Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa +3 more
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Geostatistical analysis of baseline prevalence and treatment history drastically reduces the cost of soil-transmitted helminth impact assessment surveys. [PDF]
Fronterre C +4 more
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Objective To evaluate whether extending the American College of Rheumatology–recommended monitoring interval for complete blood count and liver function tests in patients receiving methotrexate (MTX) affects timely detection of medication‐related toxicity.
Spencer Simko +4 more
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Improved model predictive current control strategy for overvoltage suppression in long-cable PWM-driven induction motor electrical submersible pump systems. [PDF]
Gong X, Qi X, Feng M, Zhu L, Wang N.
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Caregiver Perspectives on the Burden of Disease and Treatment in Uncontrolled Gout
Objective Uncontrolled gout (UG) refers to persistently elevated serum urate (SU) levels >6 mg/dL and ongoing gout symptoms despite use of urate‐lowering therapy (ULT). The objective of this study was to evaluate the burden associated with informal caregiving for individuals with UG.
Angelo Gaffo +6 more
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Current and Future Costs of Osteoporotic Fractures in the Netherlands [PDF]
Lötters, F J B +3 more
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Economic evaluation of six immune checkpoint inhibitor-based first-line therapies for advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer: a cost-effectiveness analysis based on network meta-analysis. [PDF]
Qiu Z, Wang G, Lou Y, Xuan F.
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Objective Ambulatory care–sensitive conditions (ACSCs) serve as indicators of access, quality, and performance of the health system. This study aimed to determine rheumatoid arthritis (RA)‐specific ACSCs for use in the evaluation of care system access and quality.
Kara Irwin +7 more
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No Significant Difference in Cost or Outcomes at 1-Year Minimum Follow-Up After Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Comparing 1.9 mm Distal Chip-on-Tip Needlescope Versus 4 mm Glass Rod Lens Arthroscope: Both Treatments Are Highly Cost-Effective. [PDF]
Lubowitz JH, Lavender C.
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disorders (IRDs). High‐resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is widely considered the gold standard for the noninvasive assessment of ILD; however, its interpretation is constrained by substantial interobserver variability and the ...
Alexander Pfeil +7 more
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