2018
Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling
Giri V, Obeid E, Hegarty S, Gross L, Bealin L, Hyatt C, Fang C, Leader A. Understanding of multigene test results among males undergoing germline testing for inherited prostate cancer: Implications for genetic counseling. The Prostate 2018, 78: 879-888. PMID: 29655297, PMCID: PMC6047906, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInherited prostate cancerProstate cancerGenetic counselingGenetic testingMultivariable linear regressionFamily history dataPre-test genetic counselingHigh baseline knowledgeSyndrome criteriaGermline testingMultivariable analysisMultigene testingMedical recordsFamily historyCancer riskSubset of malesMcNemar testUncertain significanceGEM participantsHigher knowledgeMeasures of knowledgeGenetic resultsMenGT resultsBaseline knowledge
2017
Exploring Asian Indian and Pakistani views about cancer and participation in cancer genetics research: toward the development of a community genetics intervention
Leader A, Mohanty S, Selvan P, Lum R, Giri V. Exploring Asian Indian and Pakistani views about cancer and participation in cancer genetics research: toward the development of a community genetics intervention. Journal Of Community Genetics 2017, 9: 27-35. PMID: 28660599, PMCID: PMC5752649, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-017-0312-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsian Indians/PakistanisCancer riskCancer genetics researchFamily cancer historyHealth care servicesIndians/PakistanisPerceptions of cancerCancer-related researchCancer historyCancer screeningLeading causeMedical recordsCancer stigmaCancer perceptionsFocus groupsCare servicesGenetic testingCancerRecruitment effortsHealth improvementInherited Mutations in Men Undergoing Multigene Panel Testing for Prostate Cancer: Emerging Implications for Personalized Prostate Cancer Genetic Evaluation
Giri V, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Hyatt C, Hegarty S, Montgomery S, Forman A, Bingler R, Kelly W, Dicker A, Winheld S, Trabulsi E, Chen D, Lallas C, Allen B, Daly M, Gomella L. Inherited Mutations in Men Undergoing Multigene Panel Testing for Prostate Cancer: Emerging Implications for Personalized Prostate Cancer Genetic Evaluation. JCO Precision Oncology 2017, 1: 1-17. PMID: 34164591, PMCID: PMC8210976, DOI: 10.1200/po.16.00039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily historyGenetic counselingMultigene testingEligibility criteriaPrecision therapyFH dataDNA repair genesReferral of menEarly-stage diseaseMultigene panel testingOvarian cancer syndromeStrong family historyCancer genetic evaluationStage/gradeRepair genesDetailed family historyPersonalized genetic counselingProstate cancer predispositionMetastatic diseaseCancer screeningMedical recordsProstate cancerBreast cancerMutation carriersHigh risk
2005
Causes of Preventable Visual Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hayward R, Cowan C, Giri V, Lawrence M, Makki F. Causes of Preventable Visual Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2005, 20: 467-469. PMID: 15963174, PMCID: PMC1490102, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2005.40073.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnnual retinal examinationPreventable visual lossLarge referral centerThird of casesPercent of casesRetinal examinationReferral centerVisual lossDiabetic retinopathyMedical recordsWasteful careRetinal photocoagulationType 2PatientsPhotocoagulationSuboptimal timingCurrent performance measuresThirdMellitusRetinopathyVisitsCareMonths
2004
Association between Agent Orange and prostate cancer: a pilot case-control study
Giri V, Cassidy A, Beebe-Dimmer J, Ellis L, Smith D, Bock C, Cooney K. Association between Agent Orange and prostate cancer: a pilot case-control study. Urology 2004, 63: 757-760. PMID: 15072895, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2003.11.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic AcidAgent OrangeCase-Control StudiesDefoliants, ChemicalEnvironmental ExposureHumansMaleMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedMichiganMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsPolychlorinated DibenzodioxinsProstateProstatic NeoplasmsRisk FactorsVeteransVietnamWarfareConceptsCase-control studyProstate cancerPilot case-control studyAgent OrangeVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPilot studyMilitary veteransComputerized medical recordsClinical featuresCancer deathCommon cancerControl menMedical recordsMedical CenterEpidemiologic studiesCancerPrevious exposureAdditional studiesAmerican menClinical populationsMenExposureAssociationAgeVeterans