2023
Availability of Specific Programs and Medications for Addiction Treatment to Vulnerable Populations: Results from the Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards (ATLAS) Survey
Oldfield B, Chen K, Joudrey P, Biegacki E, Fiellin D. Availability of Specific Programs and Medications for Addiction Treatment to Vulnerable Populations: Results from the Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards (ATLAS) Survey. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2023, 17: 477-480. PMID: 37579115, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001158.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for patients with HIV and alcohol use disorder: a randomised controlled trial
Edelman EJ, Maisto SA, Hansen NB, Cutter CJ, Dziura J, Deng Y, Fiellin LE, O'Connor PG, Bedimo R, Gibert CL, Marconi VC, Rimland D, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Simberkoff MS, Tate JP, Justice AC, Bryant KJ, Fiellin DA. Integrated stepped alcohol treatment for patients with HIV and alcohol use disorder: a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet HIV 2019, 6: e509-e517. PMID: 31109915, PMCID: PMC7161741, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3018(19)30076-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderWeek 24Use disordersAlcohol treatmentAdverse eventsNumber of drinksTreatment medicationsPhysician managementAlcohol abuseMental Disorders-IV criteriaAlcohol-related careFormal alcohol treatmentKey exclusion criteriaTimeline followback methodMotivational enhancement therapyTreat populationHIV clinicHIV outcomesPrimary outcomeSpecialty referralsMean ageUS National InstitutesWeek 4Medical conditionsExclusion criteria
2018
Women and opioids: something different is happening here
Mazure CM, Fiellin DA. Women and opioids: something different is happening here. The Lancet 2018, 392: 9-11. PMID: 30047402, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(18)31203-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Physician Detection of Unhealthy Substance Use on Inpatient Teaching and Hospitalist Medical Services
Holt SR, Ramos J, Harma M, Cabrera F, Louis-Ashby C, Dinh A, Fiellin DA, Tetrault JM. Physician Detection of Unhealthy Substance Use on Inpatient Teaching and Hospitalist Medical Services. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2012, 39: 121-129. PMID: 22992028, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2012.715703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy substance useAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionDrug Abuse Screening TestHospitalist serviceSubstance useScreening testSubstance Involvement Screening TestPhysicians' detection ratesUnhealthy drug useMedical record reviewTeaching serviceCommunity teaching hospitalMedical servicesCross-sectional studyICD-9 codingRate of detectionAbuse Screening TestEligible patientsMedicine admissionsCurrent smokersRecord reviewDetection ratePhysician detectionTeaching hospitalPhysician documentationPrevalence of Unhealthy Substance Use on Teaching and Hospitalist Medical Services: Implications for Education
Holt SR, Ramos J, Harma MA, Cabrera F, Louis‐Ashby C, Dinh A, Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA. Prevalence of Unhealthy Substance Use on Teaching and Hospitalist Medical Services: Implications for Education. American Journal On Addictions 2012, 21: 111-119. PMID: 22332853, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00207.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy substance useAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionInternal medicine admissionsSubstance useHours of admissionTeaching serviceCommunity teaching hospitalCross-sectional studyDrug Abuse Screening TestMedical teaching serviceAbuse Screening TestMedicine admissionsChart reviewCurrent smokersMedical inpatientsPatient admissionsTeaching hospitalHospitalist serviceCase findingPatientsAdmissionDiagnostic InterviewScreening testMedical resident trainingT patients
2011
Hepatic Safety and Antiretroviral Effectiveness in HIV‐Infected Patients Receiving Naltrexone
Tetrault JM, Tate JP, McGinnis KA, Goulet JL, Sullivan LE, Bryant K, Justice AC, Fiellin DA, Team F. Hepatic Safety and Antiretroviral Effectiveness in HIV‐Infected Patients Receiving Naltrexone. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2011, 36: 318-324. PMID: 21797892, PMCID: PMC3221963, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01601.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAlanine TransaminaseAlcoholismAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveAspartate AminotransferasesCD4 Lymphocyte CountChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualDrug InteractionsDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansLiverLiver Function TestsMaleMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsOpioid-Related DisordersRNA, ViralVeteransConceptsNaltrexone prescriptionAlanine aminotransferaseOpioid dependenceVeterans Aging Cohort Study Virtual CohortAspartate aminotransferaseImpact of naltrexoneSignificant alanine aminotransferaseLiver enzyme elevationMean CD4 countHIV-infected individualsAST changesHepatic safetyHIV biomarkersOral naltrexoneCD4 countHIV RNAMedian durationEnzyme elevationMedian ageAST levelsNaltrexone useHepatic enzymesAntiretroviral effectivenessHIVPatients
2007
Gender and non‐medical use of prescription opioids: results from a national US survey*
Tetrault JM, Desai RA, Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Concato J, Sullivan LE. Gender and non‐medical use of prescription opioids: results from a national US survey*. Addiction 2007, 103: 258-268. PMID: 18042194, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.02056.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPast-year non-medical useNon-medical usePrescription opioidsDrug useSedative/tranquilizer useIllicit drug use disordersAlcohol abuse/dependenceDrug use disordersSerious mental illnessAbuse/dependenceIllicit drug useIllicit substance useSelf-reported alcoholGender-specific factorsCigarette smokingPrescription medicationsRisk factorsOpioidsUse disordersTranquilizer useGender-related factorsMental illnessUS residenceGreater riskSubstance use
2006
Training HIV Physicians to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Dependence
Sullivan LE, Tetrault J, Bangalore D, Fiellin DA. Training HIV Physicians to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Dependence. Substance Abuse 2006, 27: 13-18. PMID: 17135176, DOI: 10.1300/j465v27n03_03.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Faculty Development in Small-Group Teaching Skills Associated with a Training Course on Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Wong JG, Holmboe ES, Becker W, Fiellin D, Jara G, Martin J. Faculty Development in Small-Group Teaching Skills Associated with a Training Course on Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence. Substance Abuse 2005, 25: 35-40. PMID: 16172091, DOI: 10.1300/j465v25n04_05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid dependenceDrug Addiction Treatment ActOffice-Based TreatmentOpioid-dependent patientsOpioid treatment programsTreatment programQualified physiciansScore responsesSchedule IIITreatment ActDATADescriptive questionnairePhysiciansTraining sessionsTreatmentPatient case discussionsSignificant improvementFacilitatorsSessionsMedicationsBuprenorphinePatients
2000
Perceptions of Benefit and Risk of Patients Undergoing First‐time Elective Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization
Holmboe E, Fiellin D, Cusanelli E, Remetz M, Krumholz H. Perceptions of Benefit and Risk of Patients Undergoing First‐time Elective Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2000, 15: 632-637. PMID: 11029677, PMCID: PMC1495592, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2000.90823.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective percutaneous coronary revascularizationPercutaneous coronary revascularizationMajority of patientsCoronary revascularizationAbnormal diagnostic test resultsFuture myocardial infarctionRelief of symptomsRisk of patientsDiagnostic test resultsConsecutive patientsMean ageMyocardial infarctionLong-term benefitsPossible complicationsPotential complicationsPatient decisionPatient expectationsPatientsSemistructured questionnaireRevascularizationComplicationsRiskPerceptions of benefitsPotential riskQuestionnaireScreening for Alcohol Problems in Primary Care: A Systematic Review
Fiellin DA, Reid MC, O'Connor PG. Screening for Alcohol Problems in Primary Care: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine 2000, 160: 1977-1989. PMID: 10888972, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.160.13.1977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestPrimary careAlcohol problemsFormal screening instrumentsAlcohol abuseHarmful drinkingScreening instrumentQuantity-frequency questionsPrimary care physiciansSearch of MEDLINEDisorders Identification TestCAGE questionsCare physiciansClinical subgroupsClinical measuresCriterion standardDiagnostic test researchSystematic reviewPatient spectrumDiagnostic testsMethodological standardsCareIdentification TestWorkup biasMethodological limitationsBeyond Diagnosis: Patient Mix and Challenges to Patient Care in Ambulatory Training Sites
Fiellin D, Concato J. Beyond Diagnosis: Patient Mix and Challenges to Patient Care in Ambulatory Training Sites. The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences 2000, 319: 106. PMID: 10698095, DOI: 10.1097/00000441-200002000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care centersAmbulatory training sitesPatient mixPatient-physician communicationVA Medical CenterCommon medical diagnosesInternal medicine residentsVA subjectsComorbidity scoreCare centerMedical CenterHealth statusPatient carePatient spectrumAmbulatory trainingPatientsMedicine residentsDiagnosisGroup practiceAmbulatory medicineCareTraining sitesMedical decisionsVA