2020
Immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in hospitalized pediatric and adult patients
Pierce CA, Preston-Hurlburt P, Dai Y, Aschner CB, Cheshenko N, Galen B, Garforth SJ, Herrera NG, Jangra RK, Morano NC, Orner E, Sy S, Chandran K, Dziura J, Almo SC, Ring A, Keller MJ, Herold KC, Herold BC. Immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in hospitalized pediatric and adult patients. Science Translational Medicine 2020, 12: eabd5487. PMID: 32958614, PMCID: PMC7658796, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abd5487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune responsePediatric patientsAntibody titersAdult patientsSerum concentrationsT cellsSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2IFN-γ serum concentrationsAcute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Robust T cell responsesSARS-CoV-2 infectionAntibody-dependent cellular phagocytosisRespiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Frequency of IFNMultisystem inflammatory syndromeT cell responsesCellular immune responsesSyndrome coronavirus 2Adaptive immune responsesAntiviral immune responseTumor necrosis factorMetropolitan hospital systemCoronavirus disease 2019COVID-19Age-dependent factors
2008
Fully Automated Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Versus Semiautomated Hybrid Control in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Using an Artificial Pancreas
Weinzimer SA, Steil GM, Swan KL, Dziura J, Kurtz N, Tamborlane WV. Fully Automated Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Versus Semiautomated Hybrid Control in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Using an Artificial Pancreas. Diabetes Care 2008, 31: 934-939. PMID: 18252903, DOI: 10.2337/dc07-1967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesGlucose levelsHCl groupFCL groupInsulin pumpBeta cell replacement therapyPostprandial glycemic excursionsPostprandial glucose excursionsPostprandial glucose levelsClosed-loop glucose controlArtificial pancreasClosed-loop artificial pancreasPediatric patientsPostprandial excursionsBolus dosesGlycemic excursionsReplacement therapySubcutaneous routeGlucose controlGlucose excursionsInsulin delivery systemsHybrid closed-loop controlInsulin absorptionType 1Dl
2007
A Randomized Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Point-of-Care Testing in Decreasing Length of Stay in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Hsiao AL, Santucci KA, Dziura J, Baker MD. A Randomized Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Point-of-Care Testing in Decreasing Length of Stay in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2007, 23: 457-462. PMID: 17666926, DOI: 10.1097/01.pec.0000280506.44924.de.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric emergency departmentLength of stayEmergency departmentPOC groupTertiary hospital emergency departmentDedicated research assistantsFirst physician contactTrial of patientsPatient flowSelect pediatric patientsHospital emergency departmentCare testingEfficacy of pointMedical management decisionsPhysician contactPediatric patientsBlood workRandomized trialsED settingBlood drawPatientsInformed consentStayPOC testingSignificant decrease
2006
Is It Safe to Delay Appendectomy in Adults With Acute Appendicitis?
Ditillo MF, Dziura JD, Rabinovici R. Is It Safe to Delay Appendectomy in Adults With Acute Appendicitis? Annals Of Surgery 2006, 244: 656-660. PMID: 17060754, PMCID: PMC1856602, DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000231726.53487.dd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute appendicitisOnset of symptomsAdvanced pathologyAdult patientsPrompt appendectomyPostoperative complicationsEmergency roomAntibiotic treatmentProgressive pathologyRight lower quadrantRisk of progressionLength of stayStandard of careGangrenous acute appendicitisHigher pathology gradeTotal intervalDegree of pathologyElective mannerHospital intervalHospital delayHospital stayAntibiotic therapyPediatric patientsRetrospective reviewPathologic findingsEarly postoperative arrhythmias after pediatric cardiac surgery
Delaney JW, Moltedo JM, Dziura JD, Kopf GS, Snyder CS. Early postoperative arrhythmias after pediatric cardiac surgery. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2006, 131: 1296-1300. PMID: 16733160, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic crossclamp timeEarly postoperative arrhythmiasPediatric cardiac surgeryCrossclamp timeCardiac surgeryAtrioventricular septal defectPostoperative arrhythmiasBypass timeSeptal defectRisk factorsCalcium levelsRe-entrant supraventricular tachycardiaAtrioventricular septal defect repairCardiopulmonary bypass timeJunctional ectopic tachycardiaSeptal defect repairComplete atrioventricular blockDevelopment of arrhythmiasNonarrhythmia groupsEctopic tachycardiaFrequent complicationPediatric patientsSignificant arrhythmiasAtrioventricular blockCardiopulmonary bypass
2004
Persistence of Benefits of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Follow-up Report
Weinzimer SA, Ahern JH, Doyle EA, Vincent MR, Dziura J, Steffen AT, Tamborlane WV. Persistence of Benefits of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Follow-up Report. Pediatrics 2004, 114: 1601-1605. PMID: 15574621, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2004-0092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous subcutaneous insulin infusionType 1 diabetesMultiple daily injectionsSubcutaneous insulin infusionSevere hypoglycemiaDaily injectionsInsulin infusionRate of SHMonths of CSIIYoung childrenEpisodes of DKAOlder pediatric patientsVery Young ChildrenPersistence of benefitHypoglycemia frequencyYounger patientsGlycemic controlPediatric patientsPump treatmentClinic databaseSafety dataEmergency treatmentAge groupsType 1Diabetes