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View article: Associations between long-term metformin use, the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, and neuropathy: An All of Us research Program study
Associations between long-term metformin use, the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, and neuropathy: An All of Us research Program study Open
View article: Estimated True Out-of-Pocket Cost Changes From the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D Beneficiaries With Cancer
Estimated True Out-of-Pocket Cost Changes From the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D Beneficiaries With Cancer Open
Implementation of a Part D $2000 cap is expected to generate meaningful reduction in TrOOP spend for high-cost Medicare Part D beneficiaries who received a diagnosis of cancer.
View article: Association of federal poverty level with healthcare expenditures among opioids users in the United States (2008–2019): a serial cross-sectional study
Association of federal poverty level with healthcare expenditures among opioids users in the United States (2008–2019): a serial cross-sectional study Open
View article: Mapping the Landscape of Open Source Health Economic Models: A Systematic Database Review and Analysis: An ISPOR Special Interest Group Report
Mapping the Landscape of Open Source Health Economic Models: A Systematic Database Review and Analysis: An ISPOR Special Interest Group Report Open
This review highlights the diversity and availability of open-source models (OSMs) in health economics, predominantly hosted on GitHub and developed using R. The models span various medical fields, with a strong focus on infectious disease…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance differences among unvaccinated foreign- and united states-born persons: A cross-sectional study, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance differences among unvaccinated foreign- and united states-born persons: A cross-sectional study, 2021 Open
Nativity was significantly associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, and this relationship varied by race/ethnicity and English proficiency. These findings may be used to direct future interventions aimed at improving COVID-19 vaccinati…
View article: Association of Opioid and Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, and Gabapentinoid Usage on Healthcare Expenditure and Resource Utilization: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study, 2009 to 2019
Association of Opioid and Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Skeletal Muscle Relaxant, and Gabapentinoid Usage on Healthcare Expenditure and Resource Utilization: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study, 2009 to 2019 Open
Background: Healthcare providers may be utilizing central nervous system (CNS) depressants to reduce opioid use due to recent changes in public policy. Combination use of these agents with opioids increases the risk of respiratory depressi…
View article: Impact of increasing number of mental health conditions on healthcare costs and resource utilization among individuals with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Impact of increasing number of mental health conditions on healthcare costs and resource utilization among individuals with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives To evaluate the association between the number of mental health conditions among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and healthcare expenditures in the USA. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the relati…
View article: Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Rural residents have a higher prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality compared to urban individuals. Policies have been aimed at improving access to CRC screening to reduce these outcomes. However, little attention has b…
View article: Effect of Metformin Use on Vitamin B12 Deficiency Over Time (EMBER): A Real-World Evidence Database Study
Effect of Metformin Use on Vitamin B12 Deficiency Over Time (EMBER): A Real-World Evidence Database Study Open
Long-term metformin use was associated with an increased risk of B12 deficiency in patients with T2DM, with compounding risk over time.
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View article: Predicted Health Literacy Disparities Between Immigrant and US-Born Racial/Ethnic Minorities: a Nationwide Study
Predicted Health Literacy Disparities Between Immigrant and US-Born Racial/Ethnic Minorities: a Nationwide Study Open
Background Racial/ethnic minorities in the USA exhibit reduced health literacy (HL) proficiency, leading to increased health disparities. It is unclear how the effect of birth status (immigrant/US-born) affects HL proficiency among racial/…
View article: Cost Effectiveness of Letermovir for Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis Compared with Pre-Emptive Therapy in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients in the United States
Cost Effectiveness of Letermovir for Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis Compared with Pre-Emptive Therapy in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients in the United States Open
Letermovir prophylaxis is cost effective compared with PET alone with a willingness-to-pay threshold of US$100,000 per QALY gained. Sensitivity analysis results indicate future research is required to understand the impact of mortality and…
View article: Effects of financial toxicity on prescription drug use and mental well-being in cancer patients
Effects of financial toxicity on prescription drug use and mental well-being in cancer patients Open
Financial toxicity is associated with decreased prescription utilization and quality of life in the form of excessive worry among cancer patients including cancer survivors.
View article: Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States
Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States Open
Measuring the population-level relationship between compromised mental health and diabetes care remains an important goal for clinicians and health care decision-makers. We evaluated the impact of self-reported unmet psychological need on …
View article: Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States
Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States Open
Measuring the population-level relationship between compromised mental health and diabetes care remains an important goal for clinicians and health care decision-makers. We evaluated the impact of self-reported unmet psychological need on …
View article: Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States
Risk of Negative Health Outcomes and High Costs for People With Diabetes and Unmet Psychological Needs in the United States Open
Measuring the population-level relationship between compromised mental health and diabetes care remains an important goal for clinicians and health care decision-makers. We evaluated the impact of self-reported unmet psychological need on …
View article: Trends in healthcare expenditures and resource utilization among a nationally representative population with opioids in the United States: a serial cross-sectional study, 2008 to 2017
Trends in healthcare expenditures and resource utilization among a nationally representative population with opioids in the United States: a serial cross-sectional study, 2008 to 2017 Open
View article: A multicenter analysis of the clinical microbiology and antimicrobial usage in hospitalized patients in the US with or without COVID-19
A multicenter analysis of the clinical microbiology and antimicrobial usage in hospitalized patients in the US with or without COVID-19 Open
Background Past respiratory viral epidemics suggest that bacterial infections impact clinical outcomes. There is minimal information on potential co-pathogens in patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in the US. We analyzed path…
View article: PNS188 ECONOMIC DRUG SHORTAGE MANAGEMENT BURDEN AS MODELLED FOR AN ACUTE-CARE HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
PNS188 ECONOMIC DRUG SHORTAGE MANAGEMENT BURDEN AS MODELLED FOR AN ACUTE-CARE HOSPITAL SYSTEM. Open