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Long H, Cao R, Zhang H, Qiu Y, Yin H, Yu H, Ma L, Diao N, Yu F, Guo A. Incidence of hip fracture among middle-aged and older Chinese from 2013 to 2015: results from a nationally representative study. Arch Osteoporos 2022; 17:48. [PMID: 35277743 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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China is experiencing remarkable changes in people aging and migration. Therefore, the incidence and associated factors for hip fracture might differ from previous results. A nationally representative study of hip fracture enables policymakers to formulate preventive strategies and provide information on resource allocation. PURPOSE To estimate the incidence of hip fracture, between 2013 and 2015, among the middle-aged and older Chinese population. METHODS Individuals with hip fractures between 2013 and 2015 were identified from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The sex-specific incidence and the associated factors of hip fracture were assessed. RESULTS Among 19,112 individuals (51.4% women; mean age 60.5 years) included in the analysis, 408 (2.13%) had a hip fracture between 2013 and 2015. Moreover, the annual incidence of hip fracture for men and women were 1065 and 1069 per 100,000, respectively. The incidence of hip fracture increased with age (p < 0.001). A history of chronic disease, being unmarried, and individuals without insurance were associated with a higher incidence of hip fracture. Interestingly, the incidence of hip fracture was higher among individuals with fewer years of education (p = 0.002). The North-East regions of China had the lowest incidence of hip fracture (1022 per 100,000) between 2013 and 2015, followed by the North (1602 per 100,000), South-Central (2055 per 100,000), East (2173 per 100,000), and South-West (2537 per 100,000) regions. Finally, the incidence was highest among participants living in the North-West region (3244 per 100,000). CONCLUSION Between 2013 and 2015, the incidence of hip fracture is high among the middle-aged and older Chinese population. Furthermore, it varied significantly according to sociodemographic and geographic factors. Therefore, the support of targeted health policies and cost-effective preventive strategies are warranted in China.
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- Huibin Long
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong An Road, 100050, Beijing, China.
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Zullo AR, Lee Y, Lary C, Daiello LA, Kiel DP, Berry SD. Comparative effectiveness of denosumab, teriparatide, and zoledronic acid among frail older adults: a retrospective cohort study. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:565-573. [PMID: 33411003 PMCID: PMC7933063 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05732-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED The comparative effects of zoledronic acid, denosumab, and teriparatide for preventing hip fractures in frail older adults, especially those in nursing homes, were unknown. We found that denosumab and zoledronic acid may be as effective as teriparatide for hip fracture prevention in nursing home residents. INTRODUCTION Several non-oral drugs exist for osteoporosis treatment, including zoledronic acid (ZA), denosumab, and teriparatide. Little data exist on the comparative effectiveness of these drugs for hip fracture prevention in frail older adults. We examined their comparative effectiveness in one of the frailest segments of the US population-nursing home (NH) residents. METHODS We conducted a national retrospective cohort study of NH residents aged ≥ 65 years using 2012 to 2016 national US Minimum Data Set clinical assessment data and linked Medicare claims. New parenteral ZA, denosumab, and teriparatide use was assessed via Medicare Parts B and D; hip fracture outcomes via Part A; and 125 covariates for confounding adjustment via several datasets. We used inverse probability weighted (IPW) competing risk regression models to compare hip fracture risk between groups with teriparatide as the reference. RESULTS The study cohort (N = 2019) included 1046 denosumab, 578 teriparatide, and 395 ZA initiators. Mean age was 85 years, 90% were female, and 68% had at least moderate functional impairment. Seventy-two residents (3.6%) had a hip fracture and 1100 (54.5%) died over a mean follow-up of 1.5 years. Compared to teriparatide use, denosumab use was associated with a 46% lower risk of hip fracture (HR 0.54, 95% CI 0.29-1.00) and no difference was observed for ZA (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.26-1.85). CONCLUSIONS Denosumab and ZA may be as effective as teriparatide for hip fracture prevention in frail older adults. Given their lower cost and easier administration, denosumab and ZA are likely preferable non-oral treatments for most frail, older adults.
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- A R Zullo
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Box G-S121-8, Providence, RI, 02912, USA.
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA.
- Department of Pharmacy, Lifespan-Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Box G-S121-8, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Box G-S121-8, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main Street, Box G-S121-8, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
- Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center, Rhode Island Hospital, RI, Providence, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA, USA
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Héquette-Ruz R, Beuscart JB, Ficheur G, Chazard E, Guillaume E, Paccou J, Puisieux F, Genin M. Hip fractures and characteristics of living area: a fine-scale spatial analysis in France. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1353-1360. [PMID: 32140738 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05363-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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UNLABELLED We investigated the association between hip fracture incidence and living area characteristics in France. The spatial distribution of hip fracture incidence was heterogeneous and there was a significant relationship between social deprivation, urbanization, health access, and hip fracture risk. INTRODUCTION Several studies have shown great disparities in spatial repartition of hip fractures (HF). The aim of the study was to analyze the association between HF incidence and characteristics of the living area. METHODS All patients aged 50 or older, living in France, who were hospitalized for HF between 2012 and 2014 were included, using the French national hospital discharge database. Standardized incidence ratio (SIR) was calculated for each spatial unit and adjusted on age and sex. An ecological regression was performed to analyze the association between HF standardized incidence and ecological variables. We adjusted the model for neighborhood spatial structure. We used three variables to characterize the living areas: a deprivation index (French-EDI); healthcare access (French standardized index); land use (percentage of artificialized surfaces). RESULTS A total of 236,328 HF were recorded in the French hospital national database, leading to an annual HF incidence of 333/100,000. The spatial analysis revealed geographical variations of HF incidence with SIR varying from 0.67 (0.52; 0.85) to 1.45 (1.23; 1.70). There was a significant association between HF incidence rates and (1) French-EDI (trend p = 0.0023); (2) general practitioner and nurse accessibility (trend p = 0.0232 and p = 0.0129, respectively); (3) percentage of artificialized surfaces (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The characteristics of the living area are associated with significant differences in the risk of hip fracture of older people.
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- R Héquette-Ruz
- CHU Lille, Geriatrics department, F-59000, Lille, France
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- CHU Lille, Geriatrics department, F-59000, Lille, France.
- Univ. Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS : Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, F-59000, Lille, France.
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- Univ. Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS : Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, F-59000, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Methodology and Biostatistics, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS : Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, F-59000, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Methodology and Biostatistics, F-59000, Lille, France
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- U1086 INSERM, Université Caen Normandie-UFR Santé, Caen, France
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- MABLab UR 4490, Department of Rheumatology, Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, 59000, Lille, France
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- CHU Lille, Geriatrics department, F-59000, Lille, France
- Univ. Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS : Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS : Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, F-59000, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Methodology and Biostatistics, F-59000, Lille, France
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Zullo AR, Sorial MN, Lee Y, Lary CW, Kiel DP, Berry SD. Predictors of Hip Fracture Despite Treatment with Bisphosphonates among Frail Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; 68:256-260. [PMID: 31580488 PMCID: PMC7002229 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Bisphosphonates are effective at preventing hip fractures among older adults, yet many patients still fracture while on treatment and may benefit from additional preventive interventions. Little data are specifically available to target such efforts among bisphosphonate users. We aimed to identify predictors of hip fracture unique to frail older adults initiating pharmacologic treatment for osteoporosis. DESIGN Retrospective cohort using 2008-2013 linked national Minimum Data Set assessments, Medicare claims, and nursing home (NH) facility data. SETTING NHs in the United States. PARTICIPANTS Long-stay NH residents 65 years or older who initiated treatment with a bisphosphonate (N = 17 753). Estimates for bisphosphonate initiators were contrasted with those for calcitonin initiators (control group; N = 5348). MEASUREMENTS Hospitalized hip fracture outcomes were measured using Part A claims. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated for 36 a priori selected potential predictors. RESULTS The mean (SD) age of the study population was 84 (8) years, 85% were women, and 51% had moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Predictors associated with a higher risk of hip fracture despite bisphosphonate use included age 75 years or older to 85 years (vs ≥65 to <75 y; HR = 1.25; 95% CI = 1.02-1.55), female sex (HR = 1.33; 95% CI = 1.06-1.67), white race (vs black race (HR = 1.87; 95% CI = 1.36-2.58), and body mass index = 18.5-24.9 (vs ≥30; HR = 1.93; 95% CI = 1.53-2.42). Independent ability to transfer (vs total dependence; HR = 3.11; 95% CI = 1.83-5.30) and occasional urinary incontinence (vs frequent; HR = 1.45; 95% CI = 1.18-1.78) were also important predictors. Dementia, diabetes, psychoactive drug use, and other characteristics were not associated with post-prescribing hip fracture. Predictors did not differ between bisphosphonate and calcitonin users. CONCLUSION Predictors of hip fracture among frail older adults did not differ between those who were new users of bisphosphonates vs calcitonin. Given the absence of risk factors unique to bisphosphonate users, targeting of fracture prevention efforts should extend beyond pharmacologic therapy to include existing nonpharmacologic therapies, particularly fall prevention strategies. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:256-260, 2020.
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- Andrew R Zullo
- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island.,Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.,Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts
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Ren Y, Hu J, Lu B, Zhou W, Tan B. Prevalence and risk factors of hip fracture in a middle-aged and older Chinese population. Bone 2019; 122:143-149. [PMID: 30797059 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Revised: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED The prevalence of hip fracture and associated risk factors in China were evaluated in a Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. There is an apparent geographic variation in the prevalence of hip fracture in China. Advanced age, West region, lower education, under-weight, having self-reported history of chronic lung diseases, heart diseases, stroke, and arthritis appear to be associated with risk of hip fracture. INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of hip fracture and to identify its risk factors in China. METHODS Using the national survey data collected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), we estimated the prevalence of hip fracture, considering the complex survey design and response rate. We applied the weighted logistic regression analysis to identify risk factors associated with hip fracture employing cross-sectional study designs. RESULTS Among 20,110 respondents included in the analysis, there were 431 hip fractures. The overall prevalence of hip fracture among middle-aged and older Chinese adults was 2.36%. From those aged<50 years to 60-69 years, the prevalence of hip fracture did not increase with age, but significantly increased after the age of 70; 1.62% for those aged <50 years and 5.42% for those aged ≥70 years. East, South-Central, South-West, and North-West region had a higher prevalence of hip fracture than North and North-East region. Compared with underweight, obesity (OR 0.37 [95% CI 0.20-0.69]) was associated with a lower likelihood of hip fracture. A self-reported history of chronic lung diseases (OR 2.11 [95% CI 1.51-2.96]), heart diseases (OR 1.36 [95% CI 1.00-1.85]), stroke (OR 2.30 [95% CI 1.08-4.92]), and arthritis (OR 2.30 [95% CI 1.08-4.92]) were significantly correlated with hip fracture. CONCLUSIONS There is an apparent geographic variation in the prevalence of hip fracture in China. Advanced age, West region, lower education, under-weight, having self-reported history of chronic lung diseases, heart diseases, stroke, and arthritis appear to be associated with risk of hip fracture. Understanding the geographic variations in hip fracture prevalence is important for allocation of healthcare resources. Knowing the reasons for hip fracture is necessary to implement a comprehensive policy for hip fracture prevention in China.
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- Yan Ren
- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and CREAT Group, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610044, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China.
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Zullo AR, Zhang T, Lee Y, McConeghy KW, Daiello LA, Kiel DP, Mor V, Berry SD. Effect of Bisphosphonates on Fracture Outcomes Among Frail Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2018; 67:768-776. [PMID: 30575958 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bisphosphonates are seldom used in frail, older adults, in part due to lack of direct evidence of efficacy in this population and increasing concerns about safety. OBJECTIVE We estimated the effects of bisphosphonates on hip fractures, nonvertebral fractures, and severe esophagitis among frail, older adults. DESIGN Population-based retrospective cohort using 2008 to 2013 linked national Minimum Data Set assessments; Online Survey Certification and Reporting System records; and Medicare claims. SETTING US nursing homes (NHs). PARTICIPANTS Long-stay NH residents 65 years and older without recent osteoporosis medication use (N = 24,571). Bisphosphonate initiators were 1:1 propensity score matched to calcitonin initiators (active comparator). MEASUREMENTS Hospitalized hip fracture, nonvertebral fracture, and esophagitis outcomes were measured using part A claims. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated, controlling for over 100 baseline characteristics. RESULTS The matched cohort included 5209 new bisphosphonate users and an equal number of calcitonin users (mean age [SD] = 85 [8] years; 87% female; 52% moderate-severe cognitive impairment). Over a mean follow-up of 2.5 (SD = 1.7) years, 568 residents (5.5%) had a hip fracture, 874 (8.4%) had a nonvertebral fracture, and 199 (1.9%) had a hospitalized esophagitis event. Users of bisphosphonates were less likely than calcitonin users to experience hip fracture (HR = 0.83; 95% CI = 0.71-0.98), with an average gain in time without fracture of 28.4 days (95% CI = 6.0-50.8 days). Bisphosphonate and calcitonin users had similar rates of nonvertebral fracture (HR = 0.91; 95% CI = 0.80-1.03) and esophagitis events (HR = 1.11; 95% CI = 0.84-1.47). The effects of bisphosphonates on fractures and esophagitis were generally homogeneous across subgroups, including those defined by age, sex, history of prior fracture, and baseline fracture risk. CONCLUSIONS Use of bisphosphonates is associated with a meaningful reduction in hip fracture among frail, older adults, but little difference in nonvertebral fracture or severe esophagitis. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:768-776, 2019.
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- Andrew R Zullo
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island.,Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island.,Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island.,Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts
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Commonly Initiated Opioids and Risk of Fracture Hospitalizations in United States Nursing Homes. Drugs Aging 2018; 35:925-936. [PMID: 30187291 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-018-0583-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to estimate the comparative safety of initiating commonly used opioids among older, long-stay United States nursing home residents with fracture hospitalizations. METHODS We conducted a new-user retrospective cohort study of nursing home residents initiating short-acting oxycodone, hydrocodone, or tramadol by merging the 2011-2013 Minimum Data Set 3.0 to Medicare hospitalization and pharmacy claims. Residents (≥ 65 years, no cancer or hospice use) contributed treatment episodes (> 120 days with no prior opioid claims) and were followed for 180 days until incident fracture hospitalization (hip, femur, humerus, pelvis, radius/ulna), death (competing risk), treatment changes (e.g., discontinuation), or administrative censoring. Competing risks models with inverse probability of treatment weighting were used to estimate subdistribution hazard ratios (HRSD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Overall, 110,862 residents contributed 134,432 treatment episodes: 14,373 oxycodone; 69,182 hydrocodone; and 50,877 tramadol initiators. The incidences of fracture hospitalizations per 100 person-years were 9.4 (95% CI 7.5-11.7) for oxycodone, 7.9 (95% CI 7.1-8.8) for hydrocodone, and 5.0 (95% CI 4.3-5.7) for tramadol initiators. In weighted models, oxycodone initiators had a similar rate of fractures to hydrocodone initiators (HRSD 1.08, 95% CI 0.79-1.48). Tramadol initiators had lower fracture rates than hydrocodone initiators (HRSD 0.67, 95% CI 0.56-0.80). CONCLUSIONS The lower rate of fractures that we documented among tramadol initiators compared with hydrocodone initiators is consistent, albeit attenuated compared with prior studies among community-dwelling older adults. However, overall fracture rates were lower than in community settings, potentially due to the limited risk of falling in this population with limited mobility.
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Zullo AR, Hersey M, Lee Y, Sharmin S, Bosco E, Daiello LA, Shah NR, Mor V, Boscardin WJ, Berard-Collins CM, Dore DD, Steinman MA. Outcomes of "diabetes-friendly" vs "diabetes-unfriendly" β-blockers in older nursing home residents with diabetes after acute myocardial infarction. Diabetes Obes Metab 2018; 20:2724-2732. [PMID: 29952104 PMCID: PMC6231977 DOI: 10.1111/dom.13451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIMS To assess whether nursing home (NH) residents with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) preferentially received "T2D-friendly" (vs "T2D-unfriendly") β-blockers after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and to evaluate the comparative effects of the two groups of β-blockers. MATERIALS AND METHODS This new-user retrospective cohort study of NH residents with AMI from May 2007 to March 2010 used national data from the Minimum Data Set and Medicare system. T2D-friendly β-blockers were those hypothesized to increase peripheral glucose uptake through vasodilation: carvedilol, nebivolol and labetalol. Primary outcomes were hospitalizations for hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia in the 90 days after AMI. Secondary outcomes were functional decline, death, all-cause re-hospitalization and fracture hospitalization. We compared outcomes using binomial and multinomial logistic regression models after propensity score matching. RESULTS Of 2855 NH residents with T2D, 29% initiated a T2D-friendly β-blocker vs 24% of 6098 without T2D (P < 0.001). For primary outcomes among residents with T2D, T2D-friendly vs T2D-unfriendly β-blockers were associated with a reduction in hospitalized hyperglycaemia (odds ratio [OR] 0.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.21-0.97), but unassociated with hypoglycaemia (OR 2.05, 95% CI 0.82-5.10). For secondary outcomes, T2D-friendly β-blockers were associated with a greater rate of re-hospitalization (OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.01-1.57), but not death (OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.85-1.32), functional decline (OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.70-1.19), or fracture (OR 1.69, 95% CI 0.40-7.08). CONCLUSIONS In older NH residents with T2D, T2D-friendly β-blocker use was associated with a lower rate of hospitalization for hyperglycaemia, but a higher rate of all-cause re-hospitalization.
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- Andrew R. Zullo
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Department of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
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- Division of Geriatrics, University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Optum Epidemiology, Boston, MA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Vangala C, Niu J, Lenihan CR, Mitch WE, Navaneethan SD, Winkelmayer WC. Proton Pump Inhibitors, Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists, and Hip Fracture Risk among Patients on Hemodialysis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2018; 13:1534-1541. [PMID: 30262672 PMCID: PMC6218825 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.02190218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES An association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and hip fracture risk has been described in the general population, where the primary causative hypothesis focuses on impaired gastrointestinal calcium absorption. The impact of acid suppressor use on hip fracture risk in a high-risk subset, patients with ESKD requiring hemodialysis, is unknown and could help further distinguish the reason for higher susceptibility among PPI users. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Using the US Renal Data System, we identified all hip fracture events recorded between 2009 and 2014 among patients dependent on hemodialysis. Eligible cases were matched on index date with ten controls. We identified PPI and histamine-2 receptor antagonist use from Medicare Part D claims covering 3 years before the index date and stratified according to proportion of days covered by filled prescriptions. Using logistic regression with multiple imputation for missing data, we estimated unadjusted and multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). RESULTS We studied 4551 cases and 45,510 controls. Patients were older, more likely to be female and white, and had shorter dialysis vintage; fewer were obese. A larger proportion of patients had any prior PPI (70% versus 63%) or histamine-2 receptor antagonist (25% versus 23%) use. Use of PPI was associated with higher risk of hip fracture (adjusted OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.28). This association remained within subgroups of low, moderate, and high PPI use, yielding adjusted ORs of 1.16 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.27), 1.21 (95% CI, 1.11 to 1.31), and 1.19 (95% CI, 1.08 to 1.31), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Among patients with ESKD on hemodialysis, PPIs and not histamine-2 receptor antagonists were associated with hip fracture events.
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- Chandan Vangala
- Section of Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Nephrology, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas; and
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- Section of Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Nephrology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Section of Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Section of Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Division of Nephrology, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas; and
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Zullo AR, Zhang T, Banerjee G, Lee Y, McConeghy KW, Kiel DP, Daiello LA, Mor V, Berry SD. Facility and State Variation in Hip Fracture in U.S. Nursing Home Residents. J Am Geriatr Soc 2018; 66:539-545. [PMID: 29336024 PMCID: PMC5849498 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To quantify the variation in hip fracture incidence across U.S. nursing home (NH) facilities and states and examine how hip fracture incidence varies according to facility- and state-level characteristics. DESIGN Retrospective cohort using linked national Minimum Data Set assessments; Online Survey, Certification and Reporting records; and Medicare claims. SETTING U.S. NHs with 100 or more beds. PARTICIPANTS Long-stay NH residents between May 1, 2007, and April 30, 2008, from 1,481 facilities and 46 U.S. states (N = 201,892). MEASUREMENTS Incident hip fractures were ascertained using Medicare Part A diagnostic codes. Each resident was followed for up to 2 years. RESULTS The mean adjusted incidence rate of hip fractures for all facilities was 3.13 (95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.01-3.26) per 100 person-years (range 1.20, 95% CI = 1.15-1.26 to 6.40, 95% CI = 6.07-6.77). Facilities with the highest rates of hip fracture had greater percentages of residents taking psychoactive medications (top tertile 27.2%, bottom tertile 24.8%), and fewer nursing (top tertile 3.43, bottom tertile 3.53) and direct care (top tertile 3.22, bottom tertile 3.29) hours per day per resident. The combination of state and facility characteristics explained 6.7% of the variation in hip fracture, and resident characteristics explained 7.6%. CONCLUSION Much of the variation in hip fracture incidence remained unexplained, although these findings indicate that potentially modifiable state and facility characteristics such as psychoactive drug prescribing and minimum staffing requirements could be addressed to help reduce the rate of hip fracture in U.S. NHs.
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- Andrew R. Zullo
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA
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Zullo AR, Zhang T, Beaudoin FL, Lee Y, McConeghy KW, Kiel DP, Daiello LA, Mor V, Berry SD. Pain Treatments After Hip Fracture Among Older Nursing Home Residents. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017; 19:174-176. [PMID: 29287695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the association between use of opioids versus other analgesics with death and functioning after hip fracture in older nursing home (NH) residents. DESIGN Retrospective cohort using national Medicare fee-for-service claims linked to the Minimum Data Set. SETTING US NHs. PARTICIPANTS NH residents aged ≥65 years who became a long-stay resident (>100 days in the NH) between January 2008 and December 2009, had a hospitalized hip fracture, and returned to the NH. EXPOSURE New use of opioid versus nonopioid analgesics (acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) within 14 days post hip fracture. MEASUREMENTS Follow-up began on the index date and continued until the first occurrence of death, significant functional decline (3-point increase on MDS Activities of Daily Living scale), or 120 days of follow-up. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for outcomes were estimated using inverse probability of treatment-weighted multinomial logistic regression models. RESULTS Among the 2755 NH residents with a hip fracture included in our study, 1155 (41.9%) were opioid users, and 1600 (58.1%) were nonopioid analgesic users. The mean age was 86.3 years, 73.8% were female, and 86.0% were white. Opioid use was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of death (OR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.39-0.56) and a nonsignificant decrease in functional decline (OR = 0.77, 95% CI 0.58-1.03). CONCLUSION A rigorous study that addresses the limitations of this study is critical to validate our preliminary findings and provide evidence about the effect of using opioid versus nonopioid analgesics to optimize acute pain in NH residents with a hip fracture.
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- Andrew R Zullo
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI; Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI.
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI; Department of Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI; Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA
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