2023
Metformin prescription for U.S. veterans with prediabetes, 2010–2019
Gulanski B, Goulet J, Radhakrishnan K, Ko J, Li Y, Rajeevan N, Lee K, Heberer K, Lynch J, Streja E, Mutalik P, Cheung K, Concato J, Shih M, Lee J, Aslan M. Metformin prescription for U.S. veterans with prediabetes, 2010–2019. Journal Of Investigative Medicine 2023, 72: 139-150. PMID: 37668313, DOI: 10.1177/10815589231201141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexVeterans Health AdministrationIncident prediabetesHigh riskHealth AdministrationRetrospective observational cohort studyType 2 diabetes mellitusUse of metforminObservational cohort studyProportion of veteransMetformin prescribingGestational diabetesCohort studyMetformin prescriptionDiabetes mellitusDiabetes preventionMass indexCardiovascular diseaseMultivariable modelPrediabetesSubset of individualsMetforminU.S. veteransHealthcare systemVeterans
2005
Predicting which patients can resume oral nutrition after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement
Naik A, Abraham N, Roche V, Concato J. Predicting which patients can resume oral nutrition after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2005, 21: 1155-1161. PMID: 15854179, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2005.02464.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCohort StudiesEndoscopy, GastrointestinalEnteral NutritionGastrostomyHumansMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placementEndoscopic gastrostomy placementOral nutritionGastrostomy placementTube removalNeck cancerLocalized headPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placementPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy removalBivariate analysisClinical goalsEndoscopic gastrostomy tube placementPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubeTemporary nutritional supportBaseline clinical characteristicsObservational cohort studyPotential clinical predictorsGastrostomy tube placementProportional hazards modelVariety of indicationsGastrostomy removalClinical characteristicsOlder patientsSerum creatinineClinical predictors
2003
Hyperglycaemia in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: how often do we screen for undiagnosed diabetes?
Bravata D, Kim N, Concato J, Brass L. Hyperglycaemia in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: how often do we screen for undiagnosed diabetes? QJM 2003, 96: 491-497. PMID: 12881591, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcg087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute ischemic strokeStroke patientsIschemic strokeUndiagnosed diabetesAcute ischemic stroke patientsOral glucose tolerance testingRetrospective medical record reviewPrevalence of hyperglycaemiaAcute stroke patientsAssociation of diabetesIschemic stroke patientsAcute stroke eventsGlucose tolerance testingMedical record reviewModifiable conditionsDiabetes mellitusHemoglobin A1cHyperglycaemic patientsStroke eventsPrior diagnosisRecord reviewPrevious diagnosisClinicians screenConnecticut hospitalsTolerance testing
1997
Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings
Federman D, Concato J, Caralis P, Hunkele G, Kirsner R. Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings. JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1423-1425. PMID: 9371027, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1997.03890470101016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMass ScreeningPrimary Health CareRetrospective StudiesSkin NeoplasmsConceptsPrimary care settingSkin examinationSkin cancerCare settingsFecal occult blood testingRetrospective observational cohort studyVeterans Affairs Medical CenterOccult blood testingObservational cohort studyPrimary care visitsMedical record reviewSkin cancer screeningOutpatient medical clinicSkin-related complaintsCare visitsCohort studyAmbulatory visitsRecord reviewRectal examinationBlood testingPhysical examinationCancer screeningProstate examinationMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOME
1995
Sex differences in the management of patients hospitalized with ischemic cerebrovascular disease.
Patrick S, Concato J, Viscoli C, Chyatte D, Brass L. Sex differences in the management of patients hospitalized with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Stroke 1995, 26: 577-80. PMID: 7709400, DOI: 10.1161/01.str.26.4.577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SelectionRetrospective StudiesSex FactorsConceptsAge-adjusted odds ratioIschemic cerebrovascular diseaseArtery diseaseCerebrovascular diseaseOdds ratioCoronary artery diseaseManagement of patientsCarotid artery diseaseUse of angiographyAge-adjusted ratesSex differencesCerebral angiographyCarotid diseaseMale patientsCarotid endarterectomyConnecticut hospitalsEndarterectomyDisease typePatientsAngiographyDiseaseWomenMenBiological differencesSex
1992
Problems of Comorbidity in Mortality After Prostatectomy
Concato J, Horwitz R, Feinstein A, Elmore J, Schiff S. Problems of Comorbidity in Mortality After Prostatectomy. JAMA 1992, 267: 1077-1082. PMID: 1370963, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03480080047025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityHumansMaleMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsProstatectomyProstatic HyperplasiaRetrospective StudiesConceptsBenign prostatic hyperplasiaLong-term mortalityTime of surgeryTreatment of BPHOpen prostatectomyTURP groupOpen groupHigher long-term mortalityYale-New Haven HospitalClassifications of comorbidityRetrospective cohort studyFive-year mortalityAssessment of comorbiditiesSeverity of illnessProblem of comorbidityAdjusted riskComorbid illnessesCohort studyTransurethral resectionProstatic hyperplasiaPatient outcomesMortality ratePatientsProstatectomyHigh mortality