2024
Incorporating Medicare Advantage Admissions Into the CMS Hospital-Wide Readmission Measure
Kyanko K, Sahay K, Wang Y, Li S, Schreiber M, Hager M, Myers R, Johnson W, Zhang J, Krumholz H, Suter L, Triche E. Incorporating Medicare Advantage Admissions Into the CMS Hospital-Wide Readmission Measure. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2414431. PMID: 38829614, PMCID: PMC11148674, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14431.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSpecialty subgroupsPerformance quintileMedicare AdvantageReadmission ratesRisk-standardized readmission ratesHospital-wide readmission measureHospital outcome measuresTest-retest reliabilityRisk-adjustment variablesMeasurement reliabilityAdministrative claims dataReadmission measuresImprove measurement reliabilityIntegrated data repositoryMA beneficiariesQuintile rankingsMedicare beneficiariesMedicaid ServicesAll-causePublic reportingStudy assessed differencesClaims dataOutcome measuresMA cohort
2021
Incorporating Present-on-Admission Indicators in Medicare Claims to Inform Hospital Quality Measure Risk Adjustment Models
Triche EW, Xin X, Stackland S, Purvis D, Harris A, Yu H, Grady JN, Li SX, Bernheim SM, Krumholz HM, Poyer J, Dorsey K. Incorporating Present-on-Admission Indicators in Medicare Claims to Inform Hospital Quality Measure Risk Adjustment Models. JAMA Network Open 2021, 4: e218512. PMID: 33978722, PMCID: PMC8116982, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.8512.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPOA indicatorRisk factorsOutcome measuresQuality outcome measuresRisk-adjustment modelsClaims dataAdmission indicatorsPatient risk factorsAcute myocardial infarctionPatient-level outcomesAdministrative claims dataQuality improvement studyClaims-based measuresComparative effectiveness studiesPatient claims dataInternational Statistical ClassificationMortality outcome measuresRelated Health ProblemsHospital quality measuresRisk model performanceHospital stayIndex admissionCare algorithmHeart failureMortality outcomes
2020
Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy of Recombinant Antithrombin Versus Placebo in Preterm Preeclampsia
Paidas MJ, Tita ATN, Macones GA, Saade GA, Ehrenkranz RA, Triche EW, Streisand JB, Lam GK, Magann EF, Lewis DF, Dombrowski MP, Werner EF, Branch DW, Habli MA, Grotegut CA, Silver RM, Longo SA, Amon E, Cleary K, How HY, Novotny SR, Grobman WA, Whiteman VE, Wing DA, Scifres CM, Sibai BM. Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy of Recombinant Antithrombin Versus Placebo in Preterm Preeclampsia. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 223: 739.e1-739.e13. PMID: 32780999, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.08.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, IntravenousAdolescentAdultAntithrombin ProteinsCesarean SectionDelivery, ObstetricDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFetal DistressGestational AgeHumansInfant, Premature, DiseasesInfant, Small for Gestational AgeMiddle AgedNeonatal SepsisPerinatal MortalityPre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy Trimester, SecondPregnancy Trimester, ThirdProspective StudiesRecombinant ProteinsYoung AdultConceptsRecombinant human antithrombinPreterm preeclampsiaExpectant managementMorbidity scoreHuman antithrombinPlacebo-controlled clinical trialPlacebo-controlled evaluationPlacebo-controlled trialMedian gestational ageMaternal complicationsVersus PlaceboFetal outcomesMaternal outcomesPreterm deliveryEndothelial dysfunctionSecondary outcomesSingleton pregnanciesStandard therapyLoading dosePrimary outcomeWeeks' gestationGestational ageContinuous infusionClinical trialsSaline infusion
2019
Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Cesarean Delivery After Labor Induction
Danilack VA, Hutcheon JA, Triche EW, Dore DD, Muri JH, Phipps MG, Savitz DA. Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Cesarean Delivery After Labor Induction. Journal Of Women's Health 2019, 29: 656-669. PMID: 31657668, PMCID: PMC8935479, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2019.7822.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLabor inductionCesarean deliveryHistory of herpesTerm labor inductionInternal validationExcessive fetal growthBetter risk stratificationExternal validation cohortVariables gestational ageRisk prediction modelStart of inductionRisk stratificationTime of inductionDevelopment cohortValidation cohortMaternal ageFetal growthMaternal raceMedical indicationsWoman's riskU.S. hospitalsCharacteristic curveHospitalCohortInductionDevelopment and Testing of Improved Models to Predict Payment Using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Claims Data
Krumholz HM, Warner F, Coppi A, Triche EW, Li SX, Mahajan S, Li Y, Bernheim SM, Grady J, Dorsey K, Desai NR, Lin Z, Normand ST. Development and Testing of Improved Models to Predict Payment Using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Claims Data. JAMA Network Open 2019, 2: e198406. PMID: 31411709, PMCID: PMC6694388, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.8406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionHeart failurePopulation-based programsPOA codesSingle diagnostic codeDiagnostic codesComparative effectiveness research studyPublic reportingIndex admission diagnosisDays of hospitalizationClinical Modification codesService claims dataAcute care hospitalsMultiple care settingsPatient-level modelsAdmission diagnosisTotal hospitalizationsCare hospitalPrevious diagnosisNinth RevisionMyocardial infarctionCandidate variablesCare settingsClaims dataMAIN OUTCOMEComparative Effectiveness of New Approaches to Improve Mortality Risk Models From Medicare Claims Data
Krumholz HM, Coppi AC, Warner F, Triche EW, Li SX, Mahajan S, Li Y, Bernheim SM, Grady J, Dorsey K, Lin Z, Normand ST. Comparative Effectiveness of New Approaches to Improve Mortality Risk Models From Medicare Claims Data. JAMA Network Open 2019, 2: e197314. PMID: 31314120, PMCID: PMC6647547, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.7314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionICD-9-CM codesMortality risk modelHeart failureHospital admissionC-statisticMAIN OUTCOMEMortality rateRisk-standardized mortality ratesHospital risk-standardized mortality ratesIndex admission diagnosisPatients 65 yearsDays of hospitalizationComparative effectiveness studiesClaims-based dataHospital-level performance measuresMedicare claims dataPatient-level modelsCMS modelRisk-adjustment modelsRisk modelHospital performance measuresAdmission diagnosisNinth RevisionMyocardial infarction
2018
Gene-Centric Analysis of Preeclampsia Identifies Maternal Association at PLEKHG1
Gray KJ, Kovacheva VP, Mirzakhani H, Bjonnes AC, Almoguera B, DeWan AT, Triche EW, Saftlas AF, Hoh J, Bodian DL, Klein E, Huddleston KC, Ingles SA, Lockwood CJ, Hakonarson H, McElrath TF, Murray JC, Wilson ML, Norwitz ER, Karumanchi SA, Bateman BT, Keating BJ, Saxena R. Gene-Centric Analysis of Preeclampsia Identifies Maternal Association at PLEKHG1. Hypertension 2018, 72: 408-416. PMID: 29967039, PMCID: PMC6043396, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.117.10688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQuantification characteristics of digital spiral analysis for understanding the relationship among tremor and clinical measures in persons with multiple sclerosis
DelMastro H, Ruiz J, Gromisch E, Garbalosa J, Triche E, Olson K, Lo A. Quantification characteristics of digital spiral analysis for understanding the relationship among tremor and clinical measures in persons with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Neuroscience Methods 2018, 307: 254-259. PMID: 29940199, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2018.06.016.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
The relationship between early childhood head injury and later life criminal behaviour: a longitudinal cohort study
Jackson T, Braun J, Mello M, Triche E, Buka S. The relationship between early childhood head injury and later life criminal behaviour: a longitudinal cohort study. Journal Of Epidemiology & Community Health 2017, 71: 800. PMID: 28663442, DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHead injuryChildhood Head InjurySevere head injuryHead injury casesLongitudinal cohort studyStatistical significanceMulticentre longitudinal studyAges 0Binomial regressionCollaborative Perinatal ProjectProvidence cohortCohort studyConduct problemsUninjured controlsPrenatal factorsChild healthInjury casesPerinatal ProjectInjuryNegative binomial regressionPropensity scoreYoung childhoodHealth recordsLongitudinal studyPsychological problems
2016
Genetic predisposition to elevated levels of C-reactive protein is associated with a decreased risk for preeclampsia
Spracklen CN, Smith CJ, Saftlas AF, Triche EW, Bjonnes A, Keating BJ, Saxena R, Breheny PJ, Dewan AT, Robinson JG, Hoh J, Ryckman KK. Genetic predisposition to elevated levels of C-reactive protein is associated with a decreased risk for preeclampsia. Hypertension In Pregnancy 2016, 36: 30-35. PMID: 27657194, PMCID: PMC5538572, DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2016.1223303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-reactive proteinGenetic risk scoreRisk of preeclampsiaBody mass indexGenetic predispositionCRP levelsPreeclampsia casesRisk scoreCRP genetic risk scoreElevated C-reactive proteinLeisure-time physical activityBlood CRP levelsIndependent replication populationMarkers of preeclampsiaElevated levelsMedical chart reviewLive birth certificatesLogistic regression analysisInverse linear trendChart reviewIowa womenNormotensive controlsDecreased riskMass indexPhysical activityComparing expectant management and spontaneous labor approaches in studying the effect of labor induction on cesarean delivery
Danilack VA, Triche EW, Dore DD, Muri JH, Phipps MG, Savitz DA. Comparing expectant management and spontaneous labor approaches in studying the effect of labor induction on cesarean delivery. Annals Of Epidemiology 2016, 26: 405-411.e1. PMID: 27211604, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2016.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCesarean deliveryLabor inductionExpectant managementRisk ratioWeek 34Week 37Comparison groupRisk of CDIntrauterine growth restrictionMother-newborn dyadsSpontaneous laborVaginal deliveryWeeks' gestationWeek 36Maternal ageSpontaneous onsetGrowth restrictionDiabetic disordersWeek 40High riskLower riskClinical practiceWeek 41Member hospitalsGestationdbPEC: a comprehensive literature-based database for preeclampsia related genes and phenotypes
Uzun A, Triche EW, Schuster J, Dewan AT, Padbury JF. dbPEC: a comprehensive literature-based database for preeclampsia related genes and phenotypes. Database 2016, 2016: baw006. PMID: 26946289, PMCID: PMC4779341, DOI: 10.1093/database/baw006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChanges in Cognitive Processing Speed, Mood, and Fatigue in an Observational Study of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Dalfampridine-ER
Triche E, Ruiz J, Olson K, Lo A. Changes in Cognitive Processing Speed, Mood, and Fatigue in an Observational Study of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Dalfampridine-ER. Clinical Neuropharmacology 2016, 39: 73-80. PMID: 26818040, DOI: 10.1097/wnf.0000000000000130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDalfampridine extended releaseMultiple sclerosisWalk respondersObservational pre-post studyPre-post studyPerformance ScaleDegenerative neurological conditionDalfampridine-ERMS careFatigue scoresObservational studyResponder statusWeek 14Neurological conditionsSignificant improvementCognitive processing speedSelf-reported cognitionMood scoresWeeksSclerosisSDMTRespondersMoodDrugsDepressionPhysical Activity During Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension: A Case Control Study
Spracklen C, Ryckman K, Triche E, Saftlas A. Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension: A Case Control Study. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2016, 20: 1193-1202. PMID: 26910608, PMCID: PMC5538351, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-1919-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaLeisure-time PAGestational hypertensionSedentary activitiesMedical chart reviewCase-control studyGestational hypertensiveObjectivePhysical activityPreeclampsia resultsPregnancy hypertensionPrepregnancy BMINormotensive womenChart reviewHypertension riskPreeclampsia riskSubsequent riskPreeclampsiaEpidemiologic studiesPA exposurePhysical activityMultinomial logistic regressionHypertensionControl studyDisease statusBirth records
2015
The Rising Burden of Preeclampsia in the United States Impacts Both Maternal and Child Health
Shih T, Peneva D, Xu X, Sutton A, Triche E, Ehrenkranz RA, Paidas M, Stevens W. The Rising Burden of Preeclampsia in the United States Impacts Both Maternal and Child Health. American Journal Of Perinatology 2015, 33: 329-338. PMID: 26479171, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564881.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset preeclampsiaNumerous adverse health consequencesHealth consequencesConsiderable perinatal morbidityAdverse health consequencesEstimates of burdenSeverity of outcomePerinatal morbidityPreterm deliveryPreterm birthTerm pregnancyMaternal mortalityUS incidencePreeclampsiaChild healthEffective treatmentEconomic burdenRising BurdenSocial burdenHealth careBurdenMortalityUnited StatesHealthMothersRecombinant Human Antithrombin in Pregnant Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency: Integrated Analysis of Clinical Data
Paidas MJ, Triche EW, James AH, DeSancho M, Robinson C, Lazarchick J, Ornaghi S, Frieling J. Recombinant Human Antithrombin in Pregnant Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency: Integrated Analysis of Clinical Data. American Journal Of Perinatology 2015, 33: 343-349. PMID: 26461927, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecombinant human antithrombinVenous thromboembolismPregnant patientsDoses of anticoagulationHigh VTE riskPostpartum venous thromboembolismHereditary antithrombin deficiencyHuman antithrombinOnset of laborAnticoagulation therapyVTE eventsVTE riskCesarean deliveryTherapy durationProphylactic dosesWeight heparinPeripartum periodClinical trialsClinical dataAntithrombin deficiencyPatientsBody weightIU/TherapyDosesFolic acid supplementation in early pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia, small for gestational age offspring and preterm delivery
Martinussen MP, Bracken MB, Triche EW, Jacobsen GW, Risnes KR. Folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia, small for gestational age offspring and preterm delivery. European Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology And Reproductive Biology 2015, 195: 94-99. PMID: 26500184, PMCID: PMC4684439, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesFemaleFolic AcidHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgeObesityOdds RatioPre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy Trimester, FirstPremature BirthProspective StudiesProtective FactorsRisk FactorsVitamin B ComplexYoung AdultConceptsFolic acid supplementationLow birth weightFolic acid intakePreterm birthAcid supplementationFirst trimesterLean mothersBirth weightAcid intakeEarly pregnancyOdds ratioGestational age offspringProspective cohort studyFolic acid supplementsFolic acid usePregnancy outcome dataRisk of preeclampsiaPossible protective effectMonths of pregnancyObese mothersPreterm deliveryCohort studyObstetric recordsAge offspringFolate intakeThe effect of labour induction on the risk of caesarean delivery: using propensity scores to control confounding by indication
Danilack V, Dore D, Triche E, Muri J, Phipps M, Savitz D. The effect of labour induction on the risk of caesarean delivery: using propensity scores to control confounding by indication. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015, 123: 1521-1529. PMID: 26411752, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.13682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of gestationCaesarean deliveryLabor inductionRisk ratioPropensity scoreElevated riskNational Perinatal Information CenterPrimary caesarean deliveryRisk of caesareanAdministrative hospital discharge dataHospital discharge dataMedical record informationCross-sectional analysisExpectant managementPreterm deliveryLiveborn deliveryPropensity score methodsGestationMember hospitalsPS adjustmentWeeksCovariate adjustmentSubsequent weeksTraditional covariatesRiskPre-Pregnancy BMI, Gestational Weight Gain, and the Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Cohort Study in Wuhan, China
Zhou A, Xiong C, Hu R, Zhang Y, Bassig BA, Triche E, Yang S, Qiu L, Zhang Y, Yao C, Xu S, Wang Y, Xia W, Qian Z, Zheng T, Zhang B. Pre-Pregnancy BMI, Gestational Weight Gain, and the Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Cohort Study in Wuhan, China. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0136291. PMID: 26305565, PMCID: PMC4548954, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal gestational weight gainGestational weight gainRisk of HDPPre-pregnancy BMIRisk factorsHypertensive disordersCohort studyBMI gainEarly gestational weight gainMaternal pre-pregnancy BMIChinese womenWeight gainMultiple unconditional logistic regressionLive singleton pregnancyUnconditional logistic regressionNormal-weight counterpartsPutative risk factorsWeight control effortsSingleton pregnanciesMaternal deathsEarly pregnancyIOM recommendationsMedicine recommendationsElevated riskPregnancyEffects of dalfampridine on multi-dimensional aspects of gait and dexterity in multiple sclerosis among timed walk responders and non-responders
Lo A, Ruiz J, Koenig C, Anderson B, Olson K, Triche E. Effects of dalfampridine on multi-dimensional aspects of gait and dexterity in multiple sclerosis among timed walk responders and non-responders. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2015, 356: 77-82. PMID: 26139339, DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-dominant sideMultiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis Walking Scale-12Six-Spot Step TestD-EREffects of dalfampridineMinute walk testHole Peg TestRoutine clinical careWalk respondersWalk testGait impairmentAmbulatory personsPeg TestGross dexterityClinical carePotential treatmentScale-12Block TestSclerosisGaitStep testRespondersFurther investigationSignificant improvement