2015
Long-term Outcomes After Stepping Down Asthma Controller Medications A Claims-Based, Time-to-Event Analysis
Rank MA, Johnson R, Branda M, Herrin J, van Houten H, Gionfriddo MR, Shah ND. Long-term Outcomes After Stepping Down Asthma Controller Medications A Claims-Based, Time-to-Event Analysis. CHEST Journal 2015, 148: 630-639. PMID: 25997080, PMCID: PMC4556120, DOI: 10.1378/chest.15-0301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, InhalationAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Asthmatic AgentsAsthmaComorbidityDrug Administration ScheduleEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHospitalizationHumansInsurance Claim ReviewMaleMedicare Part CMedication AdherenceRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsAsthma controller medicationsAsthma exacerbationsLong-term outcomesController medicationsAsthma stabilityAsthma medicationsHealth-care provider guidanceFirst asthma exacerbationED visitsPrimary outcomeAdherence lapsesMedicationsExacerbationFour-month intervalsProvider guidanceStudy settingEvent analysisRetrospective timeMonthsAsthmaOutcomesIndividualsHospitalizationPeriodMonth stability
2012
Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity
Yu JB, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Cramer LD, Potosky AL, Roberts KB, Gross CP. Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2012, 105: 25-32. PMID: 23243199, PMCID: PMC3536640, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djs463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensity-modulated radiotherapyProstate cancerMedicare beneficiariesGenitourinary toxicityEarly toxicityProton radiotherapyMultivariable logistic regressionPatterns of careMain outcome measuresType of radiotherapyMedicare reimbursementClinical benefitRetrospective studyPRT patientsOutcome measuresComprehensive cohortPRT useIMRT patientsPatientsSociodemographic characteristicsRadiotherapyCancerLogistic regressionMonthsSignificant differences
2001
Mental health problems as a cause of long-term sick leave in the Norwegian workforce
Nystuen P, Hagen K, Herrin J. Mental health problems as a cause of long-term sick leave in the Norwegian workforce. Scandinavian Journal Of Public Health 2001, 29: 175-182. PMID: 11680768, DOI: 10.1177/14034948010290030301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsHealth problemsOne-year incidenceLong-term sick leaveMajor health problemNational medical insurance systemPsychological problemsEffectiveness of interventionsLong-term sick leavesMedian durationPrimary careInternational ClassificationSick leaveSick daysDiagnostic categoriesWork incapacityIncidenceMedical insurance systemSick leavesMonthsWomenPresent studyAgeMenDuration