Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyRacial/ethnic differences in inpatient mortality and use of institutional postacute care following subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The goal of this study was to determine racial/ethnic differences in inpatient mortality rates and the use of institutional postacute care following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in the U.S. ⋯ Significant racial/ethnic differences are present in the risk of inpatient mortality and discharge to institutional care among patients with SAH in the US. Outcome is likely to be poor among API patients and best among Hispanic patients compared with other groups.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Dec 2013
Comparative StudySocioeconomic factors associated with pituitary apoplexy.
Pituitary apoplexy is associated with worse outcomes than are pituitary adenomas detected without acute clinical deterioration. The association between pituitary apoplexy and socioeconomic factors that may limit access to health care has not been examined in prior studies. ⋯ The data suggest that patients with limited access to health care may be more likely to present with pituitary apoplexy than those with adequate access.