2022
Frailty as a predictor of delayed initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer
Ramos S, Kulkarni A, Oliver M, Danilack V, Mathews C. Frailty as a predictor of delayed initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2022, 33: 57-65. PMID: 36423959, DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChemotherapy, AdjuvantFemaleFrailtyHumansOvarian NeoplasmsPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsInitiation of chemotherapyHigh-frailty groupModified Frailty IndexFrailty groupOvarian cancerFrailty scoreMFI scoreHigher mFI scoresPatients 18 yearsRetrospective cohort studyHigh-risk patientsTertiary medical centerElectronic medical recordsAdjuvant chemotherapyChemotherapy initiationFrail groupNeoadjuvant chemotherapyCohort studyOverall survivalFrailty indexPreoperative counselingModerate frailtyFunctional statusMedical recordsMedical CenterRisk factors for respiratory distress syndrome among high-risk early-term and full-term deliveries
Gould A, Ding J, Recabo O, Has P, Savitz D, Danilack V, Lewkowitz A. Risk factors for respiratory distress syndrome among high-risk early-term and full-term deliveries. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2022, 35: 10401-10405. PMID: 36210090, PMCID: PMC9851950, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2128657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory distress syndromeFetal growth restrictionEarly term infantsPresence of meconiumFull-term neonatesNovel risk factorsStrong risk factorRisk factorsHypertensive disordersMaternal demographicsCesarean deliveryDistress syndromeGestational ageIncidence of RDSSecondary analysisTertiary care obstetric hospitalRetrospective cohort studyLower gestational ageFull-term birthFull-term deliveryInfant health outcomesComorbid diabetesInfectious comorbiditiesIntrauterine inflammationSevere preeclampsia
2021
Prediction Model Assessing Risk of Delivery after Diagnosis of Abnormal Umbilical Artery Doppler
Yu H, Has P, Danilack V, Werner E, Rouse D. Prediction Model Assessing Risk of Delivery after Diagnosis of Abnormal Umbilical Artery Doppler. American Journal Of Perinatology 2021, 40: 1253-1258. PMID: 34450676, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growth restrictionRisk of deliveryAntenatal corticosteroidsAbnormal UADAbnormal umbilical artery DopplerInitial eligibilityBackward stepwise logistic regressionDoppler velocimetry abnormalitiesInternal validationPre-pregnancy BMIReferral center studyUmbilical artery DopplerPrediction of deliveryRisk stratification methodsStepwise logistic regressionAntepartum managementArtery DopplerNeonatal morbiditySingleton pregnanciesCenter studyMedian GAGrowth restrictionMultivariable modelPatientsClinical aidThe independent and combined influences of small for gestational age and socioeconomic status on newborn metabolite levels
McCarthy M, Oltman S, Rogers E, Ryckman K, Jelliffe-Pawlowski L, Danilack V. The independent and combined influences of small for gestational age and socioeconomic status on newborn metabolite levels. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2021, 35: 6192-6198. PMID: 33882790, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1909562.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocioeconomic statusGestational ageMetabolite levelsHospital discharge dataDose-response relationshipEffect of SESNewborn interventionsSGA infantsSGA statusRetrospective cohortSmall birthweightFree carnitineBetter outcomesSGAMajority of metabolitesNutritional Assistance ProgramCalifornia infantsInfant's levelInfantsSelect metabolitesMedical insuranceAge exhibitIndependent effectsBirthweightEducation level
2020
Cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity in pregnant and postpartum women: development and internal validation of risk prediction models
Malhamé I, Danilack V, Raker C, Hardy E, Spalding H, Bouvier B, Hurlburt H, Vrees R, Savitz D, Mehta N. Cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity in pregnant and postpartum women: development and internal validation of risk prediction models. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2020, 128: 922-932. PMID: 32946639, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16512.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere maternal morbidityMaternal morbidityRisk prediction modelDelivery hospitalisationChronic hypertensionGestational hypertensionMaternal ageInternal validationPostpartum modelNon-Hispanic black race/ethnicityBlack race/ethnicityObstetric teaching hospitalAcute heart failureRetrospective cohort studyPoor pregnancy outcomesValvular heart diseaseStrongest predictorRace/ethnicityRisk assessment toolCardiogenic shockSevere hypertensionCohort studyMultiple gestationsPregnancy outcomesHeart failurePrediction Model for Vaginal Birth After Induction of Labor in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.
Beninati M, Ramos S, Danilack V, Has P, Savitz D, Werner E. Prediction Model for Vaginal Birth After Induction of Labor in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 136: 402-410. PMID: 32649502, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of laborCesarean deliveryHypertensive disordersVaginal deliveryHosmer-Lemeshow testLabor inductionIntrapartum magnesium sulfateStepwise backward logistic regressionVaginal delivery successPrior cesarean deliveryBody mass indexPrelabor cesarean deliveryWeeks of gestationBackward logistic regressionFuture external validationSimilar discriminatory abilitySeizure prophylaxisCervical ripeningRetrospective cohortSingleton pregnanciesSpontaneous laborGestational ageMass indexStudy cohortVaginal birth
2017
Emergency Department Visits for Postpartum Complications
Brousseau E, Danilack V, Cai F, Matteson K. Emergency Department Visits for Postpartum Complications. Journal Of Women's Health 2017, 27: 253-257. PMID: 28937843, PMCID: PMC5865248, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.6309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDelivery, ObstetricEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansMothersPostpartum PeriodPregnancyRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsEmergency departmentPostpartum complicationsED visitsHospital readmissionPresenting complaintFinal diagnosisPostpartum periodTertiary care women's hospitalCommon final diagnosisCommon presenting complaintHeadache/dizzinessCohort of womenAbdominal painPostpartum visitED settingPostpartum educationBreast problemsClinical detailsWomen's HospitalAdmission ratesPostpartum examinationFirst visitRetrospective analysisLow acuityComplicationsEmergency department visits for postpartum hypertension
Brousseau E, Danilack V, Cai F, Matteson K. Emergency department visits for postpartum hypertension. Hypertension In Pregnancy 2017, 36: 212-216. PMID: 28524763, PMCID: PMC6192419, DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2017.1299171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansHypertensionPregnancyPuerperal DisordersRetrospective StudiesRhode IslandYoung AdultConceptsEmergency departmentPostpartum hypertensionED diagnosisDiagnosis of hypertensionRecognizable risk factorsWeeks of deliveryCharacteristics of womenPostpartum surveillanceReadmission ratesED carePostpartum carePostpartum womenRisk factorsHypertensionPrevention interventionsWomenDiagnosisCareDepartmentReadmissionWeeks
2015
Performance of a pedometer to measure physical activity in a U.S. cohort with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Danilack V, Okunbor O, Richardson C, Teylan M, Moy M. Performance of a pedometer to measure physical activity in a U.S. cohort with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2015, 52: 333-342. PMID: 26230737, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.11.0282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseStepWatch Activity MonitorObstructive pulmonary diseasePhysical activityPulmonary diseaseChronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stageStable chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseContinuous walkingOmron HJ-720ITC pedometerObstructive Lung Disease stageIntraclass correlation coefficientDisease stagePA interventionsU.S. cohortActivity monitorGlobal InitiativeWeekend daysClinicDiseasePedometerObjective assessmentWalkingOmronCohortIntermittent steps
2014
Daily Step Count Is Associated With Plasma C-Reactive Protein and IL-6 in a US Cohort With COPD
Moy M, Teylan M, Weston N, Gagnon D, Danilack V, Garshick E. Daily Step Count Is Associated With Plasma C-Reactive Protein and IL-6 in a US Cohort With COPD. CHEST Journal 2014, 145: 542-550. PMID: 24091482, DOI: 10.1378/chest.13-1052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-6 levelsC-reactive proteinPlasma C-reactive proteinDaily step countSystemic inflammationStep countPhysical activityLower plasma C-reactive proteinPg/Lower C-reactive proteinLow-grade systemic inflammationMedian daily step countIL-6 valuesStepWatch Activity MonitorCurrent statin useImportant clinical markerCross-sectional associationsAnkle-worn accelerometerAcute exacerbationStable COPDStatin useCRP levelsExercise capacityWalk testIL-6
2013
Associations with chest illness and mortality in chronic spinal cord injury
Danilack V, Stolzmann K, Gagnon D, Brown R, Tun C, Morse L, Garshick E. Associations with chest illness and mortality in chronic spinal cord injury. Journal Of Spinal Cord Medicine 2013, 37: 662-669. PMID: 24090450, PMCID: PMC4231954, DOI: 10.1179/2045772313y.0000000144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic spinal cord injuryChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseSpinal cord injuryChest illnessCurrent smokingHazard ratioCord injuryHeart diseasePhysician-diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCompleteness of SCICompleteness of injuryIndependent risk factorObstructive pulmonary diseaseHeart disease historyMeasures logistic regressionCross-sectional surveyUnderwent spirometryExpiratory volumeIndependent predictorsPulmonary diseaseCox regressionRisk factorsSCI levelDisease historyHealth Questionnaire