2017
Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis
Augustin T, Moslim M, Brethauer S, Aminian A, Kroh M, Schneider E, Walsh R. Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 213: 539-543. PMID: 28237044, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute cholecystitisClavien 4 complicationsSO patientsNSQIP AnalysisSuper obesityOpen surgeryNon-obese patientsObese patientsSerious morbidityLaparoscopic surgeryCholecystectomyPatientsSurgeryMorbidityComplicationsObesityChronicMortalityAggressive recommendationsRiskCholecystitisComorbidities
2015
Traumatic brain injury in the elderly: morbidity and mortality trends and risk factors
Haring R, Narang K, Canner J, Asemota A, George B, Selvarajah S, Haider A, Schneider E. Traumatic brain injury in the elderly: morbidity and mortality trends and risk factors. Journal Of Surgical Research 2015, 195: 1-9. PMID: 25724764, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.01.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryMechanism of injuryBrain injuryTBI-related deathsTBI-related hospitalizationOdds of deathMultivariable logistic regressionNationwide Inpatient SampleLogistic regression analysisOlder age groupsMore comorbiditiesMale patientsPayer statusTBI patientsInpatient SampleRisk factorsHigher oddsInjury severityPatientsMortality trendsAge groupsInjuryLogistic regressionTBI dataComorbidities
2014
Common Comorbidities among Multiple Sclerosis Patients in the United States: An Analysis of In-patient Hospitalizations (P5.154)
Asemota A, Wang H, Selvarajah S, Hui X, Schneider E, Venkatesan A. Common Comorbidities among Multiple Sclerosis Patients in the United States: An Analysis of In-patient Hospitalizations (P5.154). Neurology 2014, 82 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.82.10_supplement.p5.154.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Socioeconomic disparity in inpatient mortality after traumatic injury in adults
Ali M, Hui X, Hashmi Z, Dhiman N, Scott V, Efron D, Schneider E, Haider A. Socioeconomic disparity in inpatient mortality after traumatic injury in adults. Surgery 2013, 154: 461-467. PMID: 23972652, PMCID: PMC3989530, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2013.05.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjury Severity ScoreInpatient mortalityMedian household incomeSocioeconomic statusTrauma mortalityInsurance statusMultiple logistic regression analysisUnadjusted inpatient mortalityNationwide Inpatient SampleType of injuryLogistic regression analysisLower wealth quartilesWealthiest quartileTrauma disparitiesPatient demographicsIndependent predictorsTrauma patientsSeverity scoreAdjusted oddsInpatient SampleTraumatic injuryInclusion criteriaAdult traumaComorbiditiesMortalityBurden of Comorbidities in Geriatric Trauma: Should the Elderly Continue to be Excluded From Risk-Adjusted Trauma Mortality Analyses?
Pal A, Hashmi Z, Zafar S, Hui X, Scott V, Efron D, Haut E, Schneider E, Haider A. Burden of Comorbidities in Geriatric Trauma: Should the Elderly Continue to be Excluded From Risk-Adjusted Trauma Mortality Analyses? Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 276-277. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessing short- and long-term outcomes among black vs white Medicare patients undergoing resection of colorectal cancer
Schneider E, Haider A, Hyder O, Efron J, Lidor A, Pawlik T. Assessing short- and long-term outcomes among black vs white Medicare patients undergoing resection of colorectal cancer. The American Journal Of Surgery 2013, 205: 402-408. PMID: 23375764, PMCID: PMC3999705, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanCohort StudiesColectomyColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHospital MortalityHumansLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMedicareOdds RatioPatient ReadmissionProportional Hazards ModelsRectumSEER ProgramTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsBlack patientsLong-term outcomesLong-term survivalColorectal cancerHospital mortalityWhite patientsGreater oddsWorse long-term survivalWhite Medicare patientsEnd Results-MedicareRisk of mortalityMore comorbiditiesPerioperative mortalityColorectal surgeryReduced oddsMedicare patientsInpatient dataPatientsReadmissionMortalityCancerComorbiditiesResectionWhite differencesOdds
2011
Differential Association of Race With Treatment and Outcomes in Medicare Patients Undergoing Diverticulitis Surgery
Schneider EB, Haider A, Sheer AJ, Hambridge HL, Chang DC, Segal JB, Wu AW, Lidor AO. Differential Association of Race With Treatment and Outcomes in Medicare Patients Undergoing Diverticulitis Surgery. JAMA Surgery 2011, 146: 1272-1276. PMID: 22106319, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2011.280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical comorbiditiesInsurance statusUrgent/emergency surgeryGreater riskRacial disparitiesUrgent/emergencyMedicare Provider AnalysisHealth insurance statusObserved racial disparitiesHospital mortalityGreater comorbidityEmergency surgerySurgical treatmentEmergency admissionsStudy criteriaBlack raceWorse outcomesMedicare patientsProcedure typeRetrospective analysisInpatient dataComorbiditiesMortality riskMultivariable regressionOutcome data