Review
Sport Sciences
Doug A. King, Patria A. Hume, Karen Hind, Trevor N. Clark, Natalie Hardaker
Summary: Our analysis provides insights into the concussion injury rates in women's rugby codes, with rugby league having higher rates compared to rugby 15s and rugby 7s. The risk of concussion during match participation is significantly higher than during training for women's rugby 15s. The estimated costs associated with reported concussions were substantial, highlighting the importance of addressing this issue.
Editorial Material
Infectious Diseases
Angel Gil-de-Miguel, Javier Diez-Domingo, Federico Martinon-Torres, Esther Redondo Marguello, Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu Leonardo, Tomas Pumarola, Jaime Correia de Sousa, Carlos Rabacal, Joao Raposo, Carlos Robalo Cordeiro, Filipe Froes
Summary: Understanding the impact of influenza is crucial for enhancing preventive measures. This paper examines the burden of influenza in Iberia, highlights potential underestimation, and suggests specific measures to mitigate its impact.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Eva Schrezenmeier, Elisa Kremerskothen, Fabian Halleck, Oliver Staeck, Lutz Liefeldt, Mira Choi, Markus Schueler, Ulrike Weber, Nadine Bachmann, Maik Grohmann, Timo Wagner, Klemens Budde, Carsten Bergmann
Summary: This study demonstrates the diagnostic value of comprehensive genetic testing among patients with undetermined CKD. A considerable proportion of patients with CKD were found to have a known genetic cause, highlighting the importance of genetic testing in this population.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Alexander R. Moschen, Yossi Sammy, Zoe Marjenberg, Amy B. Heptinstall, Nick Pooley, Agnieszka M. Marczewska
Summary: This review summarizes the causes and consequences of diarrhea and constipation in cancer patients, emphasizing the potential impact on cancer treatment regimens and patient quality of life. It highlights the underestimation and oversight of gastrointestinal side effects and the need for a comprehensive understanding of the burden of these symptoms on patients with cancer. This understanding would improve caregivers' appreciation and prioritization of further research efforts.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali Rafei, Michael R. Elliott, Rebecca E. Jones, Fernando Riosmena, Solveig A. Cunningham, Neil K. Mehta
Summary: Obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has increased, with age-specific dynamics of obesity analyzed in this study. A pooled data set of five nationally representative panels was used to examine the age-specific obesity incidence from childhood into young adulthood. The study found that obesity incidence increased after 15 years of age and there were disparities in obesity incidence by sex and race/ethnicity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Felipe J. Colon-Gonzalez, Rory Gibb, Kamran Khan, Alexander Watts, Rachel Lowe, Oliver J. Brady
Summary: The recent global expansion of dengue has been facilitated by changes in urbanisation, mobility, and climate. This study projects changes in future dengue incidence in Southeast Asia up to 2099, predicting a peak this century. Equatorial areas will see the biggest increases, Thailand and Cambodia will show the biggest decreases in incidence.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Nora E. Rosenberg, Bonnie E. Shook-Sa, Mincen Liu, Lynda Stranix-Chibanda, Marcel Yotebieng, Nadia A. Sam-Agudu, Michael G. Hudgens, Sam J. Phiri, Wilbroad Mutale, Linda-Gail Bekker, Sizulu Moyo, Khangelani Zuma, Manhattan E. Charurat, Jessica Justman, Benjamin H. Chi
Summary: This study estimated the HIV-1 incidence rates and number of new infections in sub-Saharan Africa, based on population-based surveys. The results showed variations in HIV-1 incidence by age, sex, and subregion, indicating the need for risk stratification to guide comprehensive HIV-1 prevention.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Martina Behanova, Judith Haschka, Berthold Reichardt, Hans-Peter Dimai, Heinrich Resch, Jochen Zwerina, Roland Kocijan
Summary: Pelvic fractures are increasingly common in the elderly population, with a greater increase observed in men. Pelvic fracture itself contributes to higher mortality in individuals aged 65 and above.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Leigh Marcus, Lola A. Fashoyin-Aje, Martha Donoghue, Mengdie Yuan, Lisa Rodriguez, Pamela S. Gallagher, Reena Philip, Soma Ghosh, Marc R. Theoret, Julia A. Beaver, Richard Pazdur, Steven J. Lemery
Summary: The FDA approved pembrolizumab for the treatment of TMB-H solid tumors in adults and children, based on its significant overall response rate and duration in clinical trials. This marks the first FDA approval of a cancer treatment based on TMB, and the fourth based on a biomarker rather than primary site.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Victoria Peer, Naama Schwartz, Manfred S. Green
Summary: This study analyzed national data from eight countries between 1994 and 2016 and found significant differences in salmonellosis incidence rates between males and females across different age groups, mainly influenced by age. The results showed that male children have higher infection rates, suggesting that hormonal factors and genetic differences may play a role in sex differences.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sri Harsha Patlolla, Hartzell Schaff, Rick A. Nishimura, John M. Stulak, Alanna M. Chamberlain, Sorin Pislaru, Vuyisile T. Nkomo
Summary: This study revealed that nearly one-third of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) develop moderate or greater isolated tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) over time. The incidence of clinically significant isolated TR was associated with a worse survival in patients with AF.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chao Li, Shaoyuan Lei, Li Ding, Yan Xu, Xiaonan Wu, Hui Wang, Zijin Zhang, Ting Gao, Yongqiang Zhang, Lin Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the global patterns and trends of lung cancer. The burden of lung cancer is still unsatisfactory, especially in developing countries like China. The incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer vary among different countries and regions, with higher rates in men than in women. In developed countries such as the USA, the incidence of lung cancer has been decreasing, while in China, it has been increasing, particularly among individuals aged 50 to 59 years. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen health education, accelerate the establishment of tobacco control policies and regulations, and improve early cancer screening awareness to reduce the future burden of lung cancer.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Solmi, Georgios Seitidis, Dimitris Mavridis, Christoph U. U. Correll, Elena Dragioti, Synthia Guimond, Lauri Tuominen, Aroldo Dargel, Andre F. F. Carvalho, Michele Fornaro, Michael Maes, Francesco Monaco, Minjin Song, Jae Il Shin, Samuele Cortese
Summary: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study data shows that the prevalence, incidence, and burden of schizophrenia have been increasing since 1990. In countries with high socio-demographic index, both prevalence and burden have increased, while in countries with low socio-demographic index, the incidence has decreased but the burden remains stable. These findings highlight the need for improved detection and treatment of schizophrenia in low socio-demographic index countries and the increasing prevalence of the disorder.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Fengge Wang, Donglan Wang, Yingjie Wang, Cancan Li, Yulu Zheng, Zheng Guo, Pengcheng Liu, Yichun Zhang, Wei Wang, Youxin Wang, Haifeng Hou
Summary: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the incidence rates of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) associated with viral vaccine administration. Our findings showed that within six weeks of vaccination, the incidence rate of GBS was 3.09 per million persons. Subgroup analyses revealed that the rates were 2.77 per million persons for influenza vaccine recipients and 2.44 per million persons for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine recipients. These results provide important reference for the evaluation of post-vaccination GBS rates in mass immunization campaigns.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bolun Zhou, Fenglong Bie, Ruochuan Zang, Moyan Zhang, Peng Song, Lei Liu, Yue Peng, Guangyu Bai, Qilin Huai, Yuan Li, Liang Zhao, Shugeng Gao
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global geographic patterns and temporal trends in the mortality and incidence of oesophageal cancer. The results show that the mortality and incidence trends have significantly decreased in most countries of South America and Asia, but varied in European countries. The study highlights the importance of implementing preventative efforts for populations with rising mortality and incidence trends.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Catherine Hyams, Elizabeth Begier, Maria Garcia Gonzalez, Jo Southern, James Campling, Sharon Gray, Jennifer Oliver, Bradford D. Gessner, Adam Finn
Summary: The disease burden of acute lower respiratory tract disease (aLRTD) and its subsets in hospitalised adults in Bristol, UK is high, increasing sharply with age.
Review
Immunology
Chukwuemeka Onwuchekwa, Laura Mora Moreo, Sonia Menon, Belen Machado, Daniel Curcio, Warren Kalina, Jessica E. Atwell, Bradford D. Gessner, Mariana Siapka, Neha Agarwal, Michelle Rubbrecht, Harish Nair, Mark Rozenbaum, Zuleika Aponte-Torres, Hilde Vroling, Elizabeth Begier
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analyses showed that the prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults is underestimated when relying solely on nasal/nasopharyngeal swab RT-PCR. Other testing methods have lower sensitivity compared to RT-PCR. Adding additional specimen types improves RSV detection.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mark H. Rozenbaum, Jen Judy, Diana Tran, Kari Yacisin, Samantha K. Kurosky, Elizabeth Begier
Summary: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalizations for older adults with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). This study found that RSV testing is uncommon during hospitalizations for LRTI in older adults, which may lead to underestimation of RSV incidence in real-world data studies.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Hamid Hassanzadeh, James Baber, Elizabeth Begier, David C. Noriega, Hiroaki Konishi, Yoshiyuki Yato, Michael Y. Wang, Jean Charles Le Huec, Vikas Patel, Peter Varga, Ulf Liljenqvist, John Conly, Charu Sabharwal, Iona Munjal, David Cooper, David Radley, Anna Jaques, Michael Patton, William C. Gruber, Kathrin U. Jansen, Annaliesa S. Anderson, Alejandra Gurtman
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 4-antigen Staphylococcus aureus vaccine (SA4Ag) in adults undergoing surgery. Despite eliciting robust immune responses, the vaccine did not show significant effectiveness in preventing S. aureus infection.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Lindsay R. Grant, Elizabeth Begier, Christian Theilacker, Rachid Barry, Cassandra Hall-Murray, Qi Yan, Veneta Pope, Michael W. Pride, Luis Jodar, Bradford D. Gessner
Summary: Nonbacteremic community-acquired pneumonia is a major presentation of severe pneumococcal disease in adults. Urinary antigen detection can guide the use of higher valency pneumococcal conjugate vaccines by detecting the serotypes causing pneumococcal CAP.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
James Campling, Elizabeth Begier, Andrew Vyse, Catherine Hyams, Dave Heaton, Jo Southern, Adam Finn, Harish Madhava, Bradford D. Gessner, Gillian Ellsbury
Summary: There is currently no standard method to define the catchment population of hospitals. We propose a new approach based on historical patient healthcare utilisation data to accurately determine population denominators, improving the accuracy of disease incidence estimates.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Elizabeth Begier, Ning A. Rosenthal, Alejandra Gurtman, Alex Kartashov, Robert G. K. Donald, Stephen P. Lockhart
Summary: This study reveals a significant burden of IEIs and recurrent IEIs in the United States, as well as a growing resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins over time. Future research should focus on exploring risk factors for recurrent IEIs to effectively prevent such infections.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)