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Trends in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in South Korea: Findings from the Korean National Health Insurance Service Database (2009–2013)

PLoS ONE, 2018
Background The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has markedly increased worldwide. However, studies in the United States show that it has remained stable or slightly declined in recent years.
Seung Eun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Y. Kang, Seon-Ok Kim, Y. Cho, K. Ko, J. Park, Ki-Up Lee, E. Koh   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ambient heat and risks of emergency department visits among adults in the United States: time stratified case crossover study

British medical journal, 2021
Objective To quantify the association between ambient heat and visits to the emergency department (ED) for any cause and for cause specific conditions in the conterminous United States among adults with health insurance.
Shengzhi Sun, K. Weinberger, A. Nori-Sarma, K. Spangler, Yuantong Sun, F. Dominici, G. Wellenius   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Children's Health Insurance Program: A 50-State Examination of CHIP Spending and Enrollment [PDF]

, 2014
Millions of children in the United States lack health insurance. Research shows that these uninsured children are far less likely to receive medical care than are their peers with health insurance.

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National Health Insurance for the United States [PDF]

, 2023
Approximately 46 million U.S. citizens lack health insurance despite the nation\u27s abundant resources. The imperative for universal healthcare arises, with a proposed solution being mandatory national health insurance.
Herrell, Ashley
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Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Point‐of‐Care Feasibility Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Social determinants of health (SDoH) can impact outcomes but are not routinely screened for in US outpatient rheumatology clinics. This study determined the feasibility of routine point‐of‐care SDoH screening among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and associated barriers and facilitators at the physician, care team, and ...
S. Sam Lim, Vijay R. Nadipelli, Michelle Bruno, Daphne Lew, Bernard Rubin, Charmayne M. Dunlop‐Thomas, Kelsey Hulcher, Kristi R. Mitchell, Lydia Demetriou, Jeff Berko, Jason Bao, Alfred H. J. Kim   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Severing the Tie That Binds: Why a Publicly Funded, Universal Health Care System Would Be a Boon to U.S. Businesses [PDF]

, 2014
Americans' dependence on employer-sponsored health insurance arose as an unintended byproduct of World War II economic controls. To circumvent wage caps, businesses began offering health insurance and other fringe benefits to attract workers. The federal
Taylor Lincoln
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The Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on households, health systems, and society in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Methods Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to RA and cost of illness.
Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie E.Mbada, Clara T.Fatoye, Faatihah Niyi‐Odumosu, Ushotanefe Useh, Zalmai Hakimi, Francis Fatoye   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Grass Is Not Always Greener: A Look at National Health Care Systems Around the World [PDF]

, 2009
Critics of the U.S. health care system frequently point to other countries as models for reform. They point out that many countries spend far less on health care than the United States yet seem to enjoy better health outcomes.
Michael D. Tanner
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Physician Referral Patterns to Physical Therapists for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records from an Integrated Health System

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objectives This study aims to describe the frequency and timing of physician referrals to physical therapists (PT) and other treatments prescribed over 12 months in patients with recent onset of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study also aims to identify determinants of early PT referrals.
Samannaaz S. Khoja, Joel M. Stevans, Gustavo J. Almeida, Clair Smith, Janet K. Freburger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Establishing and evaluating FRAX® probability thresholds in Taiwan

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2017
The Taiwanese FRAX® calculator was launched in 2010. However, cost-effectiveness thresholds for the prescription of antiosteoporosis medications were not established. This study aims to establish and evaluate FRAX®-based probability thresholds in Taiwan.
Ding-Cheng Chan, Eugene V. McCloskey, Chirn-Bin Chang, Kun-Pei Lin, Lay Chin Lim, Keh-Sung Tsai, Rong-Sen Yang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source