2023
Multicenter Study of a Risk Prediction Model for Critically Ill Children at High-Risk for Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: Findings from the Children's Hospital-Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium
Jaffray J, Mosha M, Branchford B, Amankwah E, Faustino E, Krava E, Stillings A, Young G, Goldenberg N. Multicenter Study of a Risk Prediction Model for Critically Ill Children at High-Risk for Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: Findings from the Children's Hospital-Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium. Blood 2023, 142: 809. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-187395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospital-acquired venous thromboembolismPediatric intensive care unitCongenital heart diseaseIll childrenMultivariable logistic regression modelAdmission/transferAutoimmune/inflammatory disordersCentral venous cathetersLength of hospitalizationCentral venous catheterizationDays post dischargeIntensive care unitUnivariate logistic regressionSubset of childrenP-valueLogistic regression modelsRisk assessment modelPICU admissionThromboprophylaxis measuresVenous thromboembolismChart reviewProspective cohortVenous cathetersCardiac surgeryMedian ageClinical phenotypes and outcomes in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome across SARS-CoV-2 variant eras: a multinational study from the 4CE consortium
Sperotto F, Gutiérrez-Sacristán A, Makwana S, Li X, Rofeberg V, Cai T, Bourgeois F, Omenn G, Hanauer D, Sáez C, Bonzel C, Bucholz E, Dionne A, Elias M, García-Barrio N, González T, Issitt R, Kernan K, Laird-Gion J, Maidlow S, Mandl K, Ahooyi T, Moraleda C, Morris M, Moshal K, Pedrera-Jiménez M, Shah M, South A, Spiridou A, Taylor D, Verdy G, Visweswaran S, Wang X, Xia Z, Zachariasse J, EHR T, Aaron J, Adam A, Agapito G, Albayrak A, Albi G, Alessiani M, Alloni A, Amendola D, Angoulvant F, Anthony L, Aronow B, Ashraf F, Atz A, Avillach P, Panickan V, Azevedo P, Badenes R, Balshi J, Batugo A, Beaulieu-Jones B, Beaulieu-Jones B, Bell D, Bellasi A, Bellazzi R, Benoit V, Beraghi M, Bernal-Sobrino J, Bernaux M, Bey R, Bhatnagar S, Blanco-Martínez A, Boeker M, Bonzel C, Booth J, Bosari S, Bourgeois F, Bradford R, Brat G, Bréant S, Brown N, Bruno R, Bryant W, Bucalo M, Bucholz E, Burgun A, Cai T, Cannataro M, Carmona A, Cattelan A, Caucheteux C, Champ J, Chen J, Chen K, Chiovato L, Chiudinelli L, Cho K, Cimino J, Colicchio T, Cormont S, Cossin S, Craig J, Cruz-Bermúdez J, Cruz-Rojo J, Dagliati A, Daniar M, Daniel C, Das P, Devkota B, Dionne A, Duan R, Dubiel J, DuVall S, Esteve L, Estiri H, Fan S, Follett R, Ganslandt T, García-Barrio N, Garmire L, Gehlenborg N, Getzen E, Geva A, Goh R, González T, Gradinger T, Gramfort A, Griffier R, Griffon N, Grisel O, Gutiérrez-Sacristán A, Guzzi P, Han L, Hanauer D, Haverkamp C, Hazard D, He B, Henderson D, Hilka M, Ho Y, Holmes J, Honerlaw J, Hong C, Huling K, Hutch M, Issitt R, Jannot A, Jouhet V, Kainth M, Kate K, Kavuluru R, Keller M, Kennedy C, Kernan K, Key D, Kirchoff K, Klann J, Kohane I, Krantz I, Kraska D, Krishnamurthy A, L'Yi S, Leblanc J, Lemaitre G, Lenert L, Leprovost D, Liu M, Loh N, Long Q, Lozano-Zahonero S, Luo Y, Lynch K, Mahmood S, Maidlow S, Makoudjou A, Makwana S, Malovini A, Mandl K, Mao C, Maram A, Maripuri M, Martel P, Martins M, Marwaha J, Masino A, Mazzitelli M, Mazzotti D, Mensch A, Milano M, Minicucci M, Moal B, Ahooyi T, Moore J, Moraleda C, Morris J, Morris M, Moshal K, Mousavi S, Mowery D, Murad D, Murphy S, Naughton T, Neto C, Neuraz A, Newburger J, Ngiam K, Njoroge W, Norman J, Obeid J, Okoshi M, Olson K, Omenn G, Orlova N, Ostasiewski B, Palmer N, Paris N, Patel L, Pedrera-Jiménez M, Pfaff A, Pfaff E, Pillion D, Pizzimenti S, Priya T, Prokosch H, Prudente R, Prunotto A, Quirós-González V, Ramoni R, Raskin M, Rieg S, Roig-Domínguez G, Rojo P, Romero-Garcia N, Rubio-Mayo P, Sacchi P, Sáez C, Salamanca E, Samayamuthu M, Sanchez-Pinto L, Sandrin A, Santhanam N, Santos J, Vidorreta F, Savino M, Schriver E, Schubert P, Schuettler J, Scudeller L, Sebire N, Serrano-Balazote P, Serre P, Serret-Larmande A, Shah M, Abad Z, Silvio D, Sliz P, Son J, Sonday C, South A, Sperotto F, Spiridou A, Strasser Z, Tan A, Tan B, Tan B, Tanni S, Taylor D, Terriza-Torres A, Tibollo V, Tippmann P, Toh E, Torti C, Trecarichi E, Vallejos A, Varoquaux G, Vella M, Verdy G, Vie J, Visweswaran S, Vitacca M, Wagholikar K, Waitman L, Wang X, Wassermann D, Weber G, Wolkewitz M, Wong S, Xia Z, Xiong X, Ye Y, Yehya N, Yuan W, Zachariasse J, Zahner J, Zambelli A, Zhang H, Zöller D, Zuccaro V, Zucco C, Newburger J, Avillach P. Clinical phenotypes and outcomes in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome across SARS-CoV-2 variant eras: a multinational study from the 4CE consortium. EClinicalMedicine 2023, 64: 102212. PMID: 37745025, PMCID: PMC10511777, DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystemic inflammatory response syndromeSARS-CoV-2 eraMultisystem inflammatory syndromeLower lymphocyte countsLower troponinInflammatory syndromeLymphocyte countRisk differenceClinical phenotypeLower C-reactive proteinSARS-CoV-2 infectionPooled risk differenceInflammatory response syndromeLength of hospitalizationObservational retrospective studyC-reactive proteinElectronic health record dataSARS-CoV-2 variantsOutcomes of MISHealth record dataEffect sizeAnticoagulation therapyClinical characteristicsRespiratory symptomsRare complicationAn AI-powered patient triage platform for future viral outbreaks using COVID-19 as a disease model
Charkoftaki G, Aalizadeh R, Santos-Neto A, Tan W, Davidson E, Nikolopoulou V, Wang Y, Thompson B, Furnary T, Chen Y, Wunder E, Coppi A, Schulz W, Iwasaki A, Pierce R, Cruz C, Desir G, Kaminski N, Farhadian S, Veselkov K, Datta R, Campbell M, Thomaidis N, Ko A, Thompson D, Vasiliou V. An AI-powered patient triage platform for future viral outbreaks using COVID-19 as a disease model. Human Genomics 2023, 17: 80. PMID: 37641126, PMCID: PMC10463861, DOI: 10.1186/s40246-023-00521-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 patientsDisease severityViral outbreaksFuture viral outbreaksLength of hospitalizationIntensive care unitWorse disease prognosisLife-threatening illnessEffective medical interventionsCOVID-19Clinical decision treeGlucuronic acid metabolitesNew potential biomarkersHospitalization lengthCare unitComorbidity dataSerotonin levelsDisease progressionHealthy controlsPatient outcomesDisease prognosisPatient transferPatientsHealthcare resourcesPotential biomarkers
2022
Prospective analysis of home narcotic consumption and management of excess narcotic prescription following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery
Garcia-Muñoz J, Elblein C, David W, Elaydi A, Tuason D. Prospective analysis of home narcotic consumption and management of excess narcotic prescription following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. Spine Deformity 2022, 11: 651-656. PMID: 36583832, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00637-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisNarcotic useSpinal fusionIdiopathic scoliosisLow-use groupAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgeryMethodsFollowing institutional review board approvalIntraoperative blood lossPostoperative clinic visitsLength of surgeryInstitutional review board approvalLength of hospitalizationIdiopathic scoliosis surgeryPatient demographic dataReview board approvalHigh-use groupNarcotic dosesNarcotic intakeUnused narcoticsNarcotic usagePain scoresNarcotic prescriptionsBlood lossChart reviewImpact of Cannabis Use, Substance Use Disorders, and Psychiatric Diagnoses on COVID-19 Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Ramakrishnan D, Sureshanand S, Pittman B, Radhakrishnan R. Impact of Cannabis Use, Substance Use Disorders, and Psychiatric Diagnoses on COVID-19 Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2022, 83 PMID: 36044600, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.21m14332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 outcomesSubstance use disordersOpioid use disorderCOVID-19 patientsAlcohol use disorderRetrospective cohort studyVentilatory supportICU admissionUse disordersHospital admissionPsychiatric diagnosisCohort studyIntensive care unit admissionCOVID-19 positive patientsCare unit admissionLength of hospitalizationLarge health care systemMultivariable logistic regressionHigh-risk groupNumber of hospitalizationsBenzodiazepine use disorderCannabis use disorderUrine toxicology reportsElectronic medical recordsCocaine use disorderHigher intensive care unit consultations for COVID‐19 patients living with HIV compared to those without HIV coinfection in Uganda
Fleischer B, Olum R, Nakwagala FN, Nassozi DR, Pitua I, Paintsil E, Baluku JB, Bongomin F. Higher intensive care unit consultations for COVID‐19 patients living with HIV compared to those without HIV coinfection in Uganda. Journal Of Medical Virology 2022, 94: 4294-4300. PMID: 35620807, PMCID: PMC9348484, DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCritical COVID-19 illnessCOVID-19 illnessCOVID-19 patientsICU consultationHIV coinfectionHIV controlClinical outcomesHigher oddsIntensive care unit (ICU) consultationMulago National Referral HospitalLength of hospitalizationNational Referral HospitalSingle infectious agentSeven-day survivalCause of deathCOVID-19Baseline characteristicsHIV infectionReferral hospitalPLWHPatientsInfectious agentsLarger sample sizeCoronavirus diseaseHIVMyocarditis after COVID‐19 mRNA vaccination: A systematic review of case reports and case series
Park D, An S, Kaur A, Malhotra S, Vij A. Myocarditis after COVID‐19 mRNA vaccination: A systematic review of case reports and case series. Clinical Cardiology 2022, 45: 691-700. PMID: 35652390, PMCID: PMC9286338, DOI: 10.1002/clc.23828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditisVaccine-associated myocarditisCOVID-19 mRNA vaccinesMRNA vaccinesSystematic review of case reportsCOVID-19 vaccineReview of case reportsAverage time to onsetElevation of troponinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCases of myocarditisDisease severity of COVID-19Time to onsetLength of hospitalizationOccurrence of myocarditisDose of COVID vaccineAnti-inflammatory drugsPain 3Severity of COVID-19Anti-COVID-19 vaccineSystematic literature searchChest painFavorable prognosisCase seriesClinical characteristics
2021
Association of vitamin D deficiency with COVID‐19 infection severity: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Wang Z, Joshi A, Leopold K, Jackson S, Christensen S, Nayfeh T, Mohammed K, Creo A, Tebben P, Kumar S. Association of vitamin D deficiency with COVID‐19 infection severity: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Clinical Endocrinology 2021, 96: 281-287. PMID: 34160843, PMCID: PMC8444883, DOI: 10.1111/cen.14540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D deficiencyD deficiencyCOVID-19 infectionAssociation of vitamin D deficiencyAssociated with significantly higher mortalityIntensive care unit admissionVitamin D supplementationHospital admissionSeverity of COVID-19 infectionSeverity of coronavirus disease 2019Length of hospitalizationSignificantly higher mortalityAssociated with greater severityCOVID-19 infection severitySeverity of COVID-19D supplementationStudy geographic locationUnit admissionRate of hospital admissionsLonger hospitalSubgroup analysisObservational studyCoronavirus disease 2019Higher mortalityMeta-analysisDelayed production of neutralizing antibodies correlates with fatal COVID-19
Lucas C, Klein J, Sundaram ME, Liu F, Wong P, Silva J, Mao T, Oh JE, Mohanty S, Huang J, Tokuyama M, Lu P, Venkataraman A, Park A, Israelow B, Vogels CBF, Muenker MC, Chang CH, Casanovas-Massana A, Moore AJ, Zell J, Fournier JB, Wyllie A, Campbell M, Lee A, Chun H, Grubaugh N, Schulz W, Farhadian S, Dela Cruz C, Ring A, Shaw A, Wisnewski A, Yildirim I, Ko A, Omer S, Iwasaki A. Delayed production of neutralizing antibodies correlates with fatal COVID-19. Nature Medicine 2021, 27: 1178-1186. PMID: 33953384, PMCID: PMC8785364, DOI: 10.1038/s41591-021-01355-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeceased patientsAntibody levelsAntibody responseDisease severityAnti-S IgG levelsCOVID-19 disease outcomesFatal COVID-19Impaired viral controlWorse clinical progressionWorse disease severitySevere COVID-19Length of hospitalizationImmunoglobulin G levelsHumoral immune responseCoronavirus disease 2019COVID-19 mortalityCOVID-19Domain (RBD) IgGSeroconversion kineticsDisease courseIgG levelsClinical parametersClinical progressionHumoral responseDisease onsetRace Is an Independent Predictor for Nonroutine Discharges After Spine Surgery for Spinal Intradural/Cord Tumors
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, David WB, Reeves BC, Freedman IG, Pennington Z, Ehresman J, Kolb L, Laurans M, Shin JH, Sciubba DM. Race Is an Independent Predictor for Nonroutine Discharges After Spine Surgery for Spinal Intradural/Cord Tumors. World Neurosurgery 2021, 151: e707-e717. PMID: 33940256, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonroutine discharge dispositionIndependent predictorsNonroutine dischargeDischarge dispositionCord tumorsAA raceSurgical interventionNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultivariable logistic regression analysisStepwise multivariable logistic regression analysisBackward stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysisAfrican AmericansPostoperative complication rateRetrospective cohort studyClinical Modification diagnosisLength of hospitalizationProcedural Coding SystemLogistic regression analysisHealth care costsRegression analysisMultivariate regression analysisAA/BlackPostoperative complicationsCohort studyComplication rate
2020
Trends in Adult Heart Transplantation and Associated Outcomes- Analysis of the Unos Registry
Akintoye E, Alvarez P, Briasoulis A. Trends in Adult Heart Transplantation and Associated Outcomes- Analysis of the Unos Registry. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2020, 26: s83-s84. DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.09.244.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdult heart transplantationProcedure-related strokeHeart transplantationRenal failureHospital dischargePacemaker implantationStudy periodAdult donor heartsRate of strokePost-transplant survivalLength of hospitalizationPermanent pacemaker implantationHospitalization stayMedian hospitalizationGraft survivalSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeDonor heartsUnited NetworkOutcome analysisOrgan SharingSurvival trendsOutcome trendsTransplantationSurvival endpointsNeurosyphilis in Brazilian newborns: a health problem that could be avoided
da Costa Ribeiro A, de Sá Dan C, da Silva Santos A, Croda J, Simionatto S. Neurosyphilis in Brazilian newborns: a health problem that could be avoided. Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo 2020, 62: e82. PMID: 33174978, PMCID: PMC7653815, DOI: 10.1590/s1678-9946202062082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenCongenital syphilisBrazilian newbornsHealth problemsLong bone radiographyPregnant Brazilian womenCerebrospinal fluid analysisLength of hospitalizationLow birth weightCase-control studyNon-treponemal testsCases of newbornsCases of neurosyphilisPublic health problemCentral nervous systemRisk of transmissionNeurosyphilis treatmentClinical complicationsPrenatal careBirth weightBone radiographyLate diagnosisPrenatal coverageNeurosyphilisNervous system
2019
Cost-minimization study of the percutaneous approach to endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
Hong JC, Yang GK, Delarmente BA, Khera R, Price J, Faulds J, Chen JC. Cost-minimization study of the percutaneous approach to endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 444-449. PMID: 31176637, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.03.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aortic aneurysm repairVascular closure deviceAortic aneurysm repairLength of hospitalizationP-EVARCost savingsProbabilistic sensitivity analysesAneurysm repairSensitivity analysisTwo-way sensitivity analysesCost-minimization studyCost saving strategyEconomic effectsCost parametersMean cost savingsCost differencesPayer perspectiveSurgical site infectionNational Inpatient SampleThoracic EVARResource allocationSaving strategiesBase caseSavingsSummary measures
2018
Endovascular interventions decrease length of hospitalization and are cost-effective in acute mesenteric ischemia
Erben Y, Protack CD, Jean RA, Sumpio BJ, Miller SM, Liu S, Trejo G, Sumpio BE. Endovascular interventions decrease length of hospitalization and are cost-effective in acute mesenteric ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 459-469. PMID: 29459015, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAcute Kidney InjuryAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityCost SavingsCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital CostsHospital MortalityHumansLength of StayLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMesenteric IschemiaMesenteric Vascular OcclusionMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient DischargePropensity ScoreProportional Hazards ModelsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSplanchnic CirculationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsAcute mesenteric ischemiaAcute kidney injuryEndovascular interventionHospital mortalityMesenteric ischemiaHospitalization costsOpen groupPropensity-adjusted logistic regression analysisTreatment of AMISevere Charlson Comorbidity IndexEnd pointCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgical revascularizationPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsIncreased hazard ratioLength of hospitalizationMean hospitalization costNational Inpatient SampleCost of hospitalizationLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesLower mortality rateComorbidity indexHospital stay
2017
Optimal Timing of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Acute Cholangitis
Hou LA, Laine L, Motamedi N, Sahakian A, Lane C, Buxbaum J. Optimal Timing of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Acute Cholangitis. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2017, 51: 534-538. PMID: 27875357, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangitisFemaleHospitalizationHumansIntensive Care UnitsIntubation, IntratrachealLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisProspective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyIntensive care unit admissionCare unit admissionLength of hospitalizationAcute cholangitisUnit admissionRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyFrequent intensive care unit admissionOptimal timingAdditional adverse outcomesCases of cholangitisProcedural adverse eventsDays of presentationVasopressor requirementVasopressor supportBiliary decompressionHospital stayVasopressor useSecondary outcomesAdverse eventsAntibiotic therapyPrimary outcomeEndotracheal intubationAdverse outcomesEmergency department
2016
Estimating the Annual Incremental Cost of Several Complications Following Pulmonary Lobectomy
Jawitz OK, Boffa DJ, Detterbeck FC, Wang Z, Kim AW. Estimating the Annual Incremental Cost of Several Complications Following Pulmonary Lobectomy. Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2016, 28: 531-540. PMID: 28043473, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2016.06.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute respiratory failureLength of hospitalizationPulmonary lobectomyHospital stayRespiratory failureMajor complicationsAir leakAnnual health care expendituresRetrospective cohort analysisNational Inpatient SampleLength of stayPostoperative air leaksUtilization Project databaseAnnual incremental costMultivariable quantile regression modelsAggregate national costHealth care expendituresHealth care qualityLarge national datasetCommon complicationVATS lobectomyCostly complicationInpatient SampleHospital costsClinical data
2015
Comparison of Inhospital Mortality, Length of Hospitalization, Costs, and Vascular Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Guided by Ultrasound Versus Angiography
Singh V, Badheka AO, Arora S, Panaich SS, Patel NJ, Patel N, Pant S, Thakkar B, Chothani A, Deshmukh A, Manvar S, Lahewala S, Patel J, Patel S, Jhamnani S, Bhinder J, Patel P, Savani GT, Patel A, Mohamad T, Gidwani UK, Brown M, Forrest JK, Cleman M, Schreiber T, Grines C. Comparison of Inhospital Mortality, Length of Hospitalization, Costs, and Vascular Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Guided by Ultrasound Versus Angiography. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2015, 115: 1357-1366. PMID: 25824542, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.02.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCoronary AngiographyCoronary Artery DiseaseCoronary VesselsCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Care CostsHospital MortalityHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPercutaneous Coronary InterventionPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSurgery, Computer-AssistedUltrasonography, InterventionalUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionCo-morbidity burdenInhospital mortalityAcute myocardial infarctionHospital stayCoronary interventionVascular complicationsMyocardial infarctionConventional angiography-guided PCIOutcomes of PCIAngiography-guided percutaneous coronary interventionDrug-eluting stent eraHierarchical mixed-effects logistic regression modelsHigher co-morbidity burdenUse of IVUSHigher hospital volumeLength of hospitalizationIntravascular ultrasound guidanceSubgroup of patientsNationwide Inpatient SampleCost of hospitalizationSignificant predictorsMixed effects logistic regression modelsMixed-effects linear regression modelsCost of care
2014
Diabetes Confers Little to No Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients
Golinvaux NS, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Diabetes Confers Little to No Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2014, 473: 1043-1051. PMID: 25238805, PMCID: PMC4317441, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3945-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinor adverse eventsSerious adverse eventsHip fracture surgeryInsulin-dependent diabetesIndividual serious adverse eventsAdverse eventsFracture surgeryHip fractureGeriatric patientsRelative riskSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramGreater riskSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramQuestions/PurposesWePostoperative adverse eventsHistory of diabetesPostoperative myocardial infarctionInfluence of diabetesLength of hospitalizationGroup of patientsNoninsulin-dependent diabetesLength of stayCase-control studyCounseling of patientsClinical and Laboratory Parameters Associated With Multiple Surgeries in Children With Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis
Tuason DA, Gheen T, Sun D, Huang R, Copley L. Clinical and Laboratory Parameters Associated With Multiple Surgeries in Children With Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2014, 34: 565-570. PMID: 24915036, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute hematogenous osteomyelitisSurgical interventionLaboratory parametersInitial surgeryHematogenous osteomyelitisLogistic regressionCRP valuesPediatric Acute Hematogenous OsteomyelitisC-reactive protein valuesOccurrence of surgeryAdditional surgical treatmentLength of hospitalizationMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusRetrospective comparative studyMultivariate logistic regressionMultiple logistic regressionBreaths/minFebrile daysSurgical treatmentAcute phaseMultiple surgeriesSingle institutionMarked elevationOrdinal logistic regressionUnivariate analysis
2012
Creatinine generation is reduced in patients requiring continuous venovenous hemodialysis and independently predicts mortality
Wilson FP, Sheehan JM, Mariani LH, Berns JS. Creatinine generation is reduced in patients requiring continuous venovenous hemodialysis and independently predicts mortality. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 2012, 27: 4088-4094. PMID: 22273668, PMCID: PMC3529547, DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfr809.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute kidney injuryCreatinine generation rateContinuous venovenous hemodialysisSeverity of AKISerum creatinine concentrationCreatinine concentrationHospital mortalityTertiary care hospital settingSerum creatinine increaseGlomerular filtration rateLength of hospitalizationMeasures of severityAKI severityCreatinine increaseKidney injuryHospital dischargeMultivariable adjustmentSerum creatinineCohort studyMultivariable analysisPatient populationUnadjusted analysesCreatinine generationFiltration rateOncologic diagnosis
This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply