Association Between Generic-to-Generic Levothyroxine Switching and Thyrotropin Levels Among US Adults.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0045
Abstract: Importance Switching among generic levothyroxine sodium products made by different manufacturers typically occurs at the pharmacy and may affect serum thyrotropin (TSH) levels. Objective To compare TSH levels between patients who continued taking the same… read more here.
Keywords: generic levothyroxine; levothyroxine; tsh level; index date ... See more keywords
Association between gout and osteoporosis risk in the United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4477-x
Abstract: Dear Editor, In their population-based study using data from a longitudinal Taiwanese health insurance database, Kok and colleagues showed that patients with gout have a slightly higher risk of developing osteoporosis [1]. We conducted a… read more here.
Keywords: gout; index date; risk; osteoporosis ... See more keywords
Costs and Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Using Advanced Therapies in the United States: Analysis of a Retrospective Claims Database
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-020-00413-8
Abstract: Introduction For many, atopic dermatitis (AD) is not adequately controlled with topical regimens. This analysis examined treatment using advanced therapies and associated costs. Methods The IQVIA Health Plan Claims data set was analyzed. Patients aged ≥ 12 years… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; index date; treatment; advanced therapies ... See more keywords
Treatment patterns and sequencing in patients with rheumatic diseases: a retrospective claims data analysis.
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2021.1981278
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Long-term real-world management of inflammatory rheumatic diseases remains unclear, especially with the advent of new treatment options. This study characterizes the number of advanced treatments used by patients with selected rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatic diseases; treatment; patterns sequencing; index date ... See more keywords
Patterns of use of systemic therapies among patients with metastatic melanoma: a retrospective claims database analysis in the United States
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DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2016.1277176
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: This retrospective analysis of the IMS PharMetrics Plus claims database aimed to describe the current real-world treatment patterns for metastatic melanoma in the USA. Methods: Included patients (aged ≥18 years) had ≥1 prescription… read more here.
Keywords: index; claims database; metastatic melanoma; index date ... See more keywords
MO804CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM UNDERGOING HEMODIALISYS IN SPAIN: AN ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS USING NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
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DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab096.0013
Abstract: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is common in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and worsens over time in patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD). The clinical management of SHPT in HD patients is challenging. In this context,… read more here.
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Risk of severe infections after the introduction of biologic DMARDs in people with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis: a population-based interrupted time-series analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead158
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To determine the impact of the introduction of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) on severe infections among people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with non-RA individuals. METHODS In this population-based retrospective cohort… read more here.
Keywords: index; introduction; severe infections; index date ... See more keywords
0806 Prescription Correlates of Nightmare Disorder Among Veterans
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.802
Abstract: In the James A. Haley Veterans Administration (JAHVA) Vista database, the ICD-9 code 307.47 for Nightmare disorder (ND) is infrequently used and appears independently of codes for PTSD. We wanted to determine if certain drugs… read more here.
Keywords: index; nightmare disorder; date; prescription ... See more keywords
Predicting Unsuccessful Clozapine Treatment After First Use in Adult Patients With Psychotic Disorders
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DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000000977
Abstract: Purpose/Background Cessation of clozapine therapy and insufficient response may result in relapse of psychotic symptoms and in clinical admissions. However, discontinuation rates are high. Identifying patients at risk for unsuccessful clozapine use might enable clinicians… read more here.
Keywords: clozapine; unsuccessful clozapine; treatment; clozapine treatment ... See more keywords
An evaluation of costs associated with overall organ damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in the United States
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DOI: 10.1177/09612033211073670
Abstract: Introduction Approximately 33–50% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) develop organ damage within 5 years of diagnosis. Real-world studies that capture the healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs associated with SLE-related organ damage are… read more here.
Keywords: index date; post; organ damage; damage ... See more keywords
Real world treatment patterns in chronic myeloid leukemia patients newly initiated on tyrosine kinase inhibitors in an U.S. integrated healthcare system
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DOI: 10.1177/1078155217697484
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate treatment patterns in patients diagnosed with incident chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) newly initiating therapy with imatinib, dasatinib, or nilotinib. Patients were followed to determine switching and discontinuation rates. Factors associated with switching… read more here.
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