2023
A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease
Cleman J, Xia K, Haider M, Nikooie R, Scierka L, Romain G, Attaran R, Grimshaw A, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K. A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101725. PMID: 38128828, PMCID: PMC11523418, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101725.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisease-specific patient-reported outcome measurePatient-reported outcome measuresChronic venous diseaseCharing Cross Venous Ulcer QuestionnaireChronic Venous Insufficiency QuestionnaireVenous diseaseHealth statusVenous ulcersEvidence baseRelevant English-language studiesPatients' health statusContent validityEnglish-language studiesFull-text articlesManifestations of diseaseC6 diseaseOvid EmbaseInclusion criteriaOutcome measuresCommon conditionClinical settingDiseaseLiterature searchPatientsUlcersStudying classic psychedelics for the management of headache disorders: Considerations for Veterans
Schindler E, Sico J. Studying classic psychedelics for the management of headache disorders: Considerations for Veterans. Journal Of Military Veteran And Family Health 2023, 9: 88-95. DOI: 10.3138/jmvfh-2023-0006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeadache disordersCluster headacheLysergic acid diethylamideTreatment optionsBrain injuryTherapeutic effectAcid diethylamideTraumatic brain injuryConventional treatment optionsTrials of psilocybinMilitary membersPoor qualityPsychedelic drugsSummary PatientsHead traumaAvailable treatmentsHeadache managementHeadache treatmentCommon conditionHigh riskSide effectsSignificant disabilityHeadacheMore researchPoor efficacyThe Brain–Heart Axis: Neuroinflammatory Interactions in Cardiovascular Disease
Hu J, Abdullah A, Nanna M, Soufer R. The Brain–Heart Axis: Neuroinflammatory Interactions in Cardiovascular Disease. Current Cardiology Reports 2023, 25: 1745-1758. PMID: 37994952, PMCID: PMC10908342, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-023-01990-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsHeart-brain axisCardiovascular diseaseRenin angiotensin aldosteroneDevelopment of strokeBrain-heart axisAbnormal atrial substrateParasympathetic nervous systemNeuroimmune modulationNeuroinflammatory interactionsNeurogenic inflammationCardioembolic strokeNeurologic insultProinflammatory factorsCardiac dysfunctionAtrial fibrillationAfferent pathwaysAtrial substrateHypothalamus-pituitary axesSpinal injuryCommon disorderCommon conditionProinflammatory signalsNervous systemRecent FindingsAtPrototypical disorderDIAGNOSING THE UNCOMMON: BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID PRESENTING AS ECZEMATOUS DERMATITIS AND SEVERE PRURITIS
You L, Kwah J, Cohen J, Wong K. DIAGNOSING THE UNCOMMON: BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID PRESENTING AS ECZEMATOUS DERMATITIS AND SEVERE PRURITIS. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 131: s189-s190. DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.08.584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAtopic dermatitisBullous pemphigoidSevere pruritusVariable clinical presentationSkin lesionsEczematous dermatitisCases of BPMonths of therapyHistory of asthmaSubset of patientsElevated IgG antibodiesSevere pruritisTense bullaeTopical corticosteroidsAllergic rhinitisPersistent pruritusAppropriate patientsInitial presentationScaly rashClinical presentationRare entityFinal diagnosisIgG antibodiesRare conditionCommon condition“Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults
Ginapp C, Greenberg N, MacDonald-Gagnon G, Angarita G, Bold K, Potenza M. “Dysregulated not deficit”: A qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0292721. PMID: 37824501, PMCID: PMC10569543, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic Cough: Characterizing and Quantifying Burden in Adults Using a Nationwide Electronic Health Records Database
Scierka L, Bradley B, Glynn E, Davis S, Hoffman M, Tam-Williams J, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K. Chronic Cough: Characterizing and Quantifying Burden in Adults Using a Nationwide Electronic Health Records Database. Journal Of Healthcare Informatics Research 2023, 8: 50-64. PMID: 38273985, PMCID: PMC10805682, DOI: 10.1007/s41666-023-00150-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic coughChronic cough patientsAcute coughCough patientsElectronic health record databaseChronic pulmonary diseaseHealth care utilizationEHR-based dataHealth record databaseCough phenotypesCough episodesPulmonary diseaseCare utilizationDiseases codesCommon conditionCoughInternational ClassificationMore outpatientUnknown raceRecord databaseRisk profileOlder ageCohortEHR databaseQuantifying burdenAssessment of proxy‐reported responses as predictors of motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy in children with B‐lymphoblastic leukemia
Rodwin R, DelRocco N, Hibbitts E, Devidas M, Whitley M, Mohrmann C, Schore R, Raetz E, Winick N, Hunger S, Loh M, Hockenberry M, Ma X, Angiolillo A, Ness K, Kairalla J, Kadan‐Lottick N. Assessment of proxy‐reported responses as predictors of motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy in children with B‐lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2023, 70: e30634. PMID: 37592363, PMCID: PMC10552080, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathyLymphoblastic leukemiaPediatric Outcomes Data Collection InstrumentPT/OTSensory peripheral neuropathyAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaPredictor of motorProxy-report measuresCommon conditionOccupational therapistsNeuropathyChildrenLeukemiaFunction studiesResponseVideo-telecare collaborative pain management during COVID-19: a single-arm feasibility study
Rogers D, Frank J, Wesolowicz D, Nolan C, Schroeder A, Falker C, Abelleira A, Moore B, Becker W, Edmond S. Video-telecare collaborative pain management during COVID-19: a single-arm feasibility study. BMC Primary Care 2023, 24: 134. PMID: 37386370, PMCID: PMC10308713, DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02052-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMorphine equivalent daily doseSingle-arm feasibility studyEquivalent daily dosePain managementDaily doseLong-term opioid therapyInitial intakeMultiple appointmentsNon-pharmacologic interventionsOpioid use disorderPrimary care providersPain management programGuideline-based careEvidence-based interventionsBackgroundChronic painOpioid therapyBehavioral painChronic painPrimary careCommon conditionCare providersPatientsU.S. veteransPainPreliminary dataIntrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Developing in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Is Characterized by Osteopontin Overexpression in the Tumor Stroma
Cadamuro M, Sarcognato S, Camerotto R, Girardi N, Lasagni A, Zanus G, Cillo U, Gringeri E, Morana G, Strazzabosco M, Campello E, Simioni P, Guido M, Fabris L. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Developing in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Is Characterized by Osteopontin Overexpression in the Tumor Stroma. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24: 4748. PMID: 36902188, PMCID: PMC10003180, DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054748.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetS patientsMetabolic syndromeNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitisNon-alcoholic steatohepatitisIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma developmentPutative therapeutic targetDeposition of osteopontinCell-like phenotypeBiliary tumorigenesisExtracellular matrix depositionVascular complicationsSurgical resectionIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaICCA cellsOverexpression of osteopontinPredictive biomarkersLiver tumorsCommon conditionHuCCT-1Tumor stromaCholangiocarcinoma developmentPeritumoral areaTherapeutic targetBiliary differentiationOsteopontin overexpressionAcute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cirrhosis
Nadim M, Garcia-Tsao G. Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cirrhosis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2023, 388: 733-745. PMID: 36812435, DOI: 10.1056/nejmra2215289.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAcute kidney injuryKidney injuryCommon conditionDiagnostic definitionPatientsInjuryCirrhosisPathophysiologyUltrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Zalaquett E, Gunabushanam G, Vallejos A, Dahiya N. Ultrasound Evaluation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Ultrasound Quarterly 2023, 39: 2-9. PMID: 36651650, DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsChronic venous insufficiencyVenous insufficiencyVenous systemLower extremity venous systemDeep venous systemExtent of refluxPreferred imaging modalityMild painValvular incompetenceVenous ulcersClinical presentationUltrasound evaluationVaricose veinsAppropriate treatmentRadiation-free mannerCommon conditionDoppler ultrasoundImaging modalitiesScanning protocolInsufficiencyRelevant findingsPainEdemaUlcersActionable reportsEndothelial Dysfunction and Vascular Remodeling in Hypertension
Goodwin J. Endothelial Dysfunction and Vascular Remodeling in Hypertension. 2023, 195-215. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06231-5_41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndothelial dysfunctionVascular remodelingAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseaseSystemic blood pressureBlood pressure homeostasisKidney injuryBlood pressurePediatric populationResistance vesselsEndothelium contributesKidney diseaseChildhood obesityAdipokine adiponectinPressure homeostasisVasoactive compoundsCardiovascular diseaseCommon conditionRare diseaseNitric oxideDysfunctionCritical mediatorReactive oxygen speciesDiseaseRemodeling
2022
The neurobiology of apathy in depression and neurocognitive impairment in older adults: a review of epidemiological, clinical, neuropsychological and biological research
Steffens D, Fahed M, Manning K, Wang L. The neurobiology of apathy in depression and neurocognitive impairment in older adults: a review of epidemiological, clinical, neuropsychological and biological research. Translational Psychiatry 2022, 12: 525. PMID: 36572691, PMCID: PMC9792580, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-02292-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortex circuitCortex circuitPeripheral biomarkersPresence of apathyNeurobiology of apathyPoor health outcomesDefinitive treatmentFuture studiesApathy symptomsClinical managementNeuropsychiatric comorbiditiesFunctional declineCommon conditionNeurocognitive impairmentCognitive disordersNeuropsychological featuresHealth outcomesCognitive impairmentBrain circuitryNeuropsychiatric disordersPrefrontal cortexOlder adultsClinical realityBiomarker researchImpairmentDevelopment and pilot testing of EHR-nudges to reduce overuse in older primary care patients
Rowe T, Brown T, Lee J, Linder J, Meeker D, Doctor J, Goldstein N, Fox C, Persell S. Development and pilot testing of EHR-nudges to reduce overuse in older primary care patients. Archives Of Gerontology And Geriatrics 2022, 104: 104794. PMID: 36115068, PMCID: PMC9682472, DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate-specific antigenUA/UCCDS alertsOlder adultsCommon conditionUnnecessary testingOlder primary care patientsClinical decision support alertsNon-specific reasonsOral hypoglycemic medicationsOvertreatment of diabetesPrimary care patientsPrimary care physiciansLarge health systemDecision support alertsHypoglycemic medicationsOveruse measuresCare patientsCare physiciansSignificant morbidityUrine cultureProstate cancerAmbulatory careClinical actionsAdult menAssessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15
Mabey JG, Kremer C, Maurrasse SE, Savoca EL, Weinstock MS. Assessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2022, 43: 103568. PMID: 35952532, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyTotal tonsillectomyUnpaired t-testCAS-15Score 15T-testRisk of sleepSleep-disordered breathingPost-operative followOffice-based toolSDB symptomsTonsil sizeOvernight polysomnographyPediatric populationIntracapsular tonsillectomyBMI percentileAdmission ratesDecreased morbidityCommon conditionLarge effect sizesGold standard methodParticipant characteristicsTonsillectomyMean differenceSurgeryEndothelial Dysfunction and Vascular Remodeling in Hypertension
Goodwin J. Endothelial Dysfunction and Vascular Remodeling in Hypertension. 2022, 1-21. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-31420-4_41-2.BooksEndothelial dysfunctionVascular remodelingAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseaseSystemic blood pressureBlood pressure homeostasisKidney injuryBlood pressurePediatric populationResistance vesselsEndothelium contributesKidney diseaseChildhood obesityAdipokine adiponectinPressure homeostasisVasoactive compoundsCardiovascular diseaseCommon conditionRare diseaseNitric oxideDysfunctionCritical mediatorReactive oxygen speciesDiseaseRemodeling
2021
Trends in office visits and treatment for urticaria in children in the United States, 1998‐2016
Ugwu N, Cheraghlou S, Antaya RJ, Feng H, Cohen JM. Trends in office visits and treatment for urticaria in children in the United States, 1998‐2016. Pediatric Dermatology 2021, 38: 1162-1168. PMID: 34339077, DOI: 10.1111/pde.14726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric populationH1-antihistaminesTopical corticosteroidsFemale patientsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyMost visitsAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyNon-corticosteroid therapySlight male predominanceFemale pediatric patientsMale predominancePediatric patientsTreatment guidelinesWhite patientsOffice visitsOutpatient recordsCare SurveyTreatment trendsUrticariaCommon conditionPatientsCalendar year 1998Age 18PediatriciansAntihistaminesRadiofrequency Ablation for Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
Orhurhu V, Sidharthan S, Roberts J, Karri J, Umukoro N, Hagedorn JM, Odonkor CA, Abd-Elsayed A. Radiofrequency Ablation for Craniofacial Pain Syndromes. Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Clinics Of North America 2021, 32: 601-645. PMID: 34593133, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2021.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommentary: Diagnostic and Treatment Issues in Psychosis
Garakani A. Commentary: Diagnostic and Treatment Issues in Psychosis. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2021, 27: 338-339. PMID: 34398586, DOI: 10.1097/pra.0000000000000562.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsPsychotic symptomsUse of intranasalWide differential diagnosisFirst-episode schizophreniaMore common conditionsRare presentationPostpartum periodDifferential diagnosisPsychotic episodeCommon conditionSymptomsTreatment issuesPeriodic catatoniaPatientsFirst caseThird caseDiagnosisTreatmentBroad spectrumEditorial: Analyzing Treatment and Prescribing in Large Administrative Datasets With a Lens on Equity
Karnik N, Cortese S, Njoroge W, Drury S, Frazier J, McCauley E, Henderson S, White T, Althoff R, Novins D. Editorial: Analyzing Treatment and Prescribing in Large Administrative Datasets With a Lens on Equity. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2021, 60: 818-820. PMID: 33359220, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.12.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUse of antipsychoticsYoung childrenEvidence-based mental health careUse of medicationsThird of childrenMental health careAdministrative datasetsEvidence-based standardsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderTreatment guidelinesCommon conditionPsychiatric assessmentNumber of childrenAntipsychoticsMinimum dosePervasive developmental disorderHyperactivity disorderAdolescent psychiatristsHealth careDisordersChildrenEnhanced advocacyPresent findingsDevelopmental disordersLarge administrative dataset
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