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Cellular Host Response Sepsis Test For Risk Stratification Of Patients In The Emergency Department: A Pooled Analysis, Hollis R. O'Neal, Roya Sheybani, Chadd K. Kraus, Wesley H. Self, Ajay M. Shah, Christopher B. Thomas, Henry T.K. Tse, Robert Scoggins Apr 2024

Cellular Host Response Sepsis Test For Risk Stratification Of Patients In The Emergency Department: A Pooled Analysis, Hollis R. O'Neal, Roya Sheybani, Chadd K. Kraus, Wesley H. Self, Ajay M. Shah, Christopher B. Thomas, Henry T.K. Tse, Robert Scoggins

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Objectives: Sepsis is one of the most common, costly, and misdiagnosed conditions in U.S. emergency departments (EDs). ED providers often treat on nonspecific signs, subjective suspicion, or presumption of infection, resulting in over- and undertreatment. An increased understanding of host response has opened a new direction for sepsis diagnostics. The IntelliSep test is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration–cleared cellular host response diagnostic that could help distinguish sepsis in ED settings. Our objective was to evaluate the potential of the cellular host response test to expedite appropriate care for patients who present with signs of infection. Methods: We performed a …


Trends In Medicare Utilization And Reimbursement For Hematology/Oncology Procedures From 2012 To 2023: A Geriatric Oncology Perspective, Julijana Conic, Thomas Reske Apr 2024

Trends In Medicare Utilization And Reimbursement For Hematology/Oncology Procedures From 2012 To 2023: A Geriatric Oncology Perspective, Julijana Conic, Thomas Reske

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Objectives: Given the scarcity of data exploring reimbursement trends in the field of hematology/oncology, we sought to characterize these trends for common procedures in this field from 2012 to 2023. Methods: Using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool we collected reimbursement data for 40 hematology/oncology procedure codes from 2012 to 2023. Data was adjusted to 2023 United States (US) dollars using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Results: From 2012 to 2023 gross reimbursement for the facility price decreased 4.4% and increased 9.2% for the non-facility price. When adjusted for inflation, compensation decreased 96.1% and …


Covid-19 Vaccination In Patients With Inborn Errors Of Immunity Reduces Hospitalization And Critical Care Needs Related To Covid-19: A Usidnet Report, John Mcdonnell, Kimberley Cousins, M. Elizabeth M. Younger, Adam Lane, Hassan Abolhassani, Roshini S. Abraham, Salem Al-Tamemi, Juan Carlos Aldave-Becerra, Eman Hesham Al-Faris, Alberto Alfaro-Murillo, Suzan A. Alkhater, Nouf Alsaati, Alexa Michelle Altman Doss, Melissa Anderson, Ernestina Angarola, Barbara Ariue, Danielle E. Arnold, Amal H. Assa'ad, Caner Aytekin, Meaghan Bank, Jenna R.E. Bergerson, Jack Bleesing, John Boesing, Carolina Bouso, Nicholas Brodszki, Diana Cabanillas, Carol Cady, Meghan A. Callahan, Luke Wall, Et Al Apr 2024

Covid-19 Vaccination In Patients With Inborn Errors Of Immunity Reduces Hospitalization And Critical Care Needs Related To Covid-19: A Usidnet Report, John Mcdonnell, Kimberley Cousins, M. Elizabeth M. Younger, Adam Lane, Hassan Abolhassani, Roshini S. Abraham, Salem Al-Tamemi, Juan Carlos Aldave-Becerra, Eman Hesham Al-Faris, Alberto Alfaro-Murillo, Suzan A. Alkhater, Nouf Alsaati, Alexa Michelle Altman Doss, Melissa Anderson, Ernestina Angarola, Barbara Ariue, Danielle E. Arnold, Amal H. Assa'ad, Caner Aytekin, Meaghan Bank, Jenna R.E. Bergerson, Jack Bleesing, John Boesing, Carolina Bouso, Nicholas Brodszki, Diana Cabanillas, Carol Cady, Meghan A. Callahan, Luke Wall, Et Al

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The CDC and ACIP recommend COVID-19 vaccination for patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI). Not much is known about vaccine safety in IEI, and whether vaccination attenuates infection severity in IEI. OBJECTIVE: To estimate COVID-19 vaccination safety and examine effect on outcomes in patients with IEI. METHODS: We built a secure registry database in conjunction with the US Immunodeficiency Network to examine vaccination frequency and indicators of safety and effectiveness in IEI patients. The registry opened on January 1, 2022, and closed on August 19, 2022. RESULTS: Physicians entered data on 1245 patients from 24 countries. The most …


Most Deprived Louisiana Census Tracts Have Higher Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence And Worse Survival, Kendra L. Ratnapradipa, Tingting Li, Mei Chin Hsieh, Laura Tenner, Edward S. Peters Feb 2024

Most Deprived Louisiana Census Tracts Have Higher Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence And Worse Survival, Kendra L. Ratnapradipa, Tingting Li, Mei Chin Hsieh, Laura Tenner, Edward S. Peters

School of Public Health Faculty Publications

Background: Liver cancer incidence increased in the US from 1975 through 2015 with heterogeneous rates across subpopulations. Upstream or distal area-level factors impact liver cancer risks. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the association between area-level deprivation and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and survival. We also explored the association between area deprivation and treatment modalities. Methods: Louisiana Tumor Registry identified 4,151 adult patients diagnosed with malignant HCC from 2011 to 2020 and linked residential address to census tract (CT)-level Area Deprivation Index (ADI) categorized into quartiles (Q1 = least deprived). ANOVA examined the association between ADI quartile …


Cardiometabolic Health: Actionable Prevention Strategies And New Care Models, Omar Leonards, David Aguilar Jan 2024

Cardiometabolic Health: Actionable Prevention Strategies And New Care Models, Omar Leonards, David Aguilar

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

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