Objective Lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) is a validated treatment target in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but limited studies have explored the role of LLDAS in lupus nephritis (LN). This study aims to investigate the frequency and predictors of LLDAS attainment and its benefit on LN relapse and renal function preservation in patients ...
Chak Kwan Cheung +6 more
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Disparities and spatial variations of high salt intake in Iran: a subnational study of districts based on the small area estimation method. [PDF]
Azadnajafabad S +14 more
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Objective In complex diseases, it is challenging to assess a patient's disease state, trajectory, treatment exposures, and risk of multiple outcomes simultaneously, efficiently, and at the point of care. Methods We developed an interactive patient‐level data visualization and analysis tool (VAT) that automates illustration of the trajectory of a ...
Ji Soo Kim +18 more
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Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria at the communal level in Burkina Faso: an application of the small area estimation approach. [PDF]
Bassinga H +8 more
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Objective Australian evidence on lived and care experiences of chronic musculoskeletal shoulder pain (CMSP), irrespective of disorder classification or disease, is limited. However, such evidence is important for person‐centered care and informing local service pathways and care guidelines or standards.
Sonia Ranelli +8 more
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Multilevel small area estimation for county-level prevalence of colorectal cancer screening test use in the United States using 2018 data. [PDF]
Berkowitz Z +6 more
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Hydroxychloroquine Associated With Lower Glomerular Filtration Rate Decline in Lupus Nephritis
Objective 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.
Shivani Garg +9 more
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Smoothed model-assisted small area estimation of proportions. [PDF]
Gao PA, Wakefield J.
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Objective Although treat‐to‐target urate‐lowering therapy (ULT) is endorsed as best practice in gout management, limited data exist on its impact on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). We assessed the impact of treat‐to‐target ULT on HRQoL among participants receiving protocolized gout care, identifying factors associated with HRQoL and HRQoL ...
Austin Barry +16 more
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Assessing the effect of socioeconomic factors on prevalence of dyslipidemia among iranian adult population; district level analysis from 2016 STEPS national study using small area estimation. [PDF]
Soleimani H +14 more
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