Epidemiology and burden of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis among United States Veterans: An analysis of Veteran's Affairs data.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare glomerular disease that can lead to reduced kidney function and kidney failure (KF). The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology, characteristics, clinical outcomes, healthcare resource utilization, and costs associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in United States (US) veterans.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included patients in the National Veterans Affairs Health Care Network with ≥2 FSGS-associated diagnostic codes that were 30-180 days apart (October 1999-February 2021). Annual FSGS incidence and prevalence per 1,000,000 US veterans were calculated. Patient and disease characteristics as of the index date (date of first FSGS diagnosis) and baseline (6-months pre

SUBMITTER: Goldschmidt D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642916 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature