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Health Care Use Among Patients Presenting to Emergency Department for Gout Flares in Ontario, Canada: A Population‐Based Health Systems Analysis

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We characterized emergency department (ED) gout visits and identified patient characteristics and health services patterns contributing to ED presentations. Methods We conducted a population‐based study of ED gout visits in Ontario, Canada, between 2014 and 2023.
Timothy S. H. Kwok   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Longitudinal trends in vaping, smoking, and harmful alcohol use across sexual orientations in the UK (2014-2021).

open access: yesPLoS ONE
BackgroundSexual minorities, including lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals, often face higher substance use rates due to societal stressors. Recent societal changes, including the COVID-19 pandemic and rising hate crimes in the UK, may have impacted ...
Yihong Bai   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urban Bias, Rural Sexual Minorities, and the Courts [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This article examines the role of courts in rural sexual minorities’ lives. It focuses first on state action, explaining that courts’ failure to apply heightened scrutiny to sexual orientation classifications harms rural sexual minorities uniquely in ...
Luke, Boso
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A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceptions of Gender and Sexual Minorities in Rural Thailand [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This research examines perceptions of gender and sexual minorities in a community in rural Thailand and considers to what degree society's perceptions of gender and sexual minorities are influential in their self-identification and the potential impact ...
Bueide, Rachel Ella
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Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sexual Minorities in Croatia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This work aims to explain the situation of sexual minorities in Croatia and the city of Rijeka, in particular. Croatia (and the countries of the Western Balkans in general) are known for placing an emphasis on traditional values, faith in God, and for ...
Kolovratníková, Anna
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Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities 2024 [PDF]

open access: yes
By assessing discrimination in laws, regulations, and policies, the Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities (EQOSOGI) initiative examines institutionalized challenges encountered by sexual and gender minorities.
World Bank
core   +1 more source

Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the burden of orofacial involvement and patient treatment preferences in systemic sclerosis: results from a large international survey

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprising 38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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