• Author: Julie A. Lynch
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New-onset nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and initiators of semaglutide in US Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are considered safe, effective medications for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and weight loss, used by millions …

Remote delivery of cancer genetic testing in Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer: A Million Veteran Program pilot study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Germline pathogenic variants can inform targeted therapy for metastatic prostate cancer (mPC), and improve cancer early detection and risk reduction for …

Genomic risk model to implement precision prostate cancer screening in clinical care: The ProGRESS study

Abstract: Precision healthcare aims to tailor disease prevention and early detection to individual risk. Prostate cancer screening may benefit from genomics-informed approaches. We …

The impact of race on survival and treatment in Veterans treated for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Background: Black individuals have higher incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer than White individuals, and existing literature on treatment sequencing …

Anatomical locations of keratinocyte carcinomas among United States Veterans Affairs healthcare system patients in Minnesota: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Previous studies have demonstrated a higher prevalence of keratinocyte carcinomas (KC) on sun‐exposed areas, particularly for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) compared to …

Risk of systemic manifestations in homozygous carriers of the transthyretinV142I variant: A Million Veteran Program analysis

Abstract:Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis is caused by pathogenic variants in the TTR gene, resulting in abnormal TTR (transthyretin) that deposits in organs. The c.424G>A …

MRI utilization rates for Veterans at risk of prostate cancer

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

Using natural language processing to extract carotid stenosis severity from clinical notes to create a nationwide Veteran cohort

Abstract:Objective: The prevalence of moderate to severe asymptomatic carotid stenosis (i.e., atherosclerotic narrowing of the extracranial carotid arteries) is generally ∟6% and …

Drug-gene interactions and clinical outcomes after vascular surgery in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Pharmacogenetics can improve medication-related outcomes by optimizing efficacy and minimizing adverse effects. It is unknown whether the presence of …

CYP2C19 polymorphisms and clinical outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LOF) alleles decrease the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients presenting with …

Discovery of novel ancestry specific genes for androgens and hypogonadism in Million Veteran Program men

Abstract: Given the various roles of testosterone in men’s health, we conducted a multi-ancestral genetic analysis of total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, and …

Incorporating structured and unstructured data sources to identify and characterize hereditary cancer testing among Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Purpose: This study introduces an integrated approach using structured and unstructured data from an electronic health record to identify and characterize patient …