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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict pulmonary function and the presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a Korean population

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2021
Background Early suspicion followed by assessing lung function with spirometry could decrease the underdiagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care.
Sang Chul Lee, Chansik An, Jongha Yoo, Sungho Park, Donggyo Shin, Chang Hoon Han   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real‐World Longitudinal Data on the Impact of Hydroxychloroquine Blood Level Monitoring on Lupus Outcomes: Results of a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a cornerstone therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but the weight‐based dosing does not account for clinical factors that can introduce individual variability in drug metabolism and clearance. We leveraged longitudinal data from a prospective SLE cohort to identify clinical factors that predict ...
Jay J. Patel, Fauzia Hollangel, Caroline Packee, Amita Kapoor, Brad Rovin, Nathalie Costedoat‐Chalumeau, Shivani Garg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Community-based health insurance beneficiaries’ satisfaction with health service provision and its predictors at outpatient department of public health facilities in Ethiopia: findings from a cross-sectional study

BMC Health Services Research
Background Ethiopia’s Community-based health insurance (CBHI) is currently providing financial protection to more than 54 million beneficiaries (64% of the target population).
Teklu Debebe, Adamu Wondimtekahu, Bereket Habte, Kidist Dereje, Alemayehu Bedassa, Wudalew Meselu Tesfaye, Hilina Faye, Dereje Mengistu, Yamerot Andualem, Tesfaye Worku, Geremew Tesgera, Tigist Yoseph, Frehiwot Abebe, Muluken Argaw, Adamtachew Beyene, Mekonnen Ararso, Fikru Teshome, Wodaje Gietaneh   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ischemic Sciatic Neuropathy in a Patient with Liposarcoma [PDF]

Journal of Neurocritical Care, 2017
Background Various etiologies are the causative agents for sciatic neuropathy. We present here a case of ischemic sciatic neuropathy in a patient with liposarcoma.
Jieun Lee, Jun Hong Lee, Gyu Sik Kim, Min Cheol Park, Naeun Woo, Jeong Hee Cho   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Insuring health or insuring wealth? An experimental evaluation of health insurance in rural Cambodia [PDF]

Journal of Development Economics, 2016
Abstract We randomize the insurance premium for the SKY micro-health insurance program in rural Cambodia, allowing us to estimate the causal effects of health insurance on economic, health care utilization, and health outcomes. SKY insurance has its greatest impact on economic outcomes.
Levine, David, Polimeni, Rachel, Ramage, Ian   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Safety of Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs in Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Data From a Large Administrative Claims Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer, Rui Xiao, Meenakshi Bewtra, Michael D. George, Pamela F. Weiss   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The way of Health Insurance

AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 1932
Includes bibliographical references. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Simons, A. M. (Algie Martin), 1870-1950., Sinai, Nathan, 1894-1977.   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among patients with rheumatologic conditions and their associations with patient factors, patient‐reported perceived side effects, and positive impacts.
Susan Zhang, Samuel A.J. Lowe, Frank Sun, Allyson Jones, Tarek Turk, Joanne Olson, Pauline Paul, Shelby Yamamoto, Linda Kolewaski, Elaine Yacyshyn, Cheryl A. Sadowski   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Short‐Term Functional Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can accumulate functional status (FS) impairment. We evaluated the association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage, as measured by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and FS in a national SLE sample.
Baljeet Rai, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Jing Li, Eric Roberts, Patricia Katz, Laura Plantinga, Gabriela Schmajuk, Jinoos Yazdany   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The development of the Saudi Billing System supporting national health transformation: methods and justification

BMC Health Services Research
Background The Saudi health transformation program entails a comprehensive reform of all health system functions. One of the pillars of this reform is the health care financing transformation.
Husein Reka, Deniza Mazevska, Jim Pearse, Abdullah Al Maghrabi, Susan E. Young, Shabab Al Ghamdi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source