• Author: Kristen M. Sanfilippo
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Post–below-knee amputation venous thromboembolism and mortality in United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients who undergo below-knee surgical amputation (BKA) are at risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). Limited prior studies quantified the rate …

Hospitalizations among Veterans treated for metastatic prostate cancer with abiraterone or enzalutamide

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abiraterone and enzalutamide are second generation androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) used to treat advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. Without …

The association of Agent Orange exposure with the progression of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance to multiple myeloma: A population-based study of Vietnam War Era Veterans

Abstract: Herbicide and pesticide exposure [e.g., agent orange (AO)] is associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma (MM) due to the contaminant, …

Clinical and laboratory indications for serum protein electrophoresis testing in US veterans: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) is a frequently ordered diagnostic test when there is suspicion of plasma cell dyscrasia, based on clinical or …

The association of agent orange (ao) exposure with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (mgus) to multiple myeloma (mm) progression: a population-based study of Vietnam War era veterans

Abstract: Background: Herbicide and pesticide exposure (e.g., agent orange [AO]) is associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma (MM) due to the contaminant, …

Survival of veterans treated with enzalutamide and abiraterone for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer based on comorbid diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid diseases influence patient outcomes, yet little is known about how comorbidities interact with treatments for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate …