2022
Emulating the GRADE trial using real world data: retrospective comparative effectiveness study
Deng Y, Polley EC, Wallach JD, Dhruva SS, Herrin J, Quinto K, Gandotra C, Crown W, Noseworthy P, Yao X, Lyon TD, Shah ND, Ross JS, McCoy RG. Emulating the GRADE trial using real world data: retrospective comparative effectiveness study. The BMJ 2022, 379: e070717. PMID: 36191949, PMCID: PMC9527635, DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-070717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecondary outcomesMetformin monotherapyTreatment groupsRetrospective comparative effectiveness studyCox proportional hazards regressionPropensity scoreIncident microvascular complicationsNationwide claims databaseProportional hazards regressionType 2 diabetesComparative effectiveness studiesMacrovascular complicationsMicrovascular complicationsProspective trialAdverse eventsGlycemic controlHospital admissionInsulin glarginePrimary outcomeMedian timeHazards regressionClaims databaseObservational studyInverse propensity scoreEligibility criteriaPreScription DigitaL ThErapEutic for Patients with Insomnia (SLEEP-I): a protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Dreyer RP, Berkowitz A, Yaggi HK, Schneeberg L, Shah ND, Emanuel L, Kolla B, Jeffery MM, Deeg M, Ervin K, Thorndike F, Ross JS. PreScription DigitaL ThErapEutic for Patients with Insomnia (SLEEP-I): a protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022, 12: e062041. PMID: 35940841, PMCID: PMC9364397, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription digital therapeuticPatient-reported outcomesHealthcare utilisationClinical outcomesDigital therapeuticsIndividual patient-reported outcomesReal-world patient experienceInsomnia Severity Index scoreSeverity Index scoreHealth utility scoresInstitutional review boardCognitive behavioral therapyPeer-reviewed journalsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeTrial protocolDaytime sleepinessChronic insomniaMayo ClinicHealth centersDepressive symptomsPatient experienceSleep outcomesIndex scoreSleep diaryHospital-Administered Cancer Therapy Prices for Patients With Private Health Insurance
Xiao R, Ross JS, Gross CP, Dusetzina SB, McWilliams JM, Sethi RKV, Rathi VK. Hospital-Administered Cancer Therapy Prices for Patients With Private Health Insurance. JAMA Internal Medicine 2022, 182: 603-611. PMID: 35435948, PMCID: PMC9016607, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.1022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer CenterCancer therapyCross-sectional studyHospital acquisition costNational Cancer InstituteCross-sectional analysisPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesPrivate health insuranceMAIN OUTCOMEClinical careCancer InstituteMedicare Part B spendingTherapyAcquisition costsPart B spendingHospitalCancer treatmentHealth insuranceFinancial burdenB spendingPatientsSame centerOutcomesPayers
2021
Heart Watch Study: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Dhruva SS, Shah ND, Vemulapalli S, Deshmukh A, Beatty AL, Gamble GM, Freeman JV, Hummel JP, Piccini JP, Akar JG, Ervin K, Arges KL, Emanuel L, Noseworthy PA, Hu T, Bartlett V, Ross JS. Heart Watch Study: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2021, 11: e054550. PMID: 35234659, PMCID: PMC8719216, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthcare utilisationSecondary outcomesAtrial fibrillationAtrial flutterDuke University Health SystemRoutine clinical care settingsAtrial Fibrillation EffectLife global scoresTime of cardioversionAdditional secondary outcomesPopulation of patientsPatient-reported outcomesClinical care settingsUniversity Health SystemQuality of lifeInstitutional review boardMulticentre pragmaticPeer-reviewed journalsPrimary outcomePatients' qualityTrial protocolClinical trialsMayo ClinicECG featuresCare settings
2016
Comparative Effectiveness of Generic Atorvastatin and Lipitor® in Patients Hospitalized with an Acute Coronary Syndrome
Jackevicius CA, Tu JV, Krumholz HM, Austin PC, Ross JS, Stukel TA, Koh M, Chong A, Ko DT. Comparative Effectiveness of Generic Atorvastatin and Lipitor® in Patients Hospitalized with an Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e003350. PMID: 27098970, PMCID: PMC4859299, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneric atorvastatinACS hospitalizationSecondary outcomesClinical effectivenessAcute coronary syndrome hospitalizationPopulation-based cohort studyNew-onset diabetesAcute coronary syndromeDays of dischargePrespecified subgroup analysisPropensity-matched pairsInfrequent side effectsBrand-name medicationsSignificant differencesHealth care plansRecurrent ACSAdmission diagnosisAtorvastatin doseCardiovascular outcomesCoronary syndromeCohort studyRenal failureHeart failurePrimary outcomeMean age
2012
Financial Stress and Outcomes after Acute Myocardial Infarction
Shah SJ, Krumholz HM, Reid KJ, Rathore SS, Mandawat A, Spertus JA, Ross JS. Financial Stress and Outcomes after Acute Myocardial Infarction. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e47420. PMID: 23112814, PMCID: PMC3480393, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0047420.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionSeattle Angina QuestionnaireLong-term outcomesMyocardial infarctionAMI patientsWorse long-term outcomesMulticenter US studyPost-AMI outcomesYear post-AMIDisease-specific QoLImportant risk factorHealth status outcomesWorse physical healthHealth care outcomesAngina QuestionnaireProspective registryInitial hospitalizationSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeReadmission ratesPost-AMIRisk factorsCare characteristicsCare outcomesStatus outcomes