2002
What is “biochemical failure” in prostate cancer?
Lagu T, Wells C, Penson D, Concato J. What is “biochemical failure” in prostate cancer? Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2002, 55: 631. DOI: 10.1016/s0895-4356(02)00425-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProstate-specific antigenPSA failureMedian timeType of treatmentPSA slopeProstate cancerPost-treatment prostate-specific antigenVeterans Affairs Healthcare SystemAge-matched menProportion of menBiochemical failureSurgical failureTreatment failureSurrogate endpointsTherapeutic radiationAbility of providersVA sitesActual therapyPatientsClinical phenomenaCancerKappa statisticsHealthcare systemMenAmerican Society
2001
A nested case–control study of the effectiveness of screening for prostate cancer research design
Concato J, Peduzzi P, Kamina A, Horwitz R. A nested case–control study of the effectiveness of screening for prostate cancer research design. Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2001, 54: 558-564. PMID: 11377115, DOI: 10.1016/s0895-4356(00)00355-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Treatment Decisions for Localized Prostate Cancer
Holmboe E, Concato J. Treatment Decisions for Localized Prostate Cancer. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2000, 15: 694-701. PMID: 11089712, PMCID: PMC1495597, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2000.90842.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal beam radiationLocalized prostate cancerWatchful waitingProstate cancerRadical prostatectomyTreatment optionsTreatment decisionsCommon reasonPattern of complicationsPrimary care providersRemoval of tumorsLack of evidencePhysician recommendationConsecutive menCare providersHigh riskPatient decisionCancerLonger durationPractice groupMenBeam radiationTreatmentPatientsShort duration
1997
What Is a Screening Test?; SGIM Headquarters Change of Address
Concato J. What Is a Screening Test?; SGIM Headquarters Change of Address. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 1997, 12: 607-612. PMID: 9346456, PMCID: PMC1497171, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.1997.07120.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDigital rectal examinationCase-control studyOdds ratioObservational studyClinical distinctionCase controlWest Haven Veterans Affairs Medical CenterVeterans Affairs Medical CenterFrequency of screeningProportion of subjectsPrevalence of cancerDiagnosis of cancerPatient's symptomsRectal examinationProstate cancerMedical CenterCase subjectsScreening testCancerScreeningSubjectsSymptomsPrevalenceDiagnosisStudy