Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Authors: Louie JK, Acosta M, Samuel MC, Schechter R, Vugia DJ, Harriman K, Matyas BT, California Pandemic (H1N1) Working Group
Journal of cardiac failure
Authors: Shlipak MG, Lash JP, Yang W, Teal V, Keane M, Cappola T, Keller C, Jamerson K, Kusek J, Delafontaine P, He J, Miller ER, Schreiber M, Go AS, CRIC Investigators
The Permanente journal
Authors: Rajkomar A, Dhaliwal G
Medical teacher
Authors: Smith DT, Kohlwes RJ
Medical care
Authors: Goldman LE, Walker R, Miglioretti DL, Smith-Bindman R, Kerlikowske K
Arthritis care & research | Volume 63 of Issue 1
Authors: Gillis JZ, Panopalis P, Schmajuk G, Ramsey-Goldman R, Yazdany J
OBJECTIVE
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) primarily affects women of reproductive age. Here we summarize the scientific evidence supporting recently developed quality indicators (QIs) pertaining to reproductive health.
METHODS
We used a modification of the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method to develop QIs for SLE. We performed systematic reviews of the literature pertaining to each proposed indicator. Three indicators focusing on reproductive health were included in the final set. Relevant literature was presented to an expert panel, who rated the validity and feasibility of the indicators.
RESULTS
Three QIs were rated as valid and feasible. These indicators specifically address laboratory testing during pregnancy in SLE, the treatment of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and counseling for drugs with teratogenic potential.
CONCLUSION
We used a rigorous method to develop reproductive health QIs for SLE. In the future, these indicators can be used in the assessment and delivery of care to patients with SLE.
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Bartter Syndrome: Differential Diagnoses & Workup.
Authors: Lo L, Frassetto L
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Hospital Care. Sylvia McKean, ed. The Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine. American College of Physicians and McGraw-Hill Publishers.
Authors: López L, Clark CR, Hicks L.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Authors: Fowlkes AL, Arguin P, Biggerstaff MS, Gindler J, Blau D, Jain S, Dhara R, McLaughlin J, Turnipseed E, Meyer JJ, Louie JK, Siniscalchi A, Hamilton JJ, Reeves A, Park SY, Richter D, Ritchey MD, Cocoros NM, Blythe D, Peters S, Lynfield R, Peterson L, Anderson J, Moore Z, Williams R, McHugh L, Cruz C, Waters CL, Page SL, McDonald CK, Vandermeer M, Waller K, Bandy U, Jones TF, Bullion L, Vernon V, Lofy KH, Haupt T, Finelli L
