Mark Kern

8.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
194 papers, 6.3k citations indexed

About

Mark Kern is a scholar working on Speech and Hearing, Physiology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Mark Kern has authored 194 papers receiving a total of 6.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 61 papers in Speech and Hearing, 55 papers in Physiology and 50 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Mark Kern's work include Dysphagia Assessment and Management (61 papers), Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments (37 papers) and Esophageal and GI Pathology (29 papers). Mark Kern is often cited by papers focused on Dysphagia Assessment and Management (61 papers), Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments (37 papers) and Esophageal and GI Pathology (29 papers). Mark Kern collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Israel. Mark Kern's co-authors include Reza Shaker, W. J. Dodds, Ronald C. Arndorfer, Walter J. Hogan, Benson T. Massey, Peter J. Kahrilas, Roberto Oliveira Dantas, Ian J. Cook, James G. Brasseur and Ivan M. Lang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Gastroenterology and NeuroImage.

In The Last Decade

Mark Kern

182 papers receiving 6.0k citations

Hit Papers

Esophageal peristaltic dysfunction in peptic esophagitis 1986 2026 1999 2012 1986 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Esophageal peristaltic dysfunction in peptic esophagitis
    1986 522 citations Mark Kern, Ronald C. Arndorfer et al. Gastroenterology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Mark Kern United States 42 3.1k 2.2k 1.9k 1.9k 1.7k 194 6.3k
Nicholas E. Diamant Canada 46 2.8k 0.9× 4.1k 1.8× 1.8k 0.9× 1.8k 1.0× 3.3k 2.0× 144 8.5k
David G. Thompson United Kingdom 55 1.7k 0.6× 2.5k 1.1× 1.2k 0.6× 2.7k 1.5× 3.1k 1.8× 155 8.8k
Père Clavé Spain 52 7.0k 2.2× 4.7k 2.1× 4.1k 2.2× 2.3k 1.3× 1.1k 0.6× 193 9.5k
Fermín Mearin Spain 39 714 0.2× 5.4k 2.4× 640 0.3× 2.4k 1.3× 9.1k 5.3× 181 11.5k
A. J. P. M. Smout Netherlands 63 3.0k 1.0× 11.6k 5.2× 1.5k 0.8× 1.5k 0.8× 12.7k 7.5× 338 15.2k
Michio Hongo Japan 48 408 0.1× 5.7k 2.6× 786 0.4× 958 0.5× 4.8k 2.8× 259 9.0k
L. Ashley Blackshaw Australia 53 393 0.1× 2.0k 0.9× 613 0.3× 2.2k 1.2× 3.9k 2.3× 137 7.9k
Satoru Ebihara Japan 38 795 0.3× 789 0.4× 1.1k 0.6× 1.0k 0.6× 126 0.1× 204 4.7k
Kathleen M. Shannon United States 43 800 0.3× 400 0.2× 149 0.1× 2.1k 1.1× 641 0.4× 101 11.3k
Duane D. Burton United States 65 287 0.1× 5.1k 2.3× 552 0.3× 3.5k 1.9× 7.6k 4.5× 222 12.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Mark Kern

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Mark Kern

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All Works

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Kelley, Scott T., et al.. (2025). Influence of menstrual cycle and oral contraception on taxonomic composition and gas production in the gut microbiome. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 74(3). 2 indexed citations
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Kern, Mark, et al.. (2024). Parkinson's disease is associated with low striated esophagus contractility potentially contributing to the development of dysphagia. Neurogastroenterology & Motility. 36(8). e14822–e14822.
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Reschechtko, Sasha, et al.. (2023). Postural sway is not affected by estrogen fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Physiological Reports. 11(10). e15693–e15693. 5 indexed citations
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Kern, Mark, et al.. (2021). Variables influencing manometric parameters of deglutitive and non‐deglutitive upper esophageal sphincter: A study of 89 asymptomatic participants. Neurogastroenterology & Motility. 34(2). e14175–e14175. 11 indexed citations
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Hooshmand, Shirin, et al.. (2021). Effects of 12 Months Consumption of 100 g Dried Plum (Prunes) on Bone Biomarkers, Density, and Strength in Men. Journal of Medicinal Food. 25(1). 40–47. 8 indexed citations
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Hong, Mee Young, et al.. (2021). Dried Plum Consumption Improves Total Cholesterol and Antioxidant Capacity and Reduces Inflammation in Healthy Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Medicinal Food. 24(11). 1161–1168. 13 indexed citations
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Liu, Changqi, et al.. (2021). Fresh Mango Consumption Promotes Greater Satiety and Improves Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses in Healthy Overweight and Obese Adults. Journal of Medicinal Food. 25(4). 381–388. 15 indexed citations
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Kern, Mark, et al.. (2018). Acute Effects of Dried Apple Consumption on Metabolic and Cognitive Responses in Healthy Individuals. Journal of Medicinal Food. 21(11). 1158–1164. 11 indexed citations
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Schenk, Simon, et al.. (2017). Dried Plum Ingestion Increases the Osteoblastogenic Capacity of Human Serum. Journal of Medicinal Food. 20(7). 653–658. 5 indexed citations
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Hooshmand, Shirin, et al.. (2014). Effects of Agave Nectar Versus Sucrose on Weight Gain, Adiposity, Blood Glucose, Insulin, and Lipid Responses in Mice. Journal of Medicinal Food. 17(9). 1017–1021. 17 indexed citations
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Gallant, Kathleen M. Hill, Michelle Braun, Mark Kern, et al.. (2008). Predictors of Calcium Retention in Adolescent Boys. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 93(12). 4743–4748. 30 indexed citations
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Li, Amy, et al.. (2007). Effects of honey versus sucrose on weight gain, adiposity and adipocentric markers of metabolism. The FASEB Journal. 21(6). 5 indexed citations
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Kern, Mark, et al.. (2006). US Honeys Varying in Glucose and Fructose Content Elicit Similar Glycemic Indexes. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 106(8). 1260–1262. 45 indexed citations
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Bardan, Eytan, Mark Kern, Ronald C. Arndorfer, Candy Hofmann, & Reza Shaker. (2006). Effect of aging on bolus kinematics during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 290(3). G458–G465. 39 indexed citations
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Braun, Michelle, et al.. (2003). Relationship of calcium intake and calcium retention in adolescent boys.. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 18. 1 indexed citations
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Kern, Mark, et al.. (1998). Identification and characterization of cerebral cortical response to esophageal mucosal acid exposure and distention. Gastroenterology. 115(6). 1353–1362. 96 indexed citations
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Ulualp, Seckin O., Robert J. Toohill, Mark Kern, & Reza Shaker. (1998). Pharyngo‐UES contractile reflex in patients with posterior laryngitis. The Laryngoscope. 108(9). 1354–1357. 42 indexed citations

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