma VK. An economic analysis of endoscopic ablative therapy for management of nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopy 2009 May; 41(5):400-8. Epub 2009 May 05.
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  8. Ngamruengphong S, Sharma VK, Das A. Diagnostic yield of methylene blue chromoendoscopy for detecting specialized intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus: a meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 May; 69(6):1021-8. Epub 2009 Feb 11.
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  9. Crowell MD, Bradley A, Hansel S, Dionisio P, Kim HJ, Decker GA, DiBaise JK, Sharma VK. Obesity is associated with increased 48-h esophageal acid exposure in patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux. Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Mar; 104(3):553-9. Epub 2009 Feb 17.
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  10. Sharma VK, Jae Kim H, Das A, Wells CD, Nguyen CC, Fleischer DE. Circumferential and focal ablation of Barrett's esophagus containing dysplasia. Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Feb; 104(2):310-7. Epub 2009 Jan 27.
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  11. Fleischer DE, Overholt BF, Sharma VK, Reymunde A, Kimmey MB, Chuttani R, Chang KJ, Lightdale CJ, Santiago N, Pleskow DK, Dean PJ, Wang KK. Endoscopic ablation of Barrett's esophagus: a multicenter study with 2.5-year follow-up. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Nov; 68(5):867-76. Epub 2008 Jun 17.
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  12. Cave DR, Fleischer DE, Leighton JA, Faigel DO, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Gostout CJ, Rajan E, Mergener K, Foley A, Lee M, Bhattacharya K. A multicenter randomized comparison of the Endocapsule and the Pillcam SB. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Sep; 68(3):487-94.
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  13. Cave DR, Fleischer DE, Leighton JA, Faigel DO, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Gostout CJ, Rajan E, Mergener K, Foley A, Lee M, Bhattacharya K. A multicenter randomized comparison of the Endocapsule and the Pillcam SB. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Sep; 68(3):487-94. Epub 2008 Apr 14.
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  14. Wells CD, Harrison ME, Gurudu SR, Crowell MD, Byrne TJ, Depetris G, Sharma VK. Treatment of gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach) with endoscopic band ligation. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Aug; 68(2):231-6. Epub 2008 Jun 03.
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  15. Li F, Gurudu SR, De Petris G, Sharma VK, Shiff AD, Heigh RI, Fleischer DE, Post J, Erickson P, Leighton JA. Retention of the capsule endoscope: a single-center experience of 1000 capsule endoscopy procedures. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Jul; 68(1):174-80. Epub 2008 Jun 02.
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  16. Ganz RA, Overholt BF, Sharma VK, Fleischer DE, Shaheen NJ, Lightdale CJ, Freeman SR, Pruitt RE, Urayama SM, Gress F, Pavey DA, Branch MS, Savides TJ, Chang KJ, Muthusamy VR, Bohorfoush AG, Pace SC, DeMeester SR, Eysselein VE, Panjehpour M, Circumferential ablation of Barrett's esophagus that contains high-grade dysplasia: a US multicenter registry. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Jul; 68(1):35-40.
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  17. Ganz RA, Overholt BF, Sharma VK, Fleischer DE, Shaheen NJ, Lightdale CJ, Freeman SR, Pruitt RE, Urayama SM, Gress F, Pavey DA, Branch MS, Savides TJ, Chang KJ, Muthusamy VR, Bohorfoush AG, Pace SC, DeMeester SR, Eysselein VE, Panjehpour M, Circumferential ablation of Barrett's esophagus that contains high-grade dysplasia: a U.S. Multicenter Registry. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Jul; 68(1):35-40. Epub 2008 Mar 19.
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  18. Pasha SF, Leighton JA, Das A, Harrison ME, Decker GA, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK. Double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy have comparable diagnostic yield in small-bowel disease: a meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Jun; 6(6):671-6. Epub 2008 Mar 20.
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  19. Das A, Singh V, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK. A comparison of endoscopic treatment and surgery in early esophageal cancer: an analysis of surveillance epidemiology and end results data. Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Jun; 103(6):1340-5. Epub 2008 May 28.
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  20. Sharma VK, Kim HJ, Das A, Dean P, DePetris G, Fleischer DE. A prospective pilot trial of ablation of Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia using stepwise circumferential and focal ablation (HALO system). Endoscopy 2008 May; 40(5):380-7.
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  21. Fleischer DE, Sharma VK. Endoscopic ablation of Barrett's esophagus using the Halo system. Dig Dis 2008; 26(4):280-4. Epub 2009 Jan 30.
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  22. Sachdev MS, Leighton JA, Fleischer DE, Heigh RI, Hara AK, Post JA, Erickson PJ, Sharma VK. A prospective study of the utility of abdominal radiographs after capsule endoscopy for the diagnosis of capsule retention. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 Nov; 66(5):894-900.
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  23. Li F, Leighton JA, Sharma VK. Capsule endoscopy: a comprehensive review. Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol 2007 Sep; 53(3):257-72.
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  24. Sharma VK, Nguyen CC, Crowell MD, Lieberman DA, de Garmo P, Fleischer DE. A national study of cardiopulmonary unplanned events after GI endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 Jul; 66(1):27-34.
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  25. Wells CD, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Crowell MD, Gurudu SR, Leighton JA, Mattek N, Fleischer DE. Comparison of morning versus afternoon cecal intubation rates. BMC Gastroenterol [Epub ahead of print]. 2007 Jun; 7(1):19.
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  26. Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Proton pump inhibitor therapy for peptic ulcer bleeding: Cochrane collaboration meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Mayo Clin Proc 2007 Mar; 82(3):286-96.
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  27. Sharma VK, Wang KK, Overholt BF, Lightdale CJ, Fennerty MB, Dean PJ, Pleskow DK, Chuttani R, Reymunde A, Santiago N, Chang KJ, Kimmey MB, Fleischer DE. Balloon-based, circumferential, endoscopic radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus: 1-year follow-up of 100 patients. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 Feb; 65(2):185-95.
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  28. Carey EJ, Leighton JA, Heigh RI, Shiff AD, Sharma VK, Post JK, Fleischer DE. A single-center experience of 260 consecutive patients undergoing capsule endoscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol 2007 Jan; 102(1):89-95.
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  29. Pasha SF, DiBaise JK, Kim HJ, De Petris G, Crowell MD, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK. Patient characteristics, clinical, endoscopic, and histologic findings in adult eosinophilic esophagitis: a case series and systematic review of the medical literature. Dis Esophagus 2007; 20(4):311-9.
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  30. Wells CD, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Crowell MD, Gurudu SR, Leighton JA, Mattek N, Fleischer DE. Comparison of morning versus afternoon cecal intubation rates. BMC Gastroenterol 2007; 7:19. Epub 2007 Jun 08.
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  31. Pasha SF, Sharma VK, Crowell MD. Current concepts and treatment options in eosinophilic esophagitis. Curr Opin Investig Drugs 2006 Nov; 7(11):992-6.
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  32. Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Hentz JG, Musil D, Malikowski MJ, McWane TL, Fleischer DE. Capsule endoscopy versus push enteroscopy for evaluation of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding with 1-year outcomes. Dig Dis Sci 2006 May; 51(5):891-9. Epub 2006 Jun 07.
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  33. Triester SL, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK. Failure of self-expanding plastic stents in treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures. Endoscopy 2006 May; 38(5):533-7.
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  34. Triester SL, Leighton JA, Leontiadis GI, Gurudu SR, Fleischer DE, Hara AK, Heigh RI, Shiff AD, Sharma VK. A meta-analysis of the yield of capsule endoscopy compared to other diagnostic modalities in patients with non-stricturing small bowel Crohn's disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2006 May; 101(5):954-64.
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  35. Fry LC, Carey EJ, Shiff AD, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Post JK, Hentz JG, Fleischer DE, Leighton JA. The yield of capsule endoscopy in patients with abdominal pain or diarrhea. Endoscopy 2006 May; 38(5):498-502.
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  36. Wolfsen HC, Canto M, Etemad B, Greenwald B, Gress F, Schembre D, Muthusamy V, Ribiero A, Sharma V, Ginsberg G. Bare Fiber Photodynamic Therapy Using Porfimer Sodium for Esophageal Disease. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2006, May(3):87-92.
  37. Leighton JA, Triester SL, Sharma VK. Capsule endoscopy: a meta-analysis for use with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and Crohn's disease. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2006 Apr; 16(2):229-50.
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  38. Hara AK, Leighton JA, Heigh RI, Sharma VK, Silva AC, De Petris G, Hentz JG, Fleischer DE. Crohn disease of the small bowel: preliminary comparison among CT enterography, capsule endoscopy, small-bowel follow-through, and ileoscopy. Radiology 2006 Jan; 238(1):128-34.
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  39. Dibaise JK, Sharma VK. Does gastroesophageal reflux contribute to the development of chronic sinusitis? A review of the evidence. Dis Esophagus 2006; 19(6):419-24.
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  40. Triester SL, Leighton JA, Leontiadis GI, Fleischer DE, Hara AK, Heigh RI, Shiff AD, Sharma VK. A meta-analysis of the yield of capsule endoscopy compared to other diagnostic modalities in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2005 Nov; 100(11):2407-18.
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  41. Sharma VK, Eliakim R, Sharma P, Faigel D. ICCE consensus for esophageal capsule endoscopy. Endoscopy 2005 Oct; 37(10):1060-4.
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  42. Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Systematic review and meta-analysis: proton-pump inhibitor treatment for ulcer bleeding reduces transfusion requirements and hospital stay - results from the Cochrane Collaboration. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005 Aug 1; 22(3):169-74.
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  43. Leighton JA, Srivathsan K, Carey EJ, Sharma VK, Heigh RI, Post JK, Erickson PJ, Robinson SR, Bazzell JL, Fleischer DE. Safety of wireless capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac defibrillators. Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Aug; 100(8):1728-31.
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  44. Eliakim R, Sharma VK, Yassin K, Adler SN, Jacob H, Cave DR, Sachdev R, Mitty RD, Hartmann D, Schilling D, Riemann JF, Bar-Meir S, Bardan E, Fennerty B, Eisen G, Faigel D, Lewis BS, Fleischer DE. A prospective study of the diagnostic accuracy of PillCam ESO esophageal capsule endoscopy versus conventional upper endoscopy in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux diseases. J Clin Gastroenterol 2005 Aug; 39(7):572-8.
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  45. Sharma VK, Nguyen CC. Colonoscopy detected colon polyps better than air-contrast barium enema or computed tomographic colonography. ACP J Club 2005 Jul-Aug; 143(1):22.
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  46. Sharma VK, Coppola AG, Raufman JP. A survey of Credentialing practices of gastrointestinal endoscopy centers in the United States. J Clin Gastroenterol 2005 Jul; 39(6):501-7.
  47. Chey WD, Inadomi JM, Booher AM, Sharma VK, Fendrick AM, Howden CW. Primary-care physicians' perceptions and practices on the management of GERD: Results of a national survey. Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Jun; 100(6):1237-42.
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  48. Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Systematic review and meta-analysis: enhanced efficacy of proton-pump inhibitor therapy for peptic ulcer bleeding in Asia - a post hoc analysis from the Cochrane Collaboration. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2005 May 1; 21(9):1055-61.
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  49. Hara AK, Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Heigh RI, Fleischer DE. Imaging of small bowel disease: comparison of capsule endoscopy, standard endoscopy, barium examination, and CT. Radiographics 2005 May-Jun; 25(3):697-711; discussion 711-8.
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  50. Jones BH, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK, Heigh RI, Shiff AD, Hernandez JL, Leighton JA. Yield of repeat wireless video capsule endoscopy in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol 2005 May; 100(5):1058-64.
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  51. Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Systematic review and meta-analysis of proton pump inhibitor therapy in peptic ulcer bleeding. Br Med J 2005 Mar 12; 330(7491):568-570C.
  52. Coppola AG, Karakousis PC, Metz DC, Go MF, Mhokashi M, Howden CW, Raufman JP, Sharma VK. Hepatitis C knowledge among primary care residents: Is our teaching adequate for the times? Am J Gastroenterol 2004 Sep; 99(9):1720-5.
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  53. Yousfi MM, De Petris G, Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Pockaj BA, Jaroszewski DE, Heigh RI, Ramzan NN, Fleischer DE. Diaphragm disease after use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents: first report of diagnosis with capsule endoscopy. J Clin Gastroenterol 2004 Sep; 38(8):686-91.
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  54. Sharma VK, Howden CW. A national survey of primary care physicians' perceptions and practices related to Helicobacter pylori infection. J Clin Gastroenterol 2004 Apr; 38(4):326-31.
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  55. Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Srivathsan K, Heigh RI, McWane TL, Post JK, Robinson SR, Bazzell JL, Fleischer DE. Safety of capsule endoscopy in patients with pacemakers. Gastrointest Endosc 2004 Apr; 59(4):567-9.
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  56. Hara AK, Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Fleischer DE. Small bowel: Preliminary comparison of capsule endoscopy with barium study and CT. Radiology 2004 Jan; 230(1):260-5.
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  57. Leontiadis GI, McIntyre L, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Proton pump inhibitor treatment for acute peptic ulcer bleeding. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004; 3:CD002094.
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  58. Harewood GC, Sharma VK, de Garmo P. Impact of colonoscopy preparation quality on detection of suspected colonic neoplasia. Gastrointest Endosc 2003 Jul; 58(1):76-9.
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  59. Fleischer DE, Heigh RI, Nguyen CC, Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Musil D. Videocapsule impaction at the cricopharyngeus: a first report of this complication and its successful resolution. Gastrointest Endosc 2003 Mar; 57(3):427-8.
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  60. Chang HY, Sharma VK, Howden CW, Gold BD. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice styles of North American pediatric gastroenterologists: Helicobacter pylori infection. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 2003 Feb; 36(2):235-40.
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  61. Levine JE, Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Meta-analysis: the efficacy of intravenous H-2-receptor antagonists in bleeding peptic ulcer. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2002 Jun; 16(6):1137-42.
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  62. Sharma VK, Xie QY, Hassan HA, Howden CW. Placement of a covered metal stent via gastrostomy for management of malignant duodenocolic fistula with duodenal obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc 2002 Jun; 55(7):937-40.
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  63. Angtuaco TL, Sharma VK, Corder FA, Raufman JP, Howden CW. Risk factors for the occupation acquisition of Helicobacter pylori infection: comparison of endoscopy personnel and those caring for the developmentally disabled. Dig Dis Sci 2002; 47:292-97.
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  64. Taubel JJ, Sharma VK, Chiu YL, Lukasik NL, Pilmer BL, Pan WJ. A comparison of simplified lansoprazole suspension administered nasogastrically and pantoprazole administered intravenously: effects on 24-h intragastric pH. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2001 Nov; 15(11):1807-1817.
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  65. Sharma VK, Komanduri S, Nayyar S, Headly A, Modlinger P, Metz DC, Verghese VJ, Wanahita A, Go MF, Howden CW. An audit of the utility of in-patient fecal occult blood testing. Am J Gastroenterol 2001 Apr; 96(4):1256-60.
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  66. Sharma VK, Leontiadis GI, Howden CW. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing standard clinical doses of omeprazole and lansoprazole in erosive oesophagitis. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2001 Feb; 15(2):227-31.
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  67. Sharma VK, Howden CW. Prophylactic antibiotic administration reduces sepsis and mortality in acute necrotizing pancreatitis: a meta-analysis. Pancreas 2001 Jan; 22(1):28-31.
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  68. Hassan HA, Sharma VK, Raufman JP. Changing trends in gastric carcinoma at a university medical center: a twelve-year retrospective analysis. J Clin Gastro 2001; 32:37-40.
  69. Sharma VK, Schaberg J, Chockalingam SK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. The effect of stimulant laxative and polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution (PEG-ELS) for colonsocopy preparation on serum electrolytes and hemodynamics. J Clin Gastro 2001; 32:238-39.
  70. Sharma VK, Sahai AV, Corder FA, Howden CW. Meta-analysis and cost-minimization analysis to define the optimal management strategy to prevent long-term recurrence of peptic ulcer bleeding. Alim Pharmacol Ther 2001; 15:1947-56.
  71. Sharma VK, Corder FA, Fancher J, Howden CW. Survey of the opinions, knowledge, and practices of gastroenterologists regarding colorectal cancer screening and use of the fecal occult blood test. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Dec; 95(12):3629-32.
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  72. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Changes in colorectal cancer over a 15-year period in a single United States city. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Dec; 95(12):3615-9.
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  73. Sharma VK, Howden CW. Meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of antibiotic prophylaxis before percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Nov; 95(11):3133-6.
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  74. Sharma VK, Corder FA, Raufman JP, Sharma P, Fennerty MB, Howden CW. Survey of internal medicine residents' use of the fecal occult blood test and their understanding of colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Aug; 95(8):2068-73.
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  75. Sharma VK, Bailey DM, Raufman JP, Elraie K, Metz DC, Go MF, Schoenfeld P, Smoot DT, Howden CW. A survey of internal medicine residents' knowledge about Helicobacter pylori infection. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Aug; 95(8):1914-9.
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  76. Sharma VK, Peyton B, Spears T, Raufman JP, Howden CW. Oral pharmacokinetics of omeprazole and lansoprazole after single and repeated doses as intact capsules or as suspensions in sodium bicarbonate. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2000 Jul; 14(7):887-92.
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  77. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance practices by primary care physicians: results of a national survey. Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jun; 95(6):1551-6.
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  78. Sharma VK, Close T, Bynoe R, Vasudeva R. Ultrasound-assisted direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) tube placement. Surg Endosc 2000 Feb; 14(2):203-4.
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  79. Sharma VK. Comparison of 24-hour intragastric pH using four liquid formulations of lansoprazole and omeprazole. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1999 Dec 1; 56(23 Suppl 4):S18-21.
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  80. Sharma VK, Howden CW. Metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and endoscopic sphincterotomy for the treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol 1999 Nov; 94(11):3211-4.
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  81. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. A survey of gastroenterologists' perceptions and practices related to Helicobacter pylori infection. Am J Gastroenterol 1999 Nov; 94(11):3170-4.
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  82. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. The effects on intragastric acidity of per-gastrostomy administration of an alkaline suspension of omeprazole. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 1999 Aug; 13(8):1091-5.
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  83. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Simplified lansoprazole suspension--a liquid formulation of lansoprazole--effectively suppresses intragastric acidity when administered through a gastrostomy. Am J Gastroenterol 1999 Jul; 94(7):1813-7.
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  84. Sharma VK, Demian SE, Taillon D, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Examination of tissue distribution of Helicobacter pylori within columnar-lined esophagus. Dig Dis Sci 1999 Jun; 44(6):1165-8.
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  85. Leontiadis GI, Sharma VK, Howden CW. Non-gastrointestinal tract associations of Helicobacter pylori infection. Arch Intern Med 1999 May 10; 159(9):925-40.
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  86. Sharma VK, Ugheoke EA, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. The pharmacodynamics of lansoprazole administered via gastrostomy as intact, non-encapsulated granules. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 1998 Nov; 12(11):1171-4.
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  87. Sharma VK, Howden CW. The effect of endoscopic injection therapy on the clinical outcome of patients with benign peptic ulcer bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc 1998 Jul; 48(1):108-9.
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  88. Sharma VK, Chockalingam H, Hornung CA, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Changing trends in esophageal cancer: a 15-year experience in a single center. Am J Gastroenterol 1998 May; 93(5):702-5.
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  89. Sharma VK, Howden CW. Gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Dig Dis 1998 May-Jun; 16(3):169-74.
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  90. Sharma VK, Chockalingham SK, Ugheoke EA, Kapur A, Ling PH, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Prospective, randomized, controlled comparison of the use of polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution in four-liter versus two-liter volumes and pretreatment with either magnesium citrate or bisacodyl for colonoscopy preparation. Gastrointest Endosc 1998 Feb; 47(2):167-71.
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  91. Sharma VK, Lynn A, Kaminski M, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. A study of the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and other markers of upper gastrointestinal tract disease in patients with rosacea. Am J Gastroenterol 1998 Feb; 93(2):220-2.
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  92. Sharma VK, Steinberg EN, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Randomized, controlled study of pretreatment with magnesium citrate on the quality of colonoscopy preparation with polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution. Gastrointest Endosc 1997 Dec; 46(6):541-3.
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  93. Sharma VK, Howden CW. Factors related to the failure of endoscopic injection therapy for bleeding gastric ulcer. Gastrointest Endosc 1997 Jul; 46(1):95-6.
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  94. Sharma VK, Heinzelmann EJ, Steinberg EN, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Nonencapsulated, intact omeprazole granules effectively suppress intragastric acidity when administered via a gastrostomy. Am J Gastroenterol 1997 May; 92(5):848-51.
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  95. Sharma VK, Chockalingham S, Clark V, Kapur A, Steinberg EN, Heinzelmann EJ, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. Randomized, controlled comparison of two forms of preparation for screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol 1997 May; 92(5):809-11.
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