Article
Immunology
Xiaoying Yu, Jacques Baillargeon, Abbey B. Berenson, Jordan R. Westra, Thomas P. Giordano, Yong-Fang Kuo
Summary: This study assessed the impact of HIV infection on the development of depression in Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities. The findings showed that beneficiaries with disabilities and HIV had a higher risk of developing depression, especially among males and within the first year of HIV diagnosis.
Article
Dermatology
Cassandra Mohr, Yao Li, Lucy J. Navsaria, Candice L. Hinkston, Sanjay S. Shete, David J. Margolis, Mackenzie R. Wehner
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the absolute and relative risks of skin cancer in patients with actinic keratoses (AK) in older patients. The results showed that patients with AK had a higher risk of developing skin cancer, indicating the importance of developing follow-up recommendations for skin cancer surveillance in patients with AK.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Samuel W. Terman, Wesley T. Kerr, Zachary A. Marcum, Lu Wang, James F. Burke
Summary: This study identified four trajectories of antiseizure medication adherence in adults with newly treated epilepsy. Risk factors for early nonadherence such as race or geographic region are nonmodifiable, but lacking a neurologist is a modifiable risk factor for early nonadherence. These findings can guide future interventions aimed at improving ASM adherence.
Article
Oncology
Janeth I. Sanchez, Veena Shankaran, Joseph M. Unger, Margaret M. Madeleine, Subodh R. Selukar, Beti Thompson
Summary: The study found that Black and Hispanic patients had lower odds of receiving colonoscopy compared to non-Hispanic Whites, and Whites with Medicaid coverage had lower odds of receiving colonoscopy compared to Whites without Medicaid coverage. Hispanics in high-income neighborhoods also had lower odds of receiving colonoscopy.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Angela K. Green, Michael Curry, Niti Trivedi, Peter B. Bach, Sham Mailankody
Summary: This study compared the differences in survival, duration of therapy, and treatment patterns between clinical trial patients and older adults with Medicare receiving cancer drugs for metastatic solid cancers in usual practice. The results showed that Medicare patients did not live as long as treated clinical trial participants and commonly received treatment modifications, indicating a lack of generalizability of cancer clinical data to Medicare beneficiaries with cancer.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Samuel W. Terman, Brett E. Youngerman, Hyunmi Choi, James F. Burke
Summary: This study aims to investigate the treatment pathways and medication costs for newly treated epilepsy patients covered by Medicare. The results show that monotherapy is the most common treatment approach, while the use of levetiracetam accounts for a significant portion of medication costs. The choice of treatment pathways varies based on factors such as mood disorders, age, and prescribing physician.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Suying Li, Lesley-Ann Miller-Wilson, Haifeng Guo, Madison Hoover, Deborah A. Fisher
Summary: The incident colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rate in Medicare beneficiaries is still low, despite an increase over the years. More efforts are needed to improve CRC screening, especially among male and Black Medicare beneficiaries.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yu Liu, Ingrid J. Hall, Christopher Filson, David H. Howard
Summary: The study found a significant increase in the use of active surveillance among men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and a lower likelihood of non-Hispanic black men with a Gleason score of 6 or below to receive active surveillance. Patients with a Gleason score of 7 or above tended to undergo intensity-modulated radiation therapy or prostatectomy, especially among those aged 75 years and older.
UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jiannong Liu, Andrew Laster, Xiaoqing Xu, Haifeng Guo, Mary Oates, Shravanthi R. Gandra
Summary: This study analyzed real-world prescribing data of postmenopausal women using teriparatide, revealing patterns and trends in usage while also highlighting shortcomings in persistence and treatment sequence.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Timothy S. Anderson, Edward R. Marcantonio, Ellen P. McCarthy, Long Ngo, Mara A. Schonberg, Shoshana J. Herzig
Summary: Diagnosed dementia is associated with a significant increase in the risk of mortality within 30 days of discharge and a slight increase in the risk of readmission. Dementia patients discharged to the community face a greater risk of adverse outcomes, indicating possible issues in post-discharge care services and caregiver support.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Carlen A. Yuen, Marissa Barbaro, Aya Haggiagi
Summary: Management of elderly patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (eGBM) presents unique challenges. Although progress has been made in defining the optimal therapeutic approach for these patients, many questions remain unanswered.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Tham T. Le, Danya M. Qato, Larry Magder, Margret Bjarnadottir, Zafar Zafari, Linda Simoni-Wastila
Summary: This study quantified multimorbidity burden in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using large and generalizable data, revealing the significant burden of multimorbidity in these patients. These findings are essential for informing evidence-based research and clinical care.
COPD-JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yaw A. Nyame, Sarah K. Holt, Ruth D. Etzioni, John L. Gore
Summary: Black men in the US have a higher mortality rate from prostate cancer due to lower quality care. The study found that black patients were more likely to receive care from surgeons and facilities with lower surgical volumes, which could impact surgical quality and outcomes. Access to high-quality prostate cancer care can help reduce racial disparities in disease outcomes.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Boeun Kim, Laura J. Samuel, Roland J. Thorpe, Deidra C. Crews, Sarah L. Szanton
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether food insecurity is longitudinally associated with cognitive decline among older adults. The findings from a retrospective cohort study using Medicare beneficiaries showed that food insecurity was associated with a decline in executive function, but not with changes in immediate and delayed memory.
Article
Surgery
Alessandro Paro, Djhenne Dalmacy, J. Madison Hyer, Aslam Ejaz, Jordan Cloyd, Mary Dillhoff, Allan Tsung, Diamantis Tsilimigras, Timothy M. Pawlik
Summary: This study investigated care patterns and expenditures among patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and found differences in healthcare utilization, hospice use, and costs following diagnosis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Pragya Rai, Chan Shen, Joanna Kolodney, Kimberly M. Kelly, Virginia G. Scott, Usha Sambamoorthi
Summary: This study found that multimorbidity is highly prevalent among older individuals with late-stage melanoma, with physical health conditions being the most common type. Factors associated with multimorbidity varied by type of chronic conditions, highlighting the importance of developing systematic approaches to optimize care for this population.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kimberly M. Kelly, Trupti Dhumal, Virginia G. Scott, Yves Paul Vincent Mbous, Marissa Chotiner, Roxann Powers, Tara Whetsel, Fnu Safarudin, Paul Cornelius, Gretchen Garofoli
Summary: The SCAN! intervention in community pharmacies was well received by participants, particularly for rural and medically underserved populations. Participants showed significant improvements in knowledge of sunscreen and melanoma features, as well as strengthened intentions to adopt sun protection measures. The study provides evidence that community pharmacies can be an effective venue for skin cancer prevention interventions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Pragya Rai, Chan Shen, Joanna Kolodney, Kimberly M. Kelly, Virginia G. Scott, Usha Sambamoorthi
Summary: This study assessed the impact of ICIs and multimorbidity on healthcare expenditures among older patients with late-stage melanoma. The results showed that patients receiving ICIs and those with multimorbidity had significantly higher healthcare expenditures, but multimorbidity itself did not add additional costs in the fully adjusted model.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pragya Rai, Chan Shen, Joanna Kolodney, Kimberly M. Kelly, Virginia G. Scott, Usha Sambamoorthi
Summary: In real-world clinical practice, only a small percentage of older adults with late-stage melanoma received immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), suggesting a slow diffusion of innovation. However, multimorbidity was not found to be a barrier to ICI use.
Review
Nursing
Yves Paul Vincent Mbous, Rowida Mohamed, George A. Kelley, Kimberly Michelle Kelly
Summary: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions on colorectal cancer survivors, with a focus on theoretical versus atheoretical-driven approaches among different racial/ethnic minorities.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kimberly M. Kelly, Virginia G. Scott, Trupti Dhumal, Pamela J. Murray, Roxann Powers, Tara Whetsel, Sijin Wen, Joanna Kolodney
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rowida Mohamed, Zasim Siddiqui, Richard Sutphin, Kimberly M. Kelly
Summary: This study explored the differences in illness representations of VALI among non-patient adults guided by the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation. The results showed that e-cigarette use was associated with illness representations of VALI, with current users discounting the detrimental nature of VALI compared to former and never users. Gender and urban/rural residence moderated the association as well. Qualitative analysis revealed components of VALI perceptions, such as timeline, identity, causes, consequences, cure/control, and worry. Understanding these perceptions and contexts may contribute to interventions for e-cigarette cessation.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rowida Mohamed, Kimberly M. Kelly, Mona Nili, George A. Kelley
Summary: This systematic review with meta-analysis examined the efficacy of interventions targeting parents in the US to increase HPV vaccine uptake. The results showed that parent-based interventions did not significantly increase HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates. However, reminder and recall systems were effective in improving HPV vaccine uptake.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Political Science
Christina Fattore, Xiaohui Zhao, Kimberly M. Kelly, Pamela J. Murray, Karen Weiss, Jayeshkumar Patel, Kim Innes, Usha Sambamoorthi, Ranjita Misra
Summary: This paper explores whether Donald Trump's electoral success in 2016 led to higher levels of stress for sexual harassment survivors, and it finds that female survivors experienced elevated stress due to concerns over their well-being being under attack as a result of hostile sexism.
SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kelly A. Hirko, Huiwen Xu, Laura Q. Rogers, Michelle Y. Martin, Siddhartha Roy, Kimberly M. Kelly, Shannon M. Christy, Kimlin Tam Ashing, Jean C. Yi, Marquita W. Lewis-Thames, Cathy D. Meade, Qian Lu, Clement K. Gwede, Julianna Nemeth, Rachel M. Ceballos, Usha Menon, Katie Cueva, Karen Yeary, Lisa M. Klesges, Monica L. Baskin, Kassandra I. Alcaraz, Sabrina Ford
Summary: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of cancer risk factors and cancer screening behaviors across different rural classification codes. The results showed that as the rurality increased, the prevalence of smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and binge alcohol use increased, while colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer screening rates decreased. The differences in risk factors and screening behaviors within rural regions were greater than the differences between rural and urban areas. This suggests that focusing solely on the rural-urban dichotomy may not adequately capture subpopulations of rural residents at higher risk for cancer and cancer-related mortality.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Amanda N. Stover, Ian R. H. Rockett, Gordon S. Smith, Traci LeMasters, Virginia G. Scott, Kimberly M. Kelly, Erin L. Winstanley
Summary: The study found characteristics that distinguish unintentional overdose from suicidal ideation and attempt. Patients with suicidal ideation or attempt and unintentional overdose appear to have greater clinical severity. A more thorough evaluation of the drugs involved in overdose and history of self-injury may help distinguish future risk and inform treatment planning.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kimberly M. Kelly, Emily Yenser
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nadia Falah, Alissa Terry, Amna Umer, Marlee Kastner, Kathryn L. Oliverio, Nicole Matthews, Kimberly M. Kelly, Yvonne Kellar-Guenther
Summary: Telegenetics has enabled genetic testing to be performed at the patient's home, but little is known about the completion rate of home-based genetic testing. This study compared the completion rate of home-based genetic tests before and after implementing a reminder system. The results showed a higher rate of test completion in the reminder group, although the difference between the pre-reminder and reminder groups was not statistically significant. The study suggests that reminders may be clinically meaningful in improving the completion rate of home-based genetic tests.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Trupti Dhumal, Virginia G. Scott, Roxann Powers, Kimberly M. Kelly
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Skin Cancer Awareness Now (SCAN!) pharmacy-based sun-safety intervention at follow-up. Surveys were conducted to assess SCAN's effect on skin cancer prevention before and after the intervention. The results showed significant improvements in knowledge and intentions over time.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rahul Garg, Usha Sambamoorthi, Xi Tan, Soumit K. Basu, Treah Haggerty, Kimberly M. Kelly
Summary: The study revealed that women with DLBCL had similar rates of mammography and BDT compared to non-cancer patients, but were less likely to undergo these screenings than non-cancer patients.
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY PREVENTION
(2021)