Dr. Agee studies how to improve medical practices and outcomes in patients undergoing surgeries and treatments. He examines the effectiveness of education for resident physicians in prescribing practices, particularly concerning stress ulcer prevention in patients not in intensive care. Additionally, he explores how simplifying procedures for total knee arthroplasties can lead to faster recovery times and fewer complications. His research also includes specific medical conditions such as bronchopulmonary sequestration, which is a unique lung malformation requiring surgical intervention. Overall, he integrates clinical insights with scientific research to enhance patient care.
Key findings
In his study on resident education, inappropriate prescribing of stress ulcer medications dropped from 55.5% to 30.5% after training.
Simplifying total knee arthroplasty procedures led to a significant reduction in hospital stays and complications, with p-values below 0.01 indicating strong statistical significance.
His research on bronchopulmonary sequestration confirmed that surgery is the best treatment option for this condition, improving outcomes for affected patients.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Agee study joint replacement surgeries?
Yes, he studies total knee arthroplasties and how simplifying surgical processes can enhance patient recovery.
What specific educational interventions has Dr. Agee researched?
He researched the impact of training Family Medicine residents on prescribing practices for stress ulcer prevention, resulting in improved prescribing habits.
Is Dr. Agee's work relevant for patients with lung issues?
Yes, he studies bronchopulmonary sequestration and identifies surgical options to improve treatment outcomes for patients with this lung condition.
What improvements in healthcare outcomes has Dr. Agee noted?
He has documented significant reductions in hospital stays and complication rates after enhancing surgical approaches in knee replacements.
How does Dr. Agee's research benefit patients not in intensive care?
His work on prescribing practices helps ensure better medication management and reduces unnecessary risks for these patients.
Publications in plain English
Olivine-rich achondrites from Vesta and the missing mantle problem.
2021
Nature communications
Vaci Z, Day JMD, Paquet M, Ziegler K, Yin QZ +5 more
Plain English This study explored new meteorites from asteroids related to Vesta that are rich in a mineral called olivine, which is important for understanding the composition of rocky planet mantles. Researchers identified three specific meteorites, numbered Northwest Africa 12217, 12319, and 12562, which have unique chemical signatures fitting with materials from highly evolved asteroids. Finding these meteorites helps solve the "missing mantle problem," increasing our knowledge about how planets and asteroids formed in the early Solar System.
Who this helps: This helps scientists studying planetary formation and evolution.
Effects of pharmacy resident led education on resident physician prescribing habits associated with stress ulcer prophylaxis in non-intensive care unit patients.
2015
American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Agee C, Coulter L, Hudson J
Plain English This study examined how training Family Medicine residents about stress ulcer prevention medications affected their prescribing habits. After an educational seminar, the rate of inappropriate prescriptions dropped from 55.5% to 30.5%, showing that better knowledge led to more careful prescribing. This is important because it helps reduce risks to patients and lower healthcare costs.
Who this helps: Patients in non-intensive care units.
A simplified pathway for total knee arthroplasty improves outcomes.
2014
The journal of knee surgery
Loftus T, Agee C, Jaffe R, Tao J, Jacofsky DJ
Plain English This study looked at how simplifying the care process for knee surgery (total knee arthroplasty) could improve patient outcomes. Researchers found that by encouraging patients to be active early after surgery and avoiding the use of catheters, there was a significant improvement in recovery, leading to faster hospital stays (with a decrease of hospital length of stay) and fewer complications—including a lower chance of needing to return to the hospital within 30 days of the surgery. Specifically, there was a marked reduction in costs and complications, with many of the results showing strong statistical significance (p-values well below 0.01).
Who this helps: Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery benefit the most from these improvements.
Plain English This research focuses on bronchopulmonary sequestration, a condition where a part of the lung doesn't connect properly to the airways and instead gets its blood supply from an unusual artery, often from the aorta. There are two main types of this condition: intralobar, which shares a lining with the lung, and extralobar, which has its own lining. The best treatment for this condition is surgery to remove the affected lung tissue.
Who this helps: This benefits patients with bronchopulmonary sequestration by identifying the best treatment option.