2023
Disparities in electronic health record portal access and use among patients with cancer
Griffin J, Kroner B, Wong S, Preiss L, Smith A, Cheville A, Mitchell S, Lancki N, Hassett M, Schrag D, Osarogiagbon R, Ridgeway J, Cella D, Jensen R, Flores A, Austin J, Yanez B, Cella D, Cheville A, Hassett M, Osarogiagbon R, Schrag D, Wong S, Kroner B, Smith A, DiMartino L, Garcia S, Griffin J, Jensen R, Mitchell S, Ruddy K, Smith J, Yanez B, Bian J, Dizon D, Hazard-Jenkins H, Ardini M, Ahrens P, Austin J, Barrett F, Bass M, Begnoche M, Cahue S, Caron K, Chlan L, Coughlin A, Cronin C, Dias S, Faris N, Flores A, Garcia M, Hemming K, Herrin J, Hodgdon C, Kircher S, Kroenke K, Lam V, Lancki N, Mai Q, Mallow J, McCleary N, Norton W, Connor M, Pachman D, Pearson L, Penedo F, Podratz J, Popovic J, Preiss L, Rahman P, Redmond S, Reich J, Richardson J, Richardson K, Ridgeway J, Rutten L, Schaepe K, Scholtens D, Poirier-Shelton T, Silberman P, Simpson J, Tasker L, Tesch N, Tofthagen C, Tramontano A, Tyndall B, Uno H, Wehbe F, Weiner B. Disparities in electronic health record portal access and use among patients with cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2023, djad225. PMID: 37930884, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djad225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPortal accessPortal useClinical encountersRural-Urban Commuting Area codesIntervention implementationMultiple logistic regression modelManagement of symptomsCancer care disparitiesLogistic regression modelsElectronic health recordsEligible patientsCancer patientsSymptom surveillanceHigher oddsLower oddsCare disparitiesPatientsPersistent usersSociodemographic factorsYounger ageTreatment ConsortiumHealth recordsHealthcare qualityCommunity surveyArea codesPredictors of Failure to Rescue After Postoperative Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 13,047 Patients Using the ACS-NSQIP Dataset
Karamchandani K, Khorsand S, Ebeling C, Yan L, Nakonezny P, Carr Z. Predictors of Failure to Rescue After Postoperative Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 13,047 Patients Using the ACS-NSQIP Dataset. Journal Of Surgical Research 2023, 293: 482-489. PMID: 37827025, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.09.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative respiratory failurePredictors of failureDay of surgeryRespiratory failureNoncardiac surgeryNational Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseMultiple logistic regression modelACS-NSQIP datasetsPreoperative prealbumin levelRetrospective cohort studyAnesthesiologists physical statusRetrospective cohort analysisLogistic regression modelsPreoperative ascitesPreoperative creatininePostoperative complicationsPrealbumin levelsCohort studyStudy cohortDisseminated cancerCohort analysisAmerican CollegePatientsPhysical status
2022
In-hospital complications after cervical fusion in cases with versus without cerebral palsy
Galivanche AR, Gillinov SM, Mercier MR, Schneble CA, Varthi AG, Grauer JN, Frumberg DB. In-hospital complications after cervical fusion in cases with versus without cerebral palsy. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2022, 12: 100167. PMID: 36132746, PMCID: PMC9483629, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinor adverse eventsCerebral palsyHospital complicationsAdverse eventsCervical fusionNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultiple logistic regression modelHospital adverse eventsCervical spine pathologyCervical fusion surgeryRetrospective cohort designMultiple logistic regressionLogistic regression modelsHospital mortalityMore comorbiditiesHospital morbidityHospital stayPerioperative outcomesPreoperative variablesPropensity matchingSurgical interventionFusion surgeryCohort designSpine pathologyCervical pathology
2021
High association of COVID-19 severity with poor gut health score in Lebanese patients
Al Kassaa I, Omari S, Abbas N, Papon N, Drider D, Kassem I, Osman M. High association of COVID-19 severity with poor gut health score in Lebanese patients. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0258913. PMID: 34673813, PMCID: PMC8530309, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258913.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 symptomsCOVID-19 severityHealth scoresGut healthLogistic regression modelsSevere symptomsLebanese patientsSevere COVID-19 casesSARS-CoV-2 PCRMultiple logistic regression modelFlu-like illnessCross-sectional studyCoronavirus disease 2019Multiple ordinal logistic regression modelsUnhealthy food intakeOrdinal logistic regression modelsRegression modelsRespiratory virusesMean ageIllness episodesCOVID-19 casesDisease 2019Food intakePossible associationDisease pathophysiologyA hepatitis C elimination model in healthcare for the homeless organization: A novel reflexive laboratory algorithm and equity assessment
Seaman A, King C, Kaser T, Geduldig A, Ronan W, Cook R, Chan B, Levander X, Priest K, Korthuis P. A hepatitis C elimination model in healthcare for the homeless organization: A novel reflexive laboratory algorithm and equity assessment. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2021, 96: 103359. PMID: 34325969, PMCID: PMC8720290, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect acting antiviralsLogistic regression modelsCascade progressionHepatitis C elimination targetsCox proportional hazards modelMultiple logistic regression modelHCV care cascadeHCV treatment cascadeSingle blood drawPresence of opioidsLikelihood of screeningProportional hazards modelTreatment of peopleHCV screeningCare cascadeHCV treatmentActing antiviralsBundle interventionsMultinomial logistic regression modelsPatient characteristicsHCV PCRTreatment cascadeTreatment initiationHomeless clinicRegression models
2020
Factors Associated with Burnout Among Hematology & Oncology Physicians
Masselink L, Lee A, Erikson C. Factors Associated with Burnout Among Hematology & Oncology Physicians. Blood 2020, 136: 41-42. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-139798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematology/oncology physiciansCommunity practice settingsOncology physiciansAdvanced practice providersAcademic practice settingPractice settingsLogistic regression modelsSevere burnoutPractice providersHematology/oncology practiceCommunity practiceMultiple logistic regression modelPhysicians' practice activitiesOncology workforceHematologists/oncologistsPhysician work hoursPositive associationHematology serviceRegression modelsOncology practiceFindings merit further explorationWork hoursConclusions Study findingsPractice characteristicsPractice activitiesCovariates of hazardous alcohol use among sexual and gender minorities in Texas: Identifying the most vulnerable
Wilkerson J, Di Paola A, McCurdy S, Schick V. Covariates of hazardous alcohol use among sexual and gender minorities in Texas: Identifying the most vulnerable. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 105: 106327. PMID: 32044679, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHazardous drinkersHistory of incarcerationHazardous drinkingLogistic regression modelsMultivariate logistic regression modelMultiple logistic regression modelNon-hazardous drinkersHazardous alcohol useRegression modelsCriminal justice involvementAlcohol useMental healthSubstance useDrinkersDrinkingPrevalenceJustice involvementGender minority personsDepressionCovariatesSGM adolescentsMarijuanaOnline surveyMinority personsOpioids
2019
Long-term social dysfunction after trauma: What is the prevalence, risk factors, and associated outcomes?
Herrera-Escobar JP, Rivero R, Apoj M, Geada A, Villanyi M, Blake D, Nehra D, Velmahos G, Kaafarani HMA, Salim A, Haider AH, Kasotakis G. Long-term social dysfunction after trauma: What is the prevalence, risk factors, and associated outcomes? Surgery 2019, 166: 392-397. PMID: 31104807, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLonger hospital stayAfrican American raceHospital stayPost-traumatic stress disorderRisk factorsLogistic regression modelsFunctional limitationsSocial dysfunctionLower educationStress disorderBackward logistic regression modelStepwise backward logistic regression modelMultiple logistic regression modelPast psychiatric illnessIndependent risk factorSocial functioningLower mean ageRegression modelsMechanical ventilationMultivariable analysisMean agePsychiatric illnessMedicaid beneficiariesLevel IDysfunction3162 Colonization of Pregnant Women with Group B streptococcus in Latin America and Infant Outcomes
HogenEsch E, Haddad L, Yildirim I, Omer S. 3162 Colonization of Pregnant Women with Group B streptococcus in Latin America and Infant Outcomes. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2019, 3: 37-38. PMCID: PMC6808231, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2019.92.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaternal GBS colonizationGBS colonizationPreterm birthCesarean sectionPregnant womenRisk factorsGBS diseasePerinatal outcomesMaternal colonizationPrevalence ratesExact testSignificant associationMultiple logistic regression modelBurden of stillbirthsGBS colonization statusGBS-negative mothersGBS-positive mothersMaternal GBS carriageNeonatal GBS diseasePerinatal health indicatorsSpecific perinatal outcomesIncidence of sepsisClinical risk factorsWeeks of gestationGroup B streptococci
2018
Factors Associated With Refusal of Intramuscular Vitamin K in Normal Newborns
Loyal J, Taylor JA, Phillipi CA, Goyal NK, Wood KE, Seashore C, King B, Colson E, Shabanova V, Shapiro ED. Factors Associated With Refusal of Intramuscular Vitamin K in Normal Newborns. 2018, 142: e20173743. PMID: 30030367, PMCID: PMC6317553, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-3743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin K administrationK administrationIntramuscular vitamin K administrationNon-Hispanic white raceVitamin KMultiple logistic regression modelIM vitamin KIntramuscular vitamin KHepatitis B vaccinePatient-control studyParents of newbornsNumber of newbornsLogistic regression modelsFrequency of refusalB vaccineExclusive breastfeedingGestational ageNewborn unitOcular prophylaxisFemale sexNewborns (BORN) networkWell newbornsNormal newbornsWhite raceBetter outcomes
2017
Bayesian Cox Proportional Hazards Model in Survival Analysis of HACE1 Gene with Age at Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
Wang KS, Liu Y, Gong S, Xu C, Xie X, Wang L, Luo X. Bayesian Cox Proportional Hazards Model in Survival Analysis of HACE1 Gene with Age at Onset of Alzheimer's Disease. International Journal Of Clinical Biostatistics And Biometrics 2017, 3 PMID: 29430571, PMCID: PMC5806706, DOI: 10.23937/2469-5831/1510014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCox proportional hazards modelCox regression modelProportional hazards modelRisk of ADAAO of ADHACE1 geneAlzheimer's diseaseSurvival analysisHazards modelHazard ratioSingle nucleotide polymorphismsBayesian Cox proportional hazards modelMultiple logistic regression modelRegression modelsConfidence intervalsChronic neurodegenerative diseasesLogistic regression modelsAD patientsOnset (AAO) of ADG haplotypeNeurodegenerative disordersNeurodegenerative diseasesDiseaseStrong associationCommon form
2016
High frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in Italian children: a nationwide longitudinal study, 2004–2013
Cherubini V, Skrami E, Ferrito L, Zucchini S, Scaramuzza A, Bonfanti R, Buono P, Cardella F, Cauvin V, Chiari G, d′Annunzio G, Frongia A, Iafusco D, Patera I, Toni S, Tumini S, Rabbone I, Lombardo F, Carle F, Gesuita R, Lera R, De Luna L, Gualtieri A, Zecchino C, Piccinno E, Reinstadler P, Prandi E, Gallo F, Morganti G, Ripoli C, La Loggia A, Scanu P, Cardinale G, Tomaselli L, Citriniti F, Lazzaro N, De Donno V, Mainetti B, Coccioli M, Maccioni R, Marongiu U, Bruzzese M, Iannilli A, Pardi D, Confetto S, Zanfardino A, Iughetti L, Franzese A, Cadario F, Milia A, Piredda G, Soro M, Correddu A, Galderisi A, De Berardinis F, Federico G, Zanette G, Suprani T, Pedini A, Bitti M, Delvecchio M, Trada M, Meloni G, Gaiero A, Bulciolu P, Guerraggio L, Faleschini E, Zanatta M, Salvatoni A, Maffeis C, Arnaldi C. High frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in Italian children: a nationwide longitudinal study, 2004–2013. Scientific Reports 2016, 6: 38844. PMID: 27991500, PMCID: PMC5171855, DOI: 10.1038/srep38844.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere diabetic ketoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosisType 1 diabetesDKA frequencyAge groupsLongitudinal population-based studyType 1 diabetes diagnosisMultiple logistic regression modelPopulation-based studyNationwide longitudinal studyYears of ageLogistic regression modelsItalian childrenFamily historyHigh riskMild/Diabetes diagnosisKetoacidosisHealthcare strategiesYoung age childrenDiabetesEarly detectionDiagnosisLongitudinal studyTime trends
2015
Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio is associated with congestion and mortality in heart failure patients with renal dysfunction
Parrinello G, Torres D, Testani JM, Almasio PL, Bellanca M, Pizzo G, Cuttitta F, Pinto A, Butler J, Paterna S. Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio is associated with congestion and mortality in heart failure patients with renal dysfunction. Internal And Emergency Medicine 2015, 10: 965-972. PMID: 26037394, DOI: 10.1007/s11739-015-1261-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBUN/CrInferior vena cavaRenal dysfunctionHeart failureVenous congestionBUN/Cr ratioMultiple logistic regression modelNYHA class 3Independent risk factorLong-term mortalityHeart failure patientsGlomerular filtration rateBlood urea nitrogenReceiver-operating characteristic analysisLogistic regression modelsCause deathHF outpatientsHF severityLower eGFRRenal functionAmbulatory visitsFailure patientsCreatinine ratioSingle centerRenal biomarkers
2014
Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships
Xu JJ, Zhang C, Hu QH, Chu ZX, Zhang J, Li YZ, Lu L, Wang Z, Fu JH, Chen X, Yan HJ, Zhuang MH, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Vermund SH, Shang H, Qian HZ. Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 642. PMID: 25443542, PMCID: PMC4272794, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-014-0642-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sexual partnershipsUnprotected sexDrug useSexual partnersSexual partnershipsSimplex virus type 2Multiple logistic regression modelHSV-2 infectionHSV-2 prevalenceCross-sectional studyRisk of HIVMultiple sexual partnersVirus type 2Last sexual encounterRecreational drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV infectionActive MSMHSV-2HIV riskSexual disinhibitionChinese MSMHigh riskHIVChinese menElevated CK-MB with a Normal Troponin Does Not Predict 30-Day Adverse Cardiac Events in Emergency Department Chest Pain Observation Unit Patients
Safdar B, Bezek SK, Sinusas AJ, Russell RR, Klein MR, Dziura JD, D’onofrio G. Elevated CK-MB with a Normal Troponin Does Not Predict 30-Day Adverse Cardiac Events in Emergency Department Chest Pain Observation Unit Patients. Critical Pathways In Cardiology A Journal Of Evidence-Based Medicine 2014, 13: 14-19. PMID: 24526146, DOI: 10.1097/hpc.0000000000000001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse cardiac eventsCPU patientsNormal troponinAdverse eventsCardiac eventsMultiple logistic regression modelComposite adverse eventsElevated creatinine kinaseObservation unit patientsSerial troponin testingStandardized chart reviewRetrospective cohort studyAcute coronary syndromeNational Death RegistryCoronary artery diseaseLogistic regression modelsPositive troponinPrior CADRenal insufficientCoronary syndromeHemodynamic instabilityChart reviewCohort studyDeath RegistryIschemic electrocardiogramGender disparities in HIV treatment outcomes following release from jail: results from a multicenter study.
Meyer JP, Zelenev A, Wickersham JA, Williams CT, Teixeira PA, Altice FL. Gender disparities in HIV treatment outcomes following release from jail: results from a multicenter study. American Journal Of Public Health 2014, 104: 434-41. PMID: 24432878, PMCID: PMC3953795, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV treatment outcomesTreatment outcomesViral suppressionJail detaineesMultisite prospective cohort studyOptimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherenceOptimal HIV treatment outcomesWorse HIV treatment outcomesMultiple logistic regression modelAntiretroviral therapy prescriptionHIV primary careHIV clinical careProspective cohort studyAntiretroviral therapy adherenceNon-Hispanic whitesLogistic regression modelsGreater comorbidityCohort studyEvaluable participantsMulticenter studyTherapy adherencePrimary careTherapy prescriptionClinical careHeroin use
2012
Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
Nam S, Dobrosielski DA, Stewart KJ. Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation And Prevention 2012, 32: 370-378. PMID: 23011489, PMCID: PMC3496000, DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0b013e31826be485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetes mellitusTotal percent body fatHigher insulin resistanceInsulin resistancePercent body fatSedentary individualsDiabetes mellitusExercise programIntervention dropoutBody fatControl groupQuantitative insulin sensitivity check indexShort Form Health SurveyInsulin sensitivity check indexExercise Self-Efficacy ScaleMultiple logistic regression modelEffective exercise programsWeek exercise interventionExercise intervention trialForm Health SurveySubcutaneous abdominal fatBenefits of exerciseType 2 diabetesLogistic regression modelsMood States questionnaireSkin and respiratory symptoms among workers with suspected work-related disease
Arrandale V, Kudla I, Kraut A, Scott J, Tarlo S, Redlich C, Holness D. Skin and respiratory symptoms among workers with suspected work-related disease. Occupational Medicine 2012, 62: 420-426. PMID: 22915563, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqs133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWork-related skinHistory of eczemaRespiratory symptomsConcurrent skinSkin outcomesRespiratory diseaseWork-related skin diseaseMultiple logistic regression modelInterviewer-administered questionnaireWork-related respiratory diseaseImpaired barrier functionWork-related diseasesLogistic regression modelsCurrent smokingSmoking habitsMean ageOccupational exposureRespirator useGreater oddsSkin diseasesHealth historySymptomsMost subjectsBarrier functionDiseaseCaregiver Recognition of Childhood Diarrhea, Care Seeking Behaviors and Home Treatment Practices in Rural Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Wilson S, Ouédraogo C, Prince L, Ouédraogo A, Hess S, Rouamba N, Ouédraogo J, Vosti S, Brown K. Caregiver Recognition of Childhood Diarrhea, Care Seeking Behaviors and Home Treatment Practices in Rural Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Survey. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e33273. PMID: 22428006, PMCID: PMC3302832, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0033273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral rehydration solutionHome treatment practicesTreatment practicesCommunity-based household surveyMultiple logistic regression modelTherapeutic zinc supplementationPresence of diarrheaCare seeking behaviourPublic sector clinicsForm of treatmentHealth care providersFormal health servicesCross-sectional surveyDiarrhea control programsLogistic regression modelsRural Burkina FasoRecent diarrheaDiarrhea episodesChildhood diarrheaClinical criteriaIllness durationHealth districtTreatment recommendationsZinc supplementationIllness recognition
2011
Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Spinal Cord Injury: Not All Levels Are the Same
Maung AA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maerz LL, Davis KA. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism After Spinal Cord Injury: Not All Levels Are the Same. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 71: 1241-1245. PMID: 22071925, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318235ded0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel of SCISpinal cord injuryRate of VTEIndependent risk factorVenous thromboembolismRisk factorsHospital complicationsSpine injuriesCord injuryHigh thoracic spinal cord injuryHigh cervical spine injuryLikelihood of VTENational Trauma Data BankThoracic spinal cord injuryMultiple logistic regression modelException of pneumoniaHigh thoracic injuriesInjury Severity ScoreThoracic spine injuriesCervical spine injuryDeep vein thrombosisHigh cervical injuriesTrauma Data BankMultiple risk factorsTraumatic brain injury
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