Predictors of Hospitalization, Length of Stay, and Cost of Care Among Adults With Dermatomyositis in the United States.
Michael C KwaKaveh ArdalanAnne E LaumannJonathan I SilverbergPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2017)
There is a significant and increasing inpatient burden for dermatomyositis in the US. There appear to be racial differences, as nonwhites have higher prevalence of admission, increased LOS, and cost of care.