2025
Contemporary Use and Clinical Significance of Initial Triple Versus Double Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Park D, McLean B, Akman Z, Li D, Babapour G, Nanna M. Contemporary Use and Clinical Significance of Initial Triple Versus Double Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2025, 14: e038589. PMID: 40401606, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.038589.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnticoagulantsAspirinAtrial FibrillationClinical RelevanceDrug Therapy, CombinationDual Anti-Platelet TherapyFemaleHemorrhageHospital MortalityHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPercutaneous Coronary InterventionPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionDouble therapyTriple therapyClinical adverse eventsIn-Hospital MortalityAtrial fibrillationPost-PCIMyocardial infarctionIntracranial hemorrhageAdverse eventsCourse of triple therapyCoronary interventionStent thrombosisInverse probability of treatment weightingProbability of treatment weightingHigh-risk subgroupsMultivariate logistic regressionAssociated with higher oddsRandomized trial evidenceNo significant differenceVizient clinical databaseClinical significancePrescribing patternsCompare outcomesAn Algorithm to Evaluate Prescribing Patterns of Guideline-Recommended Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) in Asthma
Quinn R, Hofford M, Chauhan K, Goss C, Von Nordheim D, Zaeh S, Pham T, Abbott M, Huffman M, Castro M, Krings J. An Algorithm to Evaluate Prescribing Patterns of Guideline-Recommended Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) in Asthma. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2025, 211: a5255-a5255. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.2025.211.abstracts.a5255.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Opioid Prescribing Trends Following Lumbar Discectomy.
Rancu A, Gouzoulis M, Winter A, Katsnelson B, Ansah-Twum J, Grauer J. Opioid Prescribing Trends Following Lumbar Discectomy. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2024 PMID: 39706160, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00908.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMorphine Milligram EquivalentsOpioid prescriptionsLumbar diskectomyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexComorbidity indexPrescribing patternsAssociated with prescribing opioidsPrescribed morphine milligram equivalentsDiagnosis of chronic painMedian morphine milligram equivalentsSame-day diagnosisProportion of patientsOpioid prescribing trendsPatterns of opioidsPrescribing patterns of opioidsDiagnosis of neoplasmsAssociated with lower ageMultivariate regression analysisMilligram equivalentsPrescribed opioidsLumbar discectomySpine proceduresChronic painFemale sexPrescribing trendsOpioid Use Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures
Rancu A, Salib A, Kammien A, Lizardi J, Allam O, Grauer J, Alperovich M. Opioid Use Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024, 36: 503-507. PMID: 39601551, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010930.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMorphine Milligram EquivalentsMandible fracturesProportion of patientsOpioid useOpioid prescriptionsInternal fixationInternal fixation of mandibular fracturesPrescribing patternsFixation of mandibular fracturesMedian morphine milligram equivalentsHistory of chronic painOpioid Prescribing PatternsDecreased proportion of patientsPost-fractureDays post-fractureLong bone fracturesTraumatic craniofacial injuriesMilligram equivalentsMandibular fracturesPrescribed narcoticsPostoperative painChronic painCraniofacial injuriesOpen reductionOpioidCharacterizing the Rise in Dupilumab Prescriptions and Costs: A Medicare Part D Study
Torabi S, Patel R, Bitner B, Manes R, Kuan E. Characterizing the Rise in Dupilumab Prescriptions and Costs: A Medicare Part D Study. Otolaryngology 2024, 172: 353-355. PMID: 39248223, DOI: 10.1002/ohn.971.Peer-Reviewed Original Research(333) TRENDS IN PHOSPHODIESTERASE TYPE 5 INHIBITOR PRESCRIPTIONS AND COST: MEDICARE ANALYSIS 2017-2021
Cahill E, Reddy S, Rotker K, Honig S. (333) TRENDS IN PHOSPHODIESTERASE TYPE 5 INHIBITOR PRESCRIPTIONS AND COST: MEDICARE ANALYSIS 2017-2021. The Journal Of Sexual Medicine 2024, 21: qdae167.321. DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdae167.321.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhosphodiesterase type 5Non-urologistsPDE5 inhibitorsPhosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitorsMedicare Part D databaseMedicare Part D Public Use FilesCompared urologistsPrescribed tadalafilPrescribed sildenafilSildenafil prescriptionsCost of medicationsErectile dysfunctionInhibitor medicationPrescribing patternsUrologistsPatient comfortPrimary care providersSildenafilTadalafilType 5Prescription Opioid Dose Change Before Fatal Opioid-Detected Overdose.
Kazemitabar M, Howell B, Becker W, Lin H, Grau L, Heimer R, D'Onofrio G, Hawk K, Fiellin D, Black A. Prescription Opioid Dose Change Before Fatal Opioid-Detected Overdose. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2024, 85: 815-819. PMID: 38775307, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.24-00026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrescribed opioidsOpioid dose changesRapid dose increaseNon-HispanicOverdose deathsToxicological resultsNon-prescription opioidsBlack non-HispanicMorphine equivalentsOpioid therapyWhite non-HispanicDose changesDaily doseMean ageDispensed opioidsPrescription opioidsPrescribing patternsOpioidDose increaseOpioid overdose crisisIncreasing dosesStudy investigated patternsEffect of timeEffects of ageSecondary analysis
2023
Neighborhood disadvantage and pediatric inpatient opioid prescription patterns
Kranjac A, Kranjac D, Kain Z, Ehwerhemuepha L, Donaldson C, Jenkins B. Neighborhood disadvantage and pediatric inpatient opioid prescription patterns. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2023, 72: e145-e151. PMID: 37344343, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid prescription patternsPrescription patternsPediatric patientsOpioid Prescribing PatternsPatient's individual profileElectronic medical recordsOpioid prescriptionsPrescribing patternsMedical recordsNeighborhood disadvantageGreater likelihoodOpioidsPatientsNeighborhood environmentLatinx sampleChildrenHigh levelsDiverse sampleIndividual profiles
2021
Opioids for chronic pain management in patients with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
Tobin DG, Lockwood MB, Kimmel PL, Dember LM, Eneanya ND, Jhamb M, Nolin TD, Becker WC, Fischer MJ. Opioids for chronic pain management in patients with dialysis-dependent kidney failure. Nature Reviews Nephrology 2021, 18: 113-128. PMID: 34621058, PMCID: PMC8792317, DOI: 10.1038/s41581-021-00484-6.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPain managementChronic painOpioid therapyKidney failureDialysis-dependent kidney failureLong-term opioid therapyHealth care resource useGuideline-recommended careOpioid Prescribing PatternsHalf of patientsChronic pain managementBurden of painEffectiveness of opioidsUnique pharmacological propertiesAnalgesic optionsPrescribing patternsAdult patientsMost patientsSevere painMaintenance haemodialysisOpioid analgesicsPainGeneral populationPatientsHaemodialysis
2020
Opioid Prescribing Patterns after Colorectal Surgery (CRS) at a Large Safety-Net Hospital: Are We Contributing to the Opioid Epidemic?
Schultz K, Favuzza J, Hall J, Phatak U. Opioid Prescribing Patterns after Colorectal Surgery (CRS) at a Large Safety-Net Hospital: Are We Contributing to the Opioid Epidemic? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2020, 231: e104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.08.266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand Surgeons
Carney M, Peck C, Prassinos A, Craig M, Chiu A, Park K, Allam O, Thomson J, Prsic A. Gender, Race, Insurance, and Pain: The Influence of Patient Sociodemographics on Postoperative Prescribing Patterns Among Hand Surgeons. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 98-98. PMCID: PMC7553640, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000720812.01413.e4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTemporal Trends in Opioid Prescribing Patterns Among Oncologists in the Medicare Population
Jairam V, Yang DX, Pasha S, Soulos PR, Gross CP, Yu JB, Park HS. Temporal Trends in Opioid Prescribing Patterns Among Oncologists in the Medicare Population. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2020, 113: 274-281. PMID: 32785685, PMCID: PMC7936059, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djaa110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid-prescribing ratesOpioid prescribingOpioid Prescribing PatternsOpioid-prescribing guidelinesUS opioid epidemicPalliative care providersMultivariable negative binomial regressionNoncancer populationsPrescribing patternsPrescribing ratesSymptom managementCancer survivorsOpioid epidemicDrug claimsCare providersMedicare populationMedicare beneficiariesPrescribingOncologistsNononcologistsNegative binomial regressionOpioidsBinomial regressionPatientsAnnual numberOpioid Prescription Consumption Patterns After Total Joint Arthroplasty in Chronic Opioid Users Versus Opioid Naive Patients
Kaidi A, Lakra A, Jennings E, Neuwirth A, Geller J, Shah R, Cooper H, Hickernell T. Opioid Prescription Consumption Patterns After Total Joint Arthroplasty in Chronic Opioid Users Versus Opioid Naive Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2020, 4: e20.00066. PMID: 32656479, PMCID: PMC7322780, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic opioid usersOpioid-naive patientsMorphine equivalent dosesOpioid prescriptionsOpioid useChronic usersOpioid usersOrthopaedic departmentChronic preoperative opioid useTotal joint arthroplasty outcomesEquivalent dosesElective total hipJoint arthroplasty outcomesMore opioid prescriptionsPreoperative opioid useTotal joint arthroplastyUrban medical centerCurrent opioid epidemicNaive patientsOpioid prescribingPostoperative periodPrescribing patternsPostoperative intervalsTotal hipArthroplasty outcomes
2019
Patterns of Prescription Opioid Use in Women With Endometriosis
Lamvu G, Soliman AM, Manthena SR, Gordon K, Knight J, Taylor HS. Patterns of Prescription Opioid Use in Women With Endometriosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 1120-1130. PMID: 31135725, PMCID: PMC6553518, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid prescriptionsControl groupBenzodiazepine prescriptionsOpioid useEndometriosis patientsCase groupClinformatics DataMart databaseFirst opioid prescriptionMultiple opioid prescriptionsOpioid Prescribing PatternsPrescription opioid useMultivariable regression analysisRelative risk ratiosConcomitant opioidsPrescribing patternsDaily doseMean ageRisk ratioConcomitant useDays' supplyRetrospective analysisInsurance payerΧ statisticEndometriosisPatientsChronic opioid use after coronary bypass surgery
Hirji S, Landino S, Cote C, Lee J, Orhurhu V, Shah R, McGurk S, Kaneko T, Shekar P, Pelletier M. Chronic opioid use after coronary bypass surgery. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2019, 34: 67-73. PMID: 30625257, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid-exposed patientsCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingOpioid naive patientsChronic opioid useChronic opioid dependenceOpioid dependencePrescribing patternsOpioid useIsolated Coronary Artery Bypass GraftingAlternative pain management strategiesTotal dose >Opioid Prescribing PatternsPain management strategiesArtery Bypass GraftingCoronary bypass surgeryInvasive surgical proceduresOpioid usageBypass surgeryPain managementBypass GraftingSurgical proceduresOpioidOpioid epidemicPatientsMedication usage
2018
Variation in National Opioid Prescribing Patterns Following Surgery for Kidney Stones
Leapman MS, DeRycke E, Skanderson M, Becker WC, Makarov DV, Gross CP, Driscoll M, Motamedinia P, Bathulapalli H, Mattocks K, Brandt CA, Haskell S, Bastian LA. Variation in National Opioid Prescribing Patterns Following Surgery for Kidney Stones. Pain Medicine 2018, 19: s12-s18. PMID: 30203013, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderWomen Veterans Cohort StudyOpioid prescribingOpioid prescriptionsSurgical treatmentKidney stonesSignificant public health problemOpioid Prescribing PatternsPostoperative opioid prescribingDiagnosis of PTSDPublic health problemExtracorporeal shockwave lithotripsyOpioid dosingPostoperative painPrescribing patternsCohort studyDose prescribedMedian ageSurgery typeMultivariable analysisOpioid misuseSurgical interventionMedian numberPercutaneous nephrolithotomyMultivariable regressionMP51-09 EXAMINING POST-OPERATIVE OPIOID PRESCRIBING PATTERNS FOLLOWING UROLOGIC SURGERY USING AN ENTERPRISE-WIDE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD
Su J, Javier-DesLoges J, Leapman M. MP51-09 EXAMINING POST-OPERATIVE OPIOID PRESCRIBING PATTERNS FOLLOWING UROLOGIC SURGERY USING AN ENTERPRISE-WIDE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD. Journal Of Urology 2018, 199: e688. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.1640.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Treating Wisely
Leeds IL, Fabrizio A, Cosgrove SE, Wick EC. Treating Wisely. Annals Of Surgery 2017, 265: 871-873. PMID: 27735819, PMCID: PMC5378652, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibiotic misuseAntibiotic prescribing patternsPrimary care providersDay surgical careLocal quality improvement effortsPublic health threatQuality improvement effortsPrescribing patternsSurgical patientsEvidence-based practiceAntibiotic stewardshipSurgical diseaseSurgical careCare providersSurgeon's practiceHealth threatPractice improvementSurgeonsAntibiotic resistanceAntibiotic-resistant bacteriaCombat Antibiotic-Resistant BacteriaAntibioticsSurgeon interactionIll effectsNational attention
2016
Initiation of pharmacotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan: a dimensional, symptom cluster approach
Harpaz-Rotem I, Rosenheck R, Mohamed S, Pietrzak R, Hoff R. Initiation of pharmacotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan: a dimensional, symptom cluster approach. BJPsych Open 2016, 2: 286-293. PMID: 27703791, PMCID: PMC5016711, DOI: 10.1192/bjpo.bp.115.002451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderAnxiolytics/sedatives/hypnoticsPTSD diagnosisUS Veterans Health AdministrationPhenotypic presentationInitiation of pharmacotherapyPrescription of antidepressantsSedative/hypnoticsVeterans Health AdministrationHeterogeneous phenotypic presentationsMilitary-related post-traumatic stress disorderHypnotic prescriptionsMedication classesPrescribing patternsFirst prescriptionMultivariable analysisPharmacological treatmentClinical guidelinesInitial episodeUS veteransPTSD symptom clustersRe-experiencing symptomsSleep difficultiesHealth AdministrationSymptom clusters
2015
Tobacco Smoking as a Risk Factor for Increased Antibiotic Prescription
Steinberg MB, Akincigil A, Kim EJ, Shallis R, Delnevo CD. Tobacco Smoking as a Risk Factor for Increased Antibiotic Prescription. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2015, 50: 692-698. PMID: 26702478, PMCID: PMC5189690, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibiotic prescriptionsTobacco useTobacco usersNational Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyAmbulatory Medical Care SurveyHigher antibiotic prescriptionAntibiotic prescribing patternsAntibiotic prescription ratesPrimary care physiciansNon-tobacco usersCurrent tobacco usersProvider-patient encountersTobacco use statusEvidence-based rationaleCross-sectional surveyHalf of encountersFirst U.S. studyAmbulatory medical servicesComorbid asthmaInfectious diagnosisPrescribing patternsPublic health crisisAntibiotic prescribedPrescription ratesRespiratory infections
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