Publications

Trends in Testosterone Prescriptions for Older Men Enrolled in Commercial Insurance and Medicare Advantage

Alexander Everhart, BA; Katrina Harper, MS; Molly Moore Jeffery, PhD; et al Zachary Levin, BA; Nancy E. Morden, MD, MPH; Ashwini Sankar, PhD; Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD. (September 2021) Trends in Testosterone Prescriptions for Older Men Enrolled in Commercial Insurance and Medicare Advantage. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(9):e2127349. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.27349

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Improved outcomes in CABG patients with atrial fibrillation associated with surgical left atrial appendage exclusion

Soltesz EG, Dewan KC, Anderson LH, Ferguson MA, Gillinov AM. (January 24 2021) Improved outcomes in CABG patients with atrial fibrillation associated with surgical left atrial appendage exclusion. J Card Surg. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15335. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33491275.

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Propensity Score–Adjusted Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes Among Revascularization Strategies for Critical Limb Ischemia

Jihad A. Mustapha, Barry T. Katzen, Richard F. Neville, Robert A. Lookstein, Thomas Zeller, Larry E. Miller, Teresa R. Nelson, Michael R. Jaff, On behalf of the Board of the CLI Global Society (September 9 2019) Propensity Score–Adjusted Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes Among Revascularization Strategies for Critical Limb Ischemia. Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. 2019;12. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.119.008097

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Comparison of perioperative costs with fast-track vs standard endovascular aneurysm repair

Zvonimir Krajcer, Venkatesh G Ramaiah, Esteban A Henao, Wayne K Nelson, Mohammed M Moursi, Hiranya A Rajasinghe, Louise H Anderson, Larry E Miller (September 3, 2019) Comparison of perioperative costs with fast-track vs standard endovascular aneurysm repair. Volume 2019:15 Pages 385—393. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S210593

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Association of Ambulatory Ability on Complications and Medical Costs in Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Decision-analytic Model

Miller L E, Anderson L H (August 07, 2019) Association of Ambulatory Ability on Complications and Medical Costs in Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Decision-analytic Model. Cureus 11(8): e5337. doi:10.7759/cureus.5337

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Ninety-day Postoperative Cost in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Economic Model Comparing Surgical Approaches

Miller, L.E., Martinson, M.S., Gondusky, J.S., Kamath, A.F., Boettner, F., & Bhattacharyya, S.K. (2019). Ninety-day postoperative cost in primary total hip arthroplasty: an economic model comparing surgical approaches. ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, 11, 145-149. doi: 10.2147/CEOR.S196545

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Disease Burden and Clinical Outcomes Following Initial Diagnosis of Critical Limb Ischemia in the Medicare Population

Mustapha, J. A., Katzen, B. T., Neville, R. F., Lookstein, R. A., Zeller, T., Miller, L. E., & Jaff, M. R. (2018). Disease Burden and Clinical Outcomes Following Initial Diagnosis of Critical Limb Ischemia in the Medicare Population. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, 11(10), 1011-1012. doi:

Data analyses performed by Acclaim Data Analytics in partnership with Technomics Research.

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Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Six Therapies for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Ulchaker, J.C., & Martinson, M.S. (2018). Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Six Therapies for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, 10, 29-43. doi: 10.2147/CEOR.S148195

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Mortality and costs associated with alcoholic hepatitis: A claims analysis of a commercially insured population

Julie A Thompson, Noel Martinson, Melissa Martinson. (March 2 2018) Mortality and costs associated with alcoholic hepatitis: A claims analysis of a commercially insured population. Alcohol 2018.  doi: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2018.02.003 PMID: 30048829

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Endovascular Interventions for Femoropopliteal Peripheral Artery Disease: A Network Meta-Analysis of Current Technologies

Jaff, M., Nelson, T., Ferko, N., Martinson, M., Anderson, L., & Hollman, S. (2017). Endovascular interventions for femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease: a network meta-analysis of current technologies. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.08.003

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A comparative analysis of skin substitutes used in the management of diabetic foot ulcers

Martinson, M. & Martinson, N. (2016). A comparative analysis of skin substitutes used in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2016.25.Sup10.S8

Published Online: September 28, 2016

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Pulmonary artery pressure-guided heart failure management: US cost-effectiveness analyses using the results of the CHAMPION clinical trial

Melissa Martinson, Rupinder Bharmi, Nirav Dalal, William T. Abraham, Philip B. Adamson. Pulmonary artery pressure‐guided heart failure management: US cost‐effectiveness analyses using the results of the CHAMPION clinical trial. European journal of heart failure, 2017. doi: 10.1002/642

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Paired Comparison Survey Analyses Utilizing Rasch Methodology of the Relative Difficulty and Estimated Work Relative Value Units of CPT® Code 27279

Lorio, M., Martinson, M., & Ferrara, L. (2016). Paired comparisons survey analyses utilizing rasch methodology of the relative difficulty and estimated work relative value units of CPT® code 27279. doi: 10.14444/3040

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Rheolytic Pharmacomechanical Thrombectomy for the Management of Acute Limb Ischemia: Results from the PEARL Registry

Leung, D.A., Blitz, L.R., & Nelson, T. (2015). Rheolytic pharmacomechanical thrombectomy for the management of acute limb ischemia: results from the PEARL registry. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 22 (4), 546-557.

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Cost Effectiveness Assessment of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring for Heart Failure Management

Adamson, P., Bharmi, R., Bauman, J., Dalal, N., Martinson, M., & Abraham, W. (2015, May). Cost effectiveness assessment of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring for heart failure management. Presented at the HRS 36th Annual Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA.

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Office-Based HE-TUMT Costs Less than Medication over Four Years in Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Lerner, L.B., Thurmond, P., Harsch, M.R., & Martinson, M. (2015). Office-based HE-TUMT costs less than medication over four years in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Surgical Technology International XXVI, edited by R Wertheim. 2015 ISN: 1090-3941.

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Human Skin Allograft for Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Venous Leg Ulcers, or Surgical/Traumatic Wounds: A Retrospective, Descriptive Study

Desman, E., Bartow, W., & Anderson, L.H. (2015). Human skin allograft for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, or surgical/traumatic wounds: a retrospective, descriptive study. Ostomy Wound Management, 61 (7), 16-22.

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Cost-effectiveness of three treatment strategies for lumbar spinal stenosis: Conservative care, laminectomy, and the Superion interspinous spacer

Parker, S.L., Anderson, L.H., Nelson, T., & Patel, V.V. (2015). Cost-effectiveness of three treatment strategies for lumbar spinal stenosis: conservative care, laminectomy, and the Superion interspinous spacer. International Journal of Spine Surgery, 9 (28). doi: 10.14444/2028

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Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea

Abraham, W.T., Jagielski, D., Oldenburg, O., Augostini, R., Krueger, S., Kolodziej, A., … Ponikowski, P. (2015). Phrenic Nerve stimulation for the treatment of central sleep apnea. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 3 (5), 360-369.

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Cost-Effectiveness Markov Model Comparing Highand Low-Energy Transurethral Microwave Therapy For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Ulchaker, J.C., & Martinson, M.S. (2014). Cost-Effectiveness Markov Model Comparing Highand Low-Energy Transurethral Microwave Therapy For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The Journal of Urology.

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PRM58 – Predicting heart failure recurrence after aortic valve replacement using a competing-risks model

V Chan, LH Anderson, M Martinson, M Koullick, M Ruel (2014) Predicting Heart Failure Recurrence after Aortic Valve Replacement using a Competing Risk Model. Value in Health: Volume 17, Issue 3, May 2014

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Cost-effectiveness of the Convergent Procedure and Catheter Ablation for Non-paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Anderson, L.H., Black, E.J., Civello, K.C., Martinson, M.S., & Kress, D.C. (2014). Cost-effectiveness of the convergent procedure and catheter ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Journal of Medical Economics, 17 (7), 481-91. doi: 10.3111/13696998.2014.911185

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PHP55 – Cost Analysis Of Targeted Temperature Management In Critical Care: A United States Hospital Perspective

Delatore, P., Martinson, M., Ferko, N., & Tran, D. (2014). PHP55 – Cost Analysis Of Targeted Temperature Management In Critical Care: A United States Hospital Perspective. Value In Health, 17(3). doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.03.119

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A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study of Excimer Laser Atherectomy for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis

Dippel, E.J., Makam, P., Kovach, R.C., George, J.C., Patlola, R.R. Metzger, D.C., … Walker, C. (2014). A prospective, randomized controlled study of excimer laser atherectomy for treatment of femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 64 (11). doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.590

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Predicting Heart Failure Recurrence after Aortic Valve Replacement using a Competing Risk Model

Chan, V., Anderson, L.H., Martinson, M., Koullick, M., & Ruel, M. (2014, May). Predicting heart failure recurrence after aortic valve replacement using a competing risk model. Presented at ISPORT 19th Annual International Meeting, Montreal, Canada.

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Health Care Costs and Utilization in Patients with Insomnia Higher Medical Expenses and Declining Health often Follow Treatment

Anderson, L.H., Whitebird, R.R., Schultz, J., McEvoy, C.E., Kreitzer, M.J., & Gross, C.R. Health care costs and utilization in patients with insomnia higher medical expenses and declining health often follow treatment.

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Cost Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Microremodeling for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Sand, P.K., Owens, G.M., Black, E.J., Anderson L.H., & Martinson, M.S. (2014). Cost effectiveness of radiofrequency microremodeling for stress urinary incontinence. International Urogynecology Journal, 25 (4), 517-523.

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Low StO2 Measurements in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients is Associated with Poor Outcomes

Iyegha, U.P., Conway, T., Pokorney, K., Mulier, K.E., Nelson, T.R., & Beilman, G.J. (2014). Low StO2 measurements in surgical intensive care unit patients is associated with poor outcomes. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 76 (3), 809-816. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3182ab07a4.

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Small businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them

Stawicki, E. (Reporter). (2013). Small businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them [radio segment]. MPRNews. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Public Radio.

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N-Acetylcysteine Plus Intravenous Fluids Versus Intravenous Fluids Alone to Prevent Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Emergency Computed Tomography

Traub, S.J., Mitchell, A.M., Jones, A.E., Tang, A., O’Connor, J., Nelson, T., Kellum, J., & Shapiro, N.I. (2013). N-Acetylcysteine plus intravenous fluids versus intravenous fluids alone to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in emergency computed tomography. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 62 (5), 511-520. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.04.012

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Cost of Neuromodulation Therapies for Overactive Bladder

Martinson, M., MacDiarmid, S., & Black, E. (2013). Cost of neuromodulation therapies for overactive bladder: percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sacral nerve stimulation. J Urol, 189 (1), 210-216. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.08.085

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Patient Medical Group Continuity and Healthcare Utilization

Anderson, L.H., Flottemesch, T.J., Fontaine, P., Solberg, L.I., & Asche, S.E. (2012). Patient medical group continuity and healthcare utilization. Am J Managed Care, 18 (8).

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Meta-Analysis of Clinical Efficacy of Pulsed Radio Frequency Energy Treatment

Guo, L., Kubat, N.J., Nelson, T.R., & Isenberg, R.A. (2012). Meta-analysis of clinical efficacy of pulsed radio requency energy treatment. Ann Surg, 255 (3), 457-467. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3182447b5d

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Trends in Quality During Medical Home Transformation

Solberg, L.I., Asche, S.E., Fontaine, P., Flottemesch, T. J., & Anderson, L.H. (2011). Trends in quality during medical home transformation. doi: 10.1370/afm.1296

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Urine Metabolomics in Hemorrhagic Shock

Lusczek, E.R., Nelson, T., Lexcen, D., Witowskil, N.E., Mulier, K.E., & Beilman, G. (2011). Urine metabolomoics in hemorrhagic shock: normalization of urine in the face of changing intravascular fluid volume and perturbations in metabolism. Bioanalysis & Biomedicine, 3 (2), 38-48.

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Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Low Back Pain

Martinson, M., & Johnson, M. (2011). Cost-effectiveness of treatments for low back pain. Practical Pain Management, 11 (2).

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Diaphragm Pacing Improves Sleep in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Gonzalez-Bermjeo, J., Morélot-Panzini, C., Salachas, F., Redolfi, S., Straus, C., Becquemin, M., … Similowski, T. (2011). Diaphragm pacing improves sleep in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 13, 44-54. doi: 10.3109/17482968.2011.597862

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The Association of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-derived Tissue Oxygenation Measurements With Sepsis Syndromes, Organ Dysfunction and Mortality in Emergency Department Patients With Sepsis

Shapiro, N., Arnold, R., Sherwin, R., O’Connor, J., Najarro, G., Singh, S., … the Emergency Medicine Shock Research Network (EMShockNet). (2011). The association of near-infrared spectroscopy-derived tissue oxygenation measurements with sepsis syndromes, organ dysfunction and mortality in emergency department patients with sepsis. Critical Care, 15:R223. doi: 10.1186/cc10463

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Continuous Noninvasive Tissue Oximetry in the Early Evaluation of the Combat Casualty: A Prospective Study

Beekley, A., Martin M., Nelson, T., Grathwol, K., Griffith, M., Beilman, G., & Holcomb, J., (2010). J Trauma, S14-S25.

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Early hypothermia in severely injured trauma patients is a significant risk factor for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome but not mortality

Beilman, G.J., Blondet, J.J., Nelson, T.R., Nathens, A., Moore, F.A., Rhee, P., … Cohn, S.M. (2009). Early hypothermia in severely injured trauma patients is a significant risk factor for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome but not mortality. Annals of Surgery, 249 (5), 845-850. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181a41f6f

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A Bayesian Meta-Analysis Comparing AngioJet® Thrombectomy to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Alone in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Grines, C.L., Nelson, T., Safian, R.D., Hanzel, G., Goldstein, J.A., Dixon, S. (2008). A Bayesian meta-analysis comparing AngioJet thrombectomy to percutaneous coronary intervention alone in acute myocardial infarcation. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 21 (6), 459-482. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2008.00416.x

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Is there a role for aggressive use of fresh frozen plasma in massive transfusion of civilian trauma patients?

Moore, F.A., Nelson, T., McKinley, B.A., Moore, E.E., Nathens, A.B., Rhee, P., … Cohn, S.M. (2008). Is there a role for aggressive use of fresh frozen plasma in massive transfusion of civilian trauma patients? The American Journal of Surgery, 196 (6), 948-960. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.07.043

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Massive Transfusion in Trauma Patients: Tissue Hemoglobin Oxygen Saturation Predicts Poor Outcome

Moore, F.A., Nelson, T., McKinley, B.A., Moore, E.E., Nathens, A.B., Rhee, P., … Cohn, S.M. (2008). Massive transfusion in trauma patients: tissue hemoglobin oxygen saturation predicts poor outcome. The Journal of Trauma, 64 (4), 1010-1023. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e31816a2417

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Efficacy of electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Johnson, M., & Martinson, M. (2007). Efficacy of electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: a of randomized controlled trials. Pain, 130 (1-2), 157-165. doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2007.02.007

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Cost-effectiveness of Gemfibrozil for Coronary Heart Disease Patients With Low Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

Nyman, J., Martinson, M., Nelson, D., Nugent, S., Collins, D., Wittes, J., … Rubins, H. (2002). The high-density lipoprotein cholesterol intervention trial. Archives of Internal Medicine, 162 (2), 177-184. doi: 10.1001/archinte.162.2.177

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