2024
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Age-Specific All-Cause Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Faust J, Renton B, Bongiovanni T, Chen A, Sheares K, Du C, Essien U, Fuentes-Afflick E, Haywood T, Khera R, King T, Li S, Lin Z, Lu Y, Marshall A, Ndumele C, Opara I, Loarte-Rodriguez T, Sawano M, Taparra K, Taylor H, Watson K, Yancy C, Krumholz H. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Age-Specific All-Cause Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2438918. PMID: 39392630, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.38918.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 public health emergencyNon-HispanicPublic health emergencyOther Pacific IslanderExcess mortalityAlaska NativesUS populationExcess deathsRates of excess mortalityCross-sectional study analyzed dataYears of potential lifeMortality relative riskNon-Hispanic whitesCross-sectional studyPacific IslandersStudy analyzed dataAll-cause mortalityEthnic groupsMortality disparitiesMortality ratioTotal populationDeath certificatesEthnic disparitiesMain OutcomesDecedent age
2021
Comparative First-Line Effectiveness and Safety of ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Chen R, Suchard MA, Krumholz HM, Schuemie MJ, Shea S, Duke J, Pratt N, Reich CG, Madigan D, You SC, Ryan PB, Hripcsak G. Comparative First-Line Effectiveness and Safety of ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers. Hypertension 2021, 78: 591-603. PMID: 34304580, PMCID: PMC8363588, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.16667.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Use of Medical Imaging Procedures With Ionizing Radiation in Children: A Population-Based Study
Dorfman AL, Fazel R, Einstein AJ, Applegate KE, Krumholz HM, Wang Y, Christodoulou E, Chen J, Sanchez R, Nallamothu BK. Use of Medical Imaging Procedures With Ionizing Radiation in Children: A Population-Based Study. JAMA Pediatrics 2011, 165: 458-464. PMID: 21199972, PMCID: PMC3686496, DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic imaging proceduresTomographic scanImaging proceduresRetrospective cohort analysisPopulation-based ratesPediatric populationPlain radiographyCohort analysisHigh dosesMedical diagnostic imaging proceduresStudy periodAppropriate useChildrenHigh rateMedical imaging proceduresScansFrequent useHealth care marketUS health care marketYearsPatientsInfantsPopulationCare marketUnitedHealthcare
2010
Applying Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Dorsey KB, Mauldon M, Magraw R, Valka J, Yu S, Krumholz HM. Applying Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents. Clinical Pediatrics 2010, 49: 137-145. PMID: 20080520, DOI: 10.1177/0009922809346567.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional analysisObese patientsFifth visitDocumentation of BMIFirst clinic visitTreatment of obesityLongitudinal analysisIndividual risk behaviorsClinic visitsClinician adherenceMedical recordsWeight managementObesity preventionFirst visitClinicians' attentionRisk behaviorsPatientsPractice recommendationsVisitsOverweightBMIPreventionAdherenceTreatmentObesity
2005
Validity of Using an Electronic Medical Record for Assessing Quality of Care in an Outpatient Setting
Benin AL, Vitkauskas G, Thornquist E, Shapiro ED, Concato J, Aslan M, Krumholz HM. Validity of Using an Electronic Medical Record for Assessing Quality of Care in an Outpatient Setting. Medical Care 2005, 43: 691-698. PMID: 15970784, DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000167185.26058.8e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic medical recordsManagement of pharyngitisMedical recordsHealth Plan Employer DataDiagnostic testsEpisode of pharyngitisOutpatient electronic medical recordsProportion of episodesDiagnosis of pharyngitisOutpatient settingTotal episodesPharyngitisEmployer DataElectronic databasesDiagnostic testingClinical encountersMeasures of qualityEpisodesComplete evaluationCareAssessing QualityPediatricsYearsProportionDiagnosisDiagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity in Pediatric Practice
Dorsey KB, Wells C, Krumholz HM, Concato J. Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Childhood Obesity in Pediatric Practice. JAMA Pediatrics 2005, 159: 632-638. PMID: 15996996, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.159.7.632.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexRisk of overweightHospital-based clinicsHealth maintenance visitsRate of diagnosisType of treatmentComorbid diseasesMass indexOverweight childrenChildhood obesityMedical recordsTreatment recommendationsHigh burdenPediatric practiceRoutine screeningOverweightClinical practiceMaintenance visitsDiagnosisEncounter notesFormal diagnosisTreatmentChildrenSingle-parent householdsRisk
2003
Improving diagnostic testing and reducing overuse of antibiotics for children with pharyngitis: a useful role for the electronic medical record
BENIN AL, VITKAUSKAS G, THORNQUIST E, SHIFFMAN RN, CONCATO J, KRUMHOLZ HM, SHAPIRO ED. Improving diagnostic testing and reducing overuse of antibiotics for children with pharyngitis: a useful role for the electronic medical record. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2003, 22: 1043-1047. PMID: 14688562, DOI: 10.1097/01.inf.0000100577.76542.af.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnti-Bacterial AgentsChildChild, PreschoolDiagnostic Tests, RoutineDrug Resistance, MultipleDrug UtilizationElectronic Data ProcessingFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMalePharyngitisProbabilityRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSensitivity and SpecificitySeverity of Illness IndexStatistics, NonparametricConceptsElectronic medical recordsOveruse of antibioticsDiagnostic testingMedical recordsEpisode of pharyngitisPediatric outpatient settingProportion of episodesOutpatient settingAntibiotic useScarlet feverPharyngitisChildren 3Diagnostic testsPatientsAntibioticsAppropriate useCliniciansWeeksEpisodesOveruseUseful rolePrescribingFeverClinicTesting