Retrospective analysis of nail biopsies performed using the Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Database 2012 to 2017
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.14928
Abstract: Subungual melanoma (SUM) is subset of acral melanoma that develops within the nail unit and is associated with a poor prognosis. Nail biopsy is the only way to definitively diagnosis SUM. Our objectives were to… read more here.
Keywords: using medicare; nail; nail biopsies; database ... See more keywords
Confounding by indication and ethnicity difference? Comment on ‘Hypersensitivity reactions with allopurinol and febuxostat: a study using the Medicare claims data’
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-218056
Abstract: We read with great interest the study by Singh and Cleveland1 that investigated the risk of hypersensitivity reactions (HRs) with allopurinol and febuxostat using Medicare claims data. These authors analysed a national cohort in the… read more here.
Keywords: febuxostat; medicare claims; using medicare; claims data ... See more keywords