2021
Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior
Swiezy N, Smith T, Johnson CR, Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Drill R, Warner D, Deng Y, Xu Y, Dziura J, Handen B, Scahill L. Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders 2021, 89: 101879. PMID: 34950225, PMCID: PMC8691726, DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderDisruptive behaviorParent trainingSpectrum disorderParent ratingsParentchild interactionChild behaviorObservation measuresResource-intensive effortsChild participantsParent educationYoung childrenSame measuresLaboratory settingChildrenSOAP dataPrimary measureMeasuresModerate levelsTrainingPrimary purposeDisordersStudy entry criteriaBehaviorOutcome measures
2020
Association of prescription opioids and incident cardiovascular risk factors among post-9/11 Veterans
Chui PW, Gordon KS, Dziura J, Burg MM, Brandt CA, Sico JJ, Leapman MS, Cavanagh CE, Rosman L, Haskell S, Becker WC, Bastian LA. Association of prescription opioids and incident cardiovascular risk factors among post-9/11 Veterans. Preventive Medicine 2020, 134: 106036. PMID: 32097753, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCVD risk factorsLong-term opioid therapyCurrent smoking statusRisk factorsOpioid useOpioid therapySmoking statusCardiovascular diseaseHigh riskLong-term exposureIncident cardiovascular risk factorsModifiable CVD risk factorsPrevalent CVD risk factorsFirst primary care visitCardiovascular risk factorsPrimary care visitsBaseline periodElectronic health record dataMain outcome measuresHealth record dataOpioid prescriptionsCare visitsPrescription opioidsMain exposureOutcome measures
2016
Laminectomy plus Fusion versus Laminectomy Alone for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Ghogawala Z, Dziura J, Butler WE, Dai F, Terrin N, Magge SN, Coumans JV, Harrington JF, Amin-Hanjani S, Schwartz JS, Sonntag VK, Barker FG, Benzel EC. Laminectomy plus Fusion versus Laminectomy Alone for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2016, 374: 1424-1434. PMID: 27074067, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1508788.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical component summary scoreDecompression-alone groupSF-36 physical component summary scoreFusion groupSummary scoresDecompressive laminectomySpinal stenosisGrade IOutcome measuresSpinal fusionOswestry Disability Index scoresSymptomatic lumbar spinal stenosisPhysical health-related qualityDegenerative grade IStable degenerative spondylolisthesisLonger hospital stayMore blood lossOswestry Disability IndexDisability Index scoresSecondary outcome measuresHealth-related qualityMedical Outcomes StudyPosterolateral instrumented fusionPrimary outcome measureLumbar spinal stenosis
2006
A Randomized Controlled Study of Effects of Dietary Magnesium Oxide Supplementation on Bone Mineral Content in Healthy Girls
Carpenter TO, DeLucia MC, Zhang JH, Bejnerowicz G, Tartamella L, Dziura J, Petersen KF, Befroy D, Cohen D. A Randomized Controlled Study of Effects of Dietary Magnesium Oxide Supplementation on Bone Mineral Content in Healthy Girls. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2006, 91: 4866-4872. PMID: 17018656, PMCID: PMC2995550, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2006-1391.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone mineral contentHip bone mineral contentDietary Mg intakeMg supplementationBone massMg intakeSpinal bone mineral contentMid-late pubertyOld Caucasian girlDouble-blind trialClinical Research CenterPrimary outcome measureBone mineral densityCommunity pediatricians' officesSerum mineral levelsMagnesium oxide supplementationPill countDietary diariesTotal hipFemoral neckInterventional studyMineral densityHealthy girlsBone markersOutcome measures
2004
Characteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma
Bechtel K, Stoessel K, Leventhal JM, Ogle E, Teague B, Lavietes S, Banyas B, Allen K, Dziura J, Duncan C. Characteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma. Pediatrics 2004, 114: 165-168. PMID: 15231923, DOI: 10.1542/peds.114.1.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbusive head injuryAccidental head injuryAbnormal mental statusMonths of ageUnilateral retinal hemorrhageRetinal hemorrhagesHead injuryProportion of childrenScalp hematomaMental statusHead traumaOutcome measuresSecondary outcome measuresHead injury groupSerial neurologic examinationsMain outcome measuresAbusive head traumaChild abuse specialistInjury groupEye examinationVitreous hemorrhageClinical featuresInitial presentationNeurologic examinationOphthalmoscopic examination