2019
Elevated renalase levels in patients with acute coronary microvascular dysfunction – A possible biomarker for ischemia
Safdar B, Guo X, Johnson C, D'Onofrio G, Dziura J, Sinusas AJ, Testani J, Rao V, Desir G. Elevated renalase levels in patients with acute coronary microvascular dysfunction – A possible biomarker for ischemia. International Journal Of Cardiology 2019, 279: 155-161. PMID: 30630613, PMCID: PMC6482834, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.12.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary microvascular dysfunctionFramingham risk scorePET/CTChest painInflammatory markersMicrovascular dysfunctionEmergency departmentRisk scoreRb-82 PET/CTElevated renalase levelsAcute chest painCoronary artery diseaseC-reactive proteinVascular endothelial growth factorAnti-inflammatory proteinTumor necrosis factorEndothelial growth factorAngina historyCMD diagnosisRenalase levelsHypertensive crisisED presentationsHemodynamic instabilityArtery diseaseHeart failure
2017
Depression is associated with recurrent chest pain with or without coronary artery disease: A prospective cohort study in the emergency department
Kim Y, Soffler M, Paradise S, Jelani QU, Dziura J, Sinha R, Safdar B. Depression is associated with recurrent chest pain with or without coronary artery disease: A prospective cohort study in the emergency department. American Heart Journal 2017, 191: 47-54. PMID: 28888269, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2017.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent chest painCoronary artery diseaseAcute chest painChest painProspective cohort studyChest pain centerClinical Anxiety ScaleEmergency departmentPerceived Stress ScalePain centerCohort studyArtery diseaseNonobstructive coronary artery diseaseObstructive coronary artery diseaseChest pain recurrenceED chest painCardiac risk factorsCardiac stress testingPatient Health QuestionnaireSignificant independent predictorsStress testingMultivariable regression modelsPain recurrenceIndependent predictorsPrimary outcome
2009
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Improve Cognitive Function in Intensively Treated Type 1 Diabetic Patients and Support In Vitro Synaptic Transmission During Acute Hypoglycemia
Page KA, Williamson A, Yu N, McNay EC, Dzuira J, McCrimmon RJ, Sherwin RS. Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Improve Cognitive Function in Intensively Treated Type 1 Diabetic Patients and Support In Vitro Synaptic Transmission During Acute Hypoglycemia. Diabetes 2009, 58: 1237-1244. PMID: 19223595, PMCID: PMC2671041, DOI: 10.2337/db08-1557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetic subjectsMedium-chain triglyceridesSynaptic transmissionDiabetic subjectsMedium-chain triglyceride ingestionType 1 diabetic patientsRat hippocampal slice preparationHippocampal synaptic transmissionBeta-hydroxybutyrate levelsType 1 diabetesHypoglycemic clamp studiesHippocampal slice preparationControl glucose concentrationsTriglyceride ingestionDiabetic patientsFatty acidsAcute hypoglycemiaSymptomatic responseHippocampal slicesSlice preparationFree fatty acidsGlucose levelsClamp studiesTherapeutic advantageNeuronal activity
2008
Effect of Acute and Recurrent Hypoglycemia on Changes in Brain Glycogen Concentration
Herzog RI, Chan O, Yu S, Dziura J, McNay EC, Sherwin RS. Effect of Acute and Recurrent Hypoglycemia on Changes in Brain Glycogen Concentration. Endocrinology 2008, 149: 1499-1504. PMID: 18187548, PMCID: PMC2276713, DOI: 10.1210/en.2007-1252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAnimalsBrainEpinephrineGlycogenHypoglycemiaMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRecurrenceConceptsHypoglycemia-associated autonomic failureRecurrent hypoglycemiaAcute hypoglycemiaAutonomic failureBrain glycogenGlycogen levelsBrain glucoseGlucose levelsRH groupInsulin-induced acute hypoglycemiaSimilar blood glucose levelsIntensive insulin treatmentHyperinsulinemic-hypoglycemic clamp studyBrain glycogen concentrationHypoglycemic clamp studiesBlood glucose levelsBrain glucose levelsCounterregulatory failureDiabetic patientsGlycogen supercompensationRecurrent episodesSingle boutInsulin treatmentClamp studiesAnimal models
2006
Is It Safe to Delay Appendectomy in Adults With Acute Appendicitis?
Ditillo MF, Dziura JD, Rabinovici R. Is It Safe to Delay Appendectomy in Adults With Acute Appendicitis? Annals Of Surgery 2006, 244: 656-660. PMID: 17060754, PMCID: PMC1856602, DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000231726.53487.dd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute appendicitisOnset of symptomsAdvanced pathologyAdult patientsPrompt appendectomyPostoperative complicationsEmergency roomAntibiotic treatmentProgressive pathologyRight lower quadrantRisk of progressionLength of stayStandard of careGangrenous acute appendicitisHigher pathology gradeTotal intervalDegree of pathologyElective mannerHospital intervalHospital delayHospital stayAntibiotic therapyPediatric patientsRetrospective reviewPathologic findingsWait-and-See Prescription for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Spiro DM, Tay KY, Arnold DH, Dziura JD, Baker MD, Shapiro ED. Wait-and-See Prescription for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA 2006, 296: 1235-1241. PMID: 16968847, DOI: 10.1001/jama.296.10.1235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute otitis mediaEmergency departmentAntibiotic prescriptionsOtitis mediaTreatment of AOMSevere acute otitis mediaUse of antibioticsClinical courseCommon diagnosisControlled TrialsClinical symptomsAdverse outcomesSubsequent feverAntibiotic useInterview 4Medical careUnnecessary useSP groupRoutine usePatientsPrevious trialsTrialsGroup assignmentAntibioticsOtalgiaAmylase‐Resistant Starch as Adjunct to Oral Rehydration Therapy in Children with Diarrhea
Raghupathy P, Ramakrishna BS, Oommen SP, Ahmed MS, Priyaa G, Dziura J, Young GP, Binder HJ. Amylase‐Resistant Starch as Adjunct to Oral Rehydration Therapy in Children with Diarrhea. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2006, 42: 362-368. PMID: 16641573, DOI: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000214163.83316.41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral rehydration solutionAmylase-resistant starchGlucose-ORSDuration of diarrheaStool weightAcute diarrheaStandard treatmentFluid absorptionG-ORS groupMean stool weightIntravenous fluid therapyAcute watery diarrheaOral rehydration therapySeverity of diarrheaTreatment of diarrheaShort-chain fatty acidsColonic sodiumEvaluable dataRehydration therapyTreatment failureFluid therapyWatery diarrheaRehydration solutionIntestinal sodiumDiarrhea
2002
Brain glucose levels are elevated in chronically hyperglycemic diabetic rats: No evidence for protective adaptation by the blood brain barrier
Jacob RJ, Fan X, Evans ML, Dziura J, Sherwin RS. Brain glucose levels are elevated in chronically hyperglycemic diabetic rats: No evidence for protective adaptation by the blood brain barrier. Metabolism 2002, 51: 1522-1524. PMID: 12489061, DOI: 10.1053/meta.2002.36347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic ratsBB/Wor diabetic ratsLong-term adverse effectsHyperglycemic diabetic ratsProtective adaptationBlood-brain barrier transferPlasma glucose ratioBlood-brain barrierBeta-hydroxybutyrate levelsBrain glucose levelsECF glucoseAcute hyperglycemiaChronic hyperglycemiaBlood glucoseBrain barrierHyperglycemic groupPeripheral tissuesGlucose levelsBeta-OHBInferior colliculusECF levelsProlonged elevationHyperglycemiaFluid glucoseBrain tissue
1999
Effects of recurrent hypoglycemia on brainstem function in diabetic BB rats: protective adaptation during acute hypoglycemia.
Jacob RJ, Dziura J, Blumberg M, Morgen JP, Sherwin RS. Effects of recurrent hypoglycemia on brainstem function in diabetic BB rats: protective adaptation during acute hypoglycemia. Diabetes 1999, 48: 141-145. PMID: 9892235, DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.48.1.141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntecedent recurrent hypoglycemiaRecurrent hypoglycemiaNondiabetic ratsDM ratsInsulin therapyBB ratsDiabetic ratsPlasma glucoseDiabetic BB ratsIntensive insulin therapyRelease of catecholaminesAuditory-evoked potentialsHypoglycemia counterregulationBrainstem dysfunctionDiabetic patientsHypoglycemic stimulusChronic hyperglycemiaAcute hypoglycemiaBrainstem functionAdrenergic responseInferior colliculiHypoglycemiaRatsAdverse effectsProtective adaptation