Louis Vernacchio

Publications

1. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Prescribing Within an Integrated Pediatric Primary Care Behavioral Health Program. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Oct 28; 102596. View Abstract
2. Pediatric Primary Care Billing Trends After the 2021 Evaluation and Management Coding Changes. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Aug 01; 178(8):833-834. View Abstract
3. Disparities in the Availability and Acceptance of Nirsevimab in Massachusetts. Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 01; 154(1). View Abstract
4. Age and Probability of Spontaneous Umbilical Hernia Closure. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 May 01; 178(5):497-498. View Abstract
5. Improving Short Course Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A Randomized Quality Improvement Trial. Pediatrics. 2024 Jan 01; 153(2). View Abstract
6. Considerations for Behavioral Health Integration Program Implementation in Pediatric Primary Care Settings: A Qualitative Study. Acad Pediatr. 2023 Oct 27. View Abstract
7. Pediatric Primary-Care Integrated Behavioral Health: A Framework for Reducing Inequities in Behavioral Health Care and Outcomes for Children. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2023 08; 70(4):775-789. View Abstract
8. Patterns and Predictors of Health Care Utilization After Pediatric Concussion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb; 24(1):51-58. View Abstract
9. Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Mental Health Visits in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2022 12 01; 150(6). View Abstract
10. COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Changes in Pediatric Seasonal Respiratory Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 10 01; 150(4). View Abstract
11. Trends in Telehealth Antibiotic Prescribing for Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics. 2022 09 01; 150(3). View Abstract
12. The Antibiotic Likelihood Index: A New Measure of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Pediatric Primary Care Based on Reason for Visit. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Apr 30; 11(4):142-148. View Abstract
13. Perspectives on Identifying and Treating Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Childhood. Clin Chem. 2021 10 01; 67(10):1312-1317. View Abstract
14. Development and Validation of the Asthma Exacerbation Risk Score Using Claims Data. Acad Pediatr. 2022 Jan-Feb; 22(1):47-54. View Abstract
15. Five-Phase Replication of Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2021 08; 148(2). View Abstract
16. The Role of COVID-19 in Transitioning to a Better Pediatric Payment Model. Pediatrics. 2021 01; 147(1). View Abstract
17. A Broad-Based Approach to Social Needs Screening in a Pediatric Primary Care Network. Acad Pediatr. 2021 May-Jun; 21(4):694-701. View Abstract
18. Social Distancing for COVID-19 and Diagnoses of Other Infectious Diseases in Children. Pediatrics. 2020 10; 146(4). View Abstract
19. Effect of an Electronic Health Record Transition on the Provision of Recommended Well Child Services in Pediatric Primary Care Practices. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 02; 59(2):188-197. View Abstract
20. Craniofacial Anthropometry: Normative Data for Caucasian Infants. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Sep; 30(6):e539-e542. View Abstract
21. Are Pediatric House Calls the Future? Exploring Patient Perceptions of Home-Centered Health. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 09; 58(10):1049-1055. View Abstract
22. Five-Year Outcomes of Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2019 07; 144(1). View Abstract
23. Effect of Computer-Based Substance Use Screening and Brief Behavioral Counseling vs Usual Care for Youths in Pediatric Primary Care: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 06 05; 2(6):e196258. View Abstract
24. Effect of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for 3- to 5-Year-Old Children on Referrals to Eye Care Specialists. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 05; 58(5):541-546. View Abstract
25. Identifying children at risk of asthma exacerbations: beyond HEDIS. Am J Manag Care. 2018 06 01; 24(6):e170-e174. View Abstract
26. Primary Care Implementation of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for Young Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 08; 57(9):1020-1026. View Abstract
27. Enhancing Pediatricians' Behavioral Health Competencies Through Child Psychiatry Consultation and Education. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 07; 57(8):958-969. View Abstract
28. Educational Initiative to Standardize Concussion Management in Pediatric Primary Care. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 06; 57(7):806-814. View Abstract
29. Appropriateness of Tympanostomy Tubes in the Boston Metropolitan Area: Are the AAO-HNSF Guidelines Being Met? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 12; 157(6):1041-1047. View Abstract
30. Implementation of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for Preschool-Age Children in Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2017 Jul; 140(1). View Abstract
31. Implementation and Evaluation of Two Educational Strategies to Improve Screening for Eating Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care. J Adolesc Health. 2017 May; 60(5):606-611. View Abstract
32. A telephone intervention to achieve differentiation in dietary intake: a randomized trial in paediatric primary care. Pediatr Obes. 2017 12; 12(6):494-501. View Abstract
33. Results of a primary care-based quality improvement project to optimize chart-based vision screening for preschool age children. J AAPOS. 2016 08; 20(4):305-9. View Abstract
34. Evaluation of the C6 Lyme Enzyme Immunoassay for the Diagnosis of Lyme Disease in Children and Adolescents. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 10 01; 63(7):922-8. View Abstract
35. 'Constipation Challenge' game improves guideline knowledge and implementation. Med Educ. 2016 May; 50(5):589-90. View Abstract
36. Practice-Based Quality Improvement Collaborative to Increase Chlamydia Screening in Young Women. Pediatrics. 2016 05; 137(5). View Abstract
37. Total Direct Medical Expenses and Characteristics of Privately Insured Adolescents Who Incur High Costs. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Oct; 169(10):e152682. View Abstract
38. Trends in Ambulatory Care for Children with Concussion and Minor Head Injury from Eastern Massachusetts between 2007 and 2013. J Pediatr. 2015 Sep; 167(3):738-44. View Abstract
39. Population health for children with asthma: time to let some fresh air in. Pediatrics. 2015 Jun; 135(6):1133-4. View Abstract
40. Shared care: a quality improvement initiative to optimize primary care management of constipation. Pediatrics. 2015 May; 135(5):e1300-7. View Abstract
41. Effectiveness of an asthma quality improvement program designed for maintenance of certification. Pediatrics. 2014 Jul; 134(1):e242-8. View Abstract
42. Xylitol syrup for the prevention of acute otitis media. Pediatrics. 2014 Feb; 133(2):289-95. View Abstract
43. Panel 1: Epidemiology, natural history, and risk factors. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Apr; 148(4 Suppl):E1-E25. View Abstract
44. A quality improvement program to reduce unnecessary referrals for adolescent scoliosis. Pediatrics. 2013 Mar; 131(3):e912-20. View Abstract
45. Correlation of care process measures with childhood asthma exacerbations. Pediatrics. 2013 Jan; 131(1):e136-43. View Abstract
46. NHLBI Integrated Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction: can we clarify the controversy about cholesterol screening and treatment in childhood? Clin Chem. 2012 Dec; 58(12):1626-30. View Abstract
47. Ambulatory subspecialty visits in a large pediatric primary care network. Health Serv Res. 2012 Aug; 47(4):1755-69. View Abstract
48. Vitamin, fluoride, and iron use among US children younger than 12 years of age: results from the Slone Survey 1998-2007. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011 Feb; 111(2):285-9. View Abstract
49. Management of acute otitis media after publication of the 2004 AAP and AAFP clinical practice guideline. Pediatrics. 2010 Feb; 125(2):214-20. View Abstract
50. Medication use among children <12 years of age in the United States: results from the Slone Survey. Pediatrics. 2009 Aug; 124(2):446-54. View Abstract
51. Pseudoephedrine use among US children, 1999-2006: results from the Slone survey. Pediatrics. 2008 Dec; 122(6):1299-304. View Abstract
52. Cough and cold medication use by US children, 1999-2006: results from the slone survey. Pediatrics. 2008 Aug; 122(2):e323-9. View Abstract
53. Xylitol to prevent acute otitis media. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 Sep; 26(9):863-4; author reply 864. View Abstract
54. Management of acute otitis media by primary care physicians: trends since the release of the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics/American Academy of Family Physicians clinical practice guideline. Pediatrics. 2007 Aug; 120(2):281-7. View Abstract
55. Validity of parental reporting of recent episodes of acute otitis media: a Slone Center Office-Based Research (SCOR) Network study. J Am Board Fam Med. 2007 Mar-Apr; 20(2):160-3. View Abstract
56. Tolerability of oral xylitol solution in young children: implications for otitis media prophylaxis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2007 Jan; 71(1):89-94. View Abstract
57. Characteristics of persistent diarrhea in a community-based cohort of young US children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Jul; 43(1):52-8. View Abstract
58. Knowledge and practices relating to the 2004 acute otitis media clinical practice guideline: a survey of practicing physicians. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 May; 25(5):385-9. View Abstract
59. Diarrhea in American infants and young children in the community setting: incidence, clinical presentation and microbiology. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 Jan; 25(1):2-7. View Abstract
60. Oral dexamethasone for mild croup. N Engl J Med. 2004 Dec 23; 351(26):2768-9; author reply 2768-9. View Abstract
61. Racial/ethnic disparities in the diagnosis of otitis media in infancy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Jun; 68(6):795-804. View Abstract
62. Sleep position of low birth weight infants. Pediatrics. 2003 Mar; 111(3):633-40. View Abstract
63. Effect of monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) on T-helper cells when administered as an adjuvant with pneumocococcal-CRM197 conjugate vaccine in healthy toddlers. Vaccine. 2002 Nov 01; 20(31-32):3658-67. View Abstract
64. Comparison of an opsonophagocytic assay and IgG ELISA to assess responses to pneumococcal polysaccharide and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. J Infect Dis. 2000 Mar; 181(3):1162-6. View Abstract
65. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to assess respiratory syncytial virus concentration and correlate results with inflammatory mediators in tracheal secretions. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2000 Jan; 19(1):1-7. View Abstract
66. Reduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in tracheal aspirates in intubated infants by use of humanized monoclonal antibody to RSV F protein. J Infect Dis. 1998 Dec; 178(6):1555-61. View Abstract
67. Combined schedule of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine followed by 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr. 1998 Aug; 133(2):275-8. View Abstract
68. A 6-week-old girl with persistent apnea and worsening pulmonary disease. Curr Opin Pediatr. 1996 Oct; 8(5):459-66. View Abstract
69. Physician-assisted suicide: reflections of a young doctor. America (NY). 1996 Aug 31-Sep 7; 175(5):13-6. View Abstract
70. Neonatal tetanus in Peru: risk assessment with modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and toxoid skin test. Am J Public Health. 1993 Dec; 83(12):1754-6. View Abstract
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