2017
Effect of Longer-Interval vs Standard Dosing of Zoledronic Acid on Skeletal Events in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Himelstein AL, Foster JC, Khatcheressian JL, Roberts JD, Seisler DK, Novotny PJ, Qin R, Go RS, Grubbs SS, O’Connor T, Velasco MR, Weckstein D, O’Mara A, Loprinzi CL, Shapiro CL. Effect of Longer-Interval vs Standard Dosing of Zoledronic Acid on Skeletal Events in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2017, 317: 48-58. PMID: 28030702, PMCID: PMC5321662, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.19425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone and BonesBone Density Conservation AgentsBone NeoplasmsBreast NeoplasmsDiphosphonatesDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansImidazolesMaleMiddle AgedMultiple MyelomaPain MeasurementProstatic NeoplasmsSample SizeSpinal Cord CompressionSpinal FracturesZoledronic AcidConceptsSkeletal morbidity rateProportion of patientsDosing groupZoledronic acidBone metastasesMultiple myelomaProstate cancerBreast cancerSkeletal eventsKidney dysfunctionBone turnoverMorbidity rateClinical trialsEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusOpen-label clinical trialEnd pointIncidence of osteonecrosisYear of randomizationPerformance status scorePrimary end pointSecondary end pointsBrief Pain InventoryMetastatic breast cancerMetastatic prostate cancerAcceptable treatment option
2010
Do African American Men Have Lower Survival From Prostate Cancer Compared With White Men? A Meta-analysis
Sridhar G, Masho SW, Adera T, Ramakrishnan V, Roberts JD. Do African American Men Have Lower Survival From Prostate Cancer Compared With White Men? A Meta-analysis. American Journal Of Men's Health 2010, 4: 189-206. PMID: 20483872, DOI: 10.1177/1557988309353934.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancer-specific survivalCancer-specific survivalProstate cancerAfrican American menWhite menCancer-related mortalityAmerican menUnadjusted studiesCause mortalityMeta-AnalysisSystematic reviewCancerSurvivalRacial differencesMenSignificant differencesMortalityLower survivalDifferencesAssociation between family history of cancers and risk of prostate cancer
Sridhar G, Masho S, Adera T, Ramakrishnan V, Roberts J. Association between family history of cancers and risk of prostate cancer. Journal Of Men's Health 2010, 7: 45-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.jomh.2009.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFirst-degree relativesBody mass indexProstate cancer riskProstate cancerFamily historyOdds ratioCancer riskMethodsA case–control studyUnconditional logistic regression analysisHistory of vasectomyConfidence intervalsProstate cancer patientsCase-control studyPotential confounding factorsLogistic regression analysisHealth care providersMass indexAlcohol intakeUrology clinicCancer patientsRisk factorsUrological illnessesPhysical activityCare providersConclusionThis study