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Up to 90% of gout hospitalizations might be preventable
Key clinical point: Gout patients are often admitted to the hospital via the emergency department; most of these admissions could be avoidable....
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VIDEO: Herpes Zoster Vaccination: Is it Safe for Rheumatology Patients Over Age 30 on Biologics?
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VIDEO: Herpes zoster vaccination: Is it safe for rheumatology patients over age 30 on biologics?
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RA increases mortality, particularly for respiratory causes, in women
Key clinical point: All-cause mortality was significantly higher in women with RA after adjustment for age and other factors. Major finding: For...
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Treat-to-target approach cuts mortality risk in RA patients
Key clinical point: Keeping Disease Activity Scores low, irrespective of the treatment regimen selected, is associated with reduced mortality risk...
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Novel program improves RA care, cuts costs
Key clinical point: Quality programs can improve care and save costs for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Major finding: After 1 year, the savings...
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High-risk care plans reduced ED testing, admissions
Key clinical point: Developing care plans for patients with at least five ED visits per year may reduce overutilization. Major finding: X-ray...
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Medicaid expansion predicted to further crowd EDs
Key clinical point: ED lengths of stay are predicted to become longer as more states expand Medicaid coverage. Major finding: States expanding...
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High-dose opioids mainly prescribed in offices, not the ED
Key clinical point: Policy efforts to reduce risky opioid prescribing should focus on office-based settings. Major finding: High-dose opioids are...
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Hospital admissions account for most emergency care–directed costs
Key clinical point: Hospital admissions through the ED comprise most emergency medicine costs. Major finding: About 11% of emergency visits were...
