Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaana Keto, Tarja Heiskanen, Katri Hamunen, Maija-Liisa Kalliomaki, Miika Linna
Summary: This study provides information on opioid use during the escalation of the opioid epidemic in Finland. The study found that the number of opioid users remained stable, but the quantity of opioids per patient increased. The initiation of opioid therapy usually starts with weak opioids and escalation to strong opioids is rare. A significant number of patients were prescribed opioids for chronic non-cancer pain.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Aleksanteri Asikainen, Miikka Korja, Jaakko Kaprio, Ilari Rautalin
Summary: A nationwide study in Finland found a decreasing trend in case fatality rates of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), especially among women. However, the study also revealed an increasing trend in case fatality rates among hospitalized older men. These findings have important implications for clinicians and epidemiologists.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jenny Bjerre, Simone Hofman Rosenkranz, Morten Schou, Christian Jons, Berit Thornvig Philbert, Charlotte Larroude, Jens Cosedis Nielsen, Jens Brock Johansen, Sam Riahi, Thomas Maria Melchior, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Mark Hlatky, Gunnar Gislason, Anne-Christine Ruwald
Summary: In a nationwide study, many ICD patients were unaware of driving restrictions, and over one-third resumed driving during restricted periods. However, the reported rate of receiving ICD shocks while driving was very low.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leena Raudasoja, Samuli Aspinen, Heidi Vastamaki, Jorma Ryhanen, Sina Hulkkonen
Summary: Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures in emergency units, requiring significant healthcare resources. A study conducted in Finland found that DRFs are most common among pediatric and elderly women, with a notable difference in incidence between genders. The rate of operative treatment for DRFs appears to have plateaued during the study period.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Axel Nordenskjold, Pelin Guney, Anna M. Nordenskjold
Summary: This study found that ECT treatment in hospitalized patients with depression did not significantly increase the short-term risk of cardiovascular events, and instead, was associated with a reduced risk of MACE within 1 year compared to those not undergoing ECT treatment.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rasmus Hertzum-Larsen, Susanne K. Kjaer, Kirsten Frederiksen, Louise T. Thomsen
Summary: The study revealed that immigrants were less likely than Danish-born women to receive timely follow-up after cervical cancer screening, with women from Sub-Saharan Africa showing particularly low probabilities of follow-up. Efforts need to be made to improve follow-up rates in immigrant groups with low attendance.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ilari Kuitunen, Tuomas T. Huttunen, Ville T. Ponkilainen, Maiju Kekki
Summary: This study analyzed the incidence of obesity and its impact on delivery, perinatal and neonatal mortality, and neonatal health. The results showed a worrying increase in obese and severely obese parturients, with higher rates of cesarean sections, intensive care unit treatment, and mortality among their newborns.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nicolai Jessen, Jens Aamann Andersen, Bhupendar Tayal, Lauge Ostergaard, Mikkel Porsborg Andersen, Morten Schmidt, Emil Loldrup Fosbol, Morten Schou, Peter Sogaard, Gunnar Gislason, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Lars Kober, Kristian Kragholm
Summary: This nationwide register-based study found that patients with Takotsubo have an increased risk of ischemic stroke or transient ischemia attack and higher mortality rates compared to age-and sex-matched background, AF, and MI cohorts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kateryna Golovina, Marko Elovainio, Christian Hakulinen
Summary: This study found that individuals with depression are less likely to have children and have fewer children. The severity and onset age of depression are negatively associated with fertility. Educational level also influences the association, with different effects for men and women across different educational levels.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaarina Reini, Jan Saarela
Summary: This study found that birth order is closely related to the receipt of sickness allowance, especially for mental disorders and musculoskeletal disorders. The results also showed that this association is stronger in women and may be influenced by factors such as education, occupation, income, and family composition, suggesting possible latent mechanisms related to within-family dynamics in childhood.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Matias Vaajala, Rasmus Liukkonen, Ilari Kuitunen, Ville Ponkilainen, Maiju Kekki, Ville M. Mattila
Summary: Through a study using nationwide registers, it was found that there is no significant association between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and subsequent multifetal gestations. TBIs do not appear to affect the functions of the entire reproductive system. This study provides baseline information on the effects of TBIs on the risk for multifetal gestations, but further research is necessary.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Akseli A. M. Palmu, Heta Nieminen, Mika Lahdenkari, Arto A. Palmu
Summary: According to previous studies, live vaccines like the MMR vaccine may have non-specific effects and reduce infections other than their target infections. This study aimed to evaluate the potential non-specific effects of changing the recommended schedule for the first MMR vaccination in Finland. The results showed that early MMR vaccinated children had fewer infections compared to late MMR vaccinated children, but the differences were also observed in control periods.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Joon Ho Moon, Bo Kyung Koo, Won Kim
Summary: This study found that the coexistence of NAFLD and sarcopenia significantly increased the risk of mortality, especially in the presence of advanced fibrosis in NAFLD. Additionally, the additive effect of NAFLD and sarcopenia on mortality risk suggests the importance of risk stratification for predicting mortality in individuals with metabolic derangements.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matias Vaajala, Ilari Kuitunen, Lauri Nyrhi, Ville Ponkilainen, Maiju Kekki, Tuomas Huttunen, Heikki Mantymaki, Ville Mattila
Summary: The incidence of fusion surgery for other reasons increased in fertile-aged women. Women with preceding spine fracture or fusion surgery had higher rates of caesarean sections. Vaginal delivery after fractures of the spine was found to be possible and safe for both mother and neonate.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Elisa Pyorala, Kati Sepponen, Anneli Lauhio, Leena Saastamoinen
Summary: The outpatient use of systemic antibacterials among adults in Finland decreased from 2008-2019, including a significant decrease in wide-spectrum antibiotics. Although the overall yearly costs for outpatient antibiotics slightly decreased, the cost per prescription increased.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Maarit Lassander, Tapio Saarinen, Nina Simonsen-Rehn, Sakari Suominen, Tero Vahlberg, Salla-Maarit Volanen
Summary: This paper presents the baseline characteristics and their moderators in the Healthy Learning Mind (HLM)- school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial, and evaluates the state of various measures of well-being. The results demonstrate the impact of gender and age on well-being, and the association between perceived socioeconomic status and all outcomes.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Marie Halme, Paivi Rautava, Lauri Sillanmaki, Markku Sumanen, Sakari Suominen, Jussi Vahtera, Pekka Virtanen, Paula Salo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between educational level as an indicator of socioeconomic status and the use of mental health services, psychotropic medication, and psychotherapy in Finland. The results showed that low educational level was associated with higher odds of using antidepressants, hypnotics, and sedatives, and lower odds of using mental health services. No associations were found between educational level and use of psychotherapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Saana Karelius, Jussi Vahtera, Kristin Suorsa, Olli J. Heinonen, Jaana Pentti, Teemu J. Niiranen, Sari Stenholm
Summary: This study found that retirement is associated with beneficial changes in awake blood pressure but unfavourable changes in asleep blood pressure, especially for shift workers.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tea Teras, Suvi Rovio, Jaana Pentti, Jenny Head, Mika Kivimaki, Sari Stenholm
Summary: Increasing and decreasing sleep difficulties may be associated with accelerated decline in cognitive function during retirement transition and post-retirement.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mirkka Lahdenpera, Laura Galante, Carlos Gonzales-Inca, Jussi Vahtera, Jaana Pentti, Samuli Rautava, Niina Kayhko, Chloe Yonemitsu, Julia Gupta, Lars Bode, Hanna Lagstrom
Summary: The study suggests that properties of the mother's residential green environment, such as greenness, vegetation cover diversity, and naturalness index, are associated with changes in the composition of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which have health effects on infants. The results highlight the mediating role of breastfeeding between residential green environments and early life health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Erika Kahonen, Satu Korpimaki, Markus Juonala, Mika Kahonen, Terho Lehtimaki, Nina Hutri-Kahonen, Olli T. Raitakari, Mika Kivimaki, Jussi Vahtera
Summary: Limited data is available on the association between neighbourhood deprivation and arterial stiffening. This study found that neighbourhood deprivation in childhood and adulthood predicts arterial stiffness indicated by pulse wave velocity (PWV). These findings suggest that neighbourhood deprivation and low adulthood socioeconomic status are independent risk factors for increased arterial stiffness in adulthood.
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Adam G. Tabak, Naveed Sattar, Mika Kivimaki
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pyry N. Sipila, Joni V. Lindbohm, G. David Batty, Nelli Heikkila, Jussi Vahtera, Sakari Suominen, Ari Vaananen, Aki Koskinen, Solja T. Nyberg, Seppo Meri, Jaana Pentti, Charlotte Warren-Gash, Andrew C. Hayward, Mika Kivimaki
Summary: This study found that severe infections are associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, with the highest risk occurring in the first month after infection. The association remained elevated throughout the follow-up period. There is a small excess risk of long-term cardiovascular disease associated with severe infections.
Review
Nursing
Omar Hawajri, Jennifer Lindberg, Sakari Suominen
Summary: Mental illness is a growing global health problem in Sweden, and the study investigates if Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) can be an effective treatment method for adults with anxiety disorders and depression. A structured literature review based on 24 articles suggests that VRET can work as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders in adults. The initial information given to patients is an essential factor for their acceptance of VRET as a treatment.
ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tianwei Xu, Reiner Rugulies, Jussi Vahtera, Sari Stenholm, Jaana Pentti, Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Goeran Kecklund, Jimmi Mathisen, Mads Nordentoft, Mika Kivimaki, Naja Hulvej Rod
Summary: The clustering and changes in workplace psychosocial resources are associated with sleep disturbances among workers, indicating the importance of favorable resource clustering in reducing the risk of sleep disturbances.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emmi Lautamatti, Kari J. Mattila, Sakari Suominen, Lauri Sillanmaki, Markku Sumanen
Summary: Having a named GP is associated with increased use of hospital days, but this association disappears in multinomial analysis. Health-related factors show the strongest association with hospital days.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pyry N. Sipila, Mika Kivimaki
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Jaana Pentti, Mads Nordentoft, Tianwei Xu, Reiner Rugulies, Ida E. H. Madsen, Paul Maurice Conway, Hugo Westerlund, Jussi Vahtera, Jenni Ervasti, G. David Batty, Mika Kivimaeki
Summary: This study utilized individual-participant data from three prospective studies and found that workplace violence is associated with an increased risk of suicide, highlighting the importance of effective prevention of violent behaviors at workplaces.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Andrew Sommerlad, Mika Kivimaki, Eric B. Larson, Susanne Roehr, Kokoro Shirai, Archana Singh-Manoux, Gill Livingston
Summary: The increasing number of people with dementia globally highlights the urgent need to reduce its scale and impact. Lifetime social participation may play a crucial role in reducing dementia risk and could have implications for individual behavior and public health policy. However, more research is needed to fully understand the causal relationship.
