Vassar Research Team

COVID-19's impact on OA research is staggering: 25% of trials halted. Let's innovate with virtual methods for future trials and shape design using our insights. #Osteoarthritis #ClinicalTrials

We recommend that the use of distanced methods be explored for OA clinical trials. A 2018 systematic review found that telephone-based interventions were as effective as person- to-person interventions at reducing pain intensity and disability in patients with hip and knee OA.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted osteoarthritis clinical trials, leading to loss of treatment for patients. Explore how the pandemic disrupted osteoarthritis trials and what it means for research outcomes. Stay tuned🧵 doi.org/10.1515/jom-20…

New study from #VassarTeam investigates robustness of endpoints in RCTs for benign prostatic hyperplasia cited in #AUA guidelines using Fragility Index and Fragility Quotient. Results show need for improvement in evidence-based medicine. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3nrxVGr

#VassarTeam finds gaps in literature on #healthinequities in dialysis. #LGBTQ+ identity and education are insufficiently studied. Cultural competency training and community-based educational programs may alleviate burden and improve health literacy. buff.ly/3JOCpOR

#VassarTeam's study identifies gaps in US #infertility treatment access for marginalized groups by race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ status, income, education, and geography. Future research needs to standardize race/ethnicity reporting and increase access. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3ZoN9ct

New #VassarTeam study assessed harms reporting in SRs on #naltrexone for AUD, OUD & off-label uses. Findings show underreporting of harms & low methodological quality. Improvements in reporting are necessary to aid physicians in interpreting results. buff.ly/3KeLOjX

#Vassarteam study finds 28% of systematic reviews on #PRP-related orthopaedic surgery contain spin, with selective reporting and conclusion claiming the beneficial effect. No association was found with study characteristics or funding. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3Kh8j7O

#Healthdisparities in #CABG outcomes persist, particularly for marginalized groups. #Vassarteam's review found important disparities in access and outcomes, particularly for LGBTQ+, Native American, and Black communities. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3FZpdW3

New #VassarTeam study found that systematic reviews related to obesity management rarely mention a behavioural change taxonomy. The team recommendz further exploration of how taxonomies affect quality and reproducibility of interventions. #obesity #OSUCHS buff.ly/3M6FGLU

#VassarTeam meta-epidemiological study on patient-reported outcomes in AUD RCTs indicates deficient completeness of PRO reporting, stressing the need for properly reported PROs to encourage patient participation and develop high-quality treatment. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3Y7yse3

New study from #VassarTeam investigates robustness of endpoints in RCTs for benign prostatic hyperplasia cited in #AUA guidelines using Fragility Index and Fragility Quotient. Results show need for improvement in evidence-based medicine. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3nrxVGr

#VassarTeam finds gaps in literature on #healthinequities in dialysis. #LGBTQ+ identity and education are insufficiently studied. Cultural competency training and community-based educational programs may alleviate burden and improve health literacy. buff.ly/3JOCpOR

#VassarTeam's study identifies gaps in US #infertility treatment access for marginalized groups by race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ status, income, education, and geography. Future research needs to standardize race/ethnicity reporting and increase access. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3ZoN9ct

New #VassarTeam study assessed harms reporting in SRs on #naltrexone for AUD, OUD & off-label uses. Findings show underreporting of harms & low methodological quality. Improvements in reporting are necessary to aid physicians in interpreting results. buff.ly/3KeLOjX

#Vassarteam study finds 28% of systematic reviews on #PRP-related orthopaedic surgery contain spin, with selective reporting and conclusion claiming the beneficial effect. No association was found with study characteristics or funding. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3Kh8j7O

#Healthdisparities in #CABG outcomes persist, particularly for marginalized groups. #Vassarteam's review found important disparities in access and outcomes, particularly for LGBTQ+, Native American, and Black communities. #OSUCHS buff.ly/3FZpdW3

New #VassarTeam study found that systematic reviews related to obesity management rarely mention a behavioural change taxonomy. The team recommendz further exploration of how taxonomies affect quality and reproducibility of interventions. #obesity #OSUCHS buff.ly/3M6FGLU