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De Anda S, Njoroge A, Njuguna I, Dunbar MD, Abuna F, Macharia P, Betz B, Cherutich P, Bukusi D, Farquhar C, Katz DA. Predictors of First-Time and Repeat HIV Testing Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Kenya. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2020; 85:399-407. [PMID: 33136736 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite a doubling of HIV testing coverage in Kenya over the past decade, approximately 2 in 10 people with HIV remained unaware of their infection in 2018. HIV testing is most effective in identifying people with undiagnosed HIV through frequent and strategic testing in populations at high risk. An assessment of testing frequency and predictors of first-time and repeat testing is critical for monitoring effectiveness of testing strategies. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of adults aged ≥18 years who tested HIV-positive at 4 HIV testing and counseling clinics in Kenya from February 2015 to February 2016. We categorized individuals based on testing history, used Wilcoxon rank-sum tests to assess differences in intervals between the most recent and current HIV test, and used log-binomial regression to determine characteristics associated with first-time and repeat testing. RESULTS Among 1136 people testing HIV-positive, 336 (30%) had never tested before and 800 (70%) had, of whom 208 (26%) had previously tested positive. Among previously negative repeat testers, the median intertest interval was 414 days in key/priority populations (interquartile range = 179-1072) vs. 538 in the general population (interquartile range = 228-1299) (P = 0.09). Compared with previously negative repeat testers, being a first-time tester was associated with being age ≥40 years [vs. 18-24; adjusted risk ratio = 1.67, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.23 to 2.26], men (vs. women; adjusted risk ratio = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.21 to 1.71), and testing through provider-initiated testing and counseling (vs. client initiated; 1.19, 95% CI: 1.00 to 1.40). CONCLUSIONS There is a need to increase HIV testing among older individuals and men, increase testing frequency in key/priority populations, and maintain provider-initiated and facility-based testing to reach first-time testers.
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Tiwari R, Wang J, Han H, Kalu N, Sims LB, Katz DA, Burke B, Tsegaye AT, Carter KA, Freije S, Guo B, Albirair M, Barr‐DiChiara M, Baggaley R, Jamil MS, Senya K, Johnson C, Khosropour CM. Sexual behaviour change following HIV testing services: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int AIDS Soc 2020; 23:e25635. [PMID: 33161636 PMCID: PMC7649006 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Learning one's HIV status through HIV testing services (HTS) is an essential step toward accessing treatment and linking to preventive services for those at high HIV risk. HTS may impact subsequent sexual behaviour, but the degree to which this varies by population or is true in the setting of contemporary HIV prevention activities is largely unknown. As part of the 2019 World Health Organization Consolidated Guidelines on HTS, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of HTS on sexual behaviour. METHODS We searched nine electronic databases for studies published between July 2010 and December 2019. We included studies that reported on at least one outcome (condom use [defined as the frequency of condom use or condom-protected sex], number of sex partners, HIV incidence, STI incidence/prevalence). We included studies that prospectively assessed outcomes and that fit into one of three categories: (1) those evaluating more versus less-intensive HTS, (2) those of populations receiving HTS versus not and (3) those evaluating outcomes after versus before HTS. We conducted meta-analyses using random-effects models. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Of 29 980 studies screened, 76 studies were included. Thirty-eight studies were randomized controlled trials, 36 were cohort studies, one was quasi-experimental and one was a serial cross-sectional study. There was no significant difference in condom use among individuals receiving more-intensive HTS compared to less-intensive HTS (relative risk [RR]=1.03; 95% CI: 0.99 to 1.07). Condom use was significantly higher after receiving HTS compared to before HTS for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV (RR = 1.65; 95% CI: 1.36 to 1.99) and marginally significantly higher for individuals receiving an HIV-negative diagnosis (RR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.01 to 2.62). Individuals receiving more-intensive HTS reported fewer sex partners at follow-up than those receiving less-intensive HTS, but the finding was not statistically significant (mean difference = -0.28; 95% CI: -3.66, 3.10). CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the importance of using limited resources towards HTS strategies that focus on early HIV diagnosis, treatment and prevention services rather than resources dedicated to supplementing or enhancing HTS with additional counselling or other interventions.
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Lee JJ, Katz DA, Glick SN, Moreno C, Kerani RP. Immigrant Status and Sexual Orientation Disclosure: Implications for HIV/STD Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Seattle, Washington. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:2819-2828. [PMID: 32170508 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02831-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV and may avoid disclosing their sexual preferences to others. With heightened attention on immigrant status in the United States, foreign-born MSM may be particularly concerned about disclosing their sexual orientation. We sought to examine how immigrant status is associated with sexual orientation disclosure among MSM and to assess the impact of disclosure on HIV/STD prevention outcomes stratified by nativity. We analyzed data from the 2014 and 2017 Seattle-area surveys of MSM from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) system. Foreign-born MSM were less likely than U.S.-born MSM to have disclosed their sexuality to friends who are not gay, lesbian, or bisexual (85.0% vs. 95.5%; p < .001) or to family members (80.5% vs. 91.3%; p < .001). Further, disclosure to one's health care provider significantly increased the likelihood of having tested for HIV in the past 12 months among foreign-born and U.S.-born MSM. Findings highlight the need to better understand the risks and benefits of disclosure among foreign-born MSM. Future research may explore how responses and reactions to disclosure among foreign-born MSM shape pathways to HIV risk and prevention.
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Katz DA, Wu C, Jaske E, Stewart GL, Mohr DC. Care Practices to Promote Patient Engagement in VA Primary Care: Factors Associated With High Performance. Ann Fam Med 2020; 18:397-405. [PMID: 32928755 PMCID: PMC7489965 DOI: 10.1370/afm.2569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Patient engagement has been broadly defined as the process of actively involving and supporting patients in health care and treatment decision making. The aim of this study was to identify organizational factors that are associated with greater use of patient engagement care practices in Veterans Health Administration primary care clinics. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from the 2016 Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) national survey of direct care clinicians (primary care clinicians, registered nurses, and clinical associates). Exploratory factor analysis was used to group conceptually related patient engagement survey items into 3 subscales: planning and goal setting; motivational interviewing; and organizational strategies to promote self-management. Our independent variables included literature-based factors reported to promote team-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration in primary care. We used generalized estimating equations with multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify independent correlates of high performance on each patient engagement domain (top 25th vs bottom 25th percentile). RESULTS A total of 2,478 direct care clinicians from 609 clinics completed all patient engagement items in the PACT survey. For all patient engagement sub-scales, respondents at high-performing clinics were more likely to report having regular team meetings to discuss performance improvement and having leadership responsible for implementing PACT. For 2 of 3 patient engagement subscales, high performance was also associated with having fully staffed PACT teams (≥3 team members per primary care clinician) and role clarity. CONCLUSIONS Several desirable organizational and contextual factors were associated with high performance of patient engagement care practices. Strategies to improve the organizational functioning of primary care teams may enhance patient engagement in care.
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Zafar F, Lubert AM, Katz DA, Hill GD, Opotowsky AR, Alten JA, Goldstein SL, Alsaied T. Long-Term Kidney Function After the Fontan Operation. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020; 76:334-341. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Goodreau SM, Pollock ED, Wang LY, Barrios LC, Dunville RL, Aslam MV, Katz DA, Hart-Malloy R, Rosenthal EM, Trigg M, Fields M, Hamilton DT, Rosenberg ES. Predicting the impact of sexual behavior change on adolescent STI in the US and New York State: a case study of the teen-SPARC tool. Ann Epidemiol 2020; 47:13-18. [PMID: 32713502 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2020.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Adolescents aged 13-18 years bear a large burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and changing adolescent sexual risk behavior is a key component of reducing this burden. We demonstrate a novel publicly available modeling tool (teen-SPARC) to help state and local health departments predict the impact of behavioral change on gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV burden among adolescents. METHODS Teen-SPARC is built in Excel for familiarity and ease and parameterized using data from CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. We present teen-SPARC's methods, including derivation of national parameters and instructions to obtain local parameters. We model multiple scenarios of increasing condom use and estimate the impact on gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV incidence, comparing national and New York State (NYS) results. RESULTS A 1% annual increase in condom use (consistent with Healthy People 2020 goals) could prevent nearly 10,000 cases of STIs nationwide. Increases in condom use of 17.1%, 2.2%, and 25.5% in NYS would be necessary to avert 1000 cases of gonorrhea, 1000 cases of chlamydia, and 10 cases of HIV infection, respectively. Additional results disaggregate outcomes by age, sex, partner sex, jurisdiction, and pathogen. CONCLUSION Teen-SPARC may be able to assist health departments aiming to tailor behavioral interventions for STI prevention among adolescents.
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Chavez PR, Bradley HM, Wesolowski LG, Violette LR, Katz DA, Niemann LA, McMahan VM, McDougal S, Cornelius-Hudson AM, Ethridge SF, Stekler JD, Delaney KP. Performance evaluation of four point-of-care HIV tests using unprocessed specimens. J Clin Virol 2020; 124:104282. [PMID: 31991321 PMCID: PMC10955760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The performance of recently approved point-of-care (POC) HIV tests should be assessed using unprocessed specimens. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of four POC HIV tests using whole blood (WB) and two using oral fluid (OF) among persons recruited from health clinics in Seattle, Washington, during September 2015-September 2017. STUDY DESIGN Participants were tested with the POC tests, additional plasma and serum were collected for laboratory testing, and participant- reported use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was recorded. Participants testing negative on all tests could reenroll every 90 days. Specimens from persons previously diagnosed with HIV infection as well as from those who were newly diagnosed during the study were included in the sensitivity estimate. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated based on HIV status determined by laboratory testing. RESULTS Of 1,256 visits, 179 were from persons with HIV infection; 120 of these were taking ART. Among 1,077 visits from participants not diagnosed with HIV, PrEP use was reported at 155 (14.4%) visits. Sensitivity was similar among POC WB tests (95.53%-97.21%; p>0.05). Among participants on ART, sensitivity was lower for the same test performed on OF compared to WB (p<0.003). Specificity was high for all tests (99.44%- 100.00%); we did not detect specificity differences with PrEP use. CONCLUSIONS These POC tests displayed relatively high sensitivity and specificity using unprocessed specimens, suggesting their effectiveness in identifying HIV infections whenever laboratory-based testing is not feasible. Nonetheless, clients with recent risk should retest to rule out the possibility of a false-negative result.
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Katz DA, Hamlin C, Vander Weg MW, Grant KM, Stewart Steffensmeier KR, Paez M, Hawley ST, Gaeth G. Veterans' preferences for tobacco treatment in primary care: A discrete choice experiment. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:652-660. [PMID: 31629558 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate US veterans' preferences for smoking cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy. METHODS A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted in 123 Veterans Health Administration primary care outpatients who planned to quit smoking within 6 months. Key attributes of tobacco cessation treatment were based on literature review and expert opinion. We used a hierarchical Bayesian approach with a logit model to estimate the part-worth utility of each attribute level and used latent class logit models to explore preference heterogeneity. RESULTS In the aggregate, participants valued counseling options with the following attributes: higher quit rate at 1 year, emphasis on autonomy, familiarity of the counselor, counselor's communication skills, and inclusion of printed materials on smoking cessation. Participants valued pharmacotherapy options with the following attributes: higher quit rate at 1 year, lower risk of physical side effects, zero copayment, monthly check-in calls, and less weight gain. Latent class analysis revealed distinct clusters of patients with a unique preference "phenotype." CONCLUSIONS Veterans have distinct preferences for attributes of cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Identifying patients' preferences provides an opportunity for clinicians to offer tailored treatment options that better engage veterans in their own care and boost adherence to guideline-recommended counseling and pharmacotherapy.
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Stekler JD, Violette LR, Clark HA, McDougal SJ, Niemann LA, Katz DA, Chavez PR, Wesolowski LG, Ethridge SF, McMahan VM, Cornelius-Hudson A, Delaney KP. Prospective Evaluation of HIV Testing Technologies in a Clinical Setting: Protocol for Project DETECT. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e16332. [PMID: 32012115 PMCID: PMC7011122 DOI: 10.2196/16332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND HIV testing guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are continually changing to reflect advancements in new testing technology. Evaluation of existing and new point-of-care (POC) HIV tests is crucial to inform testing guidelines and provide information to clinicians and other HIV test providers. Characterizing the performance of POC HIV tests using unprocessed specimens can provide estimates for the window period of detection, or the time from HIV acquisition to test positivity, which allows clinicians and other HIV providers to select the appropriate POC HIV tests for persons who may be recently infected with HIV. OBJECTIVE This paper describes the protocols and procedures used to evaluate the performance of the newest POC tests and determine their sensitivity during early HIV infection. METHODS Project DETECT is a CDC-funded study that is evaluating POC HIV test performance. Part 1 is a cross-sectional, retrospective study comparing behavioral characteristics and HIV prevalence of the overall population of the Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic to Project DETECT participants enrolled in part 2. Part 2 is a cross-sectional, prospective study evaluating POC HIV tests in real time using unprocessed whole blood and oral fluid specimens. A POC nucleic acid test (NAT) was added to the panel of HIV tests in June 2018. Part 3 is a longitudinal, prospective study evaluating seroconversion sensitivity of POC HIV tests through serial follow-up testing. For comparison, HIV-1 RNA and HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen/antibody tests are also performed for participants enrolled in part 2 or 3. A behavioral survey that collects information about demographics, history of HIV testing, STD history, symptoms of acute HIV infection, substance use, sexual behaviors in the aggregate and with recent partners, and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy is completed at each part 2 or 3 visit. RESULTS Between September 2015 and March 2019, there were 14,990 Project DETECT-eligible visits (part 1) to the PHSKC STD Clinic resulting in 1819 part 2 Project DETECT study visits. The longitudinal study within Project DETECT (part 3) enrolled 27 participants with discordant POC test results from their part 2 visit, and 10 (37%) were followed until they had fully seroconverted with concordant positive POC test results. Behavioral survey data and HIV test results, sensitivity, and specificity will be presented elsewhere. CONCLUSIONS Studies such as Project DETECT are critical for evaluating POC HIV test devices as well as describing characteristics of persons at risk for HIV acquisition in the United States. HIV tests in development, including POC NATs, will provide new opportunities for HIV testing programs. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/16332.
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Wang LY, Hamilton DT, Rosenberg ES, Aslam MV, Sullivan PS, Katz DA, Dunville RL, Barrios LC, Goodreau SM. Cost-Effectiveness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males. J Adolesc Health 2020; 66:100-106. [PMID: 31757626 PMCID: PMC9258617 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been proven safe and effective in preventing HIV among adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM), but the cost-effectiveness of PrEP in ASMM remains unknown. Building on a recent epidemiological network modeling study of PrEP among ASMM, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of PrEP use in a high prevalence U.S. setting with significant disparities in HIV between black and white ASMM. METHODS Based on the estimated number of infections averted and the number of ASMM on PrEP from the previous model and published estimates of PrEP costs, HIV treatment costs, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained per infection prevented, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of PrEP use in black and white ASMM over 10 years using a societal perspective and lifetime horizon. Effectiveness was measured as lifetime QALYs gained. Cost estimates included 10-year PrEP costs and lifetime HIV treatment costs saved. Cost-effectiveness was measured as cost/QALY gained. Multiple sensitivity analyses were performed on key model input parameters and assumptions used. RESULTS Under base-case assumptions, PrEP use yielded an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $33,064 per QALY in black ASMM and $427,788 per QALY in white ASMM. In all sensitivity analyses, the cost-effectiveness ratio of PrEP use remained <$100,000 per QALY in black ASMM and >$100,000 per QALY in white ASMM. CONCLUSIONS We found favorable cost-effectiveness ratios for PrEP use among black ASMM or other ASMM in communities with high HIV burden at current PrEP costs. Clinicians providing services in high-prevalence communities, and particularly those serving high-prevalence communities of color, should consider including PrEP services.
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Violette LR, Niemann LA, McMahan VM, Katz DA, Chavez PR, Clark HA, Cornelius-Hudson A, Ethridge SF, McDougal SJ, Ure Ii G, Stekler JD, Delaney KP. Group Sex Events Among Cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Survey Study to Explore Participation and Risk-Taking Behaviors. JMIR Res Protoc 2019; 8:e15426. [PMID: 31774403 PMCID: PMC6906620 DOI: 10.2196/15426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Group sex events (GSEs) are common among cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM), pose a unique risk profile for HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) transmission, and may be on the rise, in part because of Web-based networking platforms. However, collecting data on GSEs can be challenging, and many gaps exist in our knowledge about GSE participation among MSM. Objective The objective of this study was to develop survey questions addressing aggregate and partner-specific group sex behaviors to measure prevalence of GSEs and associated risks in persons participating in Project Diagnostic Evaluation To Expand Critical Testing Technologies (DETECT), including MSM seeking HIV and STD testing at a public clinic in Seattle, Washington. Methods We developed a computer self-assisted survey that included questions about participant demographics, sexual history, and risk behaviors, including group sex, as a part of Project DETECT, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–funded study evaluating point-of-care HIV tests. Aggregate and partner-specific questions asked about participation in all GSEs, threesomes, and four-or-more-somes including questions about number and HIV status of sex partners and condom use during the events. To evaluate question performance, we assessed the discrepancies in reporting between the aggregate and partner-specific questions, quantified question refusal rates, and calculated the additional time required to answer the GSE questions. Information about network density (number of partnerships of overlapping duration) was estimated and compared for MSM who did and did not report GSEs. Results Among 841 visits by 690 MSM who were asked any group sex survey question, participation in a GSE of any type in the past 3 months was reported at 293 visits (293/841, 34.8%). We found that 9.0% (76/841) of MSM in the sample reported ≥1 four-or-more-some in the partner-specific questions but did not report in the aggregate. The proportion of refusals on any given aggregate GSE-related question ranged from 0% (0/273) to 10.6% (15/141) (median 2.6%) and partner-specific questions ranged from 0% (0/143) to 22% (5/23) (median 3.0%), with questions about four-or-more-somes having the highest proportions of refusals. Completing the aggregate group sex questions added 1 to 2 minutes and the partner-specific questions added an additional 2 to 4 minutes per partner to the total survey length. As expected, the partner-specific GSE questions documented higher density of sexual networks that was not captured by asking about total partner counts and overlap of specific partnerships. Conclusions We found that the Project DETECT survey was able to obtain nuanced information about GSEs. The question skip patterns and consistency checks were effective, and survey fatigue was minimal. More research is needed on GSEs, and our survey represents a promising data collection tool to help fill gaps in knowledge about the subject.
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Rodriguez Villalvazo Y, McDanel JS, Beste LA, Sanchez AJ, Vaughan-Sarrazin M, Katz DA. Effect of travel distance and rurality of residence on initial surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in VA primary care patient with cirrhosis. Health Serv Res 2019; 55:103-112. [PMID: 31763691 DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the relationship between travel distance and surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma among veterans with cirrhosis. DATA SOURCES Veterans Health Administration (VHA) inpatient and outpatient administrative data were linked to geocoded enrollee files. CMS-VHA merged data were used to assess receipt of Medicare-financed non-VA imaging. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort of US veterans diagnosed with cirrhosis between 2009 and 2015 was examined. First available abdominal imaging following the diagnosis of cirrhosis was analyzed separately as a function of travel distance to the nearest VA medical center (VAMC) and to the patient's assigned VA primary care provider. Veterans with dual use of Medicare and VA services were also examined for receipt of imaging outside of the VA. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Veterans who resided more than 30 miles from the nearest VAMC were less likely to receive any imaging for HCC surveillance. Among dual users, increased travel distance between the patient's residence and nearest VAMC was associated with an increased likelihood of receiving any abdominal imaging at non-VA facilities. CONCLUSION Increased travel distance to the nearest VA medical center reduces the likelihood of receiving imaging for HCC surveillance in cirrhotic veterans. Future efforts should focus on reducing geographic barriers to HCC surveillance.
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Whelan BM, Hebert PL, Ahrens KR, Katz DA, Buskin SE, Golden MR, Dombrowski JC. Predictors of Failure to Reach Viral Suppression Within 1 Year After Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnosis: A Surveillance-Based Analysis. Sex Transm Dis 2019; 46:728-732. [PMID: 31644501 DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Identifying factors associated with poor human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care continuum outcomes in the first year after HIV diagnosis could guide care engagement efforts at the time of diagnosis. METHODS We analyzed data from newly diagnosed persons living with HIV (PLWH) who received a partner services (PS) interview in King County, WA from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2016. The outcome measure was failure to reach viral suppression, defined as the lack of an HIV RNA result <200 copies/mL reported to surveillance within one year after diagnosis. We constructed Kaplan-Meier curves of time to viral suppression and examined associations between viral suppression and demographic characteristics, substance use, housing status, and plan for HIV care. RESULTS Among 549 individuals, 69 (13%) did not achieve viral suppression within 1 year. Failure to reach suppression was associated with having no plan for HIV care at the time of PS interview (n = 72; 13% of the total population; RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.04-1.36] and unstable housing (n = 81; 15% of the total population; [RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.05-1.35). Among persons with one of these two risk factors, 76% achieved viral suppression, compared with 91% of those with stable housing and a plan for care. Overall, 80% of persons who ultimately reached suppression did so by 7.3 months. CONCLUSIONS Providing early support services to PLWH who have unstable housing or no plan for care at the time of HIV partner services interview and to those who do not reach viral suppression shortly after diagnosis could improve the HIV care continuum.
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Katz DA, Wong VJ, Medley AM, Johnson CC, Cherutich PK, Green KE, Huong P, Baggaley RC. The power of partners: positively engaging networks of people with HIV in testing, treatment and prevention. J Int AIDS Soc 2019; 22 Suppl 3:e25314. [PMID: 31321909 PMCID: PMC6639670 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Katz DA, Stewart KR, Paez M, Vander Weg MW, Grant KM, Hamlin C, Gaeth G. Development of a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) Questionnaire to Understand Veterans' Preferences for Tobacco Treatment in Primary Care. PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2019; 11:649-663. [PMID: 29855976 DOI: 10.1007/s40271-018-0316-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Providers often prescribe counseling and/or medications for tobacco cessation without considering patients' treatment preferences. OBJECTIVE The primary aims of this study are to describe (1) the development of a discrete choice experiment (DCE) questionnaire designed to identify the attributes and levels of tobacco treatment that are most important to veterans; and (2) the decision-making process in choosing between hypothetical tobacco treatments. METHODS We recruited current smokers who were already scheduled for a primary care appointment within a single Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. Subjects were asked to rate the importance of selected treatment attributes and were interviewed during two rounds of pilot testing of initial DCE instruments. Key attributes and levels of the initial instruments were identified by targeted literature review; the instruments were iteratively revised after each round of pilot testing. Using a 'think aloud' approach, subjects were interviewed while completing DCE choice tasks. Constant comparison techniques were used to characterize the issues raised by subjects. Findings from the cognitive interviews were used to revise the initial DCE instruments. RESULTS Most subjects completed the DCE questionnaire without difficulty and considered two or more attributes in choosing between treatments. Two common patterns of decision-making emerged during the cognitive interviews: (1) counting 'pros' and 'cons' of each treatment alternative; and (2) using a 'rule-out' strategy to eliminate a given treatment choice if it included an undesirable attribute. Subjects routinely discounted the importance of certain attributes and, in a few cases, focused primarily on a single 'must-have' attribute. CONCLUSION Cognitive interviews provide valuable insights into the comprehension and interpretation of DCE attributes, the decision processes used by veterans during completion of choice tasks, and underlying reasons for non'-compensatory decision-making.
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Contesse MG, Fredericksen RJ, Wohlfeiler D, Hecht J, Kachur R, Strona FV, Katz DA. Attitudes About the Use of Geosocial Networking Applications for HIV/STD Partner Notification: A Qualitative Study. AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AIDS EDUCATION 2019; 31:273-285. [PMID: 31145001 PMCID: PMC6821391 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2019.31.3.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Meeting sex partners through geosocial networking (GSN) apps is common among men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM may choose not to exchange contact information with partners met through GSN apps, limiting their own and health departments' ability to notify partners of HIV/STD exposure through standard notification methods. Using online focus groups (four groups; N = 28), we explored the perspectives of U.S. MSM regarding offer of partner notification features through GSN apps. Most participants were comfortable with HIV/STD partner notification delivered via GSN apps, either by partner services staff using a health department profile or through an in-app anonymous messaging system. While most participants expressed a responsibility to notify partners on their own, app-based partner notification methods may be preferred for casual or hard-to-reach partners. However, participants indicated that health departments will need to build trust with MSM app users to ensure acceptable and effective app-based delivery of partner notification.
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Katz DA, Buchanan DM, Weg MWV, Faseru B, Horwitz PA, Jones PG, Spertus JA. Does outpatient cardiac rehabilitation help patients with acute myocardial infarction quit smoking? Prev Med 2019; 118:51-58. [PMID: 30316877 PMCID: PMC6322961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (OCR) reinforces patients' efforts to quit smoking, but the association between participation in OCR and long-term smoking status after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is unknown. We studied hospitalized smokers with confirmed AMI from two multicenter prospective registries (PREMIER, from January 1, 2003, to June 28, 2004, and TRIUMPH, from April 11, 2005, to December 31, 2008) to describe the association of OCR participation with smoking cessation. Eligible patients smoked at least 1 cigarette per day on average in the 30 days prior to enrollment and completed 12-month follow-up (N = 1307). Structured interviews were completed on subjects at baseline and during follow-up. OCR participation and abstinence from smoking within the prior 30-days (30-day point prevalence abstinence, PPA) were self-reported. We constructed a propensity model of OCR participation based on 22 baseline sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and constructed hierarchical modified Poisson regression models of 30-day PPA at 12 months after matching on the propensity for OCR participation (with clinical site treated as a random effect). Seventy-four percent of subjects were referred to OCR at hospital discharge, but only 36% participated during follow-up. At 12-month follow-up, 30-day PPA was 57% in OCR participants, compared to 41% in matched OCR non-participants. Participation in OCR was a significant predictor of 30-day PPA at 12 months (adjusted RR 1.38, 95% CI 1.20-1.57). In conclusion, smokers who participated in OCR were significantly more likely to abstain from smoking 12 months after AMI hospitalization.
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Stekler JD, Violette LR, Niemann L, McMahan VM, Katz DA, Baeten JM, Grant RM, Delaney KP. Repeated False-Positive HIV Test Results in a Patient Taking HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Open Forum Infect Dis 2018; 5:ofy197. [PMID: 30276221 PMCID: PMC6157305 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Regular HIV testing is required to ensure the safety of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). We describe and discuss a series of false-positive HIV test results from an individual receiving PrEP. The expansion of PrEP will likely result in greater numbers of false-positive test results that may pose challenges for interpretation.
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Chambers LC, Khosropour CM, Katz DA, Dombrowski JC, Manhart LE, Golden MR. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Lifetime Risk of Chlamydia trachomatis Diagnosis and Adverse Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Women in King County, Washington. Clin Infect Dis 2018; 67:593-599. [PMID: 29420716 PMCID: PMC6070060 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common reportable infection in the United States and can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and tubal factor infertility (TFI). Methods We created life tables to estimate the "lifetime" risk of chlamydia diagnosis among women aged 15-34 years in King County, Washington, between 1992 and 2014. We estimated the lifetime risk of chlamydia-associated PID and TFI incorporating published estimates of the risk of sequelae. Results There were 51464 first chlamydia diagnoses in 1992-2014. For women born between 1980 and 1984, the lifetime risk of chlamydia diagnosis was 19.8% overall and 14.0% for non-Hispanic white, 64.9% for non-Hispanic black, and 32.6% for Hispanic women. The cumulative risk of chlamydia by age 24 increased overall from 13.9% to 17.3% among women born between 1975 and 1994 but declined among non-Hispanic black women, among whom risk by age 24 declined from 57.3% among women born between 1980 and 1984 to 38.6% among women born between 1990 and 1994. The lifetime risk of chlamydia-associated PID among women born between 1980 and 1984 ranged from 0.33% to 1.14%. Among non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic women, the lifetime risk of chlamydia-associated TFI was 0.04%, 0.20%, and 0.10%, respectively. Conclusions Over 60% of non-Hispanic black women had at least 1 chlamydia diagnosis by age 34 in the birth cohorts most affected, a risk almost 5 times that in non-Hispanic whites. An estimated 1 in 500 non-Hispanic black women develops chlamydia-associated TFI. More effective control measures are needed.
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Luo W, Katz DA, Hamilton DT, McKenney J, Jenness SM, Goodreau SM, Stekler JD, Rosenberg ES, Sullivan PS, Cassels S. Development of an Agent-Based Model to Investigate the Impact of HIV Self-Testing Programs on Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta and Seattle. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2018; 4:e58. [PMID: 29959112 PMCID: PMC6045793 DOI: 10.2196/publichealth.9357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the United States HIV epidemic, men who have sex with men (MSM) remain the most profoundly affected group. Prevention science is increasingly being organized around HIV testing as a launch point into an HIV prevention continuum for MSM who are not living with HIV and into an HIV care continuum for MSM who are living with HIV. An increasing HIV testing frequency among MSM might decrease future HIV infections by linking men who are living with HIV to antiretroviral care, resulting in viral suppression. Distributing HIV self-test (HIVST) kits is a strategy aimed at increasing HIV testing. Our previous modeling work suggests that the impact of HIV self-tests on transmission dynamics will depend not only on the frequency of tests and testers' behaviors but also on the epidemiological and testing characteristics of the population. OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to develop an agent-based model to inform public health strategies for promoting safe and effective HIV self-tests to decrease the HIV incidence among MSM in Atlanta, GA, and Seattle, WA, cities representing profoundly different epidemiological settings. METHODS We adapted and extended a network- and agent-based stochastic simulation model of HIV transmission dynamics that was developed and parameterized to investigate racial disparities in HIV prevalence among MSM in Atlanta. The extension comprised several activities: adding a new set of model parameters for Seattle MSM; adding new parameters for tester types (ie, regular, risk-based, opportunistic-only, or never testers); adding parameters for simplified pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake following negative results for HIV tests; and developing a conceptual framework for the ways in which the provision of HIV self-tests might change testing behaviors. We derived city-specific parameters from previous cohort and cross-sectional studies on MSM in Atlanta and Seattle. Each simulated population comprised 10,000 MSM and targeted HIV prevalences are equivalent to 28% and 11% in Atlanta and Seattle, respectively. RESULTS Previous studies provided sufficient data to estimate the model parameters representing nuanced HIV testing patterns and HIV self-test distribution. We calibrated the models to simulate the epidemics representing Atlanta and Seattle, including matching the expected stable HIV prevalence. The revised model facilitated the estimation of changes in 10-year HIV incidence based on counterfactual scenarios of HIV self-test distribution strategies and their impact on testing behaviors. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that the extension of an existing agent-based HIV transmission model was sufficient to simulate the HIV epidemics among MSM in Atlanta and Seattle, to accommodate a more nuanced depiction of HIV testing behaviors than previous models, and to serve as a platform to investigate how HIV self-tests might impact testing and HIV transmission patterns among MSM in Atlanta and Seattle. In our future studies, we will use the model to test how different HIV self-test distribution strategies might affect HIV incidence among MSM.
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Kuperman EF, Chapin J, Grant KM, Vander Weg MW, Katz DA. The Association between the Electronic Health Record and Patient-Reported Receipt of Tobacco Cessation Care in Hospitalized Veterans. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2018; 44:304-306. [PMID: 29759264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Barbee LA, Soge OO, Katz DA, Dombrowski JC, Holmes KK, Golden MR. Increases in Neisseria gonorrhoeae With Reduced Susceptibility to Azithromycin Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seattle, King County, Washington, 2012-2016. Clin Infect Dis 2018; 66:712-718. [PMID: 29045604 PMCID: PMC5848236 DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Antimicrobial-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a major public health threat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends ceftriaxone 250 mg plus azithromycin (AZM) 1 g for gonorrhea treatment. Resistance to AZM could affect gonorrhea control efforts. Methods Using gonococcal isolates collected at the Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic from 2012 to 2016, focusing on 2014-2016, we compared cases with the CDC AZM alert value minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) (≥2 µg/mL) to those with AZM MIC ≤1 µg/mL, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and clinical outcomes. Results In 2012 and 2013, none of the 263 patients from whom we isolated N. gonorrhoeae from the urethra were infected with organisms with an AZM MIC ≥2 µg/mL. Between 2014 and 2016, 4.4% of 926 gonorrhea cases demonstrated reduced susceptibility to AZM; 93% of these cases occurred among men who have sex with men (MSM). Among MSM, 5.0% of 2014-2016 cases demonstrated reduced susceptibility to AZM. No AZM alert value isolates had concomitant cephalosporin resistance. There were 2 potential treatment failures: 1 pharyngeal infection treated with AZM 2 g alone, and 1 pharyngeal infection that persisted after study drug. Conclusions Among MSM with gonorrhea in Seattle, 5% have gonorrhea with reduced susceptibility to AZM. The World Health Organization recommends changing treatment guidelines when >5% of isolates are resistant to a recommended drug. The emergence of resistant AZM gonorrhea should prompt reconsideration of current treatment recommendations, and highlights the need for new therapies for gonorrhea.
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Hood JE, Katz DA, Bennett AB, Buskin SE, Dombrowski JC, Hawes SE, Golden MR. Integrating HIV Surveillance and Field Services: Data Quality and Care Continuum in King County, Washington, 2010-2015. Am J Public Health 2017; 107:1938-1943. [PMID: 29048962 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2017.304069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess how integration of HIV surveillance and field services might influence surveillance data and linkage to care metrics. METHODS We used HIV surveillance and field services data from King County, Washington, to assess potential impact of misclassification of prior diagnoses on numbers of new diagnoses. The relationship between partner services and linkage to care was evaluated with multivariable log-binomial regression models. RESULTS Of the 2842 people who entered the King County HIV Surveillance System in 2010 to 2015, 52% were newly diagnosed, 41% had a confirmed prior diagnosis in another state, and 7% had an unconfirmed prior diagnosis. Twelve percent of those classified as newly diagnosed for purposes of national HIV surveillance self-reported a prior HIV diagnosis that was unconfirmed. Partner services recipients were more likely than nonrecipients to link to care within 30 days (adjusted risk ratio [RR] = 1.10; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.03, 1.18) and 90 days (adjusted RR = 1.07; 95% CI = 1.01, 1.14) of diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Integration of HIV surveillance, partner services, and care linkage efforts may improve the accuracy of HIV surveillance data and facilitate timely linkage to care.
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Katz DA, Graber M, Lounsbury P, Vander Weg MW, Phillips EK, Clair C, Horwitz PA, Cai X, Christensen AJ. Multiple Risk Factor Counseling to Promote Heart-healthy Lifestyles in the Chest Pain Observation Unit: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Acad Emerg Med 2017; 24:968-982. [PMID: 28748625 DOI: 10.1111/acem.13231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Admission to the chest pain observation unit (CPOU) may be an advantageous time for patients to consider heart-healthy lifestyle changes while undergoing diagnostic evaluation to rule out myocardial ischemia. The aim of this pragmatic trial was to assess the effectiveness of a multiple risk factor intervention in changing CPOU patients' health beliefs and readiness to change health behaviors. A secondary aim was to obtain preliminary estimates of the intervention's effect on diet, physical activity, and smoking. METHODS We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of a moderate-intensity counseling intervention that aimed to build motivation to change and problem-solving skills in 140 adult patients with at least one modifiable cardiovascular risk factor (CRF) who were admitted to the CPOU of an academic emergency department (ED) with symptoms of possible acute coronary syndrome. Study patients were randomly assigned to full counseling (face-to-face cardiovascular risk assessment and personalized counseling on nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation in the ED, plus two telephone follow-up sessions) or minimal counseling (brief instruction [<5 minutes] on benefits of modifying cardiovascular risk factors) by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist. We measured Health Belief Model constructs for ischemic heart disease, stage of change, and self-reported CRF-related behaviors (diet, exercise, and smoking) during 6-month follow-up using previously validated measures. We used linear mixed models and logistic regression (with generalized estimating equations) to compare continuous and dichotomous behavioral outcomes across treatment arms, respectively. RESULTS Approximately 20% more patients in the full counseling arm reported having received counseling on diet and physical activity during CPOU admission, compared to the minimal counseling arm; a similar proportion of patients in both counseling arms reported having received advice or assistance in quitting smoking. There were no significant differences between treatment arms for any cardiovascular health beliefs, readiness to change, or CRF-related behaviors during longitudinal follow-up. In secondary analyses in both treatment arms combined, however, patients showed significant differences between follow-up and baseline measurements: increases in the perceived benefits of improving CRF-related behaviors (27.7 vs. 26.6 on a scale from 7 to 35, p = 0.0001) and increased readiness to change dietary behavior and physical activity during follow-up-intake of saturated fat (83% vs. 49%), readiness to change fruit and vegetable consumption (83% vs 56%), and readiness to perform regular exercise (34% vs. 14%) at 6 months and baseline, respectively (p < 0.0001 for all comparisons in both treatment arms combined). CONCLUSIONS A multiple risk factor intervention that focused on increasing motivation to change and problem-solving skills did not significantly improve behavioral outcomes, compared to minimal counseling. Patients admitted to the CPOU demonstrated sustained changes in several cardiovascular health beliefs and risk-related behaviors during follow-up; this provides further evidence that the CPOU visit is a "teachable moment" for cardiovascular risk reduction. Future studies should evaluate the effectiveness of ED-initiated counseling interventions to engage patients in changing cardiovascular risk behaviors, in coordination with primary care.
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Vander Weg MW, Holman JE, Rahman H, Sarrazin MV, Hillis SL, Fu SS, Grant KM, Prochazka AV, Adams SL, Battaglia CT, Buchanan LM, Tinkelman D, Katz DA. Implementing smoking cessation guidelines for hospitalized Veterans: Cessation results from the VA-BEST trial. J Subst Abuse Treat 2017; 77:79-88. [PMID: 28476277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2017.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the impact of a nurse-initiated tobacco cessation intervention focused on providing guideline-recommended care to hospitalized smokers. DESIGN Pre-post quasi-experimental trial. SETTING General medical units of four US Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals. SUBJECTS 898 adult Veteran smokers (503 and 395 were enrolled in the baseline and intervention periods, respectively). INTERVENTION The intervention included academic detailing, adaptation of the computerized medical record, patient self-management support, and organizational support and feedback. MEASURES The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day point prevalence abstinence at six months. ANALYSIS Tobacco use was compared for the pre-intervention and intervention periods with multivariable logistic regression using generalized estimating equations to account for clustering at the nurse level. Predictors of abstinence at six months were investigated with best subsets regression. RESULTS Seven-day point prevalence abstinence during the intervention period did not differ significantly from the pre-intervention period at either three (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI95)=0.78 [0.51-1.18]) or six months (AOR=0.92; CI95=0.62-1.37). Predictors of abstinence included baseline self-efficacy for refraining from smoking when experiencing negative affect (p=0.0004) and perceived likelihood of staying off cigarettes following discharge (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Tobacco use interventions in the VA inpatient setting likely require more substantial changes in clinician behavior and enhanced post-discharge follow-up to improve cessation outcomes.
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Katz DA, Locke C, Greco N, Liu W, Tracy KA. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and depression symptom effects of an arginine vasopressin type 1B receptor antagonist in a one-week randomized Phase 1b trial. Brain Behav 2017; 7:e00628. [PMID: 28293470 PMCID: PMC5346517 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Arginine vasopressin 1B receptor (V1B) antagonists may have utility for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS The V1B antagonist ABT-436 (N = 31) or matching placebo (N = 20) was administered to MDD subjects for 7 days. The main study objectives were to assess the safety and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) effects of ABT-436 in MDD subjects. MDD symptoms were assessed using the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D-17) and the subject-rated Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaire (MASQ). RESULTS The most prevalent safety finding associated with ABT-436 800 mg QD was increased mild-moderate diarrhea (68% v 5%, p < 0.001). Increased nausea (26% v 5%, p < 0.10), decreased systolic blood pressure (3.15-3.44 mmHg, p < 0.10) and increased heart rate (3.42-4.01 bpm, p < 0.05) were also associated with ABT-436 800 mg QD. Basal HPA activity measured by 24-hr urine total glucocorticoids was 25% lower with ABT-436 than placebo (p < 0.001). The reduction was, on average, larger in subjects with higher baseline urine total glucocorticoids. Results on plasma adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), urine, serum and saliva cortisol, and saliva cortisone also showed basal HPA attenuation with ABT-436. Dynamic HPA activity measured by plasma ACTH and serum cortisol responses to corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) were 30-46% lower in ABT-436 subjects (all p < 0.001). Each ABT-436 subject showed response to CRH in or near the baseline range of responses. ABT-436 was associated with more favorable symptom changes on two of five MASQ subscales (estimated effect size 1.47-1.86, p < 0.01) but not on HAM-D-17. CONCLUSIONS The results support further clinical study of the antidepressant potential of ABT-436.
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Katz DA, Stewart K, Paez M, Holman J, Adams SL, Vander Weg MW, Battaglia CT, Joseph AM, Titler MG, Ono S. "Let Me Get You a Nicotine Patch": Nurses' Perceptions of Implementing Smoking Cessation Guidelines for Hospitalized Veterans. Mil Med 2017; 181:373-82. [PMID: 27046185 DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-15-00101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Many hospitalized smokers do not receive guideline-recommended tobacco treatment, but little is known about the perceptions of inpatient nurses with regard to tobacco treatment. We used a sequential explanatory mixed methods design to help explain the findings of an academic detailing intervention trial on the inpatient medicine units of four Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. We surveyed 164 nurses and conducted semistructured interviews in a purposeful sample of 33 nurses with different attitudes toward cessation counseling. Content analysis was used to inductively characterize the issues raised by participants. Emerging themes were categorized using the knowledge-attitudes-behavior framework of guideline adherence. Knowledge-related and attitudinal barriers included perceived lack of skills in cessation counseling and skepticism about the effectiveness of cessation guidelines in hospitalized veterans. Nurses also reported multiple behavioral and organizational barriers to guideline adherence: resistance from patients, insufficient time and resources, the presence of smoking areas on VA premises, and lack of coordination with primary care. VA hospitals should train inpatient staff how to negotiate behavior change, integrate cessation counseling into nurses' workflow, develop alternative referral mechanisms for post-discharge cessation counseling, and adopt hospital policies to promote inpatient abstinence.
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Katz DA, Aufderheide TP, Bogner M, Rahko PR, Brown RL, Brown LM, Prekker ME, Selker HP. The Impact of Unstable Angina Guidelines in the Triage of Emergency Department Patients with Possible Acute Coronary Syndrome. Med Decis Making 2016; 26:606-16. [PMID: 17099199 DOI: 10.1177/0272989x06295358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective. The primary aim of this study is to determine whether implementing the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) Unstable Angina Practice Guideline improves emergency physician's decision making in patients with symptoms of possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including those for whom the diagnosis of unstable angina is uncertain. Methods. The authors conducted a prospective guideline implementation trial with pre-post design in the emergency departments of 1 university hospital and 1 university-affiliated community teaching hospital from January 2000 to May 2001. They enrolled 1140 adults who presented with chest pain or other symptoms of possible ACS. The intervention included the following: 1) physician training in use of the AHCPR risk groups, 2) algorithm for risk stratification, and 3) group feedback. To determine how accurately physicians interpreted the guideline algorithm, the authors compared their risk ratings with actual guideline risk groups. Results. No significant difference in physician triage decisions was observed between baseline and intervention periods. Analysis of physician's risk ratings during the intervention period revealed low overall concordance with actual guideline risk groups (kappa = 0.31); however, physician's risk ratings showed superior discrimination in identifying patients with confirmed ACS (receiver operating characteristic [ROC] area .81 v. .74, P = 0.008). Strict adherence to guideline recommendations would have resulted in hospitalizing 9% more non-ACS patients without lowering the rate of missed ACS. Conclusion. Implementation of the AHCPR guideline did not improve triage decisions in emergency department patients with possible ACS. Assessing physician triage solely based on concordance with the AHCPR guideline may not accurately reflect the quality of patient care.
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Katz DA, Dawson J, Beshansky JR, Rahko PS, Aufderheide TP, Bogner M, Tighouart H, Selker HP. Does Concordance with Guideline Triage Recommendations Affect Clinical Care of Patients with Possible Acute Coronary Syndrome? Med Decis Making 2016; 27:423-37. [PMID: 17641142 DOI: 10.1177/0272989x07302557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background. The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) Unstable Angina Practice Guideline recommends outpatient management for patients at low risk and admission to a monitored bed for patients at intermediate-high risk of adverse short-term outcomes, but the clinical consequences of adhering to these recommendations are unclear. Methods. This analysis included 7466 adults who presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and who participated in 3 prospective clinical effectiveness trials during the period 1993 to 2001. The authors used logistic regression to assess the impact of concordance with guideline triage recommendations on subsequent diagnostic testing, follow-up care, and 30-day mortality and applied propensity score methods to adjust for selection bias. Results. Among low-risk patients (n = 1099), ED discharge was not associated with higher mortality and did not increase the need for emergency care or hospitalization during follow-up (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.0, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.63—1.6 for ED revisits); however, 1.7% of discharged low-risk patients had confirmed ACS. Among intermediate- to high-risk patients (n = 6367), admission to a monitored bed was not associated with reduction in 30-day mortality but significantly reduced the need for follow-up ED care (adjusted OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.69—0.96). Conclusions. This analysis supports the practice of discharging low-risk ED patients with symptoms of possible ACS but highlights the need to arrange timely follow-up (or to perform additional risk stratification in the ED prior to discharge). It also confirms the benefit of admitting ED patients with intermediate- to high-risk characteristics to a monitored bed.
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Khosropour CM, Dombrowski JC, Swanson F, Kerani RP, Katz DA, Barbee LA, Hughes JP, Manhart LE, Golden MR. Trends in Serosorting and the Association With HIV/STI Risk Over Time Among Men Who Have Sex With Men. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2016; 72:189-97. [PMID: 26885806 PMCID: PMC4866874 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Serosorting among men who have sex with men (MSM) is common, but recent data to describe trends in serosorting are limited. How serosorting affects population-level trends in HIV and other sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk is largely unknown. METHODS We collected data as part of routine care from MSM attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic (2002-2013) and a community-based HIV/sexually transmitted disease testing center (2004-2013) in Seattle, WA. MSM were asked about condom use with HIV-positive, HIV-negative, and unknown-status partners in the prior 12 months. We classified behaviors into 4 mutually exclusive categories: no anal intercourse (AI); consistent condom use (always used condoms for AI); serosorting [condom-less anal intercourse (CAI) only with HIV-concordant partners]; and nonconcordant CAI (CAI with HIV-discordant/unknown-status partners; NCCAI). RESULTS Behavioral data were complete for 49,912 clinic visits. Serosorting increased significantly among both HIV-positive and HIV-negative men over the study period. This increase in serosorting was concurrent with a decrease in NCCAI among HIV-negative MSM, but a decrease in consistent condom use among HIV-positive MSM. Adjusting for time since last negative HIV test, the risk of testing HIV positive during the study period decreased among MSM who reported NCCAI (7.1%-2.8%; P= 0.02), serosorting (2.4%-1.3%; P = 0.17), and no CAI (1.5%-0.7%; P = 0.01). Serosorting was associated with a 47% lower risk of testing HIV positive compared with NCCAI (adjusted prevalence ratio = 0.53; 95% confidence interval: 0.45 to 0.62). CONCLUSIONS Between 2002 and 2013, serosorting increased and NCCAI decreased among Seattle MSM. These changes paralleled a decline in HIV test positivity among MSM.
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Katz DA, Dombrowski JC, Kerani RP, Aubin MR, Kern DA, Heal DD, Bell TR, Golden MR. Integrating HIV Testing as an Outcome of STD Partner Services for Men Who Have Sex with Men. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2016; 30:208-14. [PMID: 27158848 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2016.0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) with bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at elevated risk for HIV infection, but often do not test for HIV at time of STD diagnosis. We instituted and evaluated a program promoting HIV testing through STD partner services (PS). In May 2012, health departments in Washington State modified STD PS programs with the objective of providing PS to all MSM with early syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydial infection and ensuring that those without a prior HIV diagnosis tested for HIV infection. We used chi-square tests and logistic and log-binomial regression to compare the percentage of MSM who received PS, HIV tested, and were newly HIV diagnosed before (January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012) and during the revised program (May 1, 2012 to August 31, 2014). Among MSM without a prior HIV diagnosis, 2008 (62%) of 3253 preintervention and 3712 (76%) of 4880 during the intervention received PS (p < 0.001). HIV testing among PS recipients increased from 63% to 91% (p < 0.001). PS recipients were more likely to be newly HIV diagnosed than nonrecipients during the preintervention (2.5% vs. 0.93%, p = 0.002) and intervention periods (2.4% vs. 1.4%, p = 0.050). The percentage of MSM with newly diagnosed HIV infection who had a concurrent STD diagnosis increased from 6.6% to 13% statewide (p < 0.0001). Among all MSM with bacterial STDs, 61 (1.9%) preintervention and 104 (2.1%) during the intervention were newly diagnosed with HIV infection (adjusted relative risk = 1.34, p = 0.07). In conclusion, promoting HIV testing through STD PS is feasible and increases HIV testing among MSM. Our findings suggest that integrating HIV testing promotion into STD PS may increase HIV case finding.
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Katz DA, Locke C, Liu W, Zhang J, Achari R, Wesnes KA, Tracy KA. Single-Dose Interaction Study of the Arginine Vasopressin Type 1B Receptor Antagonist ABT-436 and Alcohol in Moderate Alcohol Drinkers. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2016; 40:838-45. [PMID: 26969417 DOI: 10.1111/acer.12996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND ABT-436, a potent and selective arginine vasopressin (AVP) type 1B receptor (V1B ) antagonist, has previously demonstrated basal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis attenuation in man. A V1B antagonist is hypothesized as an alcohol-dependent treatment based on the role of the V1B receptor in stress regulation and the finding that stress is a trigger for relapse in alcoholics. A V1B antagonist has shown favorable effects in rat models of alcohol dependence. A single-dose clinical study was conducted to assess the potential for pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interaction between ABT-436 and alcohol. METHODS Twenty moderate alcohol drinkers each received the 4 possible combinations of a single 1,000 mg ABT-436 dose (or matching placebo) and a single 0.5 g/kg alcohol dose (or placebo for alcohol) in a double-blind, randomized, 4-period crossover study. Plasma ABT-436 and blood alcohol levels were measured to assess pharmacokinetic interactions. A computerized cognitive test battery (CDR System), Bond-Lader Visual Analog Scales scales, and a postural stability test were used to measure the effects of alcohol and the potential interaction with ABT-436. The pharmacologic effect of ABT-436 was assessed by measuring serum cortisol. RESULTS Neither ABT-436 nor alcohol affected the blood levels of the other. Alcohol reduced performance on 2 of 5 CDR System composite variables (power of attention, p = 0.002; quality of secondary episodic memory, p < 0.001), and decreased postural stability (p = 0.043). ABT-436 did not exacerbate those deleterious effects. ABT-436 reduced serum cortisol (p < 0.001), and alcohol did not significantly diminish this expected effect on the HPA axis. CONCLUSIONS No pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interaction between ABT-436 and alcohol was observed.
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Katz DA, Liu W, Locke C, Dutta S, Tracy KA. Clinical safety and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis effects of the arginine vasopressin type 1B receptor antagonist ABT-436. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2016; 233:71-81. [PMID: 26407603 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-015-4089-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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RATIONALE Arginine vasopressin type 1B receptor (V1B) receptor antagonism is considered a potential therapeutic for diseases with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and pharmacodynamics of ABT-436, a selective V1B antagonist, in healthy adults. METHODS Healthy adults received daily oral doses of ABT-436 in two clinical trials. In a dose escalation trial, nine subjects received each of 100, 500, or 800 mg ABT-436, or placebo, in the morning for 7-14 days. In a crossover trial on two 7-day regimens, 20 subjects received 200 mg ABT-436 each morning or each evening. Pharmacokinetics, measures of basal HPA axis activity, and safety were assessed in both trials. RESULTS Mild gastrointestinal intolerance was more common with ABT-436 treatment, compared to placebo, and showed dose dependence. Mean increases and decreases of systolic blood pressure (at different times), and mean pulse increases, were observed in subjects who received 800 mg ABT-436. Mean decreases of plasma adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), serum cortisol, urine total glucocorticoids, and urine cortisol, compared to placebo, were observed following 7 daily doses of 500 and 800 mg ABT-436. Statistically significant mean differences of plasma ACTH, serum cortisol, and urine total glucocorticoids were observed between morning and evening regimens of 200 mg ABT-436. The largest observed differences were near the times of maximum post-dose ABT-436 plasma concentrations. CONCLUSIONS ABT-436 regimens of 200-800 mg once daily (QD) for 7 days attenuated basal HPA axis activity. The results support further evaluation of ABT-436 for treatment of disorders in which HPA axis dysregulation may have an etiologic role.
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Katz DA, McCoy KD, Vaughan-Sarrazin MS. Does Greater Continuity of Veterans Administration Primary Care Reduce Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalization in Older Veterans? J Am Geriatr Soc 2015; 63:2510-2518. [PMID: 26659695 PMCID: PMC5245105 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objectives To evaluate the association between longitudinal continuity of primary care and use of emergency department (ED) and inpatient care in older veterans. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care clinics in 15 regional health networks, ED and inpatient facilities. Participants Medicare‐eligible veterans aged 65 and older with three or more VA primary care visits during fiscal year 2007–08 (baseline period) (N = 243,881). Measurements Two measures of longitudinal continuity were estimated using merged VA–Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrative data: Usual Provider of Continuity (UPC) and Modified Modified Continuity Index (MMCI). Negative binomial and multivariable logistic regression models were used to predict ED use and inpatient hospitalization during fiscal year 2009, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, medical and psychiatric comorbidity, and baseline use of health services. Results The incidence rate ratio (IRR) of ED visits was greater in patients with high (IRR = 1.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02–1.07), intermediate (IRR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.02–1.07), and low (IRR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.03–1.09) UPC than in those with very high UPC (0.9–1.0). Patients with high (odds ratio (OR) = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.07), intermediate (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.00–1.06), and low (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.07) UPC were also more likely to be hospitalized during follow‐up. Results were similar for MMCI continuity scores. Conclusion Even slightly lower primary care provider (PCP) continuity was associated with modestly greater ED use and inpatient hospitalization in older veterans. Additional efforts should be made to schedule older adults with their assigned PCP whenever possible.
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Barbee LA, Soge OO, Dombrowski JC, Katz DA, Holmes KK, Golden MR. 001.2 Azithromycin-resistantneisseria gonorrhoeaein men who have sex with men (msm) in seattle, washington: 2014–2015. Sex Transm Infect 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Khosropour CM, Barbee LA, Dombrowski JC, Kerani RP, Katz DA, Swanson F, Golden MR. P11.05 Proportion of hiv and sexually transmitted infection (sti) cases among men who have sex with men (msm) attributable to serosorting. Br J Vener Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Dombrowski JC, Simoni JM, Katz DA, Golden MR. Barriers to HIV Care and Treatment Among Participants in a Public Health HIV Care Relinkage Program. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2015; 29:279-87. [PMID: 25826007 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2014.0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Improving patient retention in HIV care and use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are key steps to improving the HIV care continuum in the US. However, contemporary quantitative data on barriers to care and treatment from population-based samples of persons poorly engaged in care are sparse. We analyzed the prevalence of barriers to clinic visits, ART initiation, and ART continuation reported by 247 participants in a public health HIV care relinkage program in King County, WA. We identified participants using HIV surveillance data (N=188) and referrals from HIV/STD clinics and partner services (N=59). Participants most commonly reported insurance (50%), practical (26-34%), and financial (30%) barriers to care, despite residing in a state with essentially universal access to HIV care. Perceived lack of need for medical care was uncommon (<20%), but many participants (58%) endorsed a perceived lack of need for medication as a reason for not initiating ART. Depression and substance abuse were both highly prevalent (69% and 54%, respectively), and methamphetamine was the most commonly abused substance. Barriers to HIV care and treatment may be amenable to intervention by health department outreach in coordination with existing HIV medical and support services.
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Katz DA, Holman JE, Johnson SR, Hillis SL, Adams SL, Fu SS, Grant KM, Buchanan LM, Prochazka A, Battaglia CT, Titler MG, Joseph AM, Vander Weg MW. Implementing Best Evidence in Smoking Cessation Treatment for Hospitalized Veterans: Results from the VA-BEST Trial. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2014; 40:493-1. [DOI: 10.1016/s1553-7250(14)40064-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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An G, Liu W, Katz DA, Marek GJ, Awni W, Dutta S. Population pharmacokinetics of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor ABT-384 in healthy volunteers following single and multiple dose regimens. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2014; 35:417-29. [DOI: 10.1002/bdd.1912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2013] [Revised: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Carrier ER, Reschovsky JD, Katz DA, Mello MM. High physician concern about malpractice risk predicts more aggressive diagnostic testing in office-based practice. Health Aff (Millwood) 2014; 32:1383-91. [PMID: 23918482 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Despite widespread agreement that physicians who practice defensive medicine drive up health care costs, the extent to which defensive medicine increases costs is unclear. The differences in findings to date stem in part from the use of two distinct approaches for assessing physicians' perceived malpractice risk. In this study we used an alternative strategy: We linked physicians' responses regarding their levels of malpractice concern as reported in the 2008 Health Tracking Physician Survey to Medicare Parts A and B claims for the patients they treated during the study period, 2007-09. We found that physicians who reported a high level of malpractice concern were most likely to engage in practices that would be considered defensive when diagnosing patients who visited their offices with new complaints of chest pain, headache, or lower back pain. No consistent relationship was seen, however, when state-level indicators of malpractice risk replaced self-rated concern. Reducing defensive medicine may require approaches focused on physicians' perceptions of legal risk and the underlying factors driving those perceptions.
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Innocenti F, Ramírez J, Obel J, Xiong J, Mirkov S, Chiu YL, Katz DA, Carr RA, Zhang W, Das S, Adjei A, Moyer AM, Chen PX, Krivoshik A, Medina D, Gordon GB, Ratain MJ, Sahelijo L, Weinshilboum RM, Fleming GF, Bhathena A. Preclinical discovery of candidate genes to guide pharmacogenetics during phase I development: the example of the novel anticancer agent ABT-751. Pharmacogenet Genomics 2014; 23:374-81. [PMID: 23670235 DOI: 10.1097/fpc.0b013e3283623e81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE ABT-751, a novel orally available antitubulin agent, is mainly eliminated as inactive glucuronide (ABT-751G) and sulfate (ABT-751S) conjugates. We performed a pharmacogenetic investigation of ABT-751 pharmacokinetics using in-vitro data to guide the selection of genes for genotyping in a phase I trial of ABT-751. METHODS UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) and sulfotransferase (SULT) enzymes were screened for ABT-751 metabolite formation in vitro. Forty-seven cancer patients treated with ABT-751 were genotyped for 21 variants in these genes. RESULTS UGT1A1, UGT1A4, UGT1A8, UGT2B7, and SULT1A1 were found to be involved in the formation of inactive ABT-751 glucuronide (ABT-751G) and sulfate (ABT-751S). SULT1A1 copy number (>2) was associated with an average 34% increase in ABT-751 clearance (P=0.044), an 18% reduction in ABT-751 AUC (P=0.045), and a 50% increase in sulfation metabolic ratios (P=0.025). UGT1A8 rs6431558 was associated with a 28% increase in glucuronidation metabolic ratios (P=0.022), and UGT1A4*2 was associated with a 65% decrease in ABT-751 C trough (P=0.009). CONCLUSION These results might represent the first example of a clinical pharmacokinetic effect of the SULT1A1 copy number variant on the clearance of a SULT1A1 substrate. A-priori selection of candidate genes guided by in-vitro metabolic screening enhanced our ability to identify genetic determinants of interpatient pharmacokinetic variability.
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Katz DA, Paez MW, Reisinger HS, Gillette MT, Weg MWV, Titler MG, Nugent AS, Baker LJ, Holman JE, Ono SS. Implementation of smoking cessation guidelines in the emergency department: a qualitative study of staff perceptions. Addict Sci Clin Pract 2014; 9:1. [PMID: 24460974 PMCID: PMC3902188 DOI: 10.1186/1940-0640-9-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The US Public Health Service smoking cessation practice guideline specifically recommends that physicians and nurses strongly advise their patients who use tobacco to quit, but the best approach for attaining this goal in the emergency department (ED) remains unknown. The aim of this study was to characterize emergency physicians’ (EPs) and nurses’ (ENs) perceptions of cessation counseling and to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation of the 5 A’s framework (Ask-Advise-Assess-Assist-Arrange) in the ED. Methods We conducted semi-structured, face-to-face interviews of 11 EPs and 19 ENs following a pre-post implementation trial of smoking cessation guidelines in two study EDs. We used purposeful sampling to target EPs and ENs with different attitudes toward cessation counseling, based on their responses to a written survey (Decisional Balance Questionnaire). Conventional content analysis was used to inductively characterize the issues raised by study participants and to construct a coding structure, which was then applied to study transcripts. Results The main findings of this study converged upon three overarching domains: 1) reactions to the intervention; 2) perceptions of patients’ receptivity to cessation counseling; and 3) perspectives on ED cessation counseling and preventive care. ED staff expressed ambivalence toward the implementation of smoking cessation guidelines. Both ENs and EPs agreed that the delivery of smoking cessation counseling is important, but that it is not always practical in the ED on account of time constraints, the competing demands of acute care, and resistance from patients. Participants also called attention to the need for improved role clarity and teamwork when implementing the 5 A’s in the ED. Conclusions There are numerous challenges to the implementation of smoking cessation guidelines in the ED. ENs are generally willing to take the lead in offering brief cessation counseling, but their efforts need to be reinforced by EPs. ED systems need to address workflow, teamwork, and practice policies that facilitate prescription of smoking cessation medication, referral for cessation counseling, and follow-up in primary care. The results of this qualitative evaluation can be used to guide the design of future ED intervention studies. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT00756704
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Marek GJ, Katz DA, Meier A, Greco N, Zhang W, Liu W, Lenz RA. Efficacy and safety evaluation of HSD‐1 inhibitor ABT‐384 in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimers Dement 2014; 10:S364-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2013.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2013] [Revised: 06/21/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Seroadaptation describes a diverse set of potentially harm-reducing behaviors that use HIV status to inform sexual decision making. Men who have sex with men (MSM) in many settings adopt these practices, but their effectiveness at preventing HIV transmission is debated. Past modeling studies have demonstrated that serosorting is only effective at preventing HIV transmission when most men accurately know their HIV status, but additional modeling is needed to address the effectiveness of broader seroadaptive behaviors. The types of information withwhichMSMmake seroadaptive decisions is expanding to include viral load, treatment status, and HIV status based on home-use tests, and recent research has begun to examine the entire seroadaptive process, from an individual's intentions to seroadapt to their behaviors to their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV and other STIs. More research is needed to craft clear public health messages about the risks and benefits of seroadaptive practices.
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Katz DA, Holman J, Johnson S, Hillis SL, Ono S, Stewart K, Paez M, Fu S, Grant K, Buchanan L, Prochazka A, Battaglia C, Titler M, Vander Weg MW. Implementing smoking cessation guidelines for hospitalized veterans: effects on nurse attitudes and performance. J Gen Intern Med 2013; 28:1420-9. [PMID: 23649783 PMCID: PMC3797327 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-013-2464-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2012] [Revised: 03/18/2013] [Accepted: 04/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A minority of hospitalized smokers actually receives assistance in quitting during hospitalization or cessation counseling following discharge. This study aims to determine the impact of a guideline-based intervention on 1) nurses' delivery of the 5A's (Ask-Advise-Assess-Assist-Arrange follow-up) in hospitalized smokers, and 2) nurses' attitudes toward the intervention. METHODS We conducted a pre-post guideline implementation trial involving 205 hospitalized smokers on the inpatient medicine units at one US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center. The intervention included: 1) academic detailing of nurses on delivery of brief cessation counseling, 2) modification of the admission form to facilitate 5A's documentation, and 3) referral of motivated inpatients to receive proactive telephone counseling. Based on subject interviews, we calculated a nursing 5A's composite score for each patient (ranging from 0 to 9). We used linear regression with generalized estimating equations to compare the 5A's composite score (and logistic regression to compare individual A's) across periods. We compared 29 nurses' ratings of their self-efficacy and decisional balance ("pros" and "cons") with regard to cessation counseling before and after guideline implementation. Following implementation, we also interviewed a purposeful sample of nurses to assess their attitudes toward the intervention. RESULTS Of 193 smokers who completed the pre-discharge interview, the mean nursing 5A's composite score was higher after guideline implementation (3.9 vs. 3.1, adjusted difference 1.0, 95 % CI 0.5-1.6). More patients were advised to quit (62 vs. 48 %, adjusted OR = 2.1, 95 % CI = 1.2-3.5) and were assisted in quitting (70 vs. 45 %, adjusted OR = 2.9, 95 % CI = 1.6-5.3) by a nurse during the post-implementation period. Nurses' attitudes toward cessation counseling improved following guideline implementation (35.3 vs. 32.7 on "pros" subscale, p = 0.01), without significant change on the "cons" subscale. CONCLUSIONS A multifaceted intervention including academic detailing and adaptation of the nursing admission template is an effective strategy for improving nurses' delivery of brief cessation counseling in medical inpatients.
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Valdés-Ferrer SI, Rosas-Ballina M, Olofsson PS, Lu B, Dancho ME, Ochani M, Li JH, Scheinerman JA, Katz DA, Levine YA, Hudson LK, Yang H, Pavlov VA, Roth J, Blanc L, Antoine DJ, Chavan SS, Andersson U, Diamond B, Tracey KJ. HMGB1 mediates splenomegaly and expansion of splenic CD11b+ Ly-6C(high) inflammatory monocytes in murine sepsis survivors. J Intern Med 2013; 274:381-90. [PMID: 23808943 PMCID: PMC4223507 DOI: 10.1111/joim.12104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND More than 500,000 hospitalized patients survive severe sepsis annually in the USA. Recent epidemiological evidence, however, demonstrated that these survivors have significant morbidity and mortality, with 3-year fatality rates higher than 70%. To investigate the mechanisms underlying persistent functional impairment in sepsis survivors, here we developed a model to study severe sepsis survivors following cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). METHODS Sepsis was induced in mice by CLP and survivors were followed for twelve weeks. Spleen and blood were collected and analyzed at different time points post-sepsis. RESULTS We observed that sepsis survivors developed significant splenomegaly. Analysis of the splenic cellular compartments revealed a major expansion of the inflammatory CD11b+ Ly-6CHigh pool. Serum high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) levels in the sepsis surviving mice were significantly elevated for 4-6 weeks after post-sepsis, and administration of an anti-HMGB1 monoclonal antibody significantly attenuated splenomegaly as well as splenocyte priming. Administration of recombinant HMGB1 to naive mice induced similar splenomegaly, leukocytosis and splenocyte priming as observed in sepsis survivors. Interestingly analysis of circulating HMGB1 from sepsis survivors by mass spectroscopy demonstrated a stepwise increase of reduced form of HMGB1 (with known chemo-attractant properties) during the first 3 weeks, followed by disulphide form (with known inflammatory properties) 4-8 weeks after CLP. DISCUSSION Our results indicate that prolonged elevation of HMGB1 is a necessary and sufficient mediator of splenomegaly and splenocyte expansion, as well as splenocyte inflammatory priming in murine severe sepsis survivors.
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Kerani RP, Dombrowski J, Barbee L, Katz DA, Golden MR. P3.144 STD Clinics Serve an Economically Disadvantaged Subset of the Wider Population of Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) with Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Br J Vener Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Katz DA, Holman JE, Nugent AS, Baker LJ, Johnson SR, Hillis SL, Tinkelman DG, Titler MG, Vander Weg MW. The emergency department action in smoking cessation (EDASC) trial: impact on cessation outcomes. Nicotine Tob Res 2013; 15:1032-43. [PMID: 23125437 PMCID: PMC6080418 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nts219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 09/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The focus on acute care, time pressure, and lack of resources hamper the implementation of smoking cessation guidelines in the emergency department (ED). The purpose of this study was to determine whether an emergency nurse- initiated intervention based on the 5A's (Ask-Advise-Assess-Assist-Arrange) framework improves quit rates. METHODS We conducted a pre-post implementation trial in 789 adult smokers who presented to two EDs in Iowa between August 13, 2008 and August 4, 2010. The intervention focused on improving delivery of the 5A's by ED nurses and physicians using academic detailing, charting/reminder tools, and group feedback. Performance of ED cessation counseling was measured using a 5A's composite score (ranging from 0 to 5). Smoking status was assessed by telephone interview at 3- and 6-month follow-up (with biochemical confirmation in those participants who reported abstinence at 6-month follow-up). RESULTS Based on data from 650 smokers who completed the post-ED interview, there was a significant improvement in the mean 5A's composite score for emergency nurses during the intervention period at both hospitals combined (1.51 vs. 0.88, difference = 0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.41, 0.85]). At 6-month follow-up, 7-day point prevalence abstinence (PPA) was 6.8 and 5.1% in intervention and preintervention periods, respectively (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.7, 95% CI [0.99, 2.9]). CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to improve the delivery of brief smoking cessation counseling by ED staff. The observed improvements in performance of cessation counseling, however, did not translate into statistically significant improvements in cessation rates. Further improvements in the effectiveness of ED cessation interventions are needed.
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Bhathena A, Wang Y, Kraft JB, Idler KB, Abel SJ, Holley-Shanks RR, Robieson WZ, Spear B, Redden L, Katz DA. Association of dopamine-related genetic loci to dopamine D3 receptor antagonist ABT-925 clinical response. Transl Psychiatry 2013; 3:e245. [PMID: 23571810 PMCID: PMC3641409 DOI: 10.1038/tp.2013.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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ABT-925, a selective dopamine D3 receptor (DRD3) antagonist, was tested in schizophrenia. A DRD3 gene polymorphism results in an S9G amino-acid change that has been associated with lower risk of schizophrenia, higher affinity for dopamine and some antipsychotics, and differential response to some antipsychotics. The effect of S9G genotype on response to ABT-925 was examined. DNA samples (N=117) were collected in a proof-of-concept, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of ABT-925 (50 or 150 mg QD) in acute exacerbation of schizophrenia. A pre-specified analysis assessed impact of genotype (SS versus SG+GG) on change from baseline to final evaluation for the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score using analysis of covariance with genotype, treatment and genotype-by-treatment interaction as factors, and baseline score as covariate. Significant genotype-by-treatment interaction (P=0.015) was observed for change from baseline to final evaluation for the PANSS total score. Within subgroup analyses showed significant improvement from placebo in the SG+GG group treated with ABT-925 150 mg. More favorable clinical outcomes were observed in patients treated with ABT-925 150 mg who carried the DRD3 G allele than in those who carried the DRD3 SS genotype.
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Liu W, Katz DA, Locke C, Daszkowski D, Wang Y, Rieser MJ, Awni W, Marek GJ, Dutta S. Clinical Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of the 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibitor ABT-384 in Healthy Volunteers and Elderly Adults. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2013; 2:133-51. [PMID: 27121668 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
ABT-384 is a potent and selective inhibitor of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (HSD-1), the enzyme that regenerates cortisol in several tissues. Two clinical studies of ABT-384 were undertaken to assess its safety, pharmacokinetics, target engagement, and pharmacologic effects in healthy subjects. Single doses from 1 to 240 mg, and multiple doses from 1 to 100 mg once daily for 7-14 days, were administered to healthy adults. Multiple doses from 10 to 100 mg once daily for 21 days were administered to elderly subjects. A total of 103 subjects received at least 1 dose of ABT-384. A maximum-tolerated dose was not defined in either study. The pharmacokinetic profiles of ABT-384 and its active metabolite support once daily dosing. Analysis of urine cortisol metabolites demonstrated full hepatic HSD-1 inhibition with regimens from 1 mg daily, and confirmed in vitro target selectivity. Pharmacologic effects included increases of adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels, cortisol production and androgen and estradiol levels. ABT-384 has a wide therapeutic index relative to full hepatic target engagement which is relevant for indications such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Its therapeutic index for other potential indications such as Alzheimer's disease remains to be established.
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