Article
Economics
Stacey Kowal, Carmen D. Ng, Robert Schuldt, Daniel Sheinson, Richard Cookson
Summary: This study conducted a distributional cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate the impact of Medicare funding on inpatient COVID-19 treatments on health equity in the United States. It found that socially vulnerable populations received larger health benefits due to higher COVID-19 incidence and baseline in-hospital mortality. The funding of COVID-19 treatments reduced the population-level burden of health inequality by 0.234%.
Article
Oncology
Ronda Copher, Arianna Kee, Aaron Gerds
Summary: Myelofibrosis results in increased resource utilization and costs for patients and the US healthcare system. This study provides insights into treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization, and costs associated with myelofibrosis, particularly in patients treated with ruxolitinib.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Gudelia Rangel Gomez, Jorge Alcocer Varela, Saul Salazar Jimenez, Leonardo Olivares Marin, Cecilia Rosales
Summary: The Mexican migrant community in the United States is in a vulnerable situation due to their immigration status, which limits access to health and human services, including primary health care. Many of them have chronic diseases that were difficult to monitor and worsened during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tiffany Chenneville, Kemesha Gabbidon, Campion Zharima, Stefanie Hornschuh, Janan Janine Dietrich
Summary: Emerging evidence confirms the negative impact of COVID-19 on college students' mental health, particularly for female or transgender male students, those with pre-existing mental health conditions, fewer routine activities, and high exposure to COVID-19 news. Daily exercise can help reduce anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms in college students, but exercise frequency does not affect emotional responses to COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jason J. Liu, Chuan-Yu Chen, Edward Giovannucci, Chun-Ying Wu
Summary: The study found that survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers diagnosed from 1975 to 2015 have significantly elevated risks of developing digestive system cancers compared to the general population in the US. Among the 41,249 cancer survivors, 133 developed subsequent primary digestive system cancer, with bone cancer, lymphoma, and neuroblastoma survivors having the highest risks. The findings suggest the need for surveillance recommendations for childhood and adolescent cancer survivors and further studies to understand the mechanisms behind the increased risks of digestive system cancers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Dylan B. Jackson, Monique Jindal, Alexander Testa, Kyle T. Ganson, Rebecca L. Fix, Jason M. Nagata
Summary: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the likelihood of adolescent police contact, and behavioral health is an important explanatory factor for this association.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Banan M. Aiesh, Maisa A. Nazzal, Aroub I. Abdelhaq, Shatha A. Abutaha, Sa'ed H. Zyoud, Ali Sabateen
Summary: Antimicrobial misuse is a global issue, and the resistance to such drugs is a major challenge in healthcare. This study evaluated the impact of antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) on antibiotic consumption, costs, and antimicrobial sensitivity. The results showed that ASPs can effectively reduce antibiotic consumption, costs, and improve sensitivity to certain antimicrobials.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alex Badgett, Anelia Milbrandt
Summary: Food waste comes from various sources and can be turned into valuable resources through technology, promoting the development of a circular economy. This study analyzes the economic favorability of different food waste management pathways by developing cost-benefit models, focusing on local tipping fees and market prices of bio-products.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Van T. Nghiem, Chibuike J. Alanaeme, Stephen T. Mennemeyer, F. Lennie Wong
Summary: Through the use of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2014 to 2019, it was found that childhood cancer survivors face significant barriers in healthcare utilization and cost compared to non-cancer controls. They have lower household income, educational attainment, higher chronic health conditions, and smoking rates. Additionally, approximately a quarter of childhood cancer survivors experienced healthcare cost barriers in the past 12 months, which is much higher than the control group.
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eric D. Shah, Kyle Staller, Judy Nee, Nitin K. Ahuja, Walter W. Chan, Anthony Lembo, Darren M. Brenner, Corey A. Siegel, William D. Chey
Summary: The study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of FDA-approved drugs for CIC from the perspectives of insurers and patients. Prescription drugs increased insurer costs but decreased patient costs, with drug tolerability and impact on quality of life being key factors in treatment choice from the patient perspective. Addressing costs at a policy level may help optimize treatment choice for CIC patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Courtney M. Lattimore, William J. Kane, Mark A. Fleming, Allison N. Martin, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Mark E. Smolkin, Sarah J. Ratcliffe, Victor M. Zaydfudim, Shayna L. Showalter, Traci L. Hedrick
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was more likely to be used by patients from the least socioeconomically distressed communities, with activated MyChart, and with non-government or commercial insurance. Telemedicine users were more likely to be female and have non-government or commercial insurance compared to those who used in-person visits.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexander Testa, Dylan B. Jackson, Michael G. Vaughn, Kyle T. Ganson, Jason M. Nagata
Summary: The study indicates that exposure to adverse childhood experiences has a negative impact on adult health insurance status and healthcare utilization. Adult socioeconomic status plays a mediating role in this association.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Partik Singh, Jonathan I. Silverberg
Summary: This study analyzed outpatient healthcare utilization trends and determinants for atopic dermatitis (AD) in US adults and children. The results showed an overall increase in AD visits over time, particularly among primary care physicians (PCPs). Children aged 0-4 years were the most common age group seeking outpatient care for AD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Gabriela B. Gomez, Christopher B. Nelson, Christopher Rizzo, Donald S. Shepard, Sandra S. Chaves
Summary: The target populations and financing mechanisms for a new health technology may affect health inequalities in access and impact. Using alternative reimbursement pathway scenarios, we projected the distributional consequences of introducing nirsevimab for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus. The vaccine pathway would cover 32% more infants than a pharmaceutical pathway and have greater benefits in reducing hospitalizations and emergency room visits, especially for publicly insured infants.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Peter McAllister, Lois Lamerato, Lynda J. Krasenbaum, Joshua M. Cohen, Krishna Tangirala, Stephen Thompson, Maurice Driessen, Julian Casciano, Zenobia Dotiwala, Alexander Mauskop
Summary: A study in a US real-world setting found that patients with migraine experienced significant reductions in headache frequency, migraine pain intensity, and healthcare resource utilization after initiating treatment with fremanezumab.
JOURNAL OF HEADACHE AND PAIN
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Prerana Williamson, James Proudfoot, Armen Gharibans, Lucas Dohil, Robert Newbury, Jacqueline Barsamian, Maheen Hassan, Renee Rawson, David Katzka, Richard Kurten, Ranjan Dohil, Hayat Mousa, Seema Aceves
Summary: The study found that PAI-1 is significantly elevated in pediatric EoE and can distinguish altered compliance in children. PAI-1 may be a novel disease marker and therapeutic target.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Julie Khlevner, Rachel Rosen, Lusine Ambartsumyan, Sarah Shrager Lusman, John M. Rosen, Desale Yacob, Hayat Mousa, Samuel Nurko, Carlo Di Lorenzo, Mary Boruta, Elyanne M. Ratcliffe, Laurence Feinstein, Julie Snyder, Richard J. Wood, Kahleb Graham, Miguel Saps, C. Prakash Gyawali, Leonel Rodriguez, Jaime Belkind-Gerson
Summary: This article discusses the commonality of neurogastroenterology and motility disorders in children and the lack of training in this area. Guidelines for training in North America are outlined, covering clinical knowledge, skills, and management elements across various anatomical regions. The aim is to break barriers to pursuing a career in NGM and provide uniform training expectations for pediatric gastroenterology fellows.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jonathan E. M. O'Donnell, Michael Purcell, Hayat Mousa, Luigi Dall'Oglio, Rachel Rosen, Christophe Faure, Frederic Gottrand, Usha Krishnan
Summary: The survey revealed that clinicians had a median concordance rate of 69% (range 16-100%, SD 16%) with the ESPGHAN/NASPHAN EA Guidelines for managing gastrointestinal and nutritional complications in children with EA. Areas of strongest adherence were found in surveillance endoscopy and medical management of GERD. Educational opportunities were identified in the differential diagnosis and appropriate investigation of dysphagia, as well as the diagnostic evaluation of extraesophageal symptoms.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Suzanna Hirsch, Joel A. Friedlander, Hayat Mousa, Valeria Cohran, Jose M. Garza, Rinarani Sanghavi, Lusine Ambartsumyan, Paul D. Mitchell, Rachel Rosen
Summary: While some practice patterns were similar between groups, aerodigestive providers pursued more testing than nonaerodigestive providers in several clinical scenarios including infants with respiratory symptoms and GE reflux.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sarah Edwards, Paul E. Hyman, Hayat Mousa, Amanda Bruce, Jose Cocjin, Kelsey Dean, Kandace Fleming, Rebecca Swinburne Romine, Ann M. Davis
Summary: This paper describes a randomized controlled trial of an empirically supported outpatient treatment protocol for moving children from tube to oral eating called iKanEat, including a 4-week course of megestrol. The trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of megestrol as part of the iKanEat protocol, as well as the impact of the transition from tube to oral feeding on parent stress and parent and child quality of life.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sameer Bhat, Chris Varghese, Daniel A. Carson, Tommy C. L. Hayes, Christopher N. Andrews, Hayat Mousa, Gregory O'Grady, Armen A. Gharibans
Summary: Electrogastrography can quantify gastric electrophysiology abnormalities in neonatal and pediatric patients. Studies found that abnormalities were identifiable in pediatric patients with gastroduodenal symptoms, but techniques were inconsistent, highlighting the need for standardized and reliable methods.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Danielle K. Orsagh-Yentis, Kelsey Ryan, Nicole Hurwitz, Karen A. Diefenbach, Steven Teich, Hayat Mousa, Neetu Bali, Karla Vaz, Desale Yacob, Carlo Di Lorenzo, Peter L. Lu
Summary: The study showed that children with severe nausea and vomiting treated with GES experienced significant improvement in symptoms and were able to tolerate oral nutrition better. Although there were some complications during treatment, the majority of patients were satisfied with the treatment outcomes.
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
S. Javed, P. K. Kapavarapu, K. N. Fiorino, H. Mousa, D. A. Piccoli, J. C. Reynolds, E. Toto, N. K. Ahuja
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
J. Barsamian, A. Benitez, S. Budhu, A. Muir, A. Gharibans, K. Fiorino, P. Mamula, H. Mousa
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
A. J. Benitez, S. Budhu, H. Mousa, K. N. Fiorino, P. Mamula
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sameer Bhat, Chris Varghese, Daniel A. Carson, Tommy Hayes, Christopher N. Andrews, Hayat Mousa, Gregory O'Grady, Armen Gharibans
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
J. E. M. O'Donnell, M. Purcell, H. Mousa, L. Dall'oglio, R. Rosen, C. Faure, F. Gottrand, U. Krishnan
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Frederick W. Woodley, Don Hayes, Benjamin T. Kopp, Melissa Moore-Clingenpeel, Rodrigo Strehl Machado, Christopher J. Nemastil, Sudarshan Jadcherla, Carlo Di Lorenzo, Ajay Kaul, Hayat Mousa
TRANSLATIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Pediatrics
F. W. Woodley, S. L. Ciciora, D. Hayes, B. T. Kopp, K. Williams, C. Nemastil, C. Di Lorenzo, A. Kaul, H. Mousa
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Kelsey Ryan, Danielle Orsagh-Yentis, Karen A. Diefenbach, Steven Teich, Hayat Mousa, Neetu Bali, Karla Vaz, Desale Yacob, Carlo Di Lorenzo, Peter L. Lu
Article
Pediatrics
Tarun Aurora, Audrey Cole, Parul Rai, Paul Lavoie, Carrie Mcivor, Lisa M. Klesges, Guolian Kang, Janaka S. S. Liyanage, Heather M. Brandt, Jane S. Hankins
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a vaccine strategy bundle in increasing HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates in a specialty clinic setting. By implementing the bundle, which included staff education, provider incentives, offering vaccines in clinics, and verifying vaccine completion, the clinic successfully improved HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates among sickle cell disease patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nienke M. Halbmeijer, Wes Onland, Jeroen Dudink, Filip Cools, Anne Debeer, Anton H. van Kaam, Manon J. N. L. Benders, Niek E. van der Aa
Summary: In ventilated infants born preterm, high dose systemic hydrocortisone initiated between 7 and 14 days after birth did not have a significant impact on brain development.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Katherine Melton, Jianfang Liu, Hossein Sadeghi, Maureen George, Arlene Smaldone
Summary: This study aims to identify predictors of change in lung function and body weight during health care transition in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The study findings highlight the importance of CF RISE program engagement and reducing gaps in care for improving the transition of adolescents and young adults with CF.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Laura A. Duckworth, Kimberly A. Sutton, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Jinli Wang, Carla Hall-Moore, Lori R. Holtz, Phillip I. Tarr, Ronald C. Rubenstein
Summary: The study tested the usefulness of various biomarkers as indicators of gut dysfunction in cystic fibrosis (CF) and investigated the repeatability of these measures in individuals over short periods and their correlation with clinical outcomes. The results showed that elevated levels of fLcn2 in individuals with CF may predict worsened pulmonary function.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Lindsey Haack, Nikkan Das, Arvind Hoskoppal, Mark Debrunner, Tarek Alsaied, Gaurav Arora
Summary: RAE on ECG has a low positive predictive value for RAE on echocardiogram in previously healthy young patients. The highest yield for RAE on echocardiogram was observed in patients who were <1 year of age, had RAE in the anterior precordial leads, or displayed right ventricular hypertrophy on ECG.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael A. Padula, Khatija Naing, Tara L. Wenger, Irfan Ahmad, Carl H. Coghill, K. Taylor Wild, S. Alex Rottgers, Cory M. Resnick, Jeffrey Goldstein, Zarmina Ehsan, Donna Watkins, Nicole Deptula, Kuan-Chi Lai, Janet Lioy, Semsa Gogcu, Christopher M. Cielo
Summary: This study describes the spectrum of disease and burden of care in infants with congenital micrognathia. The results show that these infants commonly require surgical intervention and tube feedings, and disparities based on race and among centers were identified.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael P. Fundora, Manvitha Kalicheti, Guantao Zhao, Kevin O. Maher, Nicoleta Serban
Summary: This study investigated the variation of outpatient opioid prescribing in postoperative pediatric cardiac patients across the US. The results showed that there were significant differences in opioid prescribing by race, ethnicity, sex, and region.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Jia Guo, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Leigh Blizzard, Michael D. Schmidt, Terence Dwyer, Alison J. Venn, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: There is a correlation between childhood and adulthood cardiorespiratory fitness.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nianzhou Xiao, Michelle Starr, Adrienne Stolfi, Gilad Hamdani, Shireen Hashmat, Stefan G. Kiessling, Christina Sethna, Mahmoud Kallash, Robyn Matloff, Robert Woroniecki, Keia Sanderson, Ikuyo Yamaguchi, Stephen D. Cha, Michael G. Semanik, Rahul Chanchlani, Joseph T. Flynn, Mark Mitsnefes
Summary: This multicenter study reports that most infants diagnosed with idiopathic hypertension in the NICU will discontinue antihypertensive treatment within 2 years of discharge. Antenatal steroid treatment is associated with a decreased likelihood of needing antihypertensive therapy for more than 1 year.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Kanwaljit Singh, John Concato, Jonathan M. Davis
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Yaxing Meng, Harri Niinikoski, Suvi P. Rovio, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Feitong Wu, Antti Jula, Tapani Ronnemaa, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Katja Pahkala, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: This 26-year study shows a correlation between early-life non-HDL-C levels and future levels. Early dietary counseling can reduce the risk of high pediatric non-HDL-C, emphasizing the importance of early interventions in preventing cardiovascular risks.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kelsey A. B. Gastineau, Rebecca Bell, Allison Hanes, Sandra Mckay, Eric Sigel, Filoteia Popescu, Evan C. Sommer, Shari Barkin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the self-reported counseling outcomes for a firearm safe storage counseling training program provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The results demonstrated significant improvement in counseling self-efficacy and frequency one month after the training.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kathryn E. K. Berlin, William Scott, Sara Dawson, David Brousseau, Joanne M. Lagatta
Summary: This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the impact of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of infants from NICU hospitalization to one year post-discharge. The study found that lower HRQL during NICU stay was associated with earlier gestational age, postnatal corticosteroid usage, outborn status, and gastrostomy tube placement. Lower HRQL at 3 and 12 months post-discharge was associated with readmissions, home oxygen use, parent-reported difficulty breathing, lower developmental scores, and not playing with other children. Most parents reported similar or improved HRQL after discharge, but parents of infants with respiratory symptoms experienced less improvement. Efforts to improve parent HRQL should focus on respiratory symptoms and social isolation.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Garett J. Griffith, Alan P. Wang, Robert I. Liem, Michael R. Carr, Tyler Corson, Kendra Ward
Summary: This study developed reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in children aged 6-18 years without underlying heart disease, measured by peak oxygen uptake and treadmill time. Fitness levels increased with age in males but not females. Males generally exhibited higher fitness levels compared to females in the same age groups.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
David S. Liu, Patricia Miller, Anna Rothenberg, Carley Vuillermin, Peter M. Waters, Andrea S. Bauer
Summary: This study aims to determine if children with elbow flexion contracture (EFC) caused by brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) are more likely to develop shoulder contracture and undergo surgical treatment. A retrospective review was conducted on children under 2 years old with BPBI who presented to a single children's hospital. The results showed that patients with EFC had reduced shoulder range of motion and higher odds of shoulder contracture and surgical treatment. Prompt referral to a BPBI specialty clinic is recommended for evaluation and potential surgery.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)