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19 The Kyrgyz Republic and ADB: 30 Years of Partnership (1994–2024) By www.adb.org Published On :: 2024-11-11 This brochure explores the 30-year partnership between the Asian Development Bank and the Kyrgyz Republic, sharing highlights from key sectors. Full Article
19 War-era sugar rationing boosted health of UK people conceived in 1940s By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:30 +0000 People conceived during the UK's 1940s and 50s sugar rationing have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure than those conceived after rationing ended Full Article
19 Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to Britain By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to BritainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/14/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Does Remdesivir Work Against COVID-19? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Does Remdesivir Work Against COVID-19?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Making a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Tough, Distributing It Might Be Tougher By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Making a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Tough, Distributing It Might Be TougherCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Microbes in Lungs Could Affect COVID-19 Outcomes By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Microbes in Lungs Could Affect COVID-19 OutcomesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Blood Pressure Meds Could Improve Survival in COVID-19 Patients By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Blood Pressure Meds Could Improve Survival in COVID-19 PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Survivors' Plasma Still a Solid Option for Treating COVID-19, Experts Say By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Survivors' Plasma Still a Solid Option for Treating COVID-19, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Olympian Usain Bolt Reported to Have COVID-19 By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Olympian Usain Bolt Reported to Have COVID-19Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Maine Summer Camps Identified, Isolated COVID-19 Cases By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Maine Summer Camps Identified, Isolated COVID-19 CasesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Clues to Why COVID-19 Hits Men Harder Than Women By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Clues to Why COVID-19 Hits Men Harder Than WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Changes to CDC's COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Trigger Concern By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Changes to CDC's COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Trigger ConcernCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Hospitals Must Report COVID-19 Data or Be Penalized By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Hospitals Must Report COVID-19 Data or Be PenalizedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 COVID-19 Not Likely to Be Transmitted by Breast Milk: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: COVID-19 Not Likely to Be Transmitted by Breast Milk: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Rapid 15-Minute COVID-19 Test Approved By FDA By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Rapid 15-Minute COVID-19 Test Approved By FDACategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 AHA News: She Had a 20% Chance to Live First From a Stroke, Then From COVID-19 By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: AHA News: She Had a 20% Chance to Live First From a Stroke, Then From COVID-19Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Cancer Radiation Can Safely Proceed During COVID-19 Pandemic: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Cancer Radiation Can Safely Proceed During COVID-19 Pandemic: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Recent COVID-19 Raises Odds for Clots After Surgery by 90% By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Recent COVID-19 Raises Odds for Clots After Surgery by 90%Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Could Mink Ranches Launch the Next COVID-19? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Could Mink Ranches Launch the Next COVID-19?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 When Is a Person With COVID-19 Most Infectious? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: When Is a Person With COVID-19 Most Infectious?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Could a Long-Used Cholesterol Drug Fight Severe COVID-19? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Could a Long-Used Cholesterol Drug Fight Severe COVID-19?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 A Third of Americans Were Infected With COVID-19 in 2020: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: A Third of Americans Were Infected With COVID-19 in 2020: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
19 Impact of COVID-19 on Chronic Ambulatory-Care-Sensitive Condition Emergency Department Use Among Older Adults By www.jabfm.org Published On :: 2024-10-25T09:26:14-07:00 Background: The COVID-19 pandemic social distancing requirements encouraged patients to avoid public spaces including in-office health care visits. Ambulatory-care-sensitive conditions (ACSCs) represent conditions that can be managed with quality primary care and when access is limited, these conditions can lead to avoidable emergency department (ED) visits. Methods: Using national data on ED visits from 2019 to 2021 in the National Hospital Ambulatory Care Survey, we examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ACSC ED visits among older adults (aged ≥65). Results: The proportion of ED visits among older adults that were for ACSCs increased between 2019 (17.4%) and 2021 (18.5%). The trend in both rural (26.4%–28.6%) and urban areas (15.4%–16.8%) shows a significant jump from 2019 to 2021 (P < .001). Conclusions: This rise in ACSC ED use is consistent with a delay in normal primary care during the pandemic. Full Article
19 Quantitative Computed Tomography and Response to Pronation in COVID-19 ARDS By rc.rcjournal.com Published On :: 2024-10-25T05:44:12-07:00 BACKGROUND:The use of prone position (PP) has been widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas it has demonstrated benefits, including improved oxygenation and lung aeration, the factors influencing the response in terms of gas exchange to PP remain unclear. In particular, the association between baseline quantitative computed tomography (CT) scan results and gas exchange response to PP in invasively ventilated subjects with COVID-19 ARDS is unknown. The present study aimed to compare baseline quantitative CT results between subjects responding to PP in terms of oxygenation or CO2 clearance and those who did not.METHODS:This was a single-center, retrospective observational study including critically ill, invasively ventilated subjects with COVID-19–related ARDS admitted to the ICUs of Niguarda Hospital between March 2020–November 2021. Blood gas samples were collected before and after PP. Subjects in whom the PaO2/FIO2 increase was ≥ 20 mm Hg after PP were defined as oxygen responders. CO2 responders were defined when the ventilatory ratio (VR) decreased during PP. Automated quantitative CT analyses were performed to obtain tissue mass and density of the lungs.RESULTS:One hundred twenty-five subjects were enrolled, of which 116 (93%) were O2 responders and 51 (41%) CO2 responders. No difference in quantitative CT characteristics and oxygen were observed between responders and non-responders (tissue mass 1,532 ± 396 g vs 1,654 ± 304 g, P = .28; density −544 ± 109 HU vs −562 ± 58 HU P = .42). Similar findings were observed when dividing the population according to CO2 response (tissue mass 1,551 ± 412 g vs 1,534 ± 377 g, P = .89; density −545 ± 123 HU vs −546 ± 94 HU, P = .99).CONCLUSIONS:Most subjects with COVID-19–related ARDS improved their oxygenation at the first pronation cycle. The study suggests that baseline quantitative CT scan data were not associated with the response to PP in oxygenation or CO2 in mechanically ventilated subjects with COVID-19–related ARDS. Full Article
19 Rehabilitation Is Associated With Improvements in Post-COVID-19 Sequelae By rc.rcjournal.com Published On :: 2024-10-25T05:44:12-07:00 BACKGROUND:Post–COVID-19 syndrome has affected millions of people, with rehabilitation being at the center of non-pharmacologic care. However, numerous published studies show conflicting results due to, among other factors, considerable variation in subject characteristics. Currently, the effects of age, sex, time of implementation, and prior disease severity on the outcomes of a supervised rehabilitation program after COVID-19 remain unknown.METHODS:This was a non-randomized case-control study. Subjects with post–COVID-19 sequelae were enrolled. Among study participants, those who could attend an 8-week, supervised rehabilitation program composed the intervention group, whereas those who couldn’t the control group. Measurements were collected at baseline and 8 weeks thereafter.RESULTS:Study groups (N = 119) had similar baseline measurements. Participation in rehabilitation (n = 47) was associated with clinically important improvements in the 6-min walk test (6MWT) distance, adjusted (for potential confounders) odds ratio (AOR) 4.56 (95% CI 1.95–10.66); 1-min sit-to-stand test, AOR 4.64 (1.88-11.48); Short Physical Performance Battery, AOR 7.93 (2.82–22.26); health-related quality of life (HRQOL) 5-level EuroQol-5D (Visual Analog Scale), AOR 3.12 (1.37–7.08); Montreal Cognitive Assessment, AOR 6.25 (2.16–18.04); International Physical Activity Questionnaire, AOR 3.63 (1.53–8.59); Fatigue Severity Scale, AOR 4.07 (1.51–10.98); Chalder Fatigue Scale (bimodal score), AOR 3.33 (1.45–7.67); Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (mMRC), AOR 4.43 (1.83–10.74); Post–COVID-19 Functional Scale (PCFS), AOR 3.46 (1.51–7.95); and COPD Assessment Test, AOR 7.40 (2.92–18.75). Time from disease onset was marginally associated only with 6MWT distance, AOR 0.99 (0.99–1.00). Prior hospitalization was associated with clinically important improvements in the mMRC dyspnea scale, AOR 3.50 (1.06–11.51); and PCFS, AOR 3.42 (1.16–10.06). Age, sex, and ICU admission were not associated with the results of any of the aforementioned tests/grading scales.CONCLUSIONS:In this non-randomized, case-control study, post–COVID-19 rehabilitation was associated with improvements in physical function, activity, HRQOL, respiratory symptoms, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. These associations were observed independently of timing of rehabilitation, age, sex, prior hospitalization, and ICU admission. Full Article
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19 Intraprofessional Education Experiences in Dentistry: Dental hygienists’ perceptions of collaboration with dentists By jdh.adha.org Published On :: 2024-10-15T09:18:41-07:00 Purpose Health care professionals (HCPs) working collaboratively can improve patient outcomes and also increase their understanding of each other’s professional roles. This descriptive study aimed to explore dental hygienists’ perceptions of collaboration with dentists and intraprofessional educational (IntraPE) experiences.Methods A convenience sampling method was used to assess DHs perceptions of collaboration with dentists using the Interprofessional Collaboration Scale (ICS), a validated scale that measures perceptions of communication, accommodation, and isolation among HCPs. One open-ended question was added to explore IntraPE. Demographics, work characteristics and responses from the ICS were analyzed using frequency, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and multivariable regression. Responses from the open-ended question were transcribed, organized, and coded. Themes were identified using the Delve Qualitative Analysis Tool.Results Of the 264 participants, the average age was 38.9, and most identified as female (98.9%). Data analysis revealed that DHs had positive perceptions of collaboration with dentists. Significant relationships were found between ICS factor accommodation and the average number of patients treated per day (rs = −0.242, p<0.001), dentists’ age (rs = −.145, p<0.05). Isolation showed a significant negative correlation with the average number of patients treated per day (rs = −0.156, p<0.05). Most reported having no opportunities for IntraPE education experiences with dentists. Five categories of themes were identified from the open-ended question: shared academic setting, clinic dentist, externships, desire for more shared learning, and shared patient experiences.Conclusion Dental hygienists in this study had an overall more positive than negative perception of collaboration with dentists. Dental and dental hygiene programs should focus on intraprofessional education experiences to continue to enhance collaboration. Full Article
19 A worldwide look into long COVID-19 management: an END-COVID survey By beta.openres.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-11-11T01:50:25-08:00 Background Long COVID is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome characterised by a variety of reported symptoms and signs. Its clinical management is expected to differ significantly worldwide. Methods A survey-based study investigating long COVID-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) has been conducted by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) END-COVID clinical research collaboration with the support of other international societies (ALAT, APSR, CHEST, ESCMID and PATS). A global analysis of the results is provided here, alongside sub-population analysis based on continents, national income levels, type of involved healthcare professional and inclusion or exclusion of paediatric patients. Findings 1015 healthcare professionals from 110 different countries worldwide participated in this study, the majority of them being respiratory physicians (60.6%). A dedicated long COVID programme was present in 55.4% of the investigated institutions, with hospital admission during the acute infection being the main inclusion criteria to access them. Consistent differences in long COVID-related procedures were identified among centres, mainly regarding the multidisciplinary approach, the availability of telemedicine and psychological support, the type of requested exams and the total amount of visits in the centre. Interpretation Long COVID management shows important differences related to geographical areas and national income levels. SOPs were significantly different when centres were managed by a pulmonologist or when paediatric patients were included. Full Article
19 The Simultaneous Inhibition of Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 19 and Breast Cancer Resistance Protein Transporters Leads to an Increase of Indoxyl Sulfate (a Uremic Toxin) in Plasma and Kidney [Articles] By dmd.aspetjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-16T09:02:03-07:00 Solute carrier family 6 member 19 (SLC6A19) inhibitors are being studied as therapeutic agents for phenylketonuria. In this work, a potent SLC6A19 inhibitor (RA836) elevated rat kidney uremic toxin indoxyl sulfate (IDS) levels by intensity (arbitrary unit) of 13.7 ± 7.7 compared with vehicle 0.3 ± 0.1 (P = 0.01) as determined by tissue mass spectrometry imaging analysis. We hypothesized that increased plasma and kidney levels of IDS could be caused by the simultaneous inhibition of both Slc6a19 and a kidney IDS transporter responsible for excretion of IDS into urine. To test this, we first confirmed the formation of IDS through tryptophan metabolism by feeding rats a Trp-free diet. Inhibiting Slc6a19 with RA836 led to increased IDS in these rats. Next, RA836 and its key metabolites were evaluated in vitro for inhibiting kidney transporters such as organic anion transporter (OAT)1, OAT3, and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). RA836 inhibits BCRP with an IC50 of 0.045 μM but shows no significant inhibition of OAT1 or OAT3. Finally, RA836 analogs with either potent or no inhibition of SLC6A19 and/or BCRP were synthesized and administered to rats fed a normal diet. Plasma and kidney samples were collected to quantify IDS using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Neither a SLC6A19 inactive but potent BCRP inhibitor nor a SLC6A19 active but weak BCRP inhibitor raised IDS levels, whereas compounds inhibiting both transporters caused IDS accumulation in rat plasma and kidney, supporting the hypothesis that rat Bcrp contributes to the excretion of IDS. In summary, we identified that inhibiting Slc6a19 increases IDS formation, while simultaneously inhibiting Bcrp results in IDS accumulation in the kidney and plasma. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT This is the first publication to decipher the mechanism for accumulation of indoxyl sulfate (IDS) (a uremic toxin) in rats via inhibition of both Slc6a19 and Bcrp. Specifically, inhibition of Slc6a19 in the gastrointestinal track increases IDS formation, and inhibition of Bcrp in the kidney blocks IDS excretion. Therefore, we should avoid inhibiting both solute carrier family 6 member 19 and breast cancer resistance protein simultaneously in humans to prevent accumulation of IDS, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, psychic anxiety, and mortality in chronic kidney disease patients. Full Article
19 Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy By ghspjournal.org Published On :: 2024-10-29T12:28:39-07:00 ABSTRACTIntroduction:Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective and can be used safely at any age repeatedly within the same cycle. They are often favored by youth yet are underutilized. Private facilities can increase ECP access but present barriers including cost. Identifying effective public-sector ECP distribution models can help ensure equitable access. The Malawi Ministry of Health developed a strategy to improve ECP access in 2020. We documented ECP provision through select public, youth-serving channels recommended by the strategy: general and youth-specific outreach, paid and unpaid community health workers (CHWs), and youth clubs.Methods:We conducted this mixed methods study from November 2022–March 2023 in 2 rural districts (Mchinji and Phalombe) implementing the strategy. We conducted qualitative interviews with 10 national stakeholders, 46 providers, and 24 clients aged 15–24 years about ECP service delivery. Additionally, 25 providers collected quantitative tally data about clients seeking ECPs. We analyzed qualitative data using grounded theory and quantitative data descriptively.Results:Stakeholders and providers reported ECP uptake increased in geographies where the strategy was implemented, especially among youth. Providers documented 3,988 client visits for ECPs over 3 months. Of these visits, 26% were from male clients, 36% were from clients aged younger than 20 years, and 64% received ECPs for the first time. Across channels, youth club leaders and unpaid CHWs reported the most client visits per provider and served the youngest clients. However, no ECPs were dispensed during 29% of visits due to stock-outs. While many providers were supportive of youth accessing ECPs, most held unfavorable attitudes toward repeat use.Conclusion:ECP access should be expanded through provision in the studied channels, especially youth clubs and CHWs. However, to meet demand, the supply chain must be strengthened. We recommend addressing providers’ attitudes about repeat use to ensure informed method choice. Full Article
19 National Politics’ Role in Developing Primary Health Care Policy for Maternal Health in Papua New Guinea: A Qualitative Document Analysis By ghspjournal.org Published On :: 2024-10-29T12:28:39-07:00 ABSTRACTPolitics is one of the critical factors that influence health policy agendas. However, scholarly efforts, especially in low- and middle-income countries, rarely focus on how politics influence health policy agenda-setting. We conducted a qualitative document review to examine the factors that led to developing the free primary health care policy for maternal health in Papua New Guinea. We also discuss mechanisms through which national politics, as an overriding factor, influenced the development of the policy. The review draws on Kingdon’s multiple-stream model for agenda-setting and incorporates theoretical insights from Fox and Reich’s framework for analyzing the politics of health reform for universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries. Full Article
19 KLS-13019, a Novel Structural Analogue of Cannabidiol and GPR55 Receptor Antagonist, Prevents and Reverses Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Rats [Special Section: Cannabinoid Signaling in Human Health and Disease] By jpet.aspetjournals.org Published On :: 2024-10-18T07:04:15-07:00 Neuropathic pain is a form of chronic pain that develops because of damage to the nervous system. Treatment of neuropathic pain is often incompletely effective, and most available therapeutics have only moderate efficacy and present side effects that limit their use. Opioids are commonly prescribed for the management of neuropathic pain despite equivocal results in clinical studies and significant abuse potential. Thus, neuropathic pain represents an area of critical unmet medical need, and novel classes of therapeutics with improved efficacy and safety profiles are urgently needed. The cannabidiol structural analog and novel antagonist of GPR55, KLS-13019, was screened in rat models of neuropathic pain. Tactile sensitivity associated with chemotherapy exposure was induced in rats with once-daily 1-mg/kg paclitaxel injections for 4 days or 5 mg/kg oxaliplatin every third day for 1 week. Rats were then administered KLS-13019 or comparator drugs on day 7 in an acute dosing paradigm or days 7–10 in a chronic dosing paradigm, and mechanical or cold allodynia was assessed. Allodynia was reversed in a dose-dependent manner in the rats treated with KLS-13019, with the highest dose reverting the response to prepaclitaxel injection baseline levels with both intraperitoneal and oral administration after acute dosing. In the chronic dosing paradigm, four consecutive doses of KLS-13019 completely reversed allodynia for the duration of the phenotype in control animals. Additionally, coadministration of KLS-13019 with paclitaxel prevented the allodynic phenotype from developing. Together, these data suggest that KLS-13019 represents a potential new drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, debilitating side effect of cancer treatment with no known cure. The GPR55 antagonist KLS-13019 represents a novel class of drug for this condition that is a potent, durable inhibitor of allodynia associated with CIPN in rats in both prevention and reversal-dosing paradigms. This novel therapeutic approach addresses a critical area of unmet medical need. Full Article
19 James J. Conway, MD, 1933-2024 By jnm.snmjournals.org Published On :: 2024-11-01T04:25:31-07:00 Full Article
19 Healthcare avoidance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and all-cause mortality: a longitudinal community-based study By bjgp.org Published On :: 2024-10-31T16:05:26-07:00 BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, global trends of reduced healthcare-seeking behaviour were observed. This raises concerns about the consequences of healthcare avoidance for population health.AimTo determine the association between healthcare avoidance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and all-cause mortality.Design and settingThis was a 32-month follow-up within the population-based Rotterdam Study, after sending a COVID-19 questionnaire at the onset of the pandemic in April 2020 to all communty dwelling participants (n = 6241/8732, response rate 71.5%).MethodCox proportional hazards models assessed the risk of all-cause mortality among respondents who avoided health care because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortality status was collected through municipality registries and medical records.ResultsOf 5656 respondents, one-fifth avoided health care because of the COVID-19 pandemic (n = 1143). Compared with non-avoiders, those who avoided health care more often reported symptoms of depression (n = 357, 31.2% versus n = 554, 12.3%) and anxiety (n = 340, 29.7% versus n = 549, 12.2%), and more often rated their health as poor to fair (n = 336, 29.4% versus n = 457, 10.1%) . Those who avoided health care had an increased adjusted risk of all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 1.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01 to 1.67), which remained nearly identical after adjustment for history of any non-communicable disease (HR 1.20, 95% CI = 0.93 to 1.54). However, this association attenuated after additional adjustment for mental and physical self-perceived health factors (HR 0.93, 95% CI = 0.71 to 1.20).ConclusionThis study found an increased risk of all-cause mortality among individuals who avoided health care during COVID-19. These individuals were characterised by poor mental and physical self-perceived health. Therefore, interventions should be targeted to these vulnerable individuals to safeguard their access to primary and specialist care to limit health disparities, inside and beyond healthcare crises. Full Article
19 Weight trends among adults with diabetes or hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational study using OpenSAFELY By bjgp.org Published On :: 2024-10-31T16:05:26-07:00 BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic restrictions may have influenced behaviours related to weight.AimTo describe patterns of weight change among adults living in England with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and/or hypertension during the pandemic.Design and settingAn observational cohort study using the routinely collected health data of approximately 40% of adults living in England, accessed through the OpenSAFELY service inside TPP.MethodClinical and sociodemographic characteristics associated with rapid weight gain (>0.5 kg/m2/year) were investigated using multivariable logistic regression.ResultsData were extracted on adults with T2D (n = 1 231 455, 43.9% female, and 76.0% White British) or hypertension (n = 3 558 405, 49.7% female, and 84.3% White British). Adults with T2D lost weight overall (median δ = −0.1 kg/m2/year [interquartile range {IQR} −0.7–0.4]). However, rapid weight gain was common (20.7%) and associated with the following: sex (male versus female: adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.78 [95% confidence interval {CI} = 0.77 to 0.79]); age (older age reduced odds, for example, aged 60–69 years versus 18–29 years: aOR 0.66 [95% CI = 0.61 to 0.71]); deprivation (least deprived Index of Multiple Deprivation [IMD] quintile versus most deprived IMD quintile: aOR 0.87 [95% CI = 0.85 to 0.89]); White ethnicity (Black versus White: aOR 0.95 [95% CI = 0.92 to 0.98]); mental health conditions (for example, depression: aOR 1.13 [95% CI = 1.12 to 1.15]); and diabetes treatment (non-insulin treatment versus no pharmacological treatment: aOR 0.68 [95% CI = 0.67 to 0.69]). Adults with hypertension maintained stable weight overall (median δ = 0.0 kg/m2/year [IQR −0.6–0.5]); however, rapid weight gain was common (24.7%) and associated with similar characteristics as in T2D.ConclusionAmong adults living in England with T2D and/or hypertension, rapid pandemic weight gain was more common among females, younger adults, those living in more deprived areas, and those with mental health conditions. Full Article
19 GPs’ views of prescribing beta- blockers for people with anxiety disorders: a qualitative study By bjgp.org Published On :: 2024-10-31T16:05:26-07:00 BackgroundBetween 2003 and 2018, incident prescriptions of beta-blockers for anxiety increased substantially, particularly for young adults. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance for anxiety does not recommend beta-blockers, probably due to a lack of evidence to support such use. Recent reports have highlighted the potential risks of beta-blockers.AimTo understand when and why GPs prescribe beta-blockers for people with anxiety.Design and settingIn-depth interviews with 17 GPs in Bristol and the surrounding areas.MethodInterviews were held by telephone or video call. A topic guide was used to ensure consistency across interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically.ResultsMany GPs viewed beta-blockers as ‘low risk’, particularly for young adults. Some GPs viewed beta-blockers as an alternative to benzodiazepines, acting quickly and not leading to dependence. GPs reflected that some patients appeared to want an ‘immediate fix’ to their symptoms, which GPs thought beta-blockers could potentially offer. This is salient in light of substantial waiting lists for talking therapies and delays in antidepressants taking effect. GPs described how some patients seemed more willing to try beta-blockers than antidepressants, as patients did not perceive them as ‘mental health drugs’ and therefore viewed them as potentially more acceptable and less stigmatising. Further, GPs viewed beta-blockers as ‘patient-led’, with patients managing their own dose and frequency, without GP input.ConclusionMany GPs believe that beta-blockers have a role to play in the management of anxiety. Given recent increases in the prescribing of these drugs in primary care, there is a need to assess their safety and effectiveness as a treatment for people with anxiety disorders. Full Article
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19 Primary care health professionals’ approach to clinical coding: a qualitative interview study By bjgp.org Published On :: 2024-10-31T16:05:26-07:00 Full Article
19 Can’t prescribe, can’t dispense: the challenge of medicine shortages By bjgp.org Published On :: 2024-10-31T16:05:26-07:00 Full Article
19 The Odyssey of HOMER: Comparative Effectiveness Research on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Special Report] By www.annfammed.org Published On :: 2024-09-23T14:00:14-07:00 The usual challenges of conducting primary care research, including randomized trials, have been exacerbated, and new ones identified, during the COVID-19 pandemic. HOMER (Home versus Office for Medication Enhanced Recovery; subsequently, Comparing Home, Office, and Telehealth Induction for Medication Enhanced Recovery) is a pragmatic, comparative-effectiveness research trial that aims to answer a key question from patients and clinicians: What is the best setting in which to start treatment with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder for this patient at this time? In this article, we describe the difficult journey to find the answer. The HOMER study began as a randomized trial comparing treatment outcomes in patients starting treatment with buprenorphine via induction at home (unobserved) vs in the office (observed, synchronous). The study aimed to enroll 1,000 participants from 100 diverse primary care practices associated with the State Networks of Colorado Ambulatory Practices and Partners and the American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network. The research team faced unexpected challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and dramatic changes in the opioid epidemic. These challenges required changes to the study design, protocol, recruitment intensity, and funding conversations, as well as patience. As this is a participatory research study, we sought, documented, and responded to practice and patient requests for adaptations. Changes included adding a third study arm using telehealth induction (observed via telephone or video, synchronous) and switching to a comprehensive cohort design to answer meaningful patient-centered research questions. Using a narrative approach based on the Greek myth of Homer, we describe here the challenges and adaptations that have provided the opportunity for HOMER to thrive and find the way home. These clinical trial strategies may apply to other studies faced with similar cultural and extreme circumstances. Full Article
19 Housebuilder completes 'one of the largest' new Highland homes projects since 1970s By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:35:00 +0000 A rural housing project branded as ‘truly transformative’ has been completed Full Article
19 RPG Cast – Episode 619: “That One Time I Got Reincarnated as a Canadian Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” By rpgamer.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:40:58 +0000 Kelley graduates from Canada. Josh discovers Tactics Advance is an isekai. Meanwhile Chris calculates the skill check for suplexing a train. The post RPG Cast – Episode 619: “That One Time I Got Reincarnated as a Canadian Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” appeared first on RPGamer. Full Article News Podcasts RPG Cast Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Horizon Forbidden West Pokémon Legends Arceus
19 RPG Cast – Episode 719: “Good morning, everybody. Hairball!” By rpgamer.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:34:45 +0000 Kelley gets bored and cleans her bathroom. Memories of the Virtual Boy make Josh's eyes hurt. Robert can't stop singing about Albuquerque. Chris, meanwhile, decides to make his own farming sim with coffee shops and old people. The post RPG Cast – Episode 719: “Good morning, everybody. Hairball!” appeared first on RPGamer. Full Article News Podcasts RPG Cast Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Nexomon Unicorn Overlord
19 Final Fantasy Series Sales Top 195M, Dragon Quest Series Tops 91M By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:57:56 GMT Square Enix has revealed the lifetime sales for two of its biggest franchises Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. The Final Fantasy series has now sold over 195 million units worldwide and the Dragon Quest series has sold over 91 million units worldwide. "The Square Enix Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: Final Fantasy, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; Dragon Quest, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary Space Invaders," said Square Enix. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463021/final-fantasy-series-sales-top-195m-dragon-quest-series-tops-91m/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
19 Nova Scotia biologist adapting COVID-19 technology to detect oyster disease By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 EDT A biologist at Cape Breton University is hoping a piece of technology used to keep people safe in the pandemic can help protect Nova Scotia's oysters against the effects of warming waters. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
19 Voyager 2’s Flyby of Uranus in 1986 was During Anomalous Solar Event, New Study Suggests By www.sci.news Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:16:49 +0000 When NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by Uranus in 1986, it provided scientists’ first close glimpse of this ice-giant planet. The post Voyager 2’s Flyby of Uranus in 1986 was During Anomalous Solar Event, New Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Full Article Planetary Science Space Exploration Ice giant Magnetic field Magnetosphere NASA Planet Plasma Solar cycle Solar System Solar wind Star Sun Uranus Voyager 2