Improving measurement of binary covariates in claims data: A simulation study
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.4961
Abstract: When investigators have two claims‐based definitions for a binary confounder, it is unclear whether to prefer the more sensitive or more specific definition. Our objective was to compare adjusting for the sensitive or specific definition… read more here.
Keywords: measurement binary; data simulation; binary covariates; claims data ... See more keywords
Identification of rheumatoid arthritis in German claims data using different algorithms: Validation by cross‐sectional patient‐reported survey data
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5562
Abstract: To evaluate different algorithms for the identification of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in claims data using patient‐reported diagnosis as reference. read more here.
Keywords: identification rheumatoid; patient reported; different algorithms; data using ... See more keywords
Using Pooled Electronic Health Records Data to Conduct Pharmacoepidemiology Safety Studies: Challenges and Lessons Learned.
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5627
Abstract: PURPOSE We assessed the suitability of pooled electronic health record (EHR) data from Clinical Research Networks (CRNs) of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Network to conduct studies of the association between tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi)… read more here.
Keywords: conduct; ehr data; claims data; electronic health ... See more keywords
Comparative assessment of manual chart review and ICD claims data in evaluating immunotherapy-related adverse events
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DOI: 10.1007/s00262-021-02880-0
Abstract: The aim of this retrospective study was to demonstrate that irAEs, specifically gastrointestinal and pulmonary, examined through International Classification of Disease (ICD) data leads to underrepresentation of true irAEs and overrepresentation of false irAEs, thereby… read more here.
Keywords: claims data; icd claims; icd; review ... See more keywords
Retrospective German claims data study on initial treatment of bladder carcinoma (BCa) by transurethral bladder resection (TURB): a comparative analysis of costs using standard white light- (WL-) vs. blue light- (BL-) TURB
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03587-0
Abstract: Photodynamic diagnosis using hexaminolevulinate (HAL)—guided BL-TURB may reduce the recurrence risk in non-muscle invasive BCa compared to standard WL-TURB due to more sensitive tumor detection. The impact of the initial use of WL- vs. BL-TURB… read more here.
Keywords: eur; analysis; bladder; claims data ... See more keywords
Different treatment forms of type II diabetes and the risk of dementia in German health claims data
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DOI: 10.1007/s00592-019-01332-7
Abstract: AimsThe association between type II diabetes (T2D) and increased all-cause dementia risk is well established. However, to date, there is no definite proof that a specific therapy for diabetes can halt a progress of cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risk dementia; dementia; claims data ... See more keywords
Nationwide claims data validated for quality assessments in acute myocardial infarction in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1007/s12471-017-1055-3
Abstract: IntroductionSince health insurance is compulsory in the Netherlands, the centrally registered medical claims data might pose a unique opportunity to evaluate quality of (cardiac) care on a national level without additional collection of data. However, validation of… read more here.
Keywords: acute myocardial; myocardial infarction; claims data; quality assessments ... See more keywords
Burden of Herpes Zoster in Adult Patients with Underlying Conditions: Analysis of German Claims Data, 2007–2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00535-7
Abstract: Several chronic underlying conditions (UCs) are known to be risk factors for developing herpes zoster (HZ) and to increase the severity of HZ and its risk of recurrence. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; heart; recurrence; underlying conditions ... See more keywords
Health and economic burden of preeclampsia: no time for complacency.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.06.011
Abstract: reeclampsia is a common and severe pregnancy limited by potential inaccuracies in the coding of diagnoses. P complication and a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. The incidence of preeclampsia increased in… read more here.
Keywords: health economic; health care; claims data; preeclampsia ... See more keywords
Development of a risk assessment tool for osteoporotic fracture prevention: A claims data approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.02.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND In aging societies osteoporotic fractures are a major health problem with high economic costs. Targeting prevention at individuals at high risk is important to reduce the future burden of fractures. Available risk assessment tools… read more here.
Keywords: risk; fracture; risk assessment; claims data ... See more keywords
Studies in the extensively automatic construction of large odds-based inference networks from structured data. Examples from medical, bioinformatics, and health insurance claims data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2018.02.013
Abstract: Theoretical and methodological principles are presented for the construction of very large inference nets for odds calculations, composed of hundreds or many thousands or more of elements, in this paper generated by structured data mining.… read more here.
Keywords: construction large; claims data; health; structured data ... See more keywords