2008
Socioeconomic predictors of weight loss after laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass
Akkary E, Nerlinger A, Yu S, Dziura J, Duffy AJ, Bell RL. Socioeconomic predictors of weight loss after laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass. Surgical Endoscopy 2008, 23: 1246-1251. PMID: 18813989, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-008-0138-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexInitial body mass indexPostoperative weight lossWeight lossLaparoscopic RouxBMI decreaseSocioeconomic statusInitial mean body mass indexMedian household incomeMean body mass indexPrivate insuranceAppropriate patient selectionPrivate insurance groupPostoperative behavioral changesInsurance carriersProspective databaseGastric bypassPatient demographicsSingle surgeonMass indexPatient selectionGroup APatientsLRYGBHousehold income
2006
Optimal control of type 1 diabetes mellitus in youth receiving intensive treatment
Springer D, Dziura J, Tamborlane WV, Steffen AT, Ahern JH, Vincent M, Weinzimer SA. Optimal control of type 1 diabetes mellitus in youth receiving intensive treatment. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2006, 149: 227-232. PMID: 16887440, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.03.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetes mellitusRace/ethnicityLow socioeconomic statusSocioeconomic statusDiabetes mellitusLarge clinical practiceDuration of diabetesOptimal glycemic controlBody mass indexPoor metabolic controlAge 18 yearsGlycemic targetsInjection therapyGlycemic controlDiabetes controlMass indexFemale sexDatabase reviewInsulin administrationIntensive treatmentMonths durationTrial recommendationsMultiple linear regression analysisTherapeutic goalsClinical practice