Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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Forms of Capital in Navigating Health and Welfare Services for Disabled Children: Parental Resources and Institutional Demands. [PDF]
Jacobsen SE.
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Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla +8 more
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Acceptability of Implementing a Child Mental Health Intervention in Child Welfare Services: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Lee KA, Pisciotta C, Gopalan G.
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Examining barriers to harm reduction and child welfare services for pregnant women and mothers who use substances using a stigma action framework. [PDF]
Wolfson L +3 more
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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 comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni +4 more
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Objective To evaluate whether extending the American College of Rheumatology–recommended monitoring interval for complete blood count and liver function tests in patients receiving methotrexate (MTX) affects timely detection of medication‐related toxicity.
Spencer Simko +4 more
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Unmet need for and barriers to receiving health care and social welfare services in Finland. [PDF]
Ilmarinen KM, Aalto AM, Muuri AL.
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Factors Influencing Sustained Utilization of Child Welfare Services among Children Aged 18 to 59 Months in a Low-Income Rural Community, Ghana. [PDF]
Konlan KD +3 more
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