The frequency of Raynaud's phenomenon, very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis, and systemic sclerosis in a large Veteran Health Administration database.
Tracy M FrechMaureen A MurtaughMegan AmuanMary Jo PughPublished in: BMC rheumatology (2021)
This is a unique Veteran population of predominately-male patients. Our data suggests that vasodilator medications are potentially being under-utilized for RP and potential VEDOSS. Our data highlights mood and pain management as an important aspect of SSc care.
Keyphrases
- systemic sclerosis
- pain management
- interstitial lung disease
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- electronic health record
- ejection fraction
- chronic pain
- chronic kidney disease
- big data
- public health
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- bipolar disorder
- mental health
- emergency department
- machine learning
- human health
- risk assessment
- physical activity
- quality improvement
- adverse drug