2020
Comparison of epidemiology, treatments, and outcomes in pediatric versus adult ependymoma
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, David WB, Lee V, Zogg CK, Kundishora AJ, Hong CS, DeSpenza T, Reeves BC, Kahle KT, DiLuna M. Comparison of epidemiology, treatments, and outcomes in pediatric versus adult ependymoma. Neuro-Oncology Advances 2020, 2: vdaa019. PMID: 32642681, PMCID: PMC7212900, DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdaa019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiagnosis of ependymomaCause mortalityOlder adultsYoung adultsCause mortality ratesTreatment risk factorsExtent of resectionComparison of EpidemiologyMultivariate logistic regressionSignificant differencesImpact of ageInfluence of ageAdult patientsSEER databaseSurgical treatmentSurvival outcomesEpendymoma patientsRisk factorsTumor gradeAdult ependymomasTreatment outcomesHistological classificationSupratentorial locationInternational ClassificationMortality rate
2016
Are Older Adults With Hip Fractures Disadvantaged in Level 1 Trauma Centers?
Metcalfe D, Olufajo OA, Zogg CK, Gates JD, Weaver MJ, Harris MB, Rios-Diaz AJ, Haider AH, Salim A. Are Older Adults With Hip Fractures Disadvantaged in Level 1 Trauma Centers? Medical Care 2016, 54: 616-622. PMID: 26974676, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel 1 trauma centerHigh-level trauma centersTrauma centerNontrauma centersHip fractureOlder adultsVenous thromboembolismPatient groupLevel 2 trauma centerIsolated hip fractureRetrospective cohort studyWorse clinical outcomesLength of stayLarge regional hospitalInhospital mortalityUnderwent surgeryUnplanned readmissionCohort studySurgical treatmentClinical outcomesInterhospital transferInpatient stayRegional hospitalHigher oddsBetter outcomes