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View article: In-Hospital Outcomes Associated With Initial Fibrinolysis Versus Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Among Patients Residing in Rural Areas Presenting With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
In-Hospital Outcomes Associated With Initial Fibrinolysis Versus Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Among Patients Residing in Rural Areas Presenting With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Open
Background: Fibrinolysis is more commonly used to manage ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in rural versus urban areas. However, little is known about the outcomes associated with this treatment strategy in rural individua…
View article: 3-Factor prothrombin complex concentrate versus 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate for the reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors
3-Factor prothrombin complex concentrate versus 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate for the reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors Open
View article: Impact of Cytogenetic Abnormalities, Induction and Maintenance Regimens on Outcomes After High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A Decade-Long Real-World Experience
Impact of Cytogenetic Abnormalities, Induction and Maintenance Regimens on Outcomes After High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A Decade-Long Real-World Experience Open
In a multivariable analysis adjusting for factors including age, race, and comorbidities, HRCAs, non-lenalidomide-based maintenance, non-proteasome inhibitor-based maintenance, and age greater than 65 were associated with inferior PFS. Amo…
View article: Annual Wholesale Acquisition Costs of Novel Drugs Relative to US County-Level House Prices
Annual Wholesale Acquisition Costs of Novel Drugs Relative to US County-Level House Prices Open
View article: Comparison of Outcomes in Neonates Receiving Cefepime or Ceftazidime
Comparison of Outcomes in Neonates Receiving Cefepime or Ceftazidime Open
OBJECTIVES Cefepime and ceftazidime are alternatives to cefotaxime for management of Gram-negative infections in neonates. The objective was to evaluate neonatal outcomes when receiving cefepime or ceftazidime. METHODS This was a single ce…
View article: Effectiveness, Safety, and Cost Implications of Outpatient Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
Effectiveness, Safety, and Cost Implications of Outpatient Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma Open
Background and objective: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (aHCT) has become standard care for patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Outpatient aHCT with high-dose melphalan conditioning has reduced costs and length of hospital…
View article: Characteristics of United States Counties in Which Heart Failure Clinical Trials of Pharmacotherapy Were Conducted
Characteristics of United States Counties in Which Heart Failure Clinical Trials of Pharmacotherapy Were Conducted Open
View article: Impact of Age, Obesity, and Renal Impairment on Outcomes After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
Impact of Age, Obesity, and Renal Impairment on Outcomes After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Open
Introduction: High-dose chemotherapy-autologous stem cell transplant (HDT-ASCT) improves both depth and duration of remission for patients with transplant-eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM). Whether certain subgroups of NDMM …
View article: Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Severe Hypoglycemia Associated with Sulfonylurea Use for Type 2 Diabetes among Veterans
Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Severe Hypoglycemia Associated with Sulfonylurea Use for Type 2 Diabetes among Veterans Open
View article: First hepatitis B vaccine uptake in neonates prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic
First hepatitis B vaccine uptake in neonates prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Risk factors for predicting extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBLE) infections in non-urinary isolates
Risk factors for predicting extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBLE) infections in non-urinary isolates Open
Background: With increases in antimicrobial resistance, it is crucial that patients receive appropriate antimicrobial therapy in a timely manner. Advancements in rapid diagnostics offer the ability to identify resistant organisms quickly. …
View article: Survey of noncontrolled medication misuse patterns
Survey of noncontrolled medication misuse patterns Open
Introduction The abuse potential of opioids and other controlled substances is well-known; however, reports of noncontrolled prescription medication (NCPM) misuse deserves further attention. Whereas several studies investigate patterns, mo…
View article: Social Determinants of Health in U.S. Counties Where Guideline-Influencing Diabetes Studies Were Conducted
Social Determinants of Health in U.S. Counties Where Guideline-Influencing Diabetes Studies Were Conducted Open
View article: Evaluation of the impact of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> on left ventricular assist device infections
Evaluation of the impact of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> on left ventricular assist device infections Open
In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the predictive value of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal swabs for the development of MRSA infections in patients with left ventricular assist devices. In 106 patient…
View article: Association between duration of antipseudomonal beta-lactam therapy and <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infections in monomicrobial <i>Enterobacterales</i> bloodstream infections at an academic medical center
Association between duration of antipseudomonal beta-lactam therapy and <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infections in monomicrobial <i>Enterobacterales</i> bloodstream infections at an academic medical center Open
Objective: To evaluate the effects early de-escalation of antipseudomonal β-lactam (APBL) on 90-day CDI risk in Enterobacterales bloodstream infections (BSIs). Design: Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting: An academic medical center in S…
View article: Impact of Pharmacist-Driven Transitions of Care Interventions on Post-hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review
Impact of Pharmacist-Driven Transitions of Care Interventions on Post-hospital Outcomes Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Transitions of care (ToC) aim to provide continuity while preventing loss of information that may result in poor outcomes such as hospital readmission. Readmissions not only burden patients, they also increase costs. Given the …
View article: Author response for "Disparity of rural–urban distribution of clinical trial sites used in studies cited by diabetes treatment guidelines"
Author response for "Disparity of rural–urban distribution of clinical trial sites used in studies cited by diabetes treatment guidelines" Open
View article: Advanced models for improved prediction of opioid-related overdose and suicide events among Veterans using administrative healthcare data
Advanced models for improved prediction of opioid-related overdose and suicide events among Veterans using administrative healthcare data Open
View article: Risk Factors for Antibiotic Resistant Urinary Pathogens in Patients Discharged From the Emergency Department
Risk Factors for Antibiotic Resistant Urinary Pathogens in Patients Discharged From the Emergency Department Open
Purpose: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common indications for antimicrobial use in the emergency department (ED). Appropriate empiric selection is crucial to ensure optimal care while limiting broad-spectrum antibioti…
View article: Association of High Burden of End-stage Kidney Disease With Decreased Kidney Transplant Rates With the Updated US Kidney Allocation Policy
Association of High Burden of End-stage Kidney Disease With Decreased Kidney Transplant Rates With the Updated US Kidney Allocation Policy Open
The new OPTN-approved kidney allocation policy may result in worsening geographic disparities in access to transplants when measured against the burden of ESKD within a particular region of the US.
View article: Impact of holding home stimulant(s) on agitation in a child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric population
Impact of holding home stimulant(s) on agitation in a child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric population Open
Introduction This study aimed to compare the rates of agitation-related interventions associated with initial holding versus continuation of home stimulant(s) in a child and adolescent population at the time of admission to an inpatient ps…
View article: Association between chronic kidney disease and outcomes among admissions for acute ischemic stroke receiving thrombolysis
Association between chronic kidney disease and outcomes among admissions for acute ischemic stroke receiving thrombolysis Open
Background Patients with chronic kidney disease may have hemostatic defects that increase the risk of bleeding following the administration of thrombolysis. Purpose We assessed the association between chronic kidney disease and intracerebr…
View article: Joint effect of race/ethnicity or location of residence and sex on low density lipoprotein-cholesterol among veterans with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year retrospective cohort study
Joint effect of race/ethnicity or location of residence and sex on low density lipoprotein-cholesterol among veterans with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year retrospective cohort study Open
View article: An Evaluation of Statin Use Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events Across Multiple Health Care Systems
An Evaluation of Statin Use Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events Across Multiple Health Care Systems Open
This study was supported by a grant funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Health Services Research and Development Service and was undertaken at the Health Equity and Rural Outreach Center (HEROIC) at Ralph H. Johnson Veteran Affai…
View article: Influence of hospital encounters for falls on potentially inappropriate medication use among older patients
Influence of hospital encounters for falls on potentially inappropriate medication use among older patients Open
View article: Impact of Race and Location of Residence on Statin Treatment Among Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Impact of Race and Location of Residence on Statin Treatment Among Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
View article: Online Participation in a Pharmacy Residency Research Certificate Program
Online Participation in a Pharmacy Residency Research Certificate Program Open
View article: Costs and factors associated with heart failure following kidney transplantation – a single‐center retrospective cohort study
Costs and factors associated with heart failure following kidney transplantation – a single‐center retrospective cohort study Open
The number of adults with heart failure (HF) will increase by ~50% between 2012 and 2030. Among kidney transplant recipients, HF accounts for 16% of all post-transplant admissions. We describe the burden of HF and predictors of healthcare …
View article: Management of delirium at an academic medical center: Plans for antipsychotic prescribing upon discharge
Management of delirium at an academic medical center: Plans for antipsychotic prescribing upon discharge Open
Introduction Delirium is an acute, fluctuating change in mental status, often associated with behavioral manifestations such as agitation. Literature suggests that many patients who continue on antipsychotics for extended management of del…
View article: Racial–Geographic Disparity in Lipid Management in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Racial–Geographic Disparity in Lipid Management in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Purpose: The prevalence of diabetes in U.S. veterans (20.5%) is nearly three times that of the general population. Minority veterans have higher rates of diabetes compared with their counterparts and urban/rural residence is also as…