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CMS launches new mandatory kidney transplant payment model
Regenstrief Institute research cited in new federal rule A new final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of...
Dr. Johns: Mindfulness a promising intervention for adults with advanced cancers
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Dr. Weiner: Patients and doctors can collaborate to improve medical records
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Dr. Cary: Open surgery improves long-term outcomes for testicular cancer patients
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Study finds traditional open surgery for lymph node removal remains gold standard for testicular cancer
INDIANAPOLIS – Although much rarer than either breast or prostate cancers, testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor in males between the ages of 15...
Long-term outcomes after treatment of delirium during critical illness with antipsychotics (MIND-USA): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
Published in the journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Here is a link to the article. Regenstrief Institute authors: Babar Khan M.D. Abstract Background Delirium is common during...
Dr. Litzelman: Addressing shortages in the geriatric healthcare workforce
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Dr. Matthias: Why she works in health equity research
More than results Patient outcomes can best be defined as the point where the perspective of the patient and the healthcare provider intersect. More than simply…
Dr. Weiner: Prescribing opioids for the treatment of chronic cough
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Dr. Boustani: Older injury survivors need long-term, coordinated care
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Trauma Medical Home: New coordinated care model for injured older adults
Older adults who suffer serious injuries from a fall or a motor vehicle accident often have impaired long-term functioning and diminished quality of life. A new...
Dr. Williams: Acceptability of teleneurology across neurological conditions
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Dr. Ross-Driscoll: Disparities in access to liver transplantation
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Dr. Campbell: Reevaluating high-risk prescriptions in African-American patients
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Study reports chlamydia and gonorrhea more likely to be treated per CDC guidelines in males, younger patients and individuals identifying as Black or multiracial
But significant numbers of those living with these diseases don’t receive this treatment INDIANAPOLIS – Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two most common sexually transmitted infections...
Dr. Vachon on how partner satisfaction impacts breast cancer survivors’ well-being
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Dr. Maratt on closing screening gaps for colorectal cancer
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Critical gap in colorectal cancer screening process: follow-up after positive stool test
Screening for colorectal cancer presents a unique opportunity unavailable for most other types of cancers. Screening allows for the detection of both precancerous polyps and cancer,...
Study explores how relationship with partner impacts breast cancer survivor’s emotional and physical well-being
Satisfaction with relationship and better agreement are linked with positive health outcomes Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer places significant stress on survivors, their partners and...
Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
Published in Journal of the American Medical Association. Here is a link to the article. Regenstrief Institute author: Sarah Wiehe, MD, MPH. Abstract Importance: Child maltreatment,...
An Integrative Review of the State of POLST Science: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?
Published in Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. Here is a link to the article. Regenstrief Institute author: Susan Hickman, PhD. Abstract Objectives POLST is...
HIV, Social Networks, and Loneliness among Older Adults in Uganda
Published in AIDS and Behavior. Here is a link to the article. Regenstrief Institute author: Meredith Greene, M.D. Abstract Loneliness among older adults has been identified...
Dr. Williams-Farrelly on rates of loneliness in older adults
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Dr. Savoy on closing the referral loop
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Drs. Imperiale and Montalvan-Sanchez colorectal cancer screening strategies in Latin America
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Drs. Bravata and Rattray on the benefits of music for unhoused veterans
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Regenstrief research scientists participate in national conversation for advancement of aging research
Regenstrief Institute researchers are sharing the stage with other national aging research experts as they participate in the dissemination of scientific advances during the Gerontological Society...
NEA award supports study of music therapy to improve chronic pain
Regenstrief Institute research scientist Matthew J. Bair, M.D., M.S., and the Indiana Institute of Medical Research (IIMR) at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center have been awarded...
COOPERATE: Empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive the care they need
Tools facilitate health equity, autonomy, control over individual’s own healthcare A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University...
Dr. Williams-Farrelly: Childhood experiences affect later-life health. Supportive relationships can help.
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Supportive later-life social relationships mediate the risk of severe frailty in adults who had negative childhood experiences
Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality. The prevalence of frailty...
Peer-led patient navigation helps minoritized patients engage in their own mental healthcare
Pilot study positively impacts patient-clinician communication and patient health outcomes Research scientists led by Johanne Eliacin, PhD, of the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) and...
Regenstrief researcher named chair of quality committee of one of nation’s largest medical professional organizations
A national leader in improving the quality of healthcare provided by gastroenterologists, Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Jennifer K. Maratt, M.D., M.S. has been named chair of...
CMS Innovation Center new care, payment model influenced by Eskenazi Health, Regenstrief Institute, IU School of Medicine
Enhanced support for patients with dementia and their unpaid caregivers A team including Eskenazi Health, Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute has helped guide...
Study addresses use of teleneurology to improve access to outpatient care, other inequity issues
One of largest national implementations of telehealth for chronic neurologic conditions Accessing neurologic care often presents physical, geographical and financial challenges to patients, many of whom...
Dr. Vest: Health systems can use the data they already collect to prevent negative health outcomes
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Dr. Fowler: Best practices for early detection of dementia in primary care
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Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males
Presence of risk factors can identify younger men for whom early screening should be considered INDIANAPOLIS – Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals...
What people want: Regenstrief-IU study explores patients’ perspectives on diabetes self-management apps
Diabetes is a huge and growing public health problem affecting millions of people in the U.S. It’s a disease in which patient self-management, supported by health...
Dr. Dev: Emergency visit outcomes such as frailty screening and deprescribing can positively affect overall care
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An emergency department visit as part of a continuum of care
Studies explore frailty evaluation and deprescription for older adults in the ED Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 million hospital emergency department (ED) visits...
Dr. Sprague: Cognitive training can mitigate falls in high-risk older adults
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Research to improve quality of stroke care is advancing but gaps exist
Regenstrief research scientist co-authors Stroke’s annual review of advances in quality improvement Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone...
Dr. Eric Vachon talks about promising strategies to reduce cancer screening gaps for rural women
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Study shows improvement for female population typically with low cancer screening rates
A behavioral trial of women living in 98 rural Ohio and Indiana counties improved breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening rates in a population that typically...
Six-fold increase in rural cancer screenings with remote outreach
Combo of interactive video, direct phone support increases screenings among rural women Rural women are six times more likely to get timely breast, cervical and colorectal...
Study identifies four distinct pain trajectories in nursing home residents
New understanding of pain over time may alter care and improve quality of life Despite awareness that pain is common in nursing home residents, there has...
Dr. Alexia Torke discusses what’s next for the enhanced spiritual care model
Dr. Alexia Torke, M.D., M.S., says the enhanced spiritual care model used in her recent trial carried out by hospital chaplains can be used elsewhere and...
Blood sugar monitoring devices pose wearability and use problems for older adults with diabetes and caregivers
A study conducted by Regenstrief Institute research scientists to examine the use, by older adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, of continuous use of...
Redesigning diabetes technology to detect low blood sugar in older adults with diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist April Savoy, PhD, a human factors engineer and health services researcher, is developing and testing user-friendly health information tools and technology designed...
Dr. Tom Imperiale on tailoring colonoscopy screening for 45- to 49-year-olds
Dr. Tom Imperiale explains why physicians should be good stewards of colonoscopy resources.
Drs. David Haggstrom and Eric Vachon: Personal Health Records for Cancer Survivors
Dr. David Haggstrom, MD, MAS, and Dr. Eric Vachon, PhD, RN, discuss their feasibility study that showed implementing a tailored personal health record improved outcomes for...
Majority of stroke patients with depression do not receive mental health treatment
The gap remains unaltered despite changing attitudes toward mental health About one in three stroke survivors will experience depression in the first year after a stroke....
IU School of Medicine names Regenstrief research scientist first Walther Scholar in Psycho-Oncology
Indiana University School of Medicine has named Shelley Johns, PsyD, ABPP, the Walther Scholar in Psycho-Oncology. Dr. Johns is the first person to hold this position,...
Regenstrief research scientist co-authors national editorial to improve dementia care
Christopher M. Callahan, M.D., a Regenstrief Institute research scientist, co-authored an editorial in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), “Improving care for dementia: Re-imagining...
Regenstrief research makes significant contributions to national report on dementia research
Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Christopher Callahan, M.D., was on the committee that compiled a new report delving into the state of dementia care in America and presented a blueprint for future research to...
Patients with traumatic brain injuries face challenges navigating healthcare system
Study from VA, Regenstrief and IUPUI first to use TBI registry Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often need a great deal of healthcare services after the...
Indiana VA QUERI program receives $5 million to expand telehealth services for veterans
The EXTEND QUERI Center is being led by VA, Regenstrief and IU research scientists With a nearly $5.1 million grant, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Regenstrief, IU study on acceptance and commitment therapy for cancer survivors among most downloaded papers
A paper authored by Regenstrief research scientist Shelley Johns, PsyD, is one of the most downloaded papers from the well-respected journal, Cancer. The journal reported that...
Regenstrief researcher’s paper among most downloaded in highly influential ‘Cancer’ journal
A paper by a Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist in the highly influential journal, “Cancer,” was among the journal’s top 10...
Survey to shed light on impact of hospital stays on COVID-19 survivors
Admission to the hospital and critical illness can have a lasting impact on the lives of people who survive, especially those in need of life support....
Regenstrief and VA researcher honored by Congressional Black Caucus for work with minority veterans
Johanne Eliacin, PhD, a Regenstrief Institute and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs research scientist, received a Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Award for her research to...
Communities for a lifetime: Regenstrief scientist receives award for work improving lives of older adults
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana (AIHS) presented Regenstrief scientist Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, with its “Communities for a Lifetime — Awards of Excellence” honor...
SAM Talk: Featuring Dr. Claire Snyder, MHS, PhD
In "Personalizing Care Using Patient-Reported Outcomes," Dr. Claire Williams will share insights from her research using the PatientViewpoint web tool.
Regenstrief researcher discusses care processes that improve outcomes for TIA and minor stroke patients
Dr. Dawn Bravata interviewed on JAMA Network Open Live Regenstrief Institute’s Dawn Bravata, M.D., an expert in stroke care, spoke to JAMA editors about her recent...
If the FIT Test Fits: Research coordinator plays important role in major study
Research coordinator plays crucial role in meta-analysis review that determined FIT tests are effective in screening for colon cancer.
“Home” is where success – or failure – rests: Personal context directly affects CPAP use
CPAP, short for continuous positive airway pressure, is the most commonly used therapy for obstructive sleep apnea and is prescribed to millions. It is estimated that...
Educational videos in clinics increased adolescent HPV vaccinations
A study examining the effect of a video educational intervention aimed at increasing HPV vaccinations among adolescents could help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Treating sleep apnea greatly improves stroke patients’ neurological & functional recovery
Benefits of sleep apnea treatment after stroke greater than benefits from tPA. National stroke guidelines recommend testing for sleep apnea, however, past observational studies have shown...
Study: What patients really think about opioid vs non-opioid medications for chronic pain
Despite a shortage of scientific studies on the long-term effectiveness of opioids, they are frequently perceived to be stronger, more powerful pain relievers than non-opioid alternatives....
Removing barriers to advance care planning for cancer patients and their family caregivers
Thinking about death and discussing emotionally challenging topics such as end-of-life preparations are difficult for most people. Patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers face...
New study to measure impact of sleep tracker data on patient-provider communication
INDIANAPOLIS – According to a survey by Pew Research, nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. collect their own data on at least one health indicator...
Many ICU survivors depressed: IU study finds young and African Americans at highest risk
INDIANAPOLIS – Intensive care unit survivors, growing in number as clinicians and medical technology save more lives, are psychologically as well as medically fragile. The first...
New IU collaborative care model focuses on full recovery of those injured after age 50
INDIANAPOLIS – An estimated 1.4 million Americans over age 50 are hospitalized for severe injuries annually–most often due to motor vehicle crashes or falls. The majority...
Study compares hospice care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and patient homes
INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute has found only minimal differences in the intensity of...
Critical Care Recovery Center model receives national recognition for innovation
INDIANAPOLIS — The Critical Care Recovery Center, or CCRC, model developed and tested by the Indiana University Center for Aging Research, the Regenstrief Institute and Eskenazi...
New $3.2 million NIH grant supports nation’s first mobile post-ICU recovery program
INDIANAPOLIS — Two million of the five million Americans admitted to intensive care units annually have or develop acute respiratory failure, predisposing them to long-term cognitive,...
Commonly used drugs lead to more doctor’s office, hospital and emergency department visits
Anticholinergic medications, a class of drugs commonly used by older adults, are linked to an increased rate of emergency department and hospital utilization in the United...
Study finds occupational therapy unable to delay Alzheimer’s patients’ functional decline
INDIANAPOLIS – In the first study to investigate whether two years of in-home occupational therapy might help those with Alzheimer’s disease delay the loss of their...
Ensuring medical care is consistent with patient goals
INDIANAPOLIS – It can be challenging to determine whether the medical care provided in a hospital or nursing home is consistent with the preferences of the...