Purpose To document which established criteria for logistic regression modeling researchers
consider when using propensity scores in observational studies. Methods We performed a …

Importance Prolonged opioid use after surgery may be associated with opioid dependency
and increased health care use. However, published studies have reported varying estimates …

During the past decade, patient safety issues during care transitions have gained greater
attention at both the local and national level. Readmission rates to US hospitals are high, often …

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KW, GREENE EL, RAIJ L: Cardiovascular risk factors in chronic renal failure and hemodialysis …

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Context The aim of palliative care is to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses
by treating their symptoms and adverse effects. Hospice care also aims for this for patients …

Background The observation that angiotensin II is a potent angiogenic and growth factor
raises the possibility that blocking its effects could reduce the incidence of cancer. We …

With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, advancements in health care technology,
and growing complexity of health care delivery, the need for coordination and integration …

Purpose Propensity scores are used in observational studies to adjust for confounding,
although they do not provide control for confounders omitted from the propensity score model. …

Researchers have reported an association between self-reported antidepressant use and
increased risk of ovulatory infertility but could not control for confounding by the drug indication…