2021
A novel signature predicts recurrence risk and therapeutic response in breast cancer patients
Tran QH, Than VT, Luu PL, Clarke D, Lam HN, Nguyen T, Nguyen D, Duy PQ, Phung D, Nguyen MN. A novel signature predicts recurrence risk and therapeutic response in breast cancer patients. International Journal Of Cancer 2021, 148: 2848-2856. PMID: 33586202, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33512.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylserotonin O-MethyltransferaseBreast NeoplasmsDatabases, GeneticFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansNeoplasm GradingOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisRetrospective StudiesSequence Analysis, RNASurvival AnalysisTamoxifenTreatment OutcomeUp-RegulationConceptsBreast cancer patientsAcetylserotonin O-methyltransferaseEndocrine therapyCancer patientsASMT expressionRelapse-free survival outcomesMetastasis-free survival timeLonger metastasis-free survival timesLow-risk casesBreast cancer progressionBreast cancer tumorsAdjuvant chemotherapyOverall survivalTamoxifen treatmentEndocrine resistanceDistance recurrenceMRNA array dataRetrospective studySurvival outcomesTherapeutic responseBreast cancerSurvival timePatientsRecurrence riskSynthesis of melatoninSpine Surgery HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Survey Results Inversely Correlate with Survey Response Time
Kebaish KJ, Mercier MR, Duy PQ, Malpani R, Galivanche AR, Grauer JN. Spine Surgery HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Survey Results Inversely Correlate with Survey Response Time. Spine 2021, 46: 1264-1270. PMID: 34435990, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003974.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedHumansMedicarePatient SatisfactionPersonal SatisfactionReaction TimeRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsHCAHPS surveySurgery patientsSpinal surgery patientsSpine surgery patientsPatient satisfaction surveyHospital Consumer AssessmentPatient satisfaction metricsAcademic medical centerMultivariate regression analysisLower scoresSurvey response timeAnesthesiologists classPatient demographicsPostoperative outcomesRetrospective reviewFunctional statusSpine surgeryBACKGROUND DATAMedical CenterPatient experienceDay 22Day 43Healthcare providersDay 0Reported satisfactionOpioid use and spinal cord stimulation therapy: The long game
Hwang BY, Negoita S, Duy PQ, Tesay Y, Anderson WS. Opioid use and spinal cord stimulation therapy: The long game. Journal Of Clinical Neuroscience 2021, 84: 50-52. PMID: 33485599, DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnalgesics, OpioidChronic PainDevice RemovalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain ManagementRetrospective StudiesSpinal Cord StimulationTimeConceptsMorphine equivalent dosageSpinal cord stimulationSCS implantationOpioid requirementsCertain chronic pain disordersPre-operative risk assessmentSpinal cord stimulation therapyDaily opioid consumptionOpioid consumption patternsOpioid-naïve patientsPre-operative baselineChronic pain disordersRigorous patient selectionPost-operative evaluationOpioid consumptionOpioid statusNaïve patientsOpioid usageMost patientsOpioid useSCS therapyPain disordersPatient selectionTreatment failureCord stimulation
2020
Spinal cord stimulation and psychotropic medication use: Missing piece to the puzzle?
Hwang BY, Negoita S, Duy PQ, Anderson WS. Spinal cord stimulation and psychotropic medication use: Missing piece to the puzzle? Journal Of Clinical Neuroscience 2020, 81: 158-160. PMID: 33222907, PMCID: PMC9586422, DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychotropic medicationsSpinal cord stimulator therapyLow explantation rateTimes less likelihoodClasses of medicationsChronic pain managementChronic pain patientsPsychotropic medication useSpinal cord stimulationMajority of casesMedication usePain managementPain patientsDaily dosageTreatment failureCord stimulationDevice explantationRetrospective studySCS patientsExplantation ratePsychotropic useTreatment successMedication statusMedicationsModulatory effectsWorse overall health status negatively impacts satisfaction with breast reconstruction
Mehta SK, Olawoyin O, Chouairi F, Duy PQ, Mets EJ, Gabrick KS, Le NK, Avraham T, Alperovich M. Worse overall health status negatively impacts satisfaction with breast reconstruction. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2020, 73: 2056-2062. PMID: 32972879, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBREAST-Q scoresPatient-reported outcomesOverall health statusBreast reconstructionOverall healthASA classificationHealth statusGeneral linear modelAnesthesiologists physical status classificationYale-New Haven HospitalWorse overall health statusBREAST-Q outcomesHealth-related qualityPhysical status classificationNew Haven HospitalEffect of ASAASA 1Independent predictorsPatient factorsPostoperative satisfactionBreast surgeryPatient satisfactionASA 2PatientsRelevant covariatesAntiepileptic drug withdrawal and seizure severity in the epilepsy monitoring unit
Duy PQ, Krauss GL, Crone NE, Ma M, Johnson EL. Antiepileptic drug withdrawal and seizure severity in the epilepsy monitoring unit. Epilepsy & Behavior 2020, 109: 107128. PMID: 32417383, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpilepsy monitoring unitBilateral tonic-clonic seizuresSevere seizure typeTonic-clonic seizuresFocal seizuresSeizure typesAED doseLorazepam administrationAntiepileptic drug reductionAntiepileptic drug withdrawalDrug withdrawal ratesReceiver-operating characteristic curveRisk of complicationsAED dosageAED withdrawalEMU stayConsecutive patientsSeizure clustersAED reductionDrug withdrawalSeizure severityPresurgical patientsDrug reductionSeizuresEffective dose
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