Total knee replacement (TKR) is an effective treatment for end‐stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). American racial minorities undergo fewer TKRs than whites.
Hannah M. Kerman +6 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Cost-effectiveness of eplerenone in patients with systolic heart failure and mild symptoms [PDF]
Aim In the Eplerenone in Mild Patients Hospitalization and Survival Study in Heart Failure (EMPHASIS-HF), aldosterone blockade with eplerenone decreased mortality and hospitalisation in patients with mild symptoms (New York Heart Association class II ...
Akehurst, R. +9 more
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Making Rasch decisions: The use of Rasch analysis in the construction of preference based health related quality of life instruments [PDF]
Objective: To set out the methodological process for using Rasch analysis alongside traditional psychometric methods in the development of a health state classification that is amenable to valuation.
Brazier, J. +4 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Cost-effectiveness of individualized nutrition and exercise therapy for rehabilitation following hip fracture [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To undertake a cost-utility analysis of the Individual Nutrition Therapy and Exercise Regime: A Controlled Trial of Injured, Vulnerable Elderly (INTERACTIVE) trial. DESIGN: Cost-utility analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Cameron, Ian D +8 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus +6 more
wiley +1 more source
The Proposal and Application of Quality-adjusted Life Years
Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) is a quantitative health measure that integrates both life expectancy and quality, proposed in the 1970s as an effective tool for aiding the rational allocation of healthcare resources while balancing efficiency and ...
Yixuan LI
doaj +1 more source
Objective: To estimate the intangible effects of alcohol misuse on the drinker's quality of life, based on general population preferences Methods: The most important effects (dimensions) were identified by means of two focus groups conducted with ...
Eva Rodríguez-Míguez +1 more
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Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and burden of morbidity associated with self-reported hearing and vision impairments in older British community-dwelling men: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Hearing and vision problems are common in older adults. We investigated the association of self-reported sensory impairment with lifestyle factors, chronic conditions, physical functioning, quality of life and social interaction.
Carvalho, LA +8 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction We developed MedSupport, a multilevel medication adherence intervention designed to address root barriers to medication adherence. This study sought to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the MedSupport intervention strategies to support a future full‐scale randomized controlled trial.
Elizabeth G. Bouchard +8 more
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