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Clinical factors, including All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group severity, as predictors of early rehospitalization after COPD exacerbation

Melissa H Roberts, Douglas W Mapel, Ann Von Worley, Janice Beene

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Original Research

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Patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations carry a high risk for early rehospitalization. This study demonstrates that hospitals can use commonly collected clinical information to help identify COPD patients at a high risk of failure after discharge.

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Reduction in inpatient resource utilization and costs associated with long-acting injectable antipsychotics across different age groups of Medicaid-insured schizophrenia patients

Siddhesh A Kamat, Steve Offord, John Docherty, Jay Lin, Anna Eramo, Ross A Baker, Benjamin Gutierrez, Craig Karson

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Original Research

Published

The results from this large cohort study provided naturalistic real-world evidence of the utility of LAIs in patients with schizophrenia and suggest that these agents may help to reduce the risk of relapse across all age groups, especially among younger patients.

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Glioblastoma treatment patterns, survival, and healthcare resource use in real-world clinical practice in the USA

Allicia C Girvan, Gebra C Carter, Li Li, Anna Kaltenboeck, Jasmina Ivanova, Maria Koh, Jessi Stevens, Eleanor Hayes-Larson, Michael M Lahn

Article Type

Original Research

Published

Glioblastoma (GB) treatment remains challenging because of recurrence and poorly defined treatment options after first-line therapy. To better understand real-world application of treatment paradigms and their impact on outcomes, the authors describe patterns of GB treatment, outcomes, and use of cancer-related healthcare resource in the USA.

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Cachexia & debility diagnoses in hospitalized children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions: evidence from the Kids’ Inpatient Database

Bryce A Van Doren, Debosree Roy, Joshua M Noone, Christopher M Blanchette, Susan T Arthur

Article Type

Original Research

Published

In this original research article, the authors aimed to characterize the frequency, cost, and hospital reported outcomes of cachexia and debility in children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions (CCCs).

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Safety and pharmacokinetics of extended use of palivizumab in Saudi Arabian infants and children

Saleh al-Alaiyan, Paul Pollack, Gerard F Notario

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Case Report

Published

The peak season of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in warmer climates may extend beyond the typical five-month RSV season of temperate regions. This study aimed to assess the safety, immunogenicity, and pharmacokinetics of an extended seven-dose regimen of palivizumab in children at high risk for serious infection by the RSV.

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