Rakesh Luthra
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View article: Understanding MASH: An Examination of Progression and Clinical Outcomes by Disease Severity in the TARGET-NASH Database
Understanding MASH: An Examination of Progression and Clinical Outcomes by Disease Severity in the TARGET-NASH Database Open
Progression to all-cause mortality in patients with MASH was significantly associated with the presence of higher fibrosis stage and cirrhosis. Cardiometabolic comorbidities such as T2D and hypertension were prevalent in patients with MASH…
View article: Evaluating the burden of illness of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis in a large managed care population: The ETHEREAL Study
Evaluating the burden of illness of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis in a large managed care population: The ETHEREAL Study Open
Compared with those of the non-MASH cohort with similar age, Quan Charlson Comorbidity Index, health plan, region of residence, and duration of enrollment, patients with MASH had significantly higher all-cause, CV-related, and liver-relate…
View article: The clinical and economic burdens of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
The clinical and economic burdens of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis Open
This study aimed to assess and compare the health care resource utilization (HCRU) and medical cost of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) by disease severity based on Fibrosis-4 Index (FIB-4) score among US adults in a…
View article: Clinical characteristics and management of patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a real-world setting: analysis of the Ipsos NASH therapy monitor database
Clinical characteristics and management of patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a real-world setting: analysis of the Ipsos NASH therapy monitor database Open
View article: Use of Concurrent Anti-diabetes Medications in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Clinical Practice in the United States
Use of Concurrent Anti-diabetes Medications in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Clinical Practice in the United States Open
The current descriptive analysis demonstrated generally similar features, with regard to the evaluated factors, in cohorts receiving dual versus triple+ T2DM therapy. However, differences between unmeasured factors could exist and require …
View article: Cardiovascular risk prediction model and stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan
Cardiovascular risk prediction model and stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan Open
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular (CV) risk tools have been developed both nationally and internationally to identify patients at risk for developing CV disease or experiencing a CV event. However, these tools vary widely in the definition…
View article: <p>Spirometry evaluation to assess performance of a claims-based predictive model identifying patients with undiagnosed COPD</p>
Spirometry evaluation to assess performance of a claims-based predictive model identifying patients with undiagnosed COPD Open
The claims-based predictive model identifies those not at risk of having COPD eight out of ten times, and those who are likely to have COPD one out of three times.
View article: Differences in Health Care Use and Costs Among Patients With Cancer Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy in Physician Offices Versus in Hospital Outpatient Settings
Differences in Health Care Use and Costs Among Patients With Cancer Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy in Physician Offices Versus in Hospital Outpatient Settings Open
Purpose: The current shift in site of care from community oncology practices to the hospital outpatient department to deliver oncology services may have significant implications for the economic and clinical outcomes of cancer care. Theref…
View article: Initiation of triple therapy maintenance treatment among patients with COPD in the US
Initiation of triple therapy maintenance treatment among patients with COPD in the US Open
In this large US claims database study, one-quarter of all treated COPD patients received triple therapy. Although triple therapy is recommended for the most severe COPD patients, spirometry is infrequently assessed, and a majority of the …
View article: Incidence of skin and soft tissue infections in ambulatory and inpatient settings, 2005–2010
Incidence of skin and soft tissue infections in ambulatory and inpatient settings, 2005–2010 Open
View article: Clinical Outcomes and Medication Adherence in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients With and Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Longitudinal Analysis 2006-2011
Clinical Outcomes and Medication Adherence in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients With and Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Longitudinal Analysis 2006-2011 Open
This analysis demonstrates that patients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of subsequent CVEs following an initial event versus those without diabetes, despite evidence of higher treatment persistence for certain medications. Adheren…