Non-Caucasian Race, Chronic Opioid Use and Lack of Insurance or Public Insurance were Predictors of Hospitalizations in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Vikram Kanagala, Sanjay Bhandari, Tatyana Taranukha, Lisa Rein, Ruta Brazauskas, Thangam Venkatesan
Abstract
Introduction: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is associated with frequent hospitalizations; risk factors for this are unknown. We sought to determine predictors of increased hospitalizations and length of hospital stay (LOS).
Topics & Concepts
Public health insuranceRace (biology)MedicineHealth insuranceVomitingCyclic vomiting syndromeOpioidPrivate insuranceActuarial scienceBusinessInternal medicineHealth careEconomicsBiologyReceptorEconomic growthBotanyMigraine and Headache Studies