We mapped these conditions to fewer, relevant categories using the Clinical Classification Software (CCS mapped to ICD-9-CM) and the Clinical Classification Software Refined (CCSR mapped to ICD-10-CM) categorization schemes. A single variable accounting for each chronic condition’s diagnosis made ...
The ICD-10 and ATC codes used for the identification of COPD are listed in Supplementary Table 1. In order to assess whether patterns were similar for a more valid COPD diagnosis, made by a lung specialist, we applied a sensitivity analysis. In this, only patients fulfilling the strict defin...
If the persistence of such a condition could explain the presence of chronic fatigue, and if it cannot be clearly established that the original condition has completely resolved with treatment, then such members should not be classified as having CFS. Examples of illnesses that can present such a...
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Similarly, we also defined liver disease based on ICD-10 codes. Despite these limitations, our study had several strengths. Above all, it was the first study, to our knowledge, to investigate the relationship between serum ALT levels and COPD development. Moreover, it was a long-term cohort...
In addition, cancer survivors at any stage of disease have a potentially life-threatening condition and constantly carry the fear of cancer recurrence. Therefore, even non-cancer pain should not be treated in the same way as general chronic pain, but should be managed with consideration of ...
Because of the well-recognized phenomenon of “field cancerization” in the head and neck region, persons with primary tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx are also more likely to develop cancers of the esophagus, larynx, lung, and stomach. In addition, those with oral cancer often have ...
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease HR: Hazard ratio ICD: International Classification of Diseases ICS: Inhaled corticosteroids ICU: Intensive care unit Ig: Immunoglobulin Jan.: January LOS: Length of stay MHD: Minimal Hospital Data MWF: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ...
be defined as persistent pain for more than 3 months. The proposed classification system differentiates between different kinds of chronic painful disorders. It comprises many conditions associated with persistent or recurrent pain, according to the classification of chronic pain in the ICD-11 [2,3]...
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