• Author: Jason A. Dominitz
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Rates and factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Up-to-date information is needed on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival. METHODS: Of > 2000 patients with a new …

Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFP vs. ultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study)

Abstract: Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis. …

Comparing the effectiveness of implementation strategies to improve liver and colon cancer screening for Veterans: Protocol for a large cluster-randomized implementation study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Screening for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, specifically colorectal cancer (CRC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is often inadequately and inequitably …

Identifying and treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease among at-risk Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), an increasing public health concern, remains challenging to diagnose and risk-stratify. We …

Changes in outpatient health care use after COVID-19 infection among Veterans

Abstract: Importance The association of COVID-19 infection with outpatient care utilization is unclear. Many studies reported population surveillance studies rather than comparing …

A postcard primer prior to mailed fecal immunochemical test among Veterans: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Mailed fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) programs are increasingly utilized for population-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Advanced notifications …