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Comparison of Recent Trends in Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement for Anterior Cervical Spine Discectomy and Fusion as Compared to Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. [PDF]

Global Spine J
Davidson JC, Spears I, Alexander B, Melancon D, Lee R, McCandless M, Nehete P, Clark JC, McGuire R.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Associations of Newborn Social Risk Factors With High Infant Weight‐for‐Length at Age 6 Months: Observational Clinical Cohort

Obesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to quantify associations between newborn social risk factors and high infant weight‐for‐length (WFL) at 6 months. Methods We conducted a longitudinal, observational study using electronic health record data among infants in New York City.
Carol Duh‐Leong, Ivette Partida, Celine Bien‐Aime, Morgan A. Finkel, Melissa S. Stockwell, Andrew G. Rundle, Manuela Orjuela‐Grimm, Eliana M. Perrin, Erika R. Cheng, Dodi Meyer, Esther E. Velasquez, Jeff Goldsmith, Jennifer Woo Baidal   +12 more
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Association of Menopause and Hormonal Contraceptive Use With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: An “All of Us” Analysis

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The role of sex hormones in inflammation has attracted increased attention, but the impact of hormone‐modifying states in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has not been thoroughly studied. We aim to investigate the association of menopause and systemic hormonal contraceptive (SHC) use with both CRS with (CRSwNP) and without (CRSsNP) nasal
Abraham Ahn, Richard G. Chiu, Kamal Eldeirawi, Anthony I. Dick, Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis, Victoria S. Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A National Analysis of Microscopic Positive Margins in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Transoral Robotic Surgery

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The objective was to identify clinical variables associated with microscopic positive margins (PMs) during transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) resection, and to explore the association of the receipt of adjuvant treatment with overall survival (OS) in this population.
Aaron Tucker, Craig A. Bollig
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of balance in adults with chronic axial spinal pain receiving medial branch block or radiofrequency ablation procedures

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Medial branch blocks (MBB) and radiofrequency ablations (RFA) are common diagnostic, prognostic, and interventional procedures performed for the management of cervical and lumbar spine facetogenic pain. Although these procedures have established utility as pain management strategies, it is unclear if the disruption in function of ...
Matthew Carter, John D Ralston, Robert Burnham, Jennifer Laxshimalla, Lisa Jasper, JuliAnn Thai, Ashley D Smith   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining Medicare Reimbursement Differences for Cochlear Implant Surgery. [PDF]

Cureus
Ali L, Salib S, Hazzard I, Howard J, Ostroot C, Salem A, Isaacs RS.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Genetic Testing Among Black and White Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of Testing Utilization and Referral Patterns

The Prostate, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Genetic testing is recommended but underutilized in advanced prostate cancer. Given known disparities affecting Black patients, we assessed genetic testing completion rates by race. Methods Henry Ford Health's electronic medical record was queried for new prostate cancer diagnoses (1/1/2017–6/30/2022).
Kyle C. McElyea, James P. Purtell, Avery K. Supernois, Courtney M. Rose, Farhan Ibrahim, Mohammed A. Baseer, Sunita Ghosh, Clara Hwang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Site-neutral payment for routine services could save commercial purchasers and patients billions. [PDF]

Health Aff Sch
Murray RC, Janjua H, Whaley CM.
europepmc   +1 more source

Machine Learning‐Based Risk‐Adjusted CUSUM Control Chart for Monitoring Readmission Rate Following PTBD Catheter Placement

Quality and Reliability Engineering International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) catheter placement is known to have a high readmission rate. This work focuses on monitoring the change in readmission rate after a new clinical paradigm for post‐procedural care is implemented for the PTBD procedures.
Muhammed Aljifri, Yanjun Qian, Kunal Patel   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Time to Measure: A Proposed Theoretical Model for Head and Neck Cancer Intervals of Care

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Head and neck cancer care delays are challenging, given the complexity of cancer care pathways, which leads to delays throughout the patient journey, from the symptom onset to treatment completion. Current models and literature addressing cancer care are limited by heterogeneous definitions of care intervals, a focus on specific aspects of the
Mary Jue Xu, Hannah Decker, Arianne Abreu, Rolvix H. Patterson, Hirwa Nteyumwete, Pier‐Luc Beaudoin, David W. Hamilton, Aslam Nkya, Willybroad Massawe, Nicholas Correia, Furahini Yoram Paulo, Katherine Van Loon, Susan D. Emmett, Christina Reaves, Samuel Okerosi   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source