A Comparison of Outcomes for Spinal Trauma Patients at Level I and Level II Centers.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001074
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of a national database. OBJECTIVE To characterize the spine trauma population, describe trauma center (TC) resources, and compare rates of outcomes between the American College of Surgeons (ACS) level I and… read more here.
Keywords: spinal trauma; level; level level; level centers ... See more keywords
Hospitalizations With Observation Services and the Medicare Part A Complex Appeals Process at Three Academic Medical Centers
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DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2720
Abstract: &NA; Hospitalists and other providers must classify hospitalized patients as inpatient or outpatient, the latter of which includes all observation stays. These orders direct hospital billing and payment, as well as patient out‐of‐pocket expenses. The… read more here.
Keywords: time; appeals process; level; medicare part ... See more keywords
One-Level Versus 2-Level Treatment With Cervical Disc Arthroplasty or Fusion: Outcomes Up to 7 Years
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DOI: 10.14444/6076
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) have been used to treat degenerative disc disease at single as well as multiple cervical levels. This study compares the safety and… read more here.
Keywords: one level; level cda; versus level; level ... See more keywords
Association of Non-LDL Indices with Recurrent Stroke Risk while on Lipid-Modifying Therapy
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DOI: 10.5551/jat.49304
Abstract: Aims: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-lowering statin therapy is an established secondary stroke prevention strategy. However, the differential impact of key non-LDL levels on recurrent stroke risk, while on lipid-modifying therapy (LT), remains unclear. Methods: We analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: risk; recurrent stroke; level; level level ... See more keywords