2022
Development and Internal Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Acute Cardiovascular Morbidity in Preeclampsia
Malhamé I, Raker C, Hardy E, Spalding H, Bouvier B, Hurlburt H, Vrees R, Daskalopoulou S, Nerenberg K, Savitz D, Mehta N, Danilack V. Development and Internal Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Acute Cardiovascular Morbidity in Preeclampsia. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2022, 38: 1591-1599. PMID: 35709932, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2022.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse cardiovascular outcomesCardiovascular morbidityCardiovascular outcomesInternal validationAcute heart failurePrevious caesarean deliveryPrimary composite outcomeRisk prediction toolsEarly postpartum periodRisk prediction modelShort-term riskRisk assessment toolCaesarean deliveryCardiogenic shockSevere hypertensionComposite outcomeHeart failureGestational ageCerebrovascular disordersObstetric hospitalMaternal ageMyocardial infarctionPostpartum periodVentricular fibrillationPreeclampsia
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 failureOutpatient Opioid Use After Cesarean Delivery.
Emerson J, Danilack V, Kulkarni A, Kesselring C, Brousseau E, Matteson K. Outpatient Opioid Use After Cesarean Delivery. Rhode Island Medical Journal 2020, 103: 68-74. PMID: 32752572.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMorphine equivalent dosesCesarean deliveryOpioid needsOpioid useOpioid prescribingOutpatient opioid prescribingOutpatient opioid useAvailability of opioidsPatient-specific factorsOpioid patientsPrescribe opioidsClinical characteristicsPatient characteristicsPsychiatric comorbidityMedical recordsOpioid abuseOpiate useInpatient needsOpioidsEquivalent dosesLimited dataPearson correlation coefficientPrescribingPatientsT-testTerm Labor Induction and Cesarean Delivery Risk among Obese Women with and without Comorbidities
Glazer K, Danilack V, Field A, Werner E, Savitz D. Term Labor Induction and Cesarean Delivery Risk among Obese Women with and without Comorbidities. American Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 39: 154-164. PMID: 32722823, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCesarean delivery riskLow-risk nulliparous womenPrior vaginal deliveryCesarean riskCesarean deliveryLabor inductionElective inductionNulliparous womenVaginal deliveryWeeks' gestationMaternal ageTerm inductionEarly term inductionTerm labor inductionPrior cesarean deliveryAdjusted risk ratioBody mass indexElective labor inductionWeeks of gestationDelivery riskRisk reductionARRIVE trialExpectant managementHypertensive disordersObstetric populationPrediction 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 birthIdentifying cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity in epidemiologic studies
Malhamé I, Mehta N, Raker C, Hardy E, Spalding H, Bouvier B, Savitz D, Danilack V. Identifying cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity in epidemiologic studies. Paediatric And Perinatal Epidemiology 2020, 34: 452-459. PMID: 31971615, DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDelivery, ObstetricElectric CountershockEpidemiologic StudiesFemaleHeart ArrestHospitalizationHumansInternational Classification of DiseasesMaternal MortalityOutcome Assessment, Health CarePre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy Complications, CardiovascularPregnancy, High-RiskSensitivity and SpecificitySeverity of Illness IndexConceptsSevere maternal morbidityMaternal morbiditySevere preeclampsiaEpidemiologic studiesICD codesDelivery hospitalisationPredictive valueObstetric teaching hospitalAcute myocardial infarctionNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueRandom sampleComposite variableCardiac arrestMaternal mortalityMyocardial infarctionTeaching hospitalAdministrative data setsHigh riskHospitalisationPreeclampsiaDisease controlMorbidityExpert cliniciansStandardised toolsElucidating the role of overweight and obesity in racial and ethnic disparities in cesarean delivery risk
Glazer K, Danilack V, Werner E, Field A, Savitz D. Elucidating the role of overweight and obesity in racial and ethnic disparities in cesarean delivery risk. Annals Of Epidemiology 2020, 42: 4-11.e4. PMID: 32005568, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2019.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexCesarean delivery riskPopulation attributable fractionAttributable fractionHispanic womenPreconception weight managementRole of overweightLow-risk pregnanciesDelivery riskCesarean riskNulliparous birthsPerinatal disparitiesPrepregnancy overweightGestational complicationsDelivery hospitalMass indexRisk ratioWeight managementHigh prevalenceAdditional adjustmentRisk differenceClinical approachOverweightObesityEthnic disparities
2019
Characteristics of women without a postpartum checkup among PRAMS participants, 2009–2011
Danilack V, Brousseau E, Paulo B, Matteson K, Clark M. Characteristics of women without a postpartum checkup among PRAMS participants, 2009–2011. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2019, 23: 903-909. PMID: 30631991, PMCID: PMC6555651, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-02716-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostpartum checkupRisk ratioAdequate prenatal careConfidence intervalsUnited States CentersCharacteristics of womenCross-sectional analysisPostpartum visitUncomplicated pregnanciesVisit 4Prenatal careWeeks postpartumCheckupMaternal factorsSociodemographic factorsMedical careSociodemographic characteristicsPhysical healthWomenDelivery factorsStates CentersVisitsCarePregnancyLow income
2018
Risk factors for maltreatment-related infant hospitalizations in New York City, 1995–2004
Mason S, Schnitzer P, Danilack V, Elston B, Savitz D. Risk factors for maltreatment-related infant hospitalizations in New York City, 1995–2004. Annals Of Epidemiology 2018, 28: 590-596. PMID: 30153909, PMCID: PMC6117827, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsInfant hospitalizationSociodemographic factorsNeonatal intensive care unitMajor public health problemProbable maltreatmentPopulation-based surveillanceIntensive care unitHospital discharge dataInjury diagnosis codesImportant risk factorModified Poisson regressionPublic health problemPreterm birthCare unitNew York City residentsBirth characteristicsDiagnosis codesMaternal ageInfant admissionFemale infantHospital birthsInfant injuriesDischarge dataHealth problemsResidential green space and birth outcomes in a coastal setting
Glazer K, Eliot M, Danilack V, Carlson L, Phipps M, Dadvand P, Savitz D, Wellenius G. Residential green space and birth outcomes in a coastal setting. Environmental Research 2018, 163: 97-107. PMID: 29433021, PMCID: PMC5878729, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchConceptsEmergency 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 ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentPostpartum hypertensionED diagnosisDiagnosis of hypertensionRecognizable risk factorsWeeks of deliveryCharacteristics of womenPostpartum surveillanceReadmission ratesED carePostpartum carePostpartum womenRisk factorsHypertensionPrevention interventionsWomenDiagnosisCareDepartmentReadmissionWeeks
2015
The 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 covariatesRiskUnexpected complications of low-risk pregnancies in the United States
Danilack V, Nunes A, Phipps M. Unexpected complications of low-risk pregnancies in the United States. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 212: 809.e1-809.e6. PMID: 26042957, PMCID: PMC4728153, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-risk pregnanciesHigh-risk pregnanciesPrenatal risk factorsLow-risk groupUnexpected complicationsRisk factorsHigh riskLower riskAdverse outcomesNeonatal careHigh-risk groupBirth certificate recordsCross-sectional investigationLocation of birthUS natality dataPregnancy characteristicsMeconium stainingNewborn complicationsPostpartum outcomesVacuum deliveryBirthing centerPatient riskCertificate recordsComplicationsPregnancy
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
2011
Association between sclerostin and bone density in chronic spinal cord injury
Morse L, Sudhakar S, Danilack V, Tun C, Lazzari A, Gagnon D, Garshick E, Battaglino R. Association between sclerostin and bone density in chronic spinal cord injury. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2011, 27: 352-359. PMID: 22006831, PMCID: PMC3288145, DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic spinal cord injurySpinal cord injuryHigher sclerostin levelsSclerostin levelsBone lossCord injuryMechanical unloadingBone densityRodent modelsComplete spinal cord injuryOngoing bone lossParalyzed lower extremitiesBone formationLevels of sclerostinProfound bone lossBone mineral contentGood therapeutic targetChronic paraplegiaMuscle paralysisLower extremitiesOsteoporosis severityShort-term studiesTherapeutic targetAnimal modelsSclerostin