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Is hospital discharge administrative data an appropriate source of information for cancer registries purposes? Some insights from four Spanish regist…

2010

Abstract Background The use of hospital discharge administrative data (HDAD) has been recommended for automating, improving, even substituting, population-based cancer registries. The frequency of false positive and false negative cases recommends local validation. Methods The aim of this study was to detect newly diagnosed, false positive and false negative cases of cancer from hospital discharge claims, using four Spanish population-based cancer registries as the gold standard. Prostate cancer was used as a case study. Results A total of 2286 incident cases of prostate cancer registered in 2000 were used for validation. In the most sensitive algorithm (that using five diagnostic codes), e…

MalePathologymedicine.medical_specialtyPediatricsNeoplasias de la próstataEspañaPopulationMEDLINESensitivity and SpecificityHealth administration:Diseases::Neoplasms::Neoplasms by Site::Urogenital Neoplasms::Genital Neoplasms Male::Prostatic Neoplasms [Medical Subject Headings]Prostate cancer:Publication Characteristics::Study Characteristics::Validation Studies [Medical Subject Headings]Research articlemedicineHumansRegistros de hospitalesRegistries:Publication Characteristics::Study Characteristics::Case Reports [Medical Subject Headings]Medical diagnosisDiagnostic Errorseducation:Health Care::Environment and Public Health::Public Health::Epidemiologic Methods::Data Collection::Registries [Medical Subject Headings]:Geographicals::Geographic Locations::Europe::Spain [Medical Subject Headings]education.field_of_studybusiness.industryHealth Policylcsh:Public aspects of medicineCancerProstatic Neoplasms:Health Care::Environment and Public Health::Public Health::Epidemiologic Methods::Data Collection::Records as Topic::Medical Records::Medical Record Linkage [Medical Subject Headings]lcsh:RA1-1270Gold standard (test)medicine.diseaseHospital RecordsPatient DischargeEstudios de validaciónSpainPopulation SurveillanceSistema de registrosDiagnosis codeForms and Records ControlMedical Record LinkageRegistro médico oordinado:Health Care::Environment and Public Health::Public Health::Epidemiologic Methods::Data Collection::Records as Topic::Medical Records [Medical Subject Headings]businessAlgorithmsBMC Health Services Research
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Malignant teratoma in Klippel-Feil syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

2015

Introduction: Klippel-Feil syndrome is characterized by a congenital fusion of cervical vertebrae. Intracranial teratomas are nongerminomatous germ cell tumors and they account for 0.3 to 0.9% of all intracranial tumors. Teratomas with malignant transformation refer to lesions which give rise to malignant cancer of somatic type. The association between tumors of dermoid origin and Klippel-Feil malformation is extremely rare. Only 23 other cases have so far been reported, and only one case of dermoid tumor with areas of dedifferentiation on squamous cell carcinoma has been described. Case presentation: We report the case of a 72-year-old white man with a 2-year history of gait and balance di…

MalePathologymedicine.medical_specialtyVertebral arteryKlippel–Feil syndromeCase ReportKlippel-Feil syndromeFourth ventricleKlippel–Feil syndromeMalignant transformationCervical spine Dermoid tumor Klippel–Feil syndrome Pathology Posterior fossa TeratomaPosterior fossamedicine.arteryCervical spinemedicinePathologyHumansAgedDermoid CystMedicine(all)medicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryCervical spine; Dermoid tumor; Klippel-Feil syndrome; Pathology; Posterior fossa; Teratoma; Aged; Cervical Vertebrae; Cranial Fossa Posterior; Dermoid Cyst; Gait Apraxia; Humans; Klippel-Feil Syndrome; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Teratoma; Tomography X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome; Medicine (all)Medicine (all)TeratomaMagnetic resonance imagingGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseaseMagnetic Resonance ImagingGait ApraxiaTreatment OutcomeDermoid cystCranial Fossa PosteriorCervical VertebraeGerm cell tumorsTeratomabusinessTomography X-Ray ComputedDermoid tumorHuman
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Trends in the prevalence of asthma and allergic rhinitis in Italy between 1991 and 2010

2012

The prevalence of asthma increased worldwide until the 1990s, but since then there has been no clear temporal pattern. The present study aimed to assess time trends in the prevalence of current asthma, asthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitis in Italian adults from 1990 to 2010. The same screening questionnaire was administered by mail or phone to random samples of the general population (age 20-44 yrs) in Italy, in the frame of three multicentre studies: the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) (1991-1993; n=6,031); the Italian Study on Asthma in Young Adults (ISAYA) (1998-2000; n=18,873); and the Gene Environment Interactions in Respiratory Diseases (GEIRD) study (2007-2…

MalePediatricsCross-sectional study95% CI 1.19-1.59) from 1998-2000 to 2007-2010but since then there has been no clear temporal pattern. The present study aimed to assess time trends in the prevalence of current asthmaAbstract The prevalence of asthma increased worldwide until the 1990stemporal trendsSurveys and QuestionnairesEpidemiologySurveys and QuestionnaireMedicineasthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitis in Italian adults from 1990 to 2010. The same screening questionnaire was administered by mail or phone to random samples of the general population (age 20-44 yrs) in ItalyYoung adultrespectively. The prevalence of current asthma was stable during the 1990s and increased (relative risk 1.38from 10.1% to 13.9% and from 16.8% to 25.8%education.field_of_studyAllergic rhinitis; Asthma; Epidemiology; Prevalence; Temporal trends; Wheezing;medicine.diagnostic_testSmokingthe median prevalence of current asthmaallergic rhinitis asthma epidemiology prevalence temporal trends wheezingItalyAbstract The prevalence of asthma increased worldwide until the 1990s but since then there has been no clear temporal pattern. The present study aimed to assess time trends in the prevalence of current asthma asthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitis in Italian adults from 1990 to 2010. The same screening questionnaire was administered by mail or phone to random samples of the general population (age 20-44 yrs) in Italy in the frame of three multicentre studies: the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) (1991-1993; n=6031); the Italian Study on Asthma in Young Adults (ISAYA) (1998-2000; n=18873); and the Gene Environment Interactions in Respiratory Diseases (GEIRD) study (2007-2010; n=10494). Time trends in prevalence were estimated using Poisson regression models in the centres that repeated the survey at different points in time. From 1991 to 2010 the median prevalence of current asthma wheezing and allergic rhinitis increased from 4.1% to 6.6% from 10.1% to 13.9% and from 16.8% to 25.8% respectively. The prevalence of current asthma was stable during the 1990s and increased (relative risk 1.38 95% CI 1.19-1.59) from 1998-2000 to 2007-2010 mainly in subjects who did not report allergic rhinitis. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis has increased continuously since 1991. The asthma epidemic is not over in Italy. During the past 20 yrs asthma prevalence has increased by 38% in parallel with a similar increase in asthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitis.mainly in subjects who did not report allergic rhinitis. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis has increased continuously since 1991. The asthma epidemic is not over in Italy. During the past 20 yrssymbolsasthma prevalence has increased by 38%FemaleepidemiologyHumanPulmonary and Respiratory MedicineAdult494). Time trends in prevalence were estimated using Poisson regression models in the centres that repeated the survey at different points in time. From 1991 to 2010in parallel with a similar increase in asthma-like symptoms and allergic rhinitismedicine.medical_specialtyRhinitis Allergic PerennialPopulationprevalencethe Italian Study on Asthma in Young Adults (ISAYA) (1998-2000Settore MED/10 - Malattie Dell'Apparato Respiratorio031)and the Gene Environment Interactions in Respiratory Diseases (GEIRD) study (2007-2010Settore MED/01 - Statistica Medicasymbols.namesakeYoung AdultAllergic rhinitiHumansRespiratory soundsPoisson regressioneducationAsthmaRespiratory SoundsCross-Sectional Studieallergic rhinitisbusiness.industrywheezingwheezing and allergic rhinitis increased from 4.1% to 6.6%Rhinitis Allergic Seasonalasthmain the frame of three multicentre studies: the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) (1991-1993medicine.disease873)Cross-Sectional Studiesn=10Relative riskTemporal trendRespiratory Soundn=6n=18business
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Survival and cure trends for European children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia from 1982 to 2002

2013

Proportion cured is a potentially more informative cancer outcome measurement than 5-year survival. We present population-based estimates of cure for young patients diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Europe from 1982 to 2002. Thirty-five European cancer registries provided data. Survival was estimated by age, period of diagnosis and European region, and used as input for parametric cure models, which assume cured patients have the same mortality as the general population. For acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosed in 1–14 year olds in 2000–2002, over 77% were estimated cured. The proportion cured improved significantly over the study period: an impressive 26–58% in infants (up t…

MalePediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentLymphoblastic LeukemiaPopulationacute lymphoblastic leukemiaHistory 21st Centuryacute lymphoblastic leukemia; children; adolescents and young adults; survival and cure trendsEurope/epidemiologyYoung AdultchildrenHumansMedicineRegistriesYoung adultChildeducationddc:613education.field_of_studybusiness.industryAge FactorsInfant NewbornAbsolute risk reductionInfantCancerHematologyPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaHistory 20th CenturyEuropean regionmedicine.diseasesurvival and cure trendsPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/epidemiology/history/mortalityChild PreschoolEarly adolescentsFemaleOriginal Articles and Brief Reportsbusinessadolescents and young adultsHaematologica
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Congenital cytomegalovirus related intestinal malrotation: a case report

2016

Background: Cytomegalovirus is the most common cause of congenital infection in the developed countries. Gastrointestinal involvement has been extensively described in both adult and paediatric immunocompromised patients but it is infrequent in congenital or perinatal CMV infection. Case presentation: We report on a case of coexistent congenital Cytomegalovirus infection with intestinal malrotation and positive intestinal Cytomegalovirus biopsy. At birth the neonate showed clinical and radiological evidence of intestinal obstruction. Meconium passed only after evacuative nursing procedures; stooling pattern was irregular; gastric residuals were bile-stained. Laparatomy revealed a complete i…

MalePediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyMalrotationCongenital cytomegalovirus infectionCytomegalovirusCase ReportDiseaseVolvulusPolymerase Chain Reaction03 medical and health sciencesCongenital0302 clinical medicineMeconiumCongenital; Cytomegalovirus; Malrotation; Volvulus; Pediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthBiopsymedicineHumans030212 general & internal medicinemedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryInfant Newbornvirus diseasesCytomegalovirumedicine.diseaseAppendixVolvulusVolvulumedicine.anatomical_structureGastrointestinal diseaseIntestinal malrotationCytomegalovirus InfectionsPediatrics Perinatology and Child Health030211 gastroenterology & hepatologybusinessDigestive System AbnormalitiesIntestinal Volvulus
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SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with micturition syncope: Our experience with 4 case reports.

2020

Abstract Rationale: Syncope is described as the loss of consciousness and postural muscle tone with a short duration and fast onset. Micturition syncope can be caused by abnormal vasovagal response or by the dysfunction of the blood pressure regulating mechanism, which occurs before, during, or immediately after urination. Patient concerns: We present 4 cases of COVID-19 hospitalized in the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Academic Emergency Hospital Sibiu, Romania, cases that presented micturition syncope. Diagnoses: During hospitalization, patients confirmed with SARS-Cov-2 infection using real time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay, presented micturit…

MalePediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtymedia_common.quotation_subjectPneumonia ViralMicturition syncopeUrinationSyncope03 medical and health sciencesMuscle toneBetacoronavirus0302 clinical medicinemedicineAdrenal insufficiencyHumanscase report030212 general & internal medicineClinical Case Reportmicturition syncopePandemicsmedia_commonAgedbiologybusiness.industryRomaniaSARS-CoV-24900Syncope (genus)COVID-19General MedicineMiddle Agedmedicine.diseasebiology.organism_classificationPulmonary hypertensionPneumoniaBlood pressuremedicine.anatomical_structure030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFemalebusinessCoronavirus InfectionsResearch ArticleMedicine
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Comparing Long-Acting Antipsychotic Discontinuation Rates Under Ordinary Clinical Circumstances: A Survival Analysis from an Observational, Pragmatic…

2021

Background Recent guidelines suggested a wider use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAI) than previously, but naturalistic data on the consequences of LAI use in terms of discontinuation rates and associated factors are still sparse, making it hard for clinicians to be informed on plausible treatment courses. Objective Our objective was to assess, under real-world clinical circumstances, LAI discontinuation rates over a period of 12 months after a first prescription, reasons for discontinuation, and associated factors. Methods The STAR Network ‘Depot Study’ was a naturalistic, multicentre, observational prospective study that enrolled subjects initiating a LAI without restrictions …

MalePediatricsrespectively)0302 clinical medicineDelayed-Action PreparationBrief Psychiatric Rating ScalePharmacology (medical)he STAR Network ‘Depot Study’ prospectively followed 394 subjects initiating treatment with long-acting injections (LAIs) of antipsychotics under naturalistic conditions for 12 months. LAI discontinuation was frequent in everyday clinical practice in ItalyOriginal Research ArticleProspective StudiesProspective cohort studytreatmentMental DisordersHazard ratiowhereas more than half of participants initiating risperidone LAI and olanzapine LAI discontinued during the 12 months of follow-up (51.4 and 62.5%Psychiatric Status Rating ScaleMiddle Agedside efectsPsychiatry and Mental healthItalyMental DisorderFemalehe STAR Network ‘Depot Study’ prospectively followed 394 subjects initiating treatment with long-acting injections (LAIs) of antipsychotics under naturalistic conditions for 12 months. LAI discontinuation was frequent in everyday clinical practice in Italy occurring in almost 40% of the entire sample; side efects participant refusal to continue LAIs and LAIs no longer being required were the most frequently reported reasons for discontinuation. Paliperidone LAI and aripiprazole LAI were the least discontinued medications (33.9 and 35.4% respectively) whereas more than half of participants initiating risperidone LAI and olanzapine LAI discontinued during the 12 months of follow-up (51.4 and 62.5% respectively). In multivariate analysis being prescribed olanzapine LAI and poor medication adherence at baseline were signifcantly associated with higher discontinuation risk.HumanAntipsychotic Agentsmedicine.drugPsychopathologyAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyDiscontinuationFollow-Up StudieMedication Adherence03 medical and health sciencesmedicineHumansPaliperidoneAdverse effectSettore MED/25 - Psichiatriadiscontinuation ratesPsychiatric Status Rating Scalesrespectively). In multivariate analysisbusiness.industryLong-Acting Antipsychoticlong-acting injectable antipsychoticsSurvival AnalysisConfidence intervalparticipant refusal to continue LAIs and LAIs no longer being required were the most frequently reported reasons for discontinuation. Paliperidone LAI and aripiprazole LAI were the least discontinued medications (33.9 and 35.4%030227 psychiatryDiscontinuationProspective StudieAntipsychotic Agentoccurring in almost 40% of the entire sampleDelayed-Action PreparationsNeurology (clinical)business030217 neurology & neurosurgerybeing prescribed olanzapine LAI and poor medication adherence at baseline were signifcantly associated with higher discontinuation riskFollow-Up Studies
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Accelerometer-measured and self-reported physical activity in relation to extraversion and neuroticism: a cross-sectional analysis of two studies

2020

Background Personality reflects relatively stable and pervasive tendencies in feeling, thinking and behaving. While previous studies have found higher extraversion and lower neuroticism to be linked to higher self-reported physical activity levels, larger studies using accelerometer-measured physical activity are lacking. This study investigated the cross-sectional associations of extraversion and neuroticism with both accelerometer-measured and self-reported physical activity and the role of these personality traits in possible discrepancies between these two measures of physical activity among Finnish adults. Methods Two community-dwelling samples were used in this study: a) 47–55-yr-old …

MalePersonality Inventorylcsh:GeriatricsExtraversion Psychologicaltraitsmental disordersAccelerometryHumansExerciseAgedNeuroticismitsearviointikiihtyvyysanturiexercisemittauspersoonallisuuden piirteetMiddle AgedTraitspersoonallisuusleisure timeAccelerometeraccelerometerlcsh:RC952-954.6Cross-Sectional Studiespersonalitymittarit (mittaus)FemaleSelf ReportLeisure timevapaa-aikafyysinen aktiivisuusResearch ArticlePersonalityBMC Geriatrics
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The rich are different: Unravelling the perceived and self-reported personality profiles of high-net-worth individuals.

2017

Beyond money and possessions, how are the rich different from the general population? Drawing on a unique sample of high-net-worth individuals from Germany (≥1 million Euro in financial assets; N = 130), nationally representative data (N = 22,981), and an additional online panel (N = 690), we provide the first direct investigation of the stereotypically perceived and self-reported personality profiles of high-net-worth individuals. Investigating the broad personality traits of the Big Five and the more specific traits of narcissism and locus of control, we find that stereotypes about wealthy people's personality are accurate albeit somewhat exaggerated and that wealthy people can be charact…

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Prevalence of Toscana and Sicilian Phlebovirus Antibodies in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma Case Patients and Control Subjects in Sicily

2011

To assess whether arthropod bites promote Kaposi sarcoma (KS), we determined the seroprevalence of Sicilian (SFSV) and Toscana (TOSV) phlebovirus antibodies in 30 patients with classic KS and 100 controls in Sicily. Nine (6.9%) subjects, all controls, were positive for SFSV, whereas 41 (31.5%) were positive for TOSV. Seroprevalence with immunoglobulin (Ig) M or IgG against either virus was significantly higher in controls (43% vs 13.3% in case patients; P < .01). Adjusted for age, IgG seroprevalence was significantly lower in KS patients compared to controls (adjusted odds ratio, 0.22; 95% confidence interval, .07–.72). Low phlebovirus seroprevalence in patients with KS may reflect incapaci…

MalePhlebovirusphlebovirus classic Kaposi sarcoma SicilyComorbidityBiologyAntibodies ViralSettore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E ApplicataImmunoglobulin GVirusMajor Articles and Brief ReportsSeroepidemiologic StudiesHumansImmunology and AllergySeroprevalenceSarcoma KaposiAgedAged 80 and overClassic Kaposi SarcomaOdds ratioMiddle Agedbiology.organism_classificationVirologyInfectious DiseasesImmunoglobulin MItalyPhlebovirusImmunoglobulin MImmunoglobulin GHerpesvirus 8 HumanImmunologybiology.proteinFemaleAntibodyThe Journal of Infectious Diseases
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