2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2012.03.197
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PMS8 Estimating Incidence and Prevalence of Osteoarthritis (OA) in Alberta Using Administrative Claims Data

Abstract: ence-in-difference method was used to estimate changes in fracture rates two years before and after ZOL or OBP initiation. Generalized estimating equation models were used to test the hypothesis of differential changes in fracture rates between ZOL and OBP users, controlling for age, gender, treatment (ZOL vs. OBP), and time (pre-period vs. follow-up period). RESULTS: A total of 3,102 ZOL and 36,961 OBP users met the study criteria. Over the two-year follow-up, ZOL users experienced a significant reduction in … Show more

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