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Objective Administrative claims are used to evaluate oral glucocorticoid use in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), despite limited evidence to support accuracy. We aimed to evaluate the performance of claims‐based algorithms for glucocorticoid use compared to self‐report in an RA population.
Beth I. Wallace+16 more
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Objective We assessed whether shared decision‐making (SDM), and patient acceptability, feasibility, and overall satisfaction with a computerized patient decision aid (PtDA) for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), differs by PtDA setting, modality, and the viewing experience.
Jasvinder A. Singh+3 more
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Purpose: To compare the diagnostic ability of macular ganglion cell inner plexiform layer (mGCIPL) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thickness on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and macular and peripapillary perfusion changes using ...
Dewang Angmo+6 more
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Hydroxychloroquine Associated with Lower Glomerular Filtration Rate Decline in Lupus Nephritis
Background Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) protects kidney function in lupus nephritis (LN) by preventing flares, yet some cohort studies show no significant benefit in kidney function with HCQ. Clarifying these conflicting findings by showing early and long‐term benefits of HCQ on kidney function preservation is critical. Therefore, we analyzed data from our
Shivani Garg+9 more
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Objectives Reports have linked both high and low serum uric acid (SUA) levels to adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to establish a reference interval for SUA in older adults and assessed its association with clinically relevant outcomes in relatively healthy, community‐dwelling individuals aged 70 and older.
Amanda J Rickard+15 more
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Chronic Opioids in Gout: A Matched Cohort Study from the Veteran's Health Administration
Objective Though used frequently to treat flare, risk of chronic opioid exposure in gout has not been well defined. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that people with gout are more likely than individuals without gout to be prescribed chronic opioids over time.
Lindsay N. Helget+7 more
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Intra-operative point-of-procedure delineation of oral cancer margins using optical coherence tomography. [PDF]
ObjectivesSurgical margin status is a significant determinant of treatment outcome in oral cancer. Negative surgical margins can decrease the loco-regional recurrence by five-fold.
Agarwal, Sagar+12 more
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SummaryAlzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the most common cause of dementia characterized by progressive deterioration in cognitive function.These neurodegenerative disorders present ocular manifestations which could precede systemic signs and symptoms of disease.
Laura Crawley+4 more
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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+6 more
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Objective This study aimed to determine if program format (in‐person, virtual, hybrid) results in differences in three‐month outcomes of pain, function, quality of life, self‐efficacy and chair stands in a hip/knee osteoarthritis management program. Methods A secondary analysis of the GLA:DTM Canada database was completed.
Jill Van Damme+7 more
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