Identification of smoking using Medicare data—a validation study of claims‐based algorithms
RJ Desai, DH Solomon, N Shadick… - … and drug safety, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose This study examined the accuracy of claims‐based algorithms to identify smoking
against self‐reported smoking data. Methods Medicare patients enrolled in the Brigham and …
against self‐reported smoking data. Methods Medicare patients enrolled in the Brigham and …
Clinical study designs and sources of error in medical research
AK Kacha, SL Nizamuddin, J Nizamuddin… - … of Cardiothoracic and …, 2018 - jcvaonline.com
CLINICAL RESEARCH with defined study methodology and statistical testing is a relatively
recent addition to the field of medicine. The practice of medicine largely has been informed …
recent addition to the field of medicine. The practice of medicine largely has been informed …
Does intravenous induction dosing among patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgical procedures follow current recommendations: a study of contemporary practice
S Akhtar, J Liu, J Heng, F Dai, RB Schonberger… - Journal of Clinical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Study objective It is recommended to correct intravenous induction doses by up to 50% for
patients older than 65 years. The objectives were to determine (a) the degree to which …
patients older than 65 years. The objectives were to determine (a) the degree to which …
Balancing model performance and simplicity to predict postoperative primary care blood pressure elevation
RB Schonberger, F Dai, CA Brandt… - Anesthesia & …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Because of uncertainty regarding the reliability of perioperative blood
pressures and traditional notions downplaying the role of anesthesiologists in longitudinal …
pressures and traditional notions downplaying the role of anesthesiologists in longitudinal …
An analysis of anesthesia induction dosing in female older adults
Abstract Background/Objectives In the context of an aging surgical population, appropriate
anesthetic induction dose adjustments for the older adult remain poorly defined. In the …
anesthetic induction dose adjustments for the older adult remain poorly defined. In the …
Carotid endarterectomy versus carotid artery stenting: no difference in 30-day postprocedure readmission rates
EK Greenleaf, DC Han, CS Hollenbeak - Annals of vascular surgery, 2015 - Elsevier
Background In the United States, ischemic stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality,
precipitated by carotid artery stenosis in 1 of every 5 individuals who suffer a stroke. Carotid …
precipitated by carotid artery stenosis in 1 of every 5 individuals who suffer a stroke. Carotid …
[HTML][HTML] Underuse of statins for secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events among ambulatory surgical patients
RB Schonberger, V Vallurupalli, H Matlin, D Blitz… - Preventive Medicine …, 2020 - Elsevier
Although statins are highly effective for reducing cardiovascular disease events, prior
studies demonstrate their significant underuse in the US population, including among those …
studies demonstrate their significant underuse in the US population, including among those …
The effect of race on postsurgical ambulatory medical follow-up among United States Veterans
RB Schonberger, F Dai, C Brandt, MM Burg - Journal of clinical anesthesia, 2017 - Elsevier
Study objective To investigate the association between self-identified black or African
American race and the presence of ambulatory internal medicine follow-up in the year after …
American race and the presence of ambulatory internal medicine follow-up in the year after …
Accuracy of vasopressor documentation in anesthesia records
DB Wax, JB Feit - Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, 2016 - Elsevier
Objectives To determine the accuracy of documentation of vasoactive medication
administration in anesthetic records. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting …
administration in anesthetic records. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting …
Association between arterial carbon dioxide tension and outcome in patients admitted to the intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery
JH Choi, EH Lee, MS Jang, DH Jeong… - Journal of Cardiothoracic …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the association between PaCO 2 and
patient outcome in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after coronary artery …
patient outcome in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after coronary artery …