2023
Machine learning to develop a predictive model of pressure injury in persons with spinal cord injury
Luther S, Thomason S, Sabharwal S, Finch D, McCart J, Toyinbo P, Bouayad L, Lapcevic W, Hahm B, Hauser R, Matheny M, Powell-Cope G. Machine learning to develop a predictive model of pressure injury in persons with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2023, 61: 513-520. PMID: 37598263, DOI: 10.1038/s41393-023-00924-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPressure injuriesAmerican Spinal Cord Injury Association Impairment ScaleSCI/D CentersSpinal cord injury/diseaseReceiver-operating curve analysisNew pressure injuryModifiable risk factorsElectronic health record dataSCI/DSpinal cord injuryHealth record dataInjury/diseaseTwo-step logistic regressionLogistic regression modelsCohort studyRegression modelsStudy designACord injurySevere gradesRisk factorsImpairment ScaleHigh riskClinical implicationsTotal daysAnnual exam
2018
Polysubstance Use Among Veterans in Intensive PTSD Programs: Association With Symptoms and Outcomes Following Treatment
Bhalla IP, Stefanovics EA, Rosenheck RA. Polysubstance Use Among Veterans in Intensive PTSD Programs: Association With Symptoms and Outcomes Following Treatment. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2018, 15: 36-45. PMID: 30444189, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2018.1535150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolysubstance useTotal daysSubstance usePTSD symptomsInnovative trial designsAddictive substancesPolysubstance use disorderMore total daysSevere PTSD symptomsBaseline characteristicsSuch patientsPTSD symptom severitySevere symptomsUse disordersDual diagnosisTrial designDifferent addictive substancesDisorders ProgramPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (CR for PTSD) programPatientsComplex interventionsSimilar associationBivariate analysisPTSD programSymptom severityAssociation of intensive care unit delirium with sleep disturbance and functional disability after critical illness: an observational cohort study
Altman MT, Knauert MP, Murphy TE, Ahasic AM, Chauhan Z, Pisani MA. Association of intensive care unit delirium with sleep disturbance and functional disability after critical illness: an observational cohort study. Annals Of Intensive Care 2018, 8: 63. PMID: 29740704, PMCID: PMC5940933, DOI: 10.1186/s13613-018-0408-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexObservational cohort studySleep disturbancesFunctional disabilityPSQI scoresCohort studyHospital dischargeIADL scoresMedical intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit deliriumIntensive care unit patientsTotal daysAssociation of deliriumLower baseline disabilityPost-ICU disabilityConfusion Assessment MethodCare unit patientsHigher PSQI scoresSleep Quality IndexIADL instrumentsICU factorsBaseline disabilityDelirium incidenceICU deliriumMICU admission
2009
Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans
Kim N, Agostini J, Justice A. Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans. Journal Of Pharmacy Technology 2009, 25: 223-229. PMID: 21779543, PMCID: PMC3139220, DOI: 10.1177/875512250902500402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOral hypoglycemic agentsHypoglycemic agentsDiabetic veteransTotal daysStudy entryMedian persistenceKappa agreement statisticsContinuous refillMultiple comorbiditiesMost patientsMedian ageDiabetes controlMedication adherenceInclusion criteriaEligible veteransPoor persistenceSubstantial proportionClinical applicationVeteransPatientsFirst yearAgreement statisticsDaysPrescriptionContinuous fill
2000
Molecular Typing Demonstrating Transmission of Gram-Negative Rods in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Absence of a Recognized Epidemic
Almuneef M, Baltimore R, Farrel P, Reagan-Cirincione P, Dembry L. Molecular Typing Demonstrating Transmission of Gram-Negative Rods in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Absence of a Recognized Epidemic. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2000, 32: 220-227. PMID: 11170911, DOI: 10.1086/318477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial Typing TechniquesCross InfectionDNA, BacterialDrug Resistance, MicrobialElectrophoresisFecesFemaleGenotypeGentamicinsGram-Negative Aerobic Rods and CocciGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsConceptsNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitShared strainsCare unitMolecular typing techniquesRectal swab culturesColonization of infantsGentamicin-resistant strainsWeeks of ageTyping techniquesAntibiotic treatmentAntibiotic useSwab culturesGram-negative rodsGentamicin susceptibilityInfantsTotal daysOutbreak investigationIdentical strainsNegative rodsUnique strainsHigh rateContour-clamped homogeneous electric field electrophoresisAdmissionGentamicin
1989
Increasing Rate of Pneumonia Hospitalizations in the Bronx: A Sentinel Indicator for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
DRUCKER E, WEBBER MP, McMASTER P, VERMUND SH. Increasing Rate of Pneumonia Hospitalizations in the Bronx: A Sentinel Indicator for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. International Journal Of Epidemiology 1989, 18: 926-933. PMID: 2621030, DOI: 10.1093/ije/18.4.926.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPneumocystis carinii pneumoniaHuman immunodeficiency virusPneumonia hospitalizationsImmunodeficiency virusImmune disordersAge groupsDays of hospitalizationLength of stayLocal health care systemAdult AIDS casesHealth care systemPneumonia ratesHospital deathHospital admissionCarinii pneumoniaDischarge diagnosisAIDS casesHospitalizationTotal daysPneumoniaPrevalence patternsAIDS prevalenceSentinel indicatorCare systemDisease prevalence
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