2023
Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients
Al-Dasuqi K, Taylor E, Ehrlich L, Cooperman D, Socci A, Tuason D, Hoerner M, Staib L, Silva C. Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients. Pediatric Radiology 2023, 54: 146-153. PMID: 38010426, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05812-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose area productPatient heightAdequate image qualityEffective doseExposure indexMedian effective doseLower radiation exposureComparison of proportionsChi-squared testIntraclass correlation coefficientBland-Altman plotsConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsIncident air kermaDose reductionLow doseSkeletal maturityRadiographsPatientsAir kermaRadiation exposureScoliosis radiographyStatistical significanceDoseSpinal curvature
2022
The pregnant surgical trainee: Current exposures and risk factors a review
Cravez EM, Ani L, Halim A, Socci A, O'Connor MI. The pregnant surgical trainee: Current exposures and risk factors a review. The American Journal Of Surgery 2022, 224: 1109-1114. PMID: 35781377, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.05.028.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Population characteristics, outcomes, and centerwide insights of the Zimbabwe national experience with the SIGN intramedullary nail (2013–2020)
Sibindi C, Mushambwe T, Mageza A, Socci A. Population characteristics, outcomes, and centerwide insights of the Zimbabwe national experience with the SIGN intramedullary nail (2013–2020). International Orthopaedics 2021, 46: 89-96. PMID: 34424393, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05167-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSIGN Online Surgical DatabaseRoad traffic accidentsIntramedullary nailFracture fixationSIGN intramedullary nailMajority of patientsFemur fracture fixationVolume of patientsSIGN nailClinical outcomesOperative fixationRetrospective reviewSurgical databaseCommon causeSafe surgeryPopulation characteristicsPatientsSurgeryCommon procedureDifferent centersAverage timeNailOutcomesTraffic accidentsFixationAdverse events in the treatment of motorcycle-related isolated limb injuries at a regional hospital in Uganda: a prospective clinical analysis
Okullo GO, Flores MJ, Peck CJ, Socci AR, Kisitu DK. Adverse events in the treatment of motorcycle-related isolated limb injuries at a regional hospital in Uganda: a prospective clinical analysis. International Orthopaedics 2021, 46: 71-77. PMID: 34296324, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05060-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical adverse eventsLimb injuriesRegional hospitalAdverse eventsLong-term functional outcomeProspective clinical analysisWeight-bearing statusLonger hospital stayMajority of patientsPain/discomfortPost-operative recoveryProspective descriptive studyResultsOne hundred twentyCourse of treatmentHospital stayDefinitive treatmentFunctional recoveryWound infectionFunctional outcomeInjury careHundred twentyLife measuresPatientsSevere injuriesHospital
2020
Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures.
Schneble CA, Li DT, Kahan J, Brand J, Socci A, Haims A, Yoo BJ. Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2020, 34: e437-e441. PMID: 32427814, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHumeral shaft fracturesShaft fracturesRadiographic unionAmerican Level 1 Trauma CenterRetrospective medical record reviewLevel 1 trauma centerMedical record reviewInitial nonoperative managementDiaphyseal humerus fracturesHealing of boneIntraclass correlation coefficientClinic followAdult patientsNonoperative managementHumerus fracturesRecord reviewTrauma centerEmergency departmentInclusion criteriaLateral radiographsSystem scoreInterobserver reliabilityTime pointsPatientsFollow
2019
What’s New in Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction?
Socci AR, Horn D, Fornari ED, Lakra A, Schulz JF, Sharkey MS. What’s New in Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction? Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2019, 40: e598-e602. PMID: 31688516, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001456.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations.
Socci AR, Casemyr NE, Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR. Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations. The Bone & Joint Journal 2017, 99-B: 128-133. PMID: 28053268, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.99b1.bjj-2016-0134.r1.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2013
Community-Based Accompaniment and Psychosocial Health Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults in Rwanda: A Prospective Study
Thomson D, Rich M, Kaigamba F, Socci A, Hakizamungu M, Bagiruwigize E, Binagwaho A, Franke M. Community-Based Accompaniment and Psychosocial Health Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults in Rwanda: A Prospective Study. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 18: 368-380. PMID: 23443977, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0431-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-HIV AgentsCD4 Lymphocyte CountCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health WorkersDepressionDirectly Observed TherapyHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPrevalenceProspective StudiesRegression AnalysisResidence CharacteristicsRural PopulationRwandaSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsTreatment OutcomeViral LoadConceptsCommunity-based accompanimentAntiretroviral treatmentPsychosocial health outcomesHealth outcomesCD4 cell countIngestion of medicationsPrevalence of depressionMental health qualityCommunity health workersMental health morbiditySocial supportFirst yearTreatment buddyProspective studyHealth morbidityHealth workersCell countNational protocolHIVPatientsHealth qualityImportant interventionCells/Greater improvementAdults
2012
Improved Retention Associated With Community-Based Accompaniment for Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Rural Rwanda
Franke M, Kaigamba F, Socci A, Hakizamungu M, Patel A, Bagiruwigize E, Niyigena P, Walker K, Epino H, Binagwaho A, Mukherjee J, Farmer P, Rich M. Improved Retention Associated With Community-Based Accompaniment for Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Rural Rwanda. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012, 56: 1319-1326. PMID: 23249611, DOI: 10.1093/cid/cis1193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapy (ART) deliveryViral load suppressionCommunity-based accompanimentClinic-based programsCD4 countViral loadHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment programsProspective observational cohort studySecond multivariable analysisObservational cohort studyTherapy deliveryPhysical health qualityRural RwandaMultivariable regression modelsART initiationClinical characteristicsCohort studyMultivariable analysisBaseline differencesTreatment retentionTreatment programHealth qualityGood adherenceDeathFirst yearReliability and construct validity of three health-related self-report scales in HIV-positive adults in rural Rwanda
Epino H, Rich M, Kaigamba F, Hakizamungu M, Socci A, Bagiruwigize E, Franke M. Reliability and construct validity of three health-related self-report scales in HIV-positive adults in rural Rwanda. AIDS Care 2012, 24: 1576-1583. PMID: 22428702, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2012.661840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Retroviral AgentsDepressionFemaleHealth Status IndicatorsHealth SurveysHIV InfectionsHumansInterviews as TopicMalePredictive Value of TestsPrincipal Component AnalysisPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsQuality of LifeReproducibility of ResultsRural PopulationRwandaSelf ReportSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsHealth-related qualityMedical Outcomes Study HIV Health SurveyLower health-related qualityImportant public health concernHIV-positive adultsRural RwandaMental health morbidityFunctional Social Support QuestionnaireKnown-groups validityPoor health outcomesPublic health concernSocial supportMOS-HIVART deliveryHealth morbiditySubgroups of genderHealth SurveyStudy populationKinyarwanda versionHealth outcomesHIVLiteracy statusSocial Support QuestionnaireHealth concernGood convergentExcellent Clinical Outcomes and High Retention in Care Among Adults in a Community-Based HIV Treatment Program in Rural Rwanda
Rich M, Miller A, Niyigena P, Franke M, Niyonzima J, Socci A, Drobac P, Hakizamungu M, Mayfield A, Ruhayisha R, Epino H, Stulac S, Cancedda C, Karamaga A, Niyonzima S, Yarbrough C, Fleming J, Amoroso C, Mukherjee J, Murray M, Farmer P, Binagwaho A. Excellent Clinical Outcomes and High Retention in Care Among Adults in a Community-Based HIV Treatment Program in Rural Rwanda. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2012, 59: e35-e42. PMID: 22156912, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e31824476c4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity-based antiretroviral therapyAntiretroviral therapyCommunity health workersHealth workersCD4 T-cell count increaseT-cell count increaseRetrospective medical record reviewCohort of patientsFree antiretroviral therapyHIV treatment programsMedical record reviewExcellent clinical outcomesRural health centersRural RwandaAdult patientsCommunity-based ART programMiddle-income countriesNutritional supportClinical outcomesOutcome benchmarksRecord reviewTuberculosis screeningExcellent outcomesHIV treatmentHIV programs
2006
Representative drug susceptibility patterns for guiding design of retreatment regimens for MDR-TB.
Rich M, Socci A, Mitnick C, Nardell E, Becerra M, Bonilla C, Bayona J, Seung K, Furin J, Farmer P, Mukherjee J. Representative drug susceptibility patterns for guiding design of retreatment regimens for MDR-TB. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2006, 10: 290-6. PMID: 16562709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevious treatment exposureRetreatment regimensDrug susceptibility testingPatient populationDST patternsTreatment exposureGroup 1Likely effective drugsMDR-TB regimensSecond-line drugsDrug susceptibility patternsNational Tuberculosis ProgrammeDifferent patient populationsAnti-tuberculosis agentsIndividualized regimensMDR-TBTuberculosis ProgrammeEffective anti-tuberculosis agentsSusceptibility patternsDST resultsRegimensEffective drugsPatientsGroup 4Susceptibility testing
2004
Programmes and principles in treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Mukherjee J, Rich M, Socci A, Joseph J, Virú F, Shin S, Furin J, Becerra M, Barry D, Kim J, Bayona J, Farmer P, Fawzi M, Seung K. Programmes and principles in treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The Lancet 2004, 363: 474-481. PMID: 14962530, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(04)15496-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidrug-resistant tuberculosisMDR-TB treatmentSecond-line anti-tuberculosis drugsSecond-line antituberculosis drugsRetrospective cohort studyAggressive treatment regimensGlobal tuberculosis controlAnti-tuberculosis drugsGreen Light CommitteeResource-poor settingsCohort studyObserved therapyTreatment regimensTreatment adherenceTuberculosis controlResource-poor areasAntituberculosis drugsLower potencyTreatmentTuberculosisDrugsGlobal FundRegimensDosingTherapy
2003
Clinical and programmatic considerations in the treatment of MDR-TB in children: a series of 16 patients from Lima, Peru.
Mukherjee J, Joseph J, Rich M, Shin S, Furin J, Seung K, Sloutsky A, Socci A, Vanderwarker C, Vasquez L, Palacios E, Guerra D, Viru F, Farmer P, Del Castillo H. Clinical and programmatic considerations in the treatment of MDR-TB in children: a series of 16 patients from Lima, Peru. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2003, 7: 637-44. PMID: 12870684.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidrug-resistant tuberculosisPediatric MDR-TBMonths of therapySecond-line anti-tuberculosis drugsIntermediate outcomesFavorable clinical evolutionShort-course strategyAnti-tuberculosis drugsDOTS-PlusRespiratory insufficiencyRadiographic evidenceClinical evolutionObserved treatmentCase definitionChronic illnessClinical failureCommon causeEarly diagnosisTherapySuch childrenChildrenPatientsTreatmentTuberculosisProgrammatic considerations