2021
OpenSAFELY: impact of national guidance on switching anticoagulant therapy during COVID-19 pandemic
Collaborative T, Curtis HJ, MacKenna B, Walker AJ, Croker R, Mehrkar A, Morton C, Bacon S, Hickman G, Inglesby P, Bates C, Evans D, Ward T, Cockburn J, Davy S, Bhaskaran K, Schultze A, Rentsch CT, Williamson E, Hulme W, Tomlinson L, Mathur R, Drysdale H, Eggo RM, Wong AY, Forbes H, Parry J, Hester F, Harper S, Douglas I, Smeeth L, Goldacre B. OpenSAFELY: impact of national guidance on switching anticoagulant therapy during COVID-19 pandemic. Open Heart 2021, 8: e001784. PMID: 34785588, PMCID: PMC8595296, DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2021-001784.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnticoagulantsBlood CoagulationBlood Coagulation TestsCOVID-19Drug MonitoringDrug PrescriptionsDrug SubstitutionDrug UtilizationEnglandFactor Xa InhibitorsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SafetyPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Primary Health CareRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsState MedicineWarfarinConceptsWarfarin patientsNational Health ServiceCOVID-19 pandemicNational guidanceCare home residencyINR test resultsRenal function testsFrequent blood testingSafety alertsRoutine clinical dataAtrial fibrillation diagnosisElevated INRMedication changesOral anticoagulantsAnticoagulant therapyCohort studyAppropriate patientsINR testsFunction testsBlood testingPrimary careClinical dataDOACPatientsWarfarinThe Impact of COVID-19 on Access to HIV Prevention Services Among Opioid-Dependent Individuals
Mistler CB, Curley CM, Rosen AO, El-Krab R, Wickersham JA, Copenhaver MM, Khati A, Shrestha R. The Impact of COVID-19 on Access to HIV Prevention Services Among Opioid-Dependent Individuals. Journal Of Community Health 2021, 46: 960-966. PMID: 33770334, PMCID: PMC7996112, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-021-00979-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderHIV prevention servicesSTI testingHIV counselorsPrEP prescriptionPrevention servicesCOVID-19Pre-exposure prophylaxis servicesOpioid use disorder treatmentCOVID-19 pandemicClean injection equipmentOpioid-dependent individualsOpioid-dependent peopleUse disorder treatmentInjection equipmentHIV testingInfection testingBlood testingHIV preventionUse disordersPWIDDisorder treatmentDoctor's appointmentAdverse effectsCase managers
2020
Use of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Lee MW, Pourmorady JS, Laine L. Use of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2020, 115: 662-670. PMID: 31972617, DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFecal occult blood testIron deficiency anemiaSensitivity of FOBTAcute diarrheaClinical indicationsSystematic reviewFecal occult blood testingDiagnostic testsSpecific gastrointestinal symptomsOccult blood testingPrimary end pointOccult blood testColorectal cancer screeningPositive stool cultureRisk of biasQUADAS-2 toolGastrointestinal symptomsAdult patientsEndoscopic evaluationUlcerative colitisEndoscopic activityBlood testsIdentifiable causeStool culturesBlood testing
2019
Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Average-Risk Adults: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians.
Qaseem A, Crandall C, Mustafa R, Hicks L, Wilt T, Forciea M, Fitterman N, Horwitch C, Kansagara D, Maroto M, McLean R, Roa J, Tufte J. Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Average-Risk Adults: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2019, 171: 643-654. PMID: 31683290, PMCID: PMC8152103, DOI: 10.7326/m19-0642.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAverage-risk adultsFecal immunochemical testingColorectal cancerGuidance statementsImmunochemical testingPatient populationGuaiac-based fecal occult blood testingAsymptomatic average-risk adultsFecal occult blood testingScreening testColorectal cancer screening testsGuidelines International Network libraryOccult blood testingCancer screening testsAGREE II instrumentNational Guideline ClearinghouseTarget patient populationQuality of guidelinesFlexible sigmoidoscopyGuideline updateBlood testingPatient preferencesAmerican CollegeNational guidelinesClinical practice
2015
Comparison of Quality of Life Perceived by Patients with Bioprosthetic versus Mechanical Valves after Composite Aortic Root Replacement
Repack A, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA, Mukherjee SK. Comparison of Quality of Life Perceived by Patients with Bioprosthetic versus Mechanical Valves after Composite Aortic Root Replacement. Cardiology 2015, 133: 3-9. PMID: 26389590, DOI: 10.1159/000438783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical valve groupComposite aortic root replacementAortic root replacementMechanical valvesValve groupRoot replacementSupplemental questionsBioprosthetic valvesBioprosthetic valve groupMechanical composite graftNorm-based scoringSF-36v2 surveyComparison of qualityQoL burdenAnticoagulation therapyMean followQualifying patientsConsecutive patientsPostoperative QOLPostoperative qualityReplacement patientsBlood testingBlood thinnersQOL evaluationHealth Survey
2014
Comparison of colorectal cancer screening and diagnoses in HIV-positive and HIV-negative veterans
Guest JL, Rentsch CT, Rimland D. Comparison of colorectal cancer screening and diagnoses in HIV-positive and HIV-negative veterans. AIDS Care 2014, 26: 1490-1493. PMID: 25008192, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2014.933768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFecal occult blood testingHIV-positive patientsColorectal cancerYounger ageAtlanta VA Medical CenterHIV-negative veteransOccult blood testingHIV-negative controlsHIV-positive casesColorectal cancer screeningPercent of casesVA Medical CenterYears of ageCRC ratesCRC incidenceHIV statusBlood testingCancer screeningMedical CenterHigh incidenceScreening typeAverage ageHIVPatientsColon polyps
2011
Costs of Addressing Heroin Addiction in Malaysia and 32 Comparable Countries Worldwide
Ruger JP, Chawarski M, Mazlan M, Luekens C, Ng N, Schottenfeld R. Costs of Addressing Heroin Addiction in Malaysia and 32 Comparable Countries Worldwide. Health Services Research 2011, 47: 865-887. PMID: 22091732, PMCID: PMC3419893, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01335.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBuprenorphine treatmentOpioid dependence treatmentBlood testingDependence treatmentHeroin addictionHealth systemOpiate usersSimilar interventionsIncremental costLao People's Democratic RepublicPatientsHeroin problemTreatmentGreater percentagePeople's Democratic RepublicInterventionDemocratic RepublicMedicationsBuprenorphineNaltrexoneRCTsRates and predictors of colorectal cancer screening by race among motivated men participating in a prostate cancer risk assessment program
Hall M, Ruth K, Giri V. Rates and predictors of colorectal cancer screening by race among motivated men participating in a prostate cancer risk assessment program. Cancer 2011, 118: 478-484. PMID: 21751189, PMCID: PMC3195866, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26315.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramAfrican American menUptake of CRCPredictors of uptakeCRC screeningLower endoscopyRisk assessment programAmerican menProstate cancerFamily historyFecal occult blood testingFecal occult blood testFox Chase Cancer CenterOccult blood testingColorectal cancer mortalityOccult blood testColorectal cancer screeningMultivariate logistic regressionProstate cancer clinicBlood testsBlood testingCancer CenterCancer mortalityCancer screening
2010
What Is Most Important to Patients when Deciding about Colorectal Screening?
Imaeda A, Bender D, Fraenkel L. What Is Most Important to Patients when Deciding about Colorectal Screening? Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2010, 25: 688-693. PMID: 20309740, PMCID: PMC2881957, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-010-1318-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColon capsule endoscopyFecal occult blood testingTest characteristicsCapsule endoscopyBackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) screeningOccult blood testingPrimary care clinicsRisk of tearsCT colonographyPoor health statusPreference-sensitive decisionsColorectal screeningCare clinicsBlood testingCancer screeningColon preparationExcellent healthElicit patientVA hospitalsPatientsPatient experienceHealth statusTest preferenceColonoscopyPilot study
2007
A case of inherited erythromelalgia
Novella SP, Hisama FM, Dib-Hajj SD, Waxman SG. A case of inherited erythromelalgia. Nature Reviews Neurology 2007, 3: 229-234. PMID: 17410110, DOI: 10.1038/ncpneuro0425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaboratory blood testingMRI brain scansNeuropathic painSymptomatic managementNeurological examinationRecurrent episodesBlood testingMedical historySkin biopsiesFamily historyDistal extremitiesBrain scansSimilar symptomsGenetic counselingEarly childhoodPainEpisodesErythromelalgiaBiopsyErythemaSymptomsExtremitiesDNA analysisHealth issues in the Arab American community. Male infertility in Lebanon: a case-controlled study.
Kobeissi L, Inhorn M. Health issues in the Arab American community. Male infertility in Lebanon: a case-controlled study. Ethnicity & Disease 2007, 17: s3-33-s3-38. PMID: 17985448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase-control studyMale infertilityRisk factorsReproductive illnessesWar exposureMale reproductive health problemsSemen analysisFamilial clusteringMultivariate logistic regression analysisLaboratory blood testingMale reproductive healthSignificant risk factorsImportant risk factorMale infertility casesReproductive health problemsLogistic regression analysisControl of confoundersWorld Health Organization guidelinesHealth Organization guidelinesInfertile womenLifestyle factorsBlood testingInfertility casesEffect modificationCaffeine intake
1997
Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings
Federman D, Concato J, Caralis P, Hunkele G, Kirsner R. Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings. JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1423-1425. PMID: 9371027, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1997.03890470101016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingSkin examinationSkin cancerCare settingsFecal occult blood testingRetrospective observational cohort studyVeterans Affairs Medical CenterOccult blood testingObservational cohort studyPrimary care visitsMedical record reviewSkin cancer screeningOutpatient medical clinicSkin-related complaintsCare visitsCohort studyAmbulatory visitsRecord reviewRectal examinationBlood testingPhysical examinationCancer screeningProstate examinationMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOME
1988
Effect of oral iron therapy on the upper gastrointestinal tract
Laine L, Bentley E, Chandrasoma P. Effect of oral iron therapy on the upper gastrointestinal tract. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 1988, 33: 172-177. PMID: 3257437, DOI: 10.1007/bf01535729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral iron therapyUpper gastrointestinal tractIron therapyGastrointestinal symptomsHemoccult testGastrointestinal tractHealthy volunteersFecal occult blood testingHemoccult-positive stoolsOccult blood testingOral ferrous sulfateFresh stool samplesPositive Hemoccult testUncertain clinical significanceDark stoolsHemoccult testingEndoscopic abnormalitiesOral ironSignificant nauseaUnderwent endoscopyEndoscopic findingsSubepithelial hemorrhageBlood testingStool samplesClinical significance
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