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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedBobb JF, Obermeyer Z, Wang Y
Cause-specific risk of hospital admission related to extreme heat in older adults.
The purpose of this study was to identify possible causes of hospital admissions during extreme heat events and to estimate their risks using historical data. The investigators found that among older adults, periods of extreme heat were associated with increased risk of hospitalization for fluid and electrolyte disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infection, septicemia, and heat stroke. They noted however, that the absolute risk increase was small and of uncertain clinical importance.
AHRQ-funded; HS021991.
Citation: Bobb JF, Obermeyer Z, Wang Y .
Cause-specific risk of hospital admission related to extreme heat in older adults.
JAMA 2014 Dec 24-31;312(24):2659-67. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.15715..
Keywords: Elderly, Hospitalization, Risk
Shear TC, Balachandran JS, Mokhlesi B
Risk of sleep apnea in hospitalized older patients.
This study assessed the prevalence of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among general medical inpatients and to investigate whether OSA risk is associated with in-hospital sleep quantity and quality. It found that two of every 5 inpatients older than 50 years screened at high risk for OSA. Those screening at high risk have worse in-hospital sleep quantity and quality.
AHRQ-funded; HS016967.
Citation: Shear TC, Balachandran JS, Mokhlesi B .
Risk of sleep apnea in hospitalized older patients.
J Clin Sleep Med 2014 Oct 15;10(10):1061-6. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.4098..
Keywords: Elderly, Sleep Problems, Risk, Respiratory Conditions
Safford MM, Barasch A, Curtis JR
Bisphosphonates and hip and nontraumatic subtrochanteric femoral fractures in the Veterans Health Administration.
This study examined associations between bisphosphonate use and nontraumatic subtrochanteric (NTST) femoral fractures and hip fractures in the Veterans Health Administration. It found that nontraumatic subtrochanteric femoral fractures were uncommon, and longer bisphosphonate use was associated with lower (not higher) risk. In men, risks of NTST femoral fractures associated with bisphosphonate treatment may be low in contrast to substantial protective benefits for hip fracture.
AHRQ-funded; HS016956; HS018517.
Citation: Safford MM, Barasch A, Curtis JR .
Bisphosphonates and hip and nontraumatic subtrochanteric femoral fractures in the Veterans Health Administration.
J Clin Rheumatol 2014 Oct;20(7):357-62. doi: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000000170..
Keywords: Elderly, Injuries and Wounds, Risk, Medication, Adverse Events
Baillargeon J, Urban RJ, Kuo YF
Risk of myocardial infarction in older men receiving testosterone therapy.
The purpose of this paper was to examine the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in a population-based cohort of older men receiving intramuscular testosterone. The investigators found that older men who were treated with intramuscular testosterone did not appear to have an increased risk of MI. For men with high MI risk, testosterone use was modestly protective against MI.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Baillargeon J, Urban RJ, Kuo YF .
Risk of myocardial infarction in older men receiving testosterone therapy.
Ann Pharmacother 2014 Sep;48(9):1138-44. doi: 10.1177/1060028014539918..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Elderly, Men's Health, Heart Disease and Health, Risk
Aparasu RR, Chatterjee S, Chen H
Risk of hospitalization and use of first- versus second-generation antipsychotics among nursing home residents.
This study examined the risk of all-cause hospitalization among dual-eligible elderly nursing home residents who were using antipsychotic medications and found that, on average, there was a 58 percent increase in hospitalization risk after 20 days of using a first-generation drug.
AHRQ-funded; HS016920
Citation: Aparasu RR, Chatterjee S, Chen H .
Risk of hospitalization and use of first- versus second-generation antipsychotics among nursing home residents.
Psychiatr Serv. 2014 Jun;65(6):781-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201300093..
Keywords: Long-Term Care, Medication, Hospitalization, Elderly, Risk
Albrecht JS, Gruber-Baldini AL, Hirshon JM
Depressive symptoms and hospital readmission in older adults.
The purpose of this study was to quantify the risk of 30-day unplanned hospital readmission in adults aged 65 and older with depressive symptoms. The investigators concluded that, although not associated with hospital readmission, depressive symptoms were associated with other poor outcomes and may be underdiagnosed in hospitalized older adults. They asserted that hospitals interested in reducing readmission should focus on older adults with more comorbid illness and recent hospitalizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS021068.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Gruber-Baldini AL, Hirshon JM .
Depressive symptoms and hospital readmission in older adults.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2014 Mar;62(3):495-9. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12686..
Keywords: Depression, Elderly, Emergency Department, Hospital Readmissions, Risk