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Prevalence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Australia, 2010–2022: A Population‐Based Study Using Linked National Administrative Health Data

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogenous inflammatory condition, with widely varying global prevalence estimates. Frequency of SLE in the general population of Australia has been reported to be notably lower than contemporary estimates in countries such as the US or UK at 19‐39 per 100,000 as opposed to 65‐97 per 100,000.
Lucinda Roper   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of this Veal

open access: yesVoices in Bioethics, 2016
I was raised on a conventional Jewish-American meat- and potato-based diet during my first two decades. In response to an emerging awareness of health risks related to my typical fare and exposure to alternative diets and, occasionally, the philosophies ...
Edward Weisberg
doaj   +1 more source

N.C. Medicaid Reform: A Bipartisan Path Forward [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The North Carolina Medicaid program currently constitutes 32% of the state budget and provides insurance coverage to 18% of the state’s population. At the same time, 13% of North Carolinians remain uninsured, and even among the insured, significant ...
Rice, Allison, Richman, Barak D.
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Integrating Patient‐Reported Quality Measures in SLE: Development of the American College of Rheumatology Implementation Guide

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective To support high‐quality, patient‐centered care for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed evidence‐based measures incorporating clinical and patient‐reported outcomes measures (PROMs). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted semi‐structured interviews ...
Catherine Nasrallah   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A global comparison of hepatitis B & C drug pricing

open access: yesAnnals of Hepatology
Introduction and Objectives: Drug pricing is a major driver of healthcare spending in the United States (US) and the cost of medications in the US is up to three times higher than other countries.
Leah Yao   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Obama Administration's 2010 Call Letter for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans: Implications for Beneficiaries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Outlines key provisions and changes in the Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plans in 2010. Discusses requirements to improve accountability, promote informed health plan choices, and increase beneficiary ...

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Oxygen and ROS Delivery for Infected Wound Healing and Future Prospects

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Bacterial infection is a major driver of delayed wound healing and postsurgical readmissions; with rising antibiotic resistance, solid peroxide–releasing biomaterials offer sustained delivery of ROS/O2 for antimicrobial control and microenvironmental modulation.
Ayden Watt   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of mailed letters to improve medication adherence among Medicare Advantage Plan participants with chronic conditions

open access: yesPatient Preference and Adherence, 2018
Amanda Mann,1 Tara W Esse,2 Omar Serna,2 Liana D Castel,3,4 Susan M Abughosh5 1Cigna-HealthSpring, Houston, TX, USA; 2CareAllies, Houston, TX, USA; 3Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Raleigh, NC, USA; 4Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, Campbell
Mann A   +4 more
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Utilization and access to metered-dose inhalers and sustainable alternatives among older adults in the United States: a population-based studyResearch in context

open access: yesThe Lancet Regional Health. Americas
Summary: Background: Attaining the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to below 1.5–2 °C requires the healthcare sector to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This necessitates adopting diverse strategies, including replacing carbon-
Ashwaghosha Parthasarathi   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Realizing Health Reform's Potential: How the Affordable Care Act Will Strengthen Primary Care and Benefit Patients, Providers, and Payers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Examines issues in primary care and outlines the 2010 healthcare reform law's provisions to strengthen it, including temporary hikes in Medicare and Medicaid payments and support for innovations in care delivery and primary care workforce ...
Georgette Lawlor   +3 more
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