Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Medical Social Sciences

Recent Publications

  1. Young SR, Shono Y, Hauner KK, Kim J, Dworak EM, Byrne GJ, Jones CM, Benavente JNY, Wolf MS, Nowinski CJ  Psychometric Properties of MyCog 2.0: A Human-Centered Cognitive Screening Tool for Older Adults.  Int J Methods Psychiatr Res  2025 Jun;34(2):e70020. pii:e70020
  2. Cooper KM, Brownell SE, Schussler EE, Downing VR, Gin LE, McDonald KK, Nesse RM, Busch CA, England BJ, Grigler L  et al.  Meeting report: an interdisciplinary approach to addressing anxiety in undergraduate active learning biology courses.  Adv Physiol Educ  2025 Jun 01;49(2):405-415. doi:10.1152/advan.00147.2024
  3. Ong AD, Cintron DW, Yoneda T, Beck ED, Jackson K, Luo J, Mroczek DK, Steptoe A, Graham EK  Social asymmetry and physical health in the United States and Japan.  Health Psychol  2025 May;44(5):509-517. doi:10.1037/hea0001409
  4. Tosoian JJ, Zhang Y, Meyers JI, Heaton S, Siddiqui J, Xiao L, Assani KD, Barocas DA, Ross AE, Chopra Z  et al.  Reply by Authors.  J Urol  2025 May;213(5):589. doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004450
  5. Tosoian JJ, Zhang Y, Meyers JI, Heaton S, Siddiqui J, Xiao L, Assani KD, Barocas DA, Ross AE, Chopra Z  et al.  Clinical Validation of MyProstateScore 2.0 Testing Using First-Catch, Non-Digital Rectal Examination Urine.  J Urol  2025 May;213(5):581-589. doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004421
  6. Ramasamy K, Vij R, Kuter D, Cella D, Durie BGM, Abonour R, Rifkin RM, Ailawadhi S, Lee HC, Cowan AJ  et al.  Real-World Treatment Patterns and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Previously Treated With Lenalidomide and an Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibody.  Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk  2025 May;25(5):337-348.e2. doi:10.1016/j.clml.2024.12.002
  7. Phan S, Hajek A, Rangel SM, Ren Z, Cella D, Lai JS, Paller AS  Stigma underlies the mental health burden of pediatric atopic dermatitis: A cohort study.  J Am Acad Dermatol  2025 May;92(5):1088-1091. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2024.12.032
  8. Farrar JT, Locke KT, Clemens JQ, Griffith JW, Harte SE, Kirkali Z, Kreder KJ, Krieger JN, Lai HH, Moldwin RM  et al.  Widespread pain phenotypes impact treatment efficacy results in randomized clinical trials for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain network study.  Pain  2025 May 01;166(5):1179-1190. doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003455
  9. Mlodnicka A, Mansolf M, Chandran A, Aris IM, Calub CA, Ahmad S, Shapiro A, Cochran D, Restrepo B, Schmidt R  et al.  Prediction of internalizing and externalizing symptoms in late childhood from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in early childhood.  Dev Psychopathol  2025 May;37(2):815-824. doi:10.1017/S0954579424000695
  10. McDermott MM, Cella D  Patient Report May Understate Walking Disability in Peripheral Artery Disease.  JAMA  2025 Apr 22;333(16):1391-1392. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.1077
  11. Donoso VA, Chandra S, Zamantakis A, Kassanits J, Dācus JD, Mustanski B, Thompson A, Benbow N  Two Pilots of an Implementation Science Training Program for HIV Prevention and Care Service Providers: Lessons Learned and Future Directions.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e222-e228. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003620
  12. Marotta PL, Humphries D, Escudero D, Katz DA, Rosen JG, Hill SV, Glick JL, Li DH, Elopre L, Ghadimi F  et al.  Strengthening the US Health Workforce to End the HIV Epidemic: Lessons Learned From 11 Ending the HIV Epidemic Jurisdictions.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e181-e191. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003625
  13. Jones JL, Schwartz S, Kassanits JE, Pyra M, Brewer RA, Kao U, Blumenthal J, Rana AI, Valeriano T, Benbow ND  et al.  Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e136-e145. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003632
  14. Macapagal K, Stoner MCD, Guss CE, Sukhija-Cohen AC, Moucheraud C, Saberi P, Maragh-Bass AC  Lessons Learned in Engaging Adolescents and Young Adults to End the US HIV Epidemic.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e88-e97. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003616
  15. Schwartz S, Benbow N, Brewer RA, Beres LK, Humphries DL, Elopre LE, Lee SJ, Karris MY, Rosen JG, Kassanits J  et al.  Generating Evidence for Effective HIV Implementation at Scale: The Value and Feasibility of a Network for Implementation Science in HIV.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e59-e67. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003627
  16. Humphries DL, Audet CM, Balasubramanian BA, Benbow N, Kemp CG, Lanzi RG, Lee SJ, Mestel H, Morshed AB, Mustanski B  et al.  Building the Road to End the HIV Epidemic Through Coordinating and Capacity-Building Hubs to Enhance the Science of HIV Implementation REsearch (CHESHIRE): Reflections and Directions.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e17-e27. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003628
  17. Li DH, Gaines Lanzi R, Pyra M  Progress and Priorities to End the HIV Epidemic by 2030: Combined Lessons From 120 US Implementation Research Projects.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e1-e9. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003636
  18. Vickers A, Nolla K, Cella D  Drop the "M": Minimally important difference and change are not independent properties of an instrument, cannot be determined as a single value using statistical methods.  Value Health  2025 Apr 09;. pii:S1098-3015(25)00416-4
  19. Hadley PA, Harrington EK, Krok WC, Preza T, Harriott EM, Manning BL, Wakschlag LS, Norton ES  Evaluating the Construct Validity of Sentence-Focused Diversity Measures With Late-Talking Toddlers and Same-Age Peers.  J Speech Lang Hear Res  2025 Apr 08;68(4):1886-1901. doi:10.1044/2024_JSLHR-24-00558
  20. Jakubowski A, Patrick B, DiClemente-Bosco K, Salino S, Scott K, Becker S  Using the IFASIS (Inventory of Factors Affecting Successful Implementation and Sustainment) to advance context-specific and generalizable knowledge of implementation determinants: case study of a digital contingency management platform.  Implement Sci Commun  2025 Apr 07;6(1):35. pii:35
  21. Pattarawat P, Zhan T, Fan Y, Zhang J, Yang H, Zhang Y, Moyd S, Douglas NC, Urbanek M, Buckley B  et al.  Exposure to long- and short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in mice and ovarian-related outcomes: an in vivo and in vitro study.  Environ Health Perspect  2025 Apr 07;. doi:10.1289/EHP14876
  22. Ahn J, Xie P, Chen S, Shi G, Fan J, Zhang M, Tang H, Zuckerman AR, Fang D, Wan Y  et al.  4-1BB stimulation with concomitant inactivation of adenosine A2B receptors enhances CD8+ T cell antitumor response.  J Clin Invest  2025 Apr 03;. pii:e190841
  23. Lacey S, Odland ML, Sié A, Harling G, Bärnighausen T, Geldsetzer P, Hirschhorn LR, Davies JI  Accessibility and quality of care for adults with hypertension in rural Burkina Faso: results from a cross-sectional household survey.  PLOS Glob Public Health  2025;5(4):e0003161. pii:e0003161
  24. Green EA, Schneider KL, Chang A, Feinstein BA, Rooper IR, Wildes JE, Graham AK  Exploring Drivers of Binge Eating in Individuals With Food Insecurity and Recurrent Binge Eating: A Qualitative Analysis.  Int J Eat Disord  2025 Apr 02;. doi:10.1002/eat.24434
  25. Ahmedani BK, Penfold RB, Frank C, Richards JE, Stewart C, Boggs JM, Coleman KJ, Sterling S, Yarborough BJH, Clarke G  et al.  Zero Suicide Model Implementation and Suicide Attempt Rates in Outpatient Mental Health Care.  JAMA Netw Open  2025 Apr 01;8(4):e253721. pii:e253721
  26. Cella MS, Baumhauer JF, Rothrock NE, Swantek K, Franklin PD  Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Measures in Orthopaedic Specialties: Results of a Scoping Review for 2018 to 2022.  J Am Acad Orthop Surg  2025 Apr 01;. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-24-00432
  27. Zhang Y, Rytkin E, Zeng L, Kim JU, Tang L, Zhang H, Mikhailov A, Zhao K, Wang Y, Ding L  et al.  Millimetre-scale bioresorbable optoelectronic systems for electrotherapy.  Nature  2025 Apr;640(8057):77-86. doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08726-4
  28. Armache M, Larson A, Stemme R, Walsh-Bailey C, Scott K, Pearman T, Stepan KO, Mierzwa ML, Mady LJ, Gharzai LA  Novel Survivorship Paradigms in Head/Neck Cancer.  Semin Radiat Oncol  2025 Apr;35(2):285-300. doi:10.1016/j.semradonc.2025.02.003
  29. Ho EH, Ece B, Tuladhar Z, Zola A, Ewa Kupczyk M, Adair L, Gershon R  Remote Assessment of Pediatric Anthropometrics.  Pediatrics  2025 Apr 01;155(4). pii:e2024067663
  30. Curtis A, Luchetti M, Prendergast C, Ahern E, Creaven AM, Kirwan EM, Graham EK, O'Súilleabháin PS  Adverse childhood experiences and loneliness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.  Soc Sci Med  2025 Apr;370:117860. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.117860
  31. Ardalan K, Marques MC, Cella D, Curran ML, Gray EL, Lee J, Fahey KJ, Wolfe ML, Pachman LM, Chang RW  Psychometric properties of patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) fixed short forms in Juvenile Myositis.  Semin Arthritis Rheum  2025 Apr;71:152649. doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2025.152649
  32. Fishbein AB, Kaiser K, Welch SB, Lu C, Osborn J, Thomas J, Taddeo M, An H, Kwon A, Luong G  et al.  Decision Aid for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis.  J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract  2025 Apr;13(4):915-922.e10. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2025.01.030
  33. Basch E, Schrag D, Jansen J, Henson S, Ginos B, Stover AM, Carr P, Spears PA, Jonsson M, Deal AM  et al.  Symptom monitoring with electronic patient-reported outcomes during cancer treatment: final results of the PRO-TECT cluster-randomized trial.  Nat Med  2025 Apr;31(4):1225-1232. doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03507-y
  34. Blackwell CK, Mansolf M, Rose T, Pila S, Cella D, Cohen A, Leve LD, McGrath M, Neiderhiser JM, Urquhart A  et al.  Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health in the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Study.  J Adolesc Health  2025 Apr;76(4):647-656. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.12.003
  35. Jenkins WD, Beach LB, Schneider J, Friedman SR, Pho MT, Walters S, Ezell J, Young AM, Hennessy C, Miller WC  et al.  Sexual identity, sexual behavior, and drug use behaviors among people who use drugs in the rural U.S.  J Subst Use Addict Treat  2025 Apr;171:209629. doi:10.1016/j.josat.2025.209629
  36. Biesecker BB, Ackerman SL, Brothers KB, East KM, Foreman AKM, Hindorff LA, Horowitz CR, Jarvik GP, Knight SJ, Leo MC  et al.  Genomic sequencing in diverse and underserved pediatric populations: Parent perspectives on understanding, uncertainty, psychosocial impact, and personal utility of results.  Genet Med  2025 Apr;27(4):101363. doi:10.1016/j.gim.2025.101363
  37. Kelly NR, Kosty D, Bodovski Y, Blackwell CK, Ganiban JM, Neiderhiser JM, Dabelea D, Gilbert-Diamond D, Aschner JL, Bastain TM  et al.  Children's executive functioning and health behaviors across pediatric life stages and ecological contexts.  J Behav Med  2025 Apr;48(2):230-250. doi:10.1007/s10865-024-00543-w
  38. Rothrock NE, Drandarov A, Kaat AJ, Mosher H, Prado J, Heng M  Clarifying thresholds for defining levels of physical function and pain interference using bookmarking in orthopaedics.  Qual Life Res  2025 Apr;34(4):1159-1166. doi:10.1007/s11136-024-03881-z
  39. Rini C, Luta G, Ozisik D, Rowley SD, Stanton AL, Valdimarsdottir H, Austin J, Yanez B, Graves KD  Effects of expressive helping writing during stem cell transplant: Randomized controlled trial.  Health Psychol  2025 Apr;44(4):345-356. doi:10.1037/hea0001445
  40. Pereira LM, Moore JB, Strahley AE, Duckworth KE, Ip EH, Fingeret M, Sanford SD, Canzona MR, Victorson DE, Reeve BB  et al.  Designing a Measure of Body Image: Cognitive Interview Findings from an Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Sample.  J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol  2025 Apr;14(2):187-193. doi:10.1089/jayao.2024.0050
  41. Kepper M, Walsh-Bailey C, Owens-Jasey C, Gunn R, Gold R  Integrating Social Needs into Health Care: An Implementation Science Perspective.  Annu Rev Public Health  2025 Apr;46(1):151-170. doi:10.1146/annurev-publhealth-071823-111332
  42. Jamison JM, Brady M, Fang A, Bùi TN, Wolk CB, Davis M, Beidas RS, Young JF, Mautone JA, Jager-Hyman S  et al.  A Qualitative Examination of Clinician Anxiety about Suicide Prevention and Its Impact on Clinical Practice.  Community Ment Health J  2025 Apr;61(3):568-575. doi:10.1007/s10597-024-01364-6
  43. Gharzai LA, Liu YA, Sun Z, Mady LJ, Mohn M, Larson A, Kircher S, Yanez B, Carlos RC, Pottow J  et al.  Financial Toxicity Screening Preferences in Patients With Breast Cancer.  JCO Oncol Pract  2025 Apr;21(4):561-568. doi:10.1200/OP.24.00415
  44. Nobel YR, Boike JR, Mazumder NR, Thornburg B, Hoffman R, Kolli KP, Fallon M, Lai JC, Morelli G, Spengler EK  et al.  Predictors of long-term clinical outcomes after TIPS: An ALTA group study.  Hepatology  2025 Apr 01;81(4):1244-1255. doi:10.1097/HEP.0000000000001091
  45. Canzona MR, Victorson DE, Murphy KM, Clayman ML, Reeve BB, Patel B, Strahley AE, McLean TW, Harry O, Roth ME  et al.  Designing Patient-Reported Measures of Fertility: Cognitive Interview Findings from Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer.  J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol  2025 Apr;14(2):180-186. doi:10.1089/jayao.2024.0042
  46. Aschbrenner KA, Walsh-Bailey C, Brown MC, Khan T, Baggett TP, Jones SMW, Levy DE, Pace LE, Winickoff JP  Practical considerations for engaging staff in resource-constrained healthcare settings in implementation research: A qualitative focus group and consensus building study.  J Clin Transl Sci  2025;9(1):e65. pii:e65
  47. Moog NK, Mansolf M, Sherlock P, Adibi JJ, Barrett ES, Entringer S, Ghassabian A, Kerver JM, Meeker JD, Oken E  et al.  Maternal thyroid dysfunction and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and child behavioral and emotional problems - an ECHO multi-cohort investigation.  J Affect Disord  2025 Mar 26;380:475-486. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2025.03.163
  48. Hernandez R, Nisar H, Kesavadas TK, McGee MC, Gerstner GJ, Martinez A, Boyce C, Ashrafi SA, Addington EL, Matthews AK  et al.  Assessing safety and feasibility of virtual reality intervention in patients with lung cancer: a pilot study.  Support Care Cancer  2025 Mar 25;33(4):318. doi:10.1007/s00520-025-09338-4
  49. Fei-Zhang DJ, Wu E, Stanisic AV, Hou L, Platanias LC, Ansell SM, Lewis-Thames MW, Badawy SM, Paludo J  Socioeconomic, racial-ethnic, household, and infrastructural disparities of hematologic cancer outcomes in the United States.  Blood Adv  2025 Mar 25;9(6):1463-1471. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2024013956
  50. Rooper IR, Azubuike C, Ortega A, Miller GC, Parsons LM, Lipman LD, Kruger M, Flynn RL, Silverberg B, Wildes JE  et al.  'Harder to reach' versus reaching harder: Exploring preferred dissemination pathways to a digital binge-eating intervention for adults with or at risk of food insecurity.  Eat Behav  2025 Mar 24;57:101970. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101970

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