by [email protected] | May 7, 2019 | immunology, Publication
Abstract Authors: Baser O, Ganguli A, Roy S, Xie L, Cifaldi M. Purpose: Despite improved clinical outcomes for the majority of patients, nearly 30% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who initiate tumor necrosis factor antagonist (anti-TNF) biologic agents...
by [email protected] | May 6, 2019 | immunology, Publication
Abstract Authors: Keshishian A, Wang Y, Xie L, Baser O Background: Menopausal symptoms have a significant negative impact on patient’s quality of life and increase healthcare costs among women. Methods: This retrospective analysis used data from a US...
by [email protected] | May 5, 2019 | immunology, Other Conditions, Publication
Abstract Authors: Zhong L, Chung KC, Baser O, Fox DA, Yuce H, Waljee JF Objective: To examine the rate and variation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related hand and wrist surgery among Medicare (elderly) beneficiaries in the United States, and to identify the...
by [email protected] | May 2, 2019 | immunology, Publication, Women's Health
Abstract Authors: Baser O, Xie L, Du J. OBJECTIVES: Menopause symptoms are a good disease severity proxy for menopausal women, but are not available in claims database. We applied probabilistic linkage to add symptoms recorded in a registry database to claims data,...
by [email protected] | May 1, 2019 | immunology, Publication
Abstract Authors: Lewis-Beck C, Abouzaid S, Xie L, Baser O, Kim E. Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by scaly plaques on the skin that can itch and bleed. Psoriasis covering over 10% of the body is classified as moderate to severe,...
by [email protected] | Apr 30, 2019 | immunology, Publication
Abstract Authors: Baser O, Du J, Xie L, Wang H, Dysinger AH, Wang L Objectives: To develop a claims-based severity index for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) database. Methods: Adult patients with at least two RA diagnoses...
