Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Sep 2006
ReviewPathogenesis and recent therapeutic trends in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
To review the current pathophysiologic mechanisms and recent therapeutic trends in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). ⋯ Both IVIG and cyclosporine have been associated with enhanced healing and better survival through inhibition of apoptosis. Multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trials using a standardized design are needed to validate these findings.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Sep 2006
ReviewUse of the health plan employer data and information set for measuring and improving the quality of asthma care.
To discuss the Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) criteria for measuring performance in asthma care and to review new strategies to improve the quality of asthma care. ⋯ The HEDIS asthma measure remains the most widely used performance tool for evaluating the quality of asthma care. Reimbursement models based on public reporting and pay for performance are expected to be a strong component of future health care payment systems.