Measuring Selection Incentives in Managed Care: Evidence from the Massachusetts State Employee Insurance Program [PDF]
Health economists and policymakers have long recognized that capitation gives insurers incentive to manipulate their offerings to deter the sick and attract the healthy.
Anupa Bir, Karen Eggleston
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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan +22 more
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Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks +10 more
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin +2 more
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Exploratory Analysis of ELP1 Expression in Whole Blood From Patients With Familial Dysautonomia
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Familial dysautonomia (FD) is a hereditary neurodevelopmental disorder caused by aberrant splicing of the ELP1 gene, leading to a tissue‐specific reduction in ELP1 protein expression. Preclinical models indicate that increasing ELP1 levels can mitigate disease manifestations.
Alejandra González‐Duarte +13 more
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Materials Selection for Aerospace Systems [PDF]
A systematic design-oriented, five-step approach to material selection is described: 1) establishing design requirements, 2) material screening, 3) ranking, 4) researching specific candidates and 5) applying specific cultural constraints to the selection
Arnold, Steven M. +2 more
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The McCance Brain Care Score and Mortality: Evidence From a Large‐Scale Population‐Based Cohort
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship between the McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) and mortality in the general population. Methods We conducted a prospective, population‐based cohort study using data from the UK Biobank. Participants with complete data enabling calculation of BCS and full mortality information were included ...
Zhiqiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Nan Li
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Evaluating the effectiveness of selection indices and their genomic prediction using environmental and historical rice data. [PDF]
G3 (Bethesda)Crossa J +6 more
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Use of Symptomatic Drug Treatment for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Patterns of Work Loss
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To describe the use of central stimulants and amantadine for fatigue in MS and evaluate a potential association with reduced work loss in people with MS. Methods We conducted a nationwide, matched, register‐based cohort study in Sweden (2006 to 2023) using national registers with prospective data collection.
Simon Englund +3 more
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Selection of suitable wheat genotypes under thermal stress and complex genotype-environment interaction using stability analyses and selection indices. [PDF]
PeerJGhazy A +11 more
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