2018
Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and in Concomitant Medical and Psychiatric Disorders: A National Veterans Health Administration Study
Arout CA, Sofuoglu M, Bastian LA, Rosenheck RA. Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and in Concomitant Medical and Psychiatric Disorders: A National Veterans Health Administration Study. Journal Of Women's Health 2018, 27: 1035-1044. PMID: 29608126, PMCID: PMC6425926, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2017.6622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesics, OpioidComorbidityConnective Tissue DiseasesFemaleFibromyalgiaHeadacheHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrevalencePsychotropic DrugsSex FactorsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransVeterans HealthConceptsConnective tissue diseasePain diagnosisPsychiatric comorbidityClinical epidemiologyMedical conditionsPsychiatric disordersVeterans Health Administration patientsPrevalence of fibromyalgiaPsychotropic prescription fillsComorbid medical conditionsType of painHealth service useDiagnosis of fibromyalgiaMultiple psychiatric comorbiditiesMedical outpatient servicesLogistic regression analysisOlder male samplePain syndromePain conditionsPrescription fillsClinical presentationTissue diseaseRisk ratioCharacteristics of menFibromyalgia
2015
Smoking Status and Pain Intensity Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
Volkman JE, DeRycke EC, Driscoll MA, Becker WC, Brandt CA, Mattocks KM, Haskell SG, Bathulapalli H, Goulet JL, Bastian LA. Smoking Status and Pain Intensity Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. Pain Medicine 2015, 16: 1690-1696. PMID: 25917639, DOI: 10.1111/pme.12753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOEF/OIF/OND veteransSevere pain intensityPain intensityFormer smokersSmoking statusCurrent smokersCurrent smokingPain numerical rating scaleMultivariable logistic regression analysisCurrent pain intensityCurrent smoking statusPrimary outcome measureHigher pain intensityNumerical rating scaleLogistic regression analysisService-connected disabilityPost-traumatic stress disorderSample mean ageReported pain intensityElectronic medical recordsNon-veteran populationsFormer smokingMild painSevere painTraumatic Stress Disorder
2009
Persistent Smoking After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Is Associated With Higher Reported Pain Levels
Daniel M, Keefe FJ, Lyna P, Peterson B, Garst J, Kelley M, Bepler G, Bastian LA. Persistent Smoking After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Is Associated With Higher Reported Pain Levels. Journal Of Pain 2009, 10: 323-328. PMID: 19254679, PMCID: PMC2684817, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUsual pain levelsPersistent smokersLung cancerPain levelsLogistic regression analysisSevere painFormer smokersPersistent smokingSmoking statusUsual painDisease progressionNicotine intakeLate-stage lung cancerMean pain scoreLung cancer symptomsQuality of lifeRegression analysisLung cancer diagnosisPain scoresAdvanced cancerSmoking cessationMean ageCancer symptomsPainSmokers
2001
The Relationship between Hostility and Behavioral Risk Factors for Poor Health in Women Veterans
Calhoun P, Bosworth H, Siegler I, Bastian L. The Relationship between Hostility and Behavioral Risk Factors for Poor Health in Women Veterans. Preventive Medicine 2001, 33: 552-557. PMID: 11716650, DOI: 10.1006/pmed.2001.0921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsBody mass indexRisk behaviorsWomen veteransTobacco smokingCaffeine useBehavioral risk factorsVA health careLogistic regression analysisSample of womenCook-Medley Hostility ScaleMass indexRisk factorsPhysical activityAge 35Health behaviorsPhysical exerciseSociodemographic factorsPoor healthAlcohol useDesign of interventionsHealth careSmokingRegression analysisRisk reductionRacial Differences in Physician Recommendation of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Weng H, McBride C, Bosworth H, Grambow S, Siegler I, Bastian L. Racial Differences in Physician Recommendation of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Preventive Medicine 2001, 33: 668-673. PMID: 11716665, DOI: 10.1006/pmed.2001.0943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone replacement therapyPhysician recommendationWhite womenReplacement therapyBenefits of HRTBlack womenPatient-provider communicationAssociation of raceWomen age 45Racial differencesLogistic regression analysisHealth care providersAge 45Care providersBaseline assessmentOlder ageWomenRegression analysisTherapyWomen's decisionsHysterectomyAdditional factorsPrevious studiesRecommendationsFactorsDepressive Symptoms, Menopausal Status, and Climacteric Symptoms in Women at Midlife
Bosworth H, Bastian L, Kuchibhatla M, Steffens D, McBride C, Skinner C, Rimer B, Siegler I. Depressive Symptoms, Menopausal Status, and Climacteric Symptoms in Women at Midlife. Psychosomatic Medicine 2001, 63: 603-608. PMID: 11485114, DOI: 10.1097/00006842-200107000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenopausal statusClimacteric symptomsWomen age 45Depressive symptomsAge 45Estrogen/progesterone combinationHistory of oophorectomyHormone replacement therapyLogistic regression analysisRates of depressionCross-sectional surveyHigh rateProgesterone combinationPhysical inactivityReplacement therapyMenopausal stageMenopauseSymptomsWomenCommunity sampleDepressionStatusInadequate incomeYearsCES
1999
Osteoporosis risk factors: association with use of hormone replacement therapy and with worry about osteoporosis
Osborn B, Couchman G, Siegler I, Bastian L. Osteoporosis risk factors: association with use of hormone replacement therapy and with worry about osteoporosis. Women's Health Issues 1999, 9: 278-285. DOI: 10.1016/s1049-3867(99)00017-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHormone replacement therapyRisk of osteoporosisRisk factorsPostmenopausal womenFamily historyHRT useReplacement therapyWhite raceBenefits of HRTSelf-rated current healthHormone replacement therapy useOnly risk factorComprehensive health centersLogistic regression analysisDiagnosis of osteoporosisCross-sectional surveyChi-square testTherapy usePatient awarenessHealth centersMedical conditionsWomen veteransOsteoporosisAge 60Current health
1996
AIDS-relatedPneumocystis carinii pneumonia in older patients
Keitz S, Bastian L, Bennett C, Oddone E, DeHovitz J, Weinstein R. AIDS-relatedPneumocystis carinii pneumonia in older patients. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 1996, 11: 591-596. PMID: 8945690, DOI: 10.1007/bf02599026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder patientsHospital mortalityCarinii pneumoniaIntensive care unit admissionOlder ageCare unit admissionRetrospective chart reviewDay of admissionIntravenous drug useSeverity of illnessDiagnosis of HIVPatterns of careLogistic regression analysisPCP therapyUnit admissionChart reviewHospital daysNeurologic findingsYounger patientsHIV infectionHomosexual contactInpatient useInsurance statusIllness ScaleSevere disease