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  • Author: Akbar K. Waljee
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A national cross-sectional study of the role of clinician specialty and facility complexity on glucocorticoid prescribing in Veterans

Abstract: Background:Glucocorticoids are used commonly despite their toxicity and availability of effective alternatives. Prior claims-based studies evaluating effect of clinician …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Impact of lung cancer screening on stage migration and mortality among the national Veterans Health Administration population with lung cancer

Abstract: Background: Despite randomized trials demonstrating a mortality benefit to low-dose computed tomography screening to detect lung cancer, uptake of lung cancer screening …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Incorporation of quantitative imaging data using artificial intelligence improves risk prediction in Veterans with liver disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Utilization of electronic health records data to derive predictive indexes such as the electronic Child Turcotte Pugh Score can have significant …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Pharmacogenetic testing and monitoring of complete blood counts among Veterans newly prescribed thiopurine treatments: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing before initiation of thiopurine treatment and CBC monitoring post-initiation helps avoid adverse events and ensure patient safety. This …

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Regression and Random Forest Machine Learning Have Limited Performance in Predicting Bowel Preparation in Veteran Population

Abstract: Background: Inadequate bowel preparation undermines the quality of colonoscopy, but patients likely to be affected are difficult to identify beforehand. Aims: This …

Physical Health Peer reviewed