Publications by authors named "J Troost"

Objective: To test the efficacy of a randomized control trial low-touch mobile health intervention designed to promote care partner self-awareness and self-care.

Design: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) included a baseline assessment of self-report surveys of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), care partner-specific outcomes, and the functional/mental status of the person with TBI, as well as a 6-month home monitoring period that included three daily questions about HRQOL, monthly assessments of 12 HRQOL domains, and the use of a Fitbit® to continuously monitor physical activity and sleep. HRQOL surveys were repeated at 3- and 6-months post-home monitoring.

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Aims: This study aims to improve the interpretability and clinical utility of the COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity-Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (COST-FACIT) by identifying distinct financial toxicity classes in adults with diabetes.

Methods: Data included a sample of 600 adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and high A1c. Latent Class Analysis was used to identify subgroups of patients based on COST-FACIT score patterns.

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The long-term adverse event risks associated with oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors compared to broader immunomodulators are poorly understood, with limited comparative studies available. This study aims to assess the long-term adverse event risks of oral JAK inhibitors compared to broader immunomodulators in dermatology. A PubMed search included terms such as specific drug names and "adverse events," "long-term safety," "malignancy," "cardiovascular events," and/or "infections.

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  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) advanced arthroscopic debridement is a minimally invasive surgical procedure debated for its effectiveness in treating intra-articular pain and dysfunction associated with advanced TMJ degenerative disease.
  • The study aimed to assess if this procedure improves patients' pain and quality of life while identifying factors influencing these outcomes.
  • Conducted at the University of Michigan, the study analyzed 240 subjects over a minimum of three months, focusing on various preoperative and operative variables in relation to quality of life and pain reduction scores.
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  • Systemic immune system abnormalities may play a role in rosacea development, with studies indicating a higher presence of abnormal bacteria and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in affected individuals, though inconsistent testing has led to discrepancies in findings.* -
  • This study aimed to accurately assess the prevalence of abnormal bacteria and SIBO in individuals with rosacea while controlling for potential confounding factors, excluding those with gastrointestinal diseases or significant health issues.* -
  • Findings showed that 14.8% tested positive for abnormal bacteria and 33.3% for SIBO, with a notably higher SIBO rate in the rosacea cohort compared to the general population, suggesting a possible link between SIBO and ros
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