An introduction to inverse probability of treatment weighting in observational research
In this article we introduce the concept of inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW)
and describe how this method can be applied to adjust for measured confounding in …
and describe how this method can be applied to adjust for measured confounding in …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection timing on birth outcomes: a retrospective multicentre cohort study
Background The impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection remains unclear. In this study, we
evaluated the risk of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on birth outcomes and how this is …
evaluated the risk of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on birth outcomes and how this is …
Applying propensity score methods in clinical research in neurology
Propensity score–based analysis is increasingly being used in observational studies to
estimate the effects of treatments, interventions, and exposures. We introduce the concept of …
estimate the effects of treatments, interventions, and exposures. We introduce the concept of …
Statin use and in‐hospital mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus and COVID‐19
O Saeed, F Castagna, I Agalliu, X Xue… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Am Heart Assoc
Background Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is characterized by a
proinflammatory state with high mortality. Statins have anti‐inflammatory effects and may …
proinflammatory state with high mortality. Statins have anti‐inflammatory effects and may …
Cardiovascular risk associated with ibrutinib use in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a population-based cohort study
PURPOSE Ibrutinib reduces mortality in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It increases the
risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and bleeding and there are concerns about heart failure (HF) …
risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and bleeding and there are concerns about heart failure (HF) …
Long-term survival after surgical or percutaneous revascularization in patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary disease
Background There remains a paucity of real-world observational evidence comparing
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in …
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in …
[PDF][PDF] Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients with respiratory distress: treated cases versus propensity-matched controls.
SA Gorenstein, ML Castellano, ES Slone… - Undersea & Hyperbaric …, 2020 - uhms.org
Objective: Given the high mortality and prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation of
COVID-19 patients, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen for COVID-19 …
COVID-19 patients, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen for COVID-19 …
Long-term outcomes associated with total arterial revascularization vs non–total arterial revascularization
Importance The optimal conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remain
controversial in multivessel coronary artery disease. Objective To compare the long-term …
controversial in multivessel coronary artery disease. Objective To compare the long-term …
Antibiotics as first-line alternative to appendicectomy in adult appendicitis: 90-day follow-up from a prospective, multicentre cohort study
H Javanmard-Emamghissi, M Hollyman… - British Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Uncomplicated acute appendicitis can be managed with non-operative
(antibiotic) treatment, but laparoscopic appendicectomy remains the first-line management …
(antibiotic) treatment, but laparoscopic appendicectomy remains the first-line management …
Prone-positioning for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
M Petit, C Fetita, A Gaudemer, L Treluyer… - Critical Care …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES: To determine the characteristics and outcomes of patients prone-positioned
during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory distress …
during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory distress …