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Vasc Med ; 25(5): 450-459, 2020 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32516054

RESUMEN

Trends in prescription for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following total hip (THR) and knee replacement (TKR) since the approval of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and the 2012 guideline endorsement of aspirin are unknown, as are the risks of adverse events. We examined practice patterns in the prescription of prophylaxis agents and the risk of adverse events during the in-hospital period (the 'in-hospital sample') and 90 days following discharge (the 'discharge sample') among adults aged ⩾ 65 undergoing THR and TKR in community hospitals in the Institute for Health Metrics database over a 30-month period during 2011 to 2013. Eligible medications included fondaparinux, DOACs, low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), other heparin products, warfarin, and aspirin. Outcomes were validated by physician review of source documents: VTE, major hemorrhage, cardiovascular events, and death. The in-hospital and the discharge samples included 10,503 and 5722 adults from 65 hospitals nationwide, respectively (mean age 73, 74 years; 61%, 63% women). Pharmacologic prophylaxis was near universal during the in-hospital period (93%) and at discharge (99%). DOAC use increased substantially and was the prophylaxis of choice for nearly a quarter (in-hospital) and a third (discharge) of the patients. Aspirin was the sole discharge prophylactic agent for 17% and 19% of patients undergoing THR and TKR, respectively. Warfarin remained the prophylaxis agent of choice for patients aged 80 years and older. The overall risk of adverse events was low, at less than 1% for both the in-hospital and discharge outcomes. The low number of adverse events precluded statistical comparison of prophylaxis regimens.


Asunto(s)
Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Fibrinolíticos/uso terapéutico , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina/tendencias , Tromboembolia Venosa/prevención & control , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/efectos adversos , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Prescripciones de Medicamentos , Utilización de Medicamentos/tendencias , Femenino , Fibrinolíticos/efectos adversos , Disparidades en Atención de Salud/tendencias , Humanos , Masculino , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Estados Unidos , Tromboembolia Venosa/etiología
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J Surg Res ; 211: 196-205, 2017 05 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28501117

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: There is significant institutional variation in the surgical care of breast cancer, and this may reflect access to services and resultant physician practice patterns. In previous studies, specialty care has been associated with variation in the operative treatment of breast cancer but has not been evaluated in a community setting. This study investigates these issues in a cohort of 59 community hospitals in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data on patients receiving an operation for breast cancer (2006-2009) in a large, geographically diverse cohort of hospitals were obtained. Administrative data, autoabstracted cancer-specific variables from free text, and multiple other data sets were combined. Polymotous logistic regression with multilevel outcomes identified associations between these variables and surgical treatment. RESULTS: At 59 community hospitals, 4766 patients underwent breast conserving surgery (BCS), mastectomy, or mastectomy with reconstruction. The older patients were most likely to receive mastectomy alone, whereas the younger age group underwent more reconstruction (age <50), and BCS was most likely in patients aged 50-65. Surgical procedure also varied according to tumor characteristics. BCS was more likely at smaller hospitals, those with ambulatory surgery centers, and those located in nonmetropolitan areas. The likelihood of reconstruction doubled when there were more reconstructive surgeons in the health services area (P = 0.02). BCS was more likely when radiation oncology services were available within the hospital or network (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Interpretation of these results for practice redesign is not straightforward. Although access to specialty care is statistically associated with type of breast surgical procedure, clinical impact is limited. It may be more effective to target other aspects of care to ensure each patient receives treatment consistent with her individual preferences.


Asunto(s)
Neoplasias de la Mama/cirugía , Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Disparidades en Atención de Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Hospitales Comunitarios/estadística & datos numéricos , Mamoplastia/estadística & datos numéricos , Mastectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Mastectomía/métodos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Estados Unidos
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JAMA ; 318(13): 1241-1249, 2017 10 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28903154

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Importance: Estimates from claims-based analyses suggest that the incidence of sepsis is increasing and mortality rates from sepsis are decreasing. However, estimates from claims data may lack clinical fidelity and can be affected by changing diagnosis and coding practices over time. Objective: To estimate the US national incidence of sepsis and trends using detailed clinical data from the electronic health record (EHR) systems of diverse hospitals. Design, Setting, and Population: Retrospective cohort study of adult patients admitted to 409 academic, community, and federal hospitals from 2009-2014. Exposures: Sepsis was identified using clinical indicators of presumed infection and concurrent acute organ dysfunction, adapting Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) criteria for objective and consistent EHR-based surveillance. Main Outcomes and Measures: Sepsis incidence, outcomes, and trends from 2009-2014 were calculated using regression models and compared with claims-based estimates using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes for severe sepsis or septic shock. Case-finding criteria were validated against Sepsis-3 criteria using medical record reviews. Results: A total of 173 690 sepsis cases (mean age, 66.5 [SD, 15.5] y; 77 660 [42.4%] women) were identified using clinical criteria among 2 901 019 adults admitted to study hospitals in 2014 (6.0% incidence). Of these, 26 061 (15.0%) died in the hospital and 10 731 (6.2%) were discharged to hospice. From 2009-2014, sepsis incidence using clinical criteria was stable (+0.6% relative change/y [95% CI, -2.3% to 3.5%], P = .67) whereas incidence per claims increased (+10.3%/y [95% CI, 7.2% to 13.3%], P < .001). In-hospital mortality using clinical criteria declined (-3.3%/y [95% CI, -5.6% to -1.0%], P = .004), but there was no significant change in the combined outcome of death or discharge to hospice (-1.3%/y [95% CI, -3.2% to 0.6%], P = .19). In contrast, mortality using claims declined significantly (-7.0%/y [95% CI, -8.8% to -5.2%], P < .001), as did death or discharge to hospice (-4.5%/y [95% CI, -6.1% to -2.8%], P < .001). Clinical criteria were more sensitive in identifying sepsis than claims (69.7% [95% CI, 52.9% to 92.0%] vs 32.3% [95% CI, 24.4% to 43.0%], P < .001), with comparable positive predictive value (70.4% [95% CI, 64.0% to 76.8%] vs 75.2% [95% CI, 69.8% to 80.6%], P = .23). Conclusions and Relevance: In clinical data from 409 hospitals, sepsis was present in 6% of adult hospitalizations, and in contrast to claims-based analyses, neither the incidence of sepsis nor the combined outcome of death or discharge to hospice changed significantly between 2009-2014. The findings also suggest that EHR-based clinical data provide more objective estimates than claims-based data for sepsis surveillance.


Asunto(s)
Registros Electrónicos de Salud , Sepsis/epidemiología , Adulto , Anciano , Codificación Clínica , Femenino , Mortalidad Hospitalaria/tendencias , Hospitalización/tendencias , Humanos , Incidencia , Formulario de Reclamación de Seguro , Masculino , Auditoría Médica , Persona de Mediana Edad , Mortalidad/tendencias , Estudios Retrospectivos , Sepsis/mortalidad , Estados Unidos/epidemiología
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J Physiol ; 589(Pt 5): 1143-57, 2011 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21224222

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Voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels containing Kv1.1 subunits are strongly expressed in neurons that fire temporally precise action potentials (APs). In the auditory system, AP timing is used to localize sound sources by integrating interaural differences in time (ITD) and intensity (IID) using sound arriving at both cochleae. In mammals, the first nucleus to encode IIDs is the lateral superior olive (LSO), which integrates excitation from the ipsilateral ventral cochlear nucleus and contralateral inhibition mediated via the medial nucleus of the trapezoid body. Previously we reported that neurons in this pathway show reduced firing rates, longer latencies and increased jitter in Kv1.1 knockout (Kcna1−/−) mice. Here, we investigate whether these differences have direct impact on IID processing by LSO neurons. Single-unit recordings were made from LSO neurons of wild-type (Kcna1+/+) and from Kcna1−/− mice. IID functions were measured to evaluate genotype-specific changes in integrating excitatory and inhibitory inputs. In Kcna1+/+ mice, IID sensitivity ranged from +27 dB (excitatory ear more intense) to −20 dB (inhibitory ear more intense), thus covering the physiologically relevant range of IIDs. However, the distribution of IID functions in Kcna1−/− mice was skewed towards positive IIDs, favouring ipsilateral sound positions. Our computational model revealed that the reduced performance of IID encoding in the LSO of Kcna1−/− mice is mainly caused by a decrease in temporal fidelity along the inhibitory pathway. These results imply a fundamental role for Kv1.1 in temporal integration of excitation and inhibition during sound source localization.


Asunto(s)
Vías Auditivas/fisiología , Canal de Potasio Kv.1.1/metabolismo , Neuronas/fisiología , Núcleo Olivar/fisiología , Localización de Sonidos/fisiología , Estimulación Acústica , Potenciales de Acción/fisiología , Animales , Electrofisiología , Inmunohistoquímica , Canal de Potasio Kv.1.1/genética , Ratones , Ratones Noqueados , Modelos Neurológicos
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J Med Pract Manage ; 26(1): 6-12, 2010.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20839502

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The objective of this study was to compare the completeness and accuracy of Physicians Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) quality measure code assignment by manual coding and the automated system. Documentation for 62 PQRI quality measures was built into the electronic health record (EHR) system used in 15 rural ambulatory clinics with 70,000 patient encounters per year. The documentation systems and processes within the ambulatory EHR were standardized so data required for quality measurement would be available as extractable data. Completeness and accuracy of coding was compared between an expert coder and an automated system. Automated coding was significantly more complete and accurate than manual coding for the quality measures examined.


Asunto(s)
Instituciones de Atención Ambulatoria , Current Procedural Terminology , Registros Electrónicos de Salud/normas , National Practitioner Data Bank , Indicadores de Calidad de la Atención de Salud/normas , Sistema de Registros , Salud Rural , Programas Informáticos , Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. , Documentación/métodos , Documentación/normas , Humanos , Reembolso de Incentivo , Estados Unidos
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Hear Res ; 321: 45-51, 2015 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25602577

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Kv1.1 subunits of low voltage-activated (Kv) potassium channels are encoded by the Kcna1 gene and crucially determine the synaptic integration window to control the number and temporal precision of action potentials in the auditory brainstem of mammals and birds. Prior electrophysiological studies showed that auditory signaling is compromised in monaural as well as in binaural neurons of the auditory brainstem in Kv1.1 knockout mice (Kcna1(-/-)). Here we examine the behavioral effects of Kcna1 deletion on sensory tasks dependent on either binaural processing (detecting the movement of a sound source across the azimuth), monaural processing (detecting a gap in noise), as well as binaural summation of the acoustic startle reflex (ASR). Hearing thresholds measured by auditory brainstem responses (ABR) do not differ between genotypes, but our data show a much stronger performance of wild type mice (+/+) in each test during binaural hearing which was lost by temporarily inducing a unilateral hearing loss (through short term blocking of one ear) thus remarkably, leaving no significant difference between binaural and monaural hearing in Kcna1(-/-) mice. These data suggest that the behavioral effect of Kv1.1 deletion is primarily to impede binaural integration and thus to mimic monaural hearing.


Asunto(s)
Percepción Auditiva , Conducta Animal , Trastornos de la Audición/metabolismo , Audición , Canal de Potasio Kv.1.1/deficiencia , Estimulación Acústica , Animales , Vías Auditivas/fisiopatología , Percepción Auditiva/genética , Umbral Auditivo , Potenciales Evocados Auditivos del Tronco Encefálico , Femenino , Genotipo , Audición/genética , Trastornos de la Audición/genética , Trastornos de la Audición/fisiopatología , Canal de Potasio Kv.1.1/genética , Masculino , Ratones Endogámicos C3H , Ratones Noqueados , Fenotipo , Psicoacústica , Reflejo de Sobresalto , Detección de Señal Psicológica , Localización de Sonidos , Factores de Tiempo
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ; 33(6): 635-7, 2012 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22561723

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We explored intensive care units' mean ventilator-days per patient as a possible objective alternative to ventilator-associated pneumonia rates for assessing quality of care for ventilated patients. Mean ventilator-days per patient varied 4-fold within a network of community hospitals despite adjusting for multiple patient and hospital factors. Further assessment of this metric is warranted.


Asunto(s)
Benchmarking/métodos , Hospitales Comunitarios/normas , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos/normas , Indicadores de Calidad de la Atención de Salud , Respiración Artificial/estadística & datos numéricos , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Tiempo de Internación/estadística & datos numéricos , Masculino , Massachusetts , Persona de Mediana Edad , Distribución de Poisson , Análisis de Regresión , Respiración Artificial/normas , Factores de Tiempo
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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22969707

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The inferior colliculus (IC) is a midbrain nucleus that exhibits sensitivity to differences in interaural time and intensity (ITDs and IIDs) and integrates information from the auditory brainstem to provide an unambiguous representation of sound location across the azimuth. Further upstream, in the lateral superior olive (LSO), absence of low-threshold potassium currents in Kcna1(-/-) mice interfered with response onset timing and restricted IID-sensitivity to the hemifield of the excitatory ear. Assuming the IID-sensitivity in the IC to be at least partly inherited from LSO neurons, the IC IID-encoding was compared between wild-type (Kcna1(+/+)) and Kcna1(-/-) mice. We asked whether the effect observed in the Kcna1(-/-) LSO is (1) simply propagated into the IC, (2) is enhanced and amplified or, (3) alternatively, is compensated and so no longer detectable. Our results show that general IC response properties as well as the distribution of IID-functions were comparable in Kcna1(-/-) and Kcna1(+/+) mice. In agreement with the literature IC neurons exhibited a higher level-invariance of IID-sensitivity compared to LSO neurons. However, manipulating the timing between the inputs of the two ears caused significantly larger shifts of IID-sensitivity in Kcna1(-/-) mice, whereas in the wild-type IC the IID functions were stable and less sensitive to changes of the temporal relationship between the binaural inputs. We conclude that the IC not only inherits IID-sensitivity from the LSO, but that the convergence with other, non-olivary inputs in the wild-type IC acts to quality-control, consolidate, and stabilize IID representation; this necessary integration of inputs is impaired in the absence of the low-threshold potassium currents mediated by Kv1.1.

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