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Peter Shores

Manager, Global Biostatistics

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expertise areas:

Biostatistics

Peter Shores has dedicated 13 years to the medical device sector, with a focus on several key therapeutic areas including Orthopedics, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Urology.

Peter graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics. Peter has worked for the Applied Statistics Lab, Markey Cancer Center and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, prior to joining NAMSA. He has supported the biostatistical work for 18 publications (full details below). Peter stands out as a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in both the practical and theoretical aspects of biostatistics within the medical device industry.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Biostatistics
    • 510(k) Report
    • Annual Report
    • Biostatistical Analysis
    • Clinical Evidence Report
    • Data Cleaning Reports
    • DSMB Reporting
    • FDA Interactions/Negotiating
    • FDA Panel Presentation
    • Literature Review
    • PMA Report
    • Presentation of Statistical Results
    • Protocol Development
    • Publication Support
    • SAS Programming
    • Study Design
    • Training/Teaching

RECENT PROJECTS

  • Investigating long-term health outcomes and complications for benign prostatic hyperplasia leading to re-treatment through the use of Commercial and Medicare claims data
  • Medical economic summaries and cost analysis through the use of Medicare claims limited datasets
  • Series of Aortic care devices aimed at improving conditions of aortic aneurysm, dissections and transplants

PUBLICATIONS 

  • Yale A. Fillingham, et. al. “The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Network Meta-Analysis.” The Journal of Arthroplasty, 7 June 2018.
  • Yale A. Fillingham, et. al. “The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Network Meta-Analysis.” The Journal of Arthroplasty, 7 June 2018.
  • Yale A. Fillingham, et. al. “The Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Direct Meta-Analysis.” The Journal of Arthroplasty, 7 June 2018.
  • Jevsevar, David S., et al. “Mixed Treatment Comparisons for Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, vol. 26, no. 9, 2018, pp. 325–336., doi:10.5435/jaaos- d-17-00318.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. www.aaos.org/ctsguideline<http://www.aaos.org/ctsguideline>. Published February 29, 2016.
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for ACL Injury Prevention Programs. Published October 2015 http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/aclaucprevention.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the treatment
  • of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. Published October 2015 http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/aclauctreatment.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures with
  • Vascular Injury. Published June 2015 http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/PSHF_Vascular_Injury_AUC.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Clinical Practice Guideline on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears. Published September 2014. http://www.aaos.org/research/guidelines/ACLGuidelineFINAL.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Clinical Practice Guideline on Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Published September 2014. http://www.aaos.org/research/guidelines/HipFxGuideline_rev.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Clinical Practice Guideline on Detection and Non-operative Management of Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip In Infants up to Six Months of Age. Published September 2014.
  • http://www.aaos.org/research/guidelines/DDHGuidelineFINAL.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Appropriate Use Criteria
  • on Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Published September 2014. http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/PSHF_AUC.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Appropriate Use Criteria on Non-Arthroplasty Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the
  • Published December 2013. http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/oakaucfull.pdf
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Appropriate Use Criteria on Optimizing the Management of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff