Statistically Significant Consulting, LLC
2019 Cheshire Dr.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: 630-936-4771
Steve@StatisticallySignificantConsulting.com
Graduate: 1991-1993 Northern Illinois University M.S. Probability and Statistics DeKalb, Illinois
Undergraduate: 1989-1991 Northern Illinois University B.S. Mathematics (emphasis statistics), Minor in Biology DeKalb, Illinois
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Relevant Abstracts:
Wang AY, Schiff GD, Creech SD, et al. Nonadherence to Prescribed Medications in an Inner City Population Hospitalized for Congestive Heart Failure. Abstract presented at the AHA/ACC 2nd Scientific Forum on the Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, Washington DC, April 9-11, 2000
Wang AY, Weiss KB, Creech SD, et al. Patient Self-Reported Adherence to Medications Among Hospitalized Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: A Challenge for Disease Management. Abstract presented at the Association for Health Service Research Annual Meeting, June 25-27, 2000, Los Angeles, CA
Islam K, Creech SD, Sokhi RP, Kondaveeti RK, Harig JM, Van Thiel DH: Changes in Bone Density in Liver Transplant Patients, Abstract published in American Journal of Transplantation 1: 315 2001, poster presented at Transplant 2001 Joint Meeting
Islam K, Creech SD, Sokhi RP, Kondaveeti RK, Nadir R, Shah N, Harig JM, Van Thiel DH: Relationship between Serum Calcium Levels and Bone Mineral Density in Liver Transplant Recipients, Abstract published in Gastroenterology 120 (5) Suppl 1:A -564 2001, poster presented at 102nd Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association.
Islam K, Mehta K, Creech SD, Weprin J, Haque MN, Harig JM: Incidence of H. pylori in patients with antral erythema, Abstract published in American Journal of Gastroenterology 96: (9) S58 2001
Islam K, Mehta K, Creech SD, Haque MN, Weprin J, Harig JM: Distribution of diminutive polyps in the colon, Abstract published in American Journal of Gastroenterology 96: (9) S152 2001
Islam K, Sokhi RP, Kondaveeti RK, Creech SD, Nadir A, Shah N, Harig JM, Van Thiel DH: Comparison of Bone Mineral Density in Different Anatomic Areas By Disease Group in Liver Transplant Recipients, Abstract published in Gastroenterology 120 (5) Suppl 1:A -564 2001
Riske PS, Vaziri B, Bouchard CS, Ahmad AZ, Anderson D, Leonetti JP, Creech SD: Ocular Complications Following Acoustic Neuroma Resection. Poster presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthamology meeting on April 4, 2001.
Li SD, Lue W, Borge M, Yetter E, Creech S, Nadir A, Shah N, Van Thiel DH: Transcatheter Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Predictive Factors of Poor Survival Outcome. Abstract presented at The American College of Gastroenterology meeting on October 1, 2001.
Yetter EM, Acosta KB, Creech SD, Olson MC: Correlation of different sonographic measurements and formulas to estimate splenic volume with helical CT volume: How should the spleen be measured sonographically to accurately estimate volume?, Abstract presented at American Roentgen Ray Society, April 2002 meeting.
Snyder ED, Ibrahim ME, Creech SD, Gieser RG: Review of Eye Trauma Presenting to a Suburban Outpatient Clinic. Poster presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthamology meeting on May 2, 2001.
Lee S, Creech SD: A Biomechanical Comparison of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) versus Transthoracic Interbody Fusion (TLIF) under Physiologic Compressive Follower Load. Poster presented at The Orthopaedic Research Society meeting on February 9-13, 2002.
Riske PS, Bu P, Zaya N, Bouchard CS, Carey R, Creech S: Comparisons of Topical Chlorhexidine, Ciprofloxacin, and Fortified Tobramycin/Cefazolin in Rabbit Models of Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas Keratitis. Abstract presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthamology meeting on May 5, 2002.
Hodul P, Creech S, Pickleman J, Aranha GV: Quality of Life in Patients After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Abstract presented at Digestive Disease Week meeting in May 2002.
Islam K, Mehta K, Creech SD, Haque MN, Weprin J, Harig JM: Incidence of Barrett's Esophagus in Patients with Irregular Z-line, Abstract published in American Journal of Gastroenterology 96: (9) S16 2001
Toor A, Parthasarathy M, Creech SD, Strupeck Joan, Stiff P: Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma (MM); Results with Busulfan (Bu) and Cyclophophamide (Cy) Based Conditioning Regimen. Poster presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology December 7-11, 2001.
Pisani B, Taulien C, Creech S, Mendez J, Mullen G, Malinowska K, Robinson J: Association of Mycophenolate Mofetil with Cytomegalovirus Infections Post Cardiac Transplant: A Single Center Study. Abstract presented at Midwestern Student Biomedical Research Forum at University of Nebraska, cosponsored by Creighton University on February 16th 2002.
Hummel P, Puchalski M, Creech S, Weiss M: N-PASS: Neonatal Pain, Agitation, and Sedation Scale - Reliability and Validity. Poster presented at the 2003 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, May 3-6.
Ramesh P, Asokan S, Creech S, et.al.: Comparison of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) Symptoms and Features in Caucasian (CC), African American (AA), and Hispanic (HP) Adolescents. Abstract published in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 37: (3) p396 2003.
Asokan S, Ramesh P, Gunasekaran TS, Creech S: Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Symptoms in Hispanic American Adolescents. Abstract published in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 37: (3) p337 2003.
Singla R, King S, Albuquerque K, Creech S, et.al.: Simultaneous-Integrated Boost IMRT in the Treatment of Early Stage Left-sided Breast Carcinoma. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at the Radiological Society of North America, 2003 December.
Singla R, Albuquerque K, Creech S, et.al.: The Presence and Timing of Tamoxifen and it's Effect on the Radiosensitivity of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2003 December.
Barnett S, Hodul P, Creech S, Pickleman J, Aranha G: Octreotide Does not Prevent Post-operative Pancreatic Fistula or Mortality Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy. American Surgeon. Accepted for publication.
Statistics in Medical Research: Key Concepts and Methods - One-hour lecture covering statistical concepts and methods including probability, distributions, random phenomena, estimation, hypothesis testing, prediction, sample size justification, clinical trials, t-test, Chi-square test and ANOVA. Presented to Department of Comparative medicine staff at Loyola University Medical Center, 2003.
Statistics in Medical Research: Key Concepts and Methods - Two 1-hour lectures covering statistical concepts and methods including probability, distributions, random phenomena, estimation, hypothesis testing, prediction, sample size justification, clinical trials, t-test, Chi-square test and ANOVA. Presented to Department of Ophthalmology interns and fellows at Loyola University Medical Center, 2003.
Statistics in Medical Research: Key Concepts and Methods - Five-week course with a final exam covering statistical concepts and methods including probability, distributions, random phenomena, estimation, hypothesis testing, prediction, sample size justification, clinical trials, t-test, Chi-square test and ANOVA. Presented to Cancer Center interns and fellows at Loyola University Medical Center, 2003.
Power Analysis and Sample Size Determination - Brief overview of concepts involved in power analysis and sample size determination, presented to Lung Transplant Faculty, interns and fellows at Loyola University Medical Center, 2002.
Statistical Concepts and Methods - Broad overview of statistical concepts and methods including randomization, sample size and power and in-depth discussion of statistical analysis, presented to Plastic Surgery residents and faculty at Loyola University Medical Center, 2002.
Clinical Trials - Broad overview of clinical trials including phase I - IV, randomization, sample size and power and in-depth discussion of statistical analysis, presented to Graduate Nursing Students in the School of Nursing at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Statistics in the medical literature Part 2 - In depth discussion of survival analysis, log-rank test, general rules for choosing appropriate statistical tests, presented to faculty, attending, resident and fellowship physicians in the Department of Urology at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Statistics in the medical literature Part 1 - Statistical concepts as they apply to reading the medical literature, presented to faculty, attending, resident and fellowship physicians in the Department of Urology at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Theory and application of Independent groups t-test, paired groups t-test, Analysis of variance and Chi-square test, presented to residents, interns and fellowship physicians from several departments at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Theory and application of correlation, simple linear regression, multiple regression and confounding, presented to residents, interns and fellowship physicians from several departments at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Theory and application of logistic regression, presented to residents, interns and fellowship physicians from several departments at Loyola University Medical Center, 2001.
Computational Statistics - A short course in applied statistics, presented to second year medical students, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1999
An application of Poisson regression models to the analysis of clinical trial recruitment data, presented to Biostatistics interest group, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1999