Publications by authors named "B W Sauer"
Objective: Determine whether pollutants such as fire smoke-related particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM) are associated with incident rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).
Methods: This case-control study used Veterans Affairs data 10/1/2009-12/31/2018.
Background: Uncertainty exists regarding patient outcomes when using TNF inhibitors versus other biological and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD). We compared survival and respiratory hospitalisation outcomes following initiation of TNF-inhibitor or non-TNF inhibitor biological or targeted synthetic DMARDs for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD.
Methods: We did a retrospective, active-comparator, new-user, observational cohort study with propensity score matching following the target trial emulation framework using US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) electronic and administrative health records.
ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Am J Gastroenterol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune disease characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and an eosinophil-dominated infiltration in the esophagus.
- The incidence of EoE is rising, requiring attention in various medical settings, leading to updated guidelines that focus on improved diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Recommended treatments include proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids, dietary elimination, and esophageal dilation, with an emphasis on monitoring patients for treatment response and managing both inflammatory and structural aspects of the disease.
Purpose: Electromagnetic tracking (EMT) has great potential as a quality assurance tool in interstitial brachytherapy. Since its clinical application in most cases comprises a comparison with brachytherapy plan data, EMT registration and plan data are crucial. Registration uncertainties influence EMT outcomes and further decision-making processes.
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