2024
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss - A Comorbidity Lens.
Leder Macek A, Wang R, Cottrell J, Kay-Rivest E, McMenomey S, Roland J, Ross F. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss - A Comorbidity Lens. Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine 2024, 51: 393-402. PMID: 39821768, DOI: 10.22462/730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSudden sensorineural hearing lossSensorineural hearing lossHearing loss onsetHearing lossHyperbaric oxygen therapyWord discrimination scoresSpeech perception outcomesIntratympanic steroid injectionOxygen therapyOral steroid coursesPerception outcomesTone averageSiegel's criteriaClinical improvementPhysician visitsPatient comorbiditiesRheumatologic disordersDiscrimination scoresAssociated with patient outcomesTreated with hyperbaric oxygen therapyCharlson Comorbidity IndexImpact of patient comorbiditiesTertiary referral centerOutcomes of patientsAdjunct to steroids
2023
Patient Travel Distance to Neurologist Visits
Lin C, Hill C, Kerber K, Burke J, Skolarus L, Esper G, de Havenon A, De Lott L, Callaghan B. Patient Travel Distance to Neurologist Visits. Neurology 2023, 101: e1807-e1820. PMID: 37704403, PMCID: PMC10634641, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisPatient travel distanceNeurologist visitNeurologic conditionsCancer careMedicare beneficiariesPrimary care physician visitsCoordinated multidisciplinary careMedian driving distanceClustering of patientsHospital referral regionsCross-sectional analysisLocal neurologistsNeurologist carePhysician visitsClinical outcomesMultidisciplinary careMedicare sampleReferral regionsLateral sclerosisNeurologic carePatientsTravel burdenNeurologistsVisits
2022
Association of Neighborhood-Level Material Deprivation With Atrial Fibrillation Care in a Single-Payer Health Care System: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Abdel-Qadir H, Akioyamen LE, Fang J, Pang A, Ha ACT, Jackevicius CA, Alter DA, Austin PC, Atzema CL, Bhatia RS, Booth GL, Johnston S, Dhalla I, Kapral MK, Krumholz HM, McNaughton CD, Roifman I, Tu K, Udell JA, Wijeysundera HC, Ko DT, Schull MJ, Lee DS. Association of Neighborhood-Level Material Deprivation With Atrial Fibrillation Care in a Single-Payer Health Care System: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Circulation 2022, 146: 159-171. PMID: 35678171, PMCID: PMC9287095, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.058949.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageCohort studyUniversal health careAF-related adverse eventsNeighbourhood-level material deprivationPopulation-based cohort studyPrimary care physician visitsCause-specific hazards regressionRhythm control interventionsHigh cardiovascular disease burdenCardiovascular disease burdenHealth careAtrial fibrillation careNeighborhood material deprivationSingle-payer health care systemMaterial deprivation quintileAtrial fibrillation diagnosisHealth care systemNoncardiovascular comorbiditiesAdverse eventsHeart failurePhysician visitsHazards regressionAdverse outcomesDeprivation quintile
2020
Tracking and predicting U.S. influenza activity with a real-time surveillance network
Leuba SI, Yaesoubi R, Antillon M, Cohen T, Zimmer C. Tracking and predicting U.S. influenza activity with a real-time surveillance network. PLOS Computational Biology 2020, 16: e1008180. PMID: 33137088, PMCID: PMC7707518, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1008180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza test resultsInfluenza activityU.S. influenza activityPhysician visitsInfluenza trendsInfluenza-like illness activityNational surveillance networkSurveillance networkInfluenza seasonCurrent burdenU.S. CentersIllness activityDisease controlUnited StatesLinear logistic modelVisitsLogistic modelValid estimatesProportion
2019
Buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder in medical practices: can office‐based out‐patient care address the opiate crisis in the United States?
Rhee TG, Rosenheck RA. Buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder in medical practices: can office‐based out‐patient care address the opiate crisis in the United States? Addiction 2019, 114: 1992-1999. PMID: 31307111, PMCID: PMC6800773, DOI: 10.1111/add.14733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAmbulatory CareBlack or African AmericanBuprenorphineBuprenorphine, Naloxone Drug CombinationDelivery of Health CareFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansInsurance, HealthMaleMedicaidMental DisordersMiddle AgedNarcotic AntagonistsOpiate Substitution TreatmentOpioid EpidemicOpioid-Related DisordersPractice Patterns, Physicians'United StatesWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsDiagnosis of OUDOpioid use disorderOffice-based medical practiceUse disordersBuprenorphine prescriptionsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyMedical practiceSerious public health issueSubstance use disordersPublic health issueRepeated cross-sectional designAdult patientsBuprenorphine prescribingOUD diagnosisPhysician visitsCross-sectional designMedicaid insuranceCare SurveyCare addressesPsychiatric disordersBuprenorphineOpiate crisisHealth issuesDiagnosis
2018
Coprescribing of Benzodiazepines and Opioids in Older Adults: Rates, Correlates, and National Trends
Rhee TG. Coprescribing of Benzodiazepines and Opioids in Older Adults: Rates, Correlates, and National Trends. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2018, 74: 1910-1915. PMID: 30561526, PMCID: PMC6853668, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/gly283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyPrescribing trendsOffice-based outpatient visitsOffice-based physician visitsAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyMultivariable logistic regression analysisOlder adultsCoprescriptions of benzodiazepinesOutpatient care settingsLogistic regression analysisMedication burdenOpioid prescriptionsClinical factorsPhysician visitsOutpatient visitsPrescription opioidsCare SurveyFemale sexChronic careCare settingsMedication safetyOpioidsClinical diagnosisNational ratesBenzodiazepinesNational Prescribing Trends for High‐Risk Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults
Rhee TG, Choi YC, Ouellet GM, Ross JS. National Prescribing Trends for High‐Risk Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2018, 66: 1382-1387. PMID: 29582410, PMCID: PMC6097908, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyAnticholinergic prescriptionsPhysician specialtyDrug classesPrescribing trendsOffice-based outpatient visitsOffice-based physician visitsAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyMultivariable logistic regression analysisOlder adultsNational prescribing trendsCommon drug classesLogistic regression analysisCross-sectional analysisSpecific physician specialtiesAnticholinergic medicationsPhysician visitsOutpatient visitsQuality prescribingCare SurveyFemale sexStratified analysisSouthern geographic regionsGreater oddsTotal visits
2017
Resource utilization for non-operative cervical radiculopathy: Management by surgeons versus non-surgeons
Chung SH, Bohl DD, Paul JT, Rihn JA, Harrop JS, Ghogawala Z, Hilibrand AS, Grauer JN. Resource utilization for non-operative cervical radiculopathy: Management by surgeons versus non-surgeons. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2017, 158: 98-102. PMID: 28501759, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.04.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-operative careCervical radiculopathyCervical Spine Research SocietyPhysical therapy visitsNon-operative treatmentPrivate practiceTherapy visitsCervical injectionPhysician visitsChiropractic visitsAverage patientSurgeonsSurgeon's estimateVisitsRadiculopathyPatientsCareResearch SocietyResource utilizationHybrid groupNational Trends in Antidepressant, Benzodiazepine, and Other Sedative-Hypnotic Treatment of Older Adults in Psychiatric and Primary Care.
Maust DT, Blow FC, Wiechers IR, Kales HC, Marcus SC. National Trends in Antidepressant, Benzodiazepine, and Other Sedative-Hypnotic Treatment of Older Adults in Psychiatric and Primary Care. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2017, 78: e363-e371. PMID: 28448697, PMCID: PMC5408458, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.16m10713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersPrimary carePain diagnosisCare providersOlder adultsClinical characteristicsNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyNon-Hispanic white patientsAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyMental healthCommon psychotropic medicationsOutpatient physician visitsPrimary care visitsUse of antidepressantsMental health treatmentCare visitsMedication usePhysician visitsWhite patientsPsychotropic medicationsCare SurveyPsychotropic useHealth treatmentVisit ratesAntidepressants
2015
Effects of One-Hour Training Course and Spirometry on the Ability of Physicians to Diagnose and Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cai S, Qin L, Tanoue L, Hu A, Jia X, Luo H, Chen Y, Chen P, Peng H. Effects of One-Hour Training Course and Spirometry on the Ability of Physicians to Diagnose and Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0117348. PMID: 25706774, PMCID: PMC4338104, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0117348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseAbility of physiciansSpirometric dataPulmonary diseasePresence of COPDPrevalence of COPDSeverity of COPDPatient subjectsPersons 40 yearsMean correct scoreTraining sessionsCOPD guidelinesCOPD severityPhysician visitsSpirometry resultsPhysician subjectsSecondary hospitalsSpirometric resultsPhysicians' knowledgeSpirometryPhysician responsesPhysiciansPatientsHospital
2012
Sleep Telemedicine: A Survey Study of Patient Preferences
Kelly J, Schwamm L, Bianchi M. Sleep Telemedicine: A Survey Study of Patient Preferences. International Scholarly Research Notices 2012, 2012: 135329. PMID: 22844614, PMCID: PMC3400365, DOI: 10.5402/2012/135329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSleep clinic patientsVideo telemedicineClinic patientsResponse rateOverall response rateSleep disorder managementPerson physician visitsWork/schoolAvailable email addressesPhysician visitsHalf of respondentsChronic conditionsPatient preferencesPerson visitsVideo visitsDisorder managementVisitsPatientsPostal mailCost-effective managementTelemedicineFeasible optionSurvey studyMail responsesLack of experience
2009
Adolescent medicine: attitudes, training, and experience of pediatric, family medicine, and obstetric-gynecology residents.
Kershnar R, Hooper C, Gold M, Norwitz ER, Illuzzi JL. Adolescent medicine: attitudes, training, and experience of pediatric, family medicine, and obstetric-gynecology residents. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2009, 82: 129-41. PMID: 20027278, PMCID: PMC2794488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamily medicineHealth servicesClinical servicesComprehensive health care servicesGeneral health servicesSexual health servicesSubstance abuse treatment programsAdolescent health careHealth care servicesGynecology residents' perceptionsMental health issuesScope of practiceObstetrics-gynecology residentsPhysician visitsOB-GYN residentsPreventive servicesHealth care categoriesPreventive counselingCare servicesTreatment programPediatric residentsHealth issuesCare categoriesHealth careAdolescentsExpenditure on Health Care in Obese Women with and without Sleep Apnea
Banno K, Ramsey C, Walld R, Kryger MH. Expenditure on Health Care in Obese Women with and without Sleep Apnea. Sleep 2009, 32: 247-252. PMID: 19238812, PMCID: PMC2635589, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/32.2.247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal-weight controlsObese controlsObese womenOSAS casesWeight controlPhysician feesPhysician visitsTertiary university-based medical centerHealth servicesUniversity-based medical centerAge-matched womenEffect of obesityRetrospective observational studyTreatment of OSAOverall medical costsHealth care utilizationMore health servicesGreater financial burdenHealth care expendituresOSA casesCare utilizationSleep apneaObservational studyMedical CenterGeneral population
2007
Delayed Presentation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Care Among Veterans
Gandhi NR, Skanderson M, Gordon KS, Concato J, Justice AC. Delayed Presentation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Care Among Veterans. Medical Care 2007, 45: 1105-1109. PMID: 18049352, PMCID: PMC3460382, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0b013e3181271476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusVeterans Health AdministrationHIV presentationHIV careClinical triggersVA healthcareHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) careImmune deficiency syndrome diagnosisHIV-positive patientsHalf of patientsRetrospective observational studyCells/Immune deficiency syndromeHalf of veteransVA Medical CenterYear of presentationAntiretroviral therapyCD4 countHIV screeningMedian durationHIV infectionPhysician visitsImmunodeficiency virusDeficiency syndromeObservational study
2006
Insurance coverage and health care use among near-elderly women
Xu X, Patel DA, Vahratian A, Ransom SB. Insurance coverage and health care use among near-elderly women. Women's Health Issues 2006, 16: 139-148. PMID: 16765290, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2006.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElderly womenPrescription medicationsHealth care servicesHealth insurance coverageInsurance coveragePhysician visitsCare servicesFrequency of hospitalizationHealth care useHealth careMultivariable regression analysisInadequate insurance coverageWomen's health insurance coverageDental visitsHospital stayMedication adherenceCare useOdds ratioOutpatient servicesNationwide random sampleInpatient servicesMore visitsMedicationsWomenVisits
2005
Utilization of Healthcare Resources in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a 5Year Follow-Up Study in Men Using CPAP
Albarrak M, Banno K, Al. Sabbagh AA, Delaive K, Walld R, Manfreda J, Kryger MH. Utilization of Healthcare Resources in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a 5Year Follow-Up Study in Men Using CPAP. Sleep 2005, 28: 1306-1311. PMID: 16295216, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/28.10.1306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeIschemic heart diseaseHealthcare utilizationApnea syndromeHeart diseaseTreatment of OSASContinuous positive airway pressure useUntreated obstructive sleep apnea syndromeRetrospective observational cohort studyPositive airway pressure useEpworth Sleepiness Scale scoreLong-term health benefitsHigher healthcare utilizationObservational cohort studyApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexCPAP treatmentCohort studyPhysician visitsMass indexEligible menOSAS diagnosisFifth yearOSA diagnosisPatients’ interest in discussing cancer risk and risk management with primary care physicians
Buchanan AH, Skinner CS, Rawl SM, Moser BK, Champion VL, Scott LL, Strigo TS, Bastian L. Patients’ interest in discussing cancer risk and risk management with primary care physicians. Patient Education And Counseling 2005, 57: 77-87. PMID: 15797155, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2004.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCommunicationEducational StatusFemaleGenetic CounselingHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedNeoplasmsNorth CarolinaPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicPhysician-Patient RelationsPhysicians, FamilyPrimary PreventionRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPrimary care physiciansCancer riskCancer genetic counselingCare physiciansCancer screening modalitiesGenetic counselingColon cancer screeningColon cancer riskEducation levelPhysician visitsCancer screeningPatient preferencesScreening modalityHigher education levelPatient interestTelephone surveyPhysiciansTamoxifenRiskMore participantsGreater proportionCounselingParticipantsHealthPatients
2003
Relationship of Self-Reported Asthma Severity and Urgent Health Care Utilization to Psychological Sequelae of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center Among New York City Area Residents
Fagan J, Galea S, Ahern J, Bonner S, Vlahov D. Relationship of Self-Reported Asthma Severity and Urgent Health Care Utilization to Psychological Sequelae of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center Among New York City Area Residents. Biopsychosocial Science And Medicine 2003, 65: 993-996. PMID: 14645777, DOI: 10.1097/01.psy.0000097334.48556.5f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent health care servicesUnscheduled physician visitsSevere asthma symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderAsthma symptom severityHealth care servicesSymptom severityAsthma symptomsAsthma severityPhysician visitsPsychological sequelaeNew York City-area residentsCare servicesUrgent health-care utilizationPhysician office visitsEmergency room visitsHealth care utilizationRandom digit dial telephone surveyDial telephone surveyAsthma measuresIndependent predictorsCare utilizationOffice visitsRoom visitsSomatic illnessDuration of Breastfeeding, Daycare, and Physician Visits among Infants 6 Months and Younger
Pettigrew MM, Khodaee M, Gillespie B, Schwartz K, Bobo JK, Foxman B. Duration of Breastfeeding, Daycare, and Physician Visits among Infants 6 Months and Younger. Annals Of Epidemiology 2003, 13: 431-435. PMID: 12875801, DOI: 10.1016/s1047-2797(02)00463-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of breastfeedingAdditional childrenInfants 6 monthsHealth care providersFirstborn childrenPhysician visitsWeeks postpartumMonths postpartumBirthing centerCare providersBreastfeedingNumber of childrenAdditional weeksMailed questionnaireInfantsWomenChildrenPostpartumDurationVisitsMonthsDaycareSuburban DetroitIllnessWeeks
2001
The Use of Health-Care Resources in Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome
Berg G, Delaive K, Manfreda J, Walld R, Kryger M. The Use of Health-Care Resources in Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome. CHEST Journal 2001, 120: 377-383. PMID: 11502632, DOI: 10.1378/chest.120.2.377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral population control subjectsObese control subjectsObesity hypoventilation syndromeInitiation of treatmentOHS patientsControl subjectsRetrospective observational cohort studyObservational cohort studyMeasurement of BMISleep breathing disordersHealth care utilizationPopulation control subjectsSleep disorders centerHealth care resourcesCohort studyPhysician visitsBreathing disordersDisorders CenterPatientsControl groupDiagnosisPhysician feesHealth careVisitsTreatment
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