Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos +2 more
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[Social determinants of therapeutic adherence among users of the primary health care system's cardiovascular health program in ChileDeterminantes sociais da adesão terapêutica entre usuários do programa de saúde cardiovascular na atenção primária à saúde do Chile]. [PDF]
Herrera Atton D +6 more
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Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet +11 more
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[Health disparities and legislative determinants in Latin America: Multivariate comparative analysis of life expectancy, infant mortality, and immunization in Chile, Colombia, and Honduras (2011-2019)]. [PDF]
Estupiñan Ruiz CA +2 more
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Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Understanding violence as a health determinant among ethnic communities in Colombia's Pacific region: a qualitative analysis. [PDF]
Rocha-Buelvas A +1 more
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Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo +4 more
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[Opportunities for intersectoral work in health promotion: Analysis of an urban regeneration program in Chile]. [PDF]
López-Contreras N +2 more
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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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