Review
Surgery
Chathurika S. Dhanasekara, Brianna Marschke, Erin Morris, Chanaka N. Kahathuduwa, Sharmila Dissanaike
Summary: The prevalence of polymicrobial and monomicrobial necrotizing soft tissue infections varies globally and has regional differences, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most common organism worldwide. Global mortality rates related to necrotizing soft tissue infections have shown a decline over the last decade.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mirza Balaj, Hunter Wade York, Kam Sripada, Elodie Besnier, Hanne Dahl Vonen, Aleksandr Aravkin, Joseph Friedman, Max Griswold, Magnus Rom Jensen, Talal Mohammad, Erin C. Mullany, Solvor Solhaug, Reed Sorensen, Donata Stonkute, Andreas Tallaksen, Joanna Whisnant, Peng Zheng, Emmanuela Gakidou, Terje Andreas Eikemo
Summary: The study found that higher levels of maternal and paternal education are associated with reduced under-5 mortality, with a dose-response relationship. Maternal education was a stronger predictor of child survival, and even a single additional year of schooling showed significant reductions in child mortality.
Review
Immunology
Weijing Shang, Yaping Wang, Jie Yuan, Zirui Guo, Jue Liu, Min Liu
Summary: This study assessed the global excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the global excess mortality rate was 104.84 deaths per 100,000, and the reported all-cause deaths were higher than expected deaths. South America, developing and middle-income countries, male populations, and individuals aged >= 60 years had a heavier burden of excess mortality.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Salvatore Crisafulli, Nicoletta Luxi, Janet Sultana, Andrea Fontana, Federica Spagnolo, Giuseppe Giuffrida, Francesco Ferrau, Daniele Gianfrilli, Alessia Cozzolino, Maria Cristina De Martino, Federico Gatto, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Salvatore Cannavo, Gianluca Trifiro
Summary: This study provided a systematic review and meta-analysis of the global epidemiology of acromegaly, finding considerable heterogeneity between studies in prevalence and incidence rates. Data source and geographic area explained about 50% of the total between-study variability, emphasizing the need for large-scale high-quality studies to aid public health decision-making.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marta Diez Valcarce, Anita K. Kambhampati, Laura E. Calderwood, Aron J. Hall, Sara A. Mirza, Jan Vinje
Summary: The results of the study show that sapovirus plays an important role in causing cases of acute gastroenteritis, especially in community settings and among children under five years of age.
Review
Dermatology
M. S. M. Persson, N. Begum, M. J. Grainge, K. E. Harman, D. Grindlay, S. Gran
Summary: The global incidence of Bullous Pemphigoid is generally low but appears to be increasing over time, with higher rates in Europe and Asia. There is significant heterogeneity in the pooled estimates, indicating that the burden of disease may be underestimated.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lihong Chen, Shiyi Sun, Yunyi Gao, Xingwu Ran
Summary: This meta-analysis reveals that patients with diabetic foot ulcers have a high overall mortality, with nearly 50% mortality within 5 years. Cardiovascular disease and infection are the leading causes of death.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lei Zhu, Bao-tao Huang, Mao Chen
Summary: This study aimed to assess the mortality risk after myocardial infarction (MI) in migrants compared to natives. The results showed that migrants had a higher mortality rate after MI, especially in the long term.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gabriel Mezzano, Adria Juanola, Andres Cardenas, Esteban Mezey, James P. Hamilton, Elisa Pose, Isabel Graupera, Pere Gines, Elsa Sola, Ruben Hernaez
Summary: The study revealed high global prevalence and mortality rates of ACLF, with regional variations possibly explained by triggers/aetiology of CLD or grade.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Tengku Muhammad Hanis, Nur Hasnah Maamor, Xin Wee Chen, Mohd Azahadi Omar, Yee Cheng Kueh, Zulkarnain Abd Karim, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, Kamarul Imran Musa
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive estimate of the worldwide burden of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. The findings highlight the significant burden of premature CVD mortality, particularly in middle-income countries. Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate the high risk of premature CVD mortality in these vulnerable populations.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kathryn E. Lafond, Rachael M. Porter, Melissa J. Whaley, Zhou Suizan, Zhang Ran, Mohammad Abdul Aleem, Binay Thapa, Borann Sar, Viviana Sotomayor Proschle, Zhibin Peng, Luzhao Feng, Daouda Coulibaly, Edith Nkwembe, Alfredo Olmedo, William Ampofo, Siddhartha Saha, Mandeep Chadha, Amalya Mangiri, Vivi Setiawaty, Sami Sheikh Ali, Sandra S. Chaves, Dinagul Otorbaeva, Onechanh Keosavanh, Majd Saleh, Antonia Ho, Burmaa Alexander, Hicham Oumzil, Kedar Prasad Baral, Q. Sue Huang, Adedeji A. Adebayo, Idris Al-Abaidani, Marta von Horoch, Cheryl Cohen, Stefano Tempia, Vida Mmbaga, Malinee Chittaganpitch, Mariana Casal, Duc Anh Dang, Paula Couto, Harish Nair, Joseph S. Bresee, Sonja J. Olsen, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, J. Pekka Nuorti, Marc-Alain Widdowson
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the global burden of influenza-associated hospitalizations among adults worldwide. The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, finding that influenza was associated with 14% of acute respiratory hospitalizations in adults, with over 5 million cases annually. The findings emphasize the importance of influenza vaccination, especially for older adults, in preventing severe disease and hospitalizations.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mandana Moradi, Mahboobeh Doostkami, Niaz Behnamfar, Hosein Rafiemanesh, Razieh Behzadmehr
Summary: The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of depression among heart failure patients. The study found a high prevalence of depression among HF patients, especially in women, those with severe symptoms, and those in lower socioeconomic status. This highlights the need to pay attention to and provide necessary training for patients to reduce depression.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tabassum Firoz, Carla Lionela Trigo Romero, Glarus Leung, Joao Paulo Souza, Oezge Tuncalp
Summary: This study systematically reviewed global and regional estimates of MNM frequency using the WHO MNM criteria, finding that there is regional variation and adaptations in low-resource settings. The WHO MNM criteria have enabled comparisons of MNM frequency globally.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Devy Santoso, Siti K. B. M. Asfia, Maeve B. Mello, Rachel C. Baggaley, Cheryl C. Johnson, Eric P. F. Chow, Christopher K. Fairley, Jason J. Ong
Summary: International migrants have a higher HIV prevalence compared to native-born populations, indicating potential health inequities. Inclusive health policies and strategies that provide tailored HIV testing, prevention, and treatment services for migrant populations are urgently needed.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Anthony D. Bai, Carson K. L. Lo, Adam S. Komorowski, Mallika Suresh, Kevin Guo, Akhil Garg, Pranav Tandon, Julien Senecal, Olivier Del Corpo, Isabella Stefanova, Clare Fogarty, Guillaume Butler-Laporte, Emily G. McDonald, Matthew P. Cheng, Andrew M. Morris, Mark Loeb, Todd C. Lee
Summary: The mortality rate of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia has decreased over the past three decades, but one in four patients still die within three months. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection is associated with a higher mortality rate, while more recent time periods have shown lower mortality rates.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luke Johnson, Lucy C. Potter, Harriet Beeching, Molly Bradbury, Bella Matos, Grace Sumner, Lorna Wills, Kitty Worthing, Robert W. Aldridge, Gene Feder, Andrew C. Hayward, Neha Pathak, Lucy Platt, Al Story, Binta Sultan, Serena A. Luchenski
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of interventions to improve the health of adult sex workers in high-income countries. The findings suggest that interventions involving multiple components and focusing on education and empowerment are effective in improving the health outcomes of sex workers. Policy makers and healthcare providers should work towards improving access to services for all genders of sex workers and those new to an area.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kerrie Pickering, Eranga K. Galappaththi, James D. Ford, Chandni Singh, Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo, Keith Hyams, J. Jaime Miranda, Ingrid Arotoma-Rojas, Cecil Togarepi, Harpreet Kaur, Jasmitha Arvind, Halena Scanlon, Didacus B. Namanya, Cecilia Anza-Ramirez
Summary: This study provides an overview of the experiences of Indigenous peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in terms of ecological, poverty, communication, education, and healthcare services. The government responses have been inadequate, while Indigenous peoples have implemented their own coping strategies. Rating: 9 out of 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lynaea Filbey, Jie Wei Zhu, Francesca D'Angelo, Lehana Thabane, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Eldrin Lewis, Manesh R. Patel, Tiffany Powell-Wiley, J. Jaime Miranda, Liesl Zuhlke, Javed Butler, Faiez Zannad, Harriette G. C. Van Spall
Summary: Participants in cardiovascular disease randomized controlled trials often do not represent the diverse population living with the disease. This review discusses the barriers and facilitators of trial enrollment, temporal trends, and the need for representativeness. It proposes strategies to increase representativeness, such as inclusive recruitment practices, diverse trial leadership, and research capacity-building in under-represented regions. Implementing these strategies can generate better and more generalizable evidence to address healthcare inequalities.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Juan-Jose Diaz, Alan Sanchez, Francisco Diez-Canseco, J. Jaime Miranda, Barry M. Popkin
Summary: Peru increased its sugar-sweetened beverage tax and implemented front-of-package warning labels on processed and ultra-processed foods and beverages high in unhealthy ingredients. However, these policies did not lead to job or wage losses in the food and beverage industry, which is consistent with previous studies on similar policies in other countries. The findings suggest that industry substitutions and other actions may have mitigated the potential negative impacts of these policies.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alison F. Crawshaw, Caroline Hickey, Laura Muzinga Lutumba, Lusau Mimi Kitoko, Sarah Nkembi, Felicity Knights, Yusuf Ciftci, Lucy Pollyanna Goldsmith, Tushna Vandrevala, Alice S. Forster, Sally Hargreaves
Summary: The LISOLO MALAMU ('Good Talk') project is a community-based participatory research study aiming to involve adult Congolese migrants in developing a tailored intervention to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Through qualitative interviews, stakeholder interviews, and co-design workshops, the study will gather data collaboratively and use behavior change theory to support the co-production of interventions and make recommendations across socio-ecological levels.
Article
Respiratory System
Dominik Zenner, Daniella Brals, Joanna Nederby-Ohd, Dee Menezes, Robert Aldridge, Sarah R. Anderson, Gerard de Vries, Connie Erkens, Valentina Marchese, Alberto Matteelli, Morris Muzyamba, Job van Rest, Ineke Spruijt, John Were, Giovanni Battista Migliori, Knut Lonnroth, Frank Cobelens, Ibrahim Abubakar
Summary: Early diagnosis of tuberculosis through screening is crucial for tuberculosis control, especially among high-risk groups such as migrants. This study analyzed the key factors influencing tuberculosis case yield in four large-scale migrant tuberculosis screening programs. The results showed that factors such as close contact, increasing age, incidence in the country of origin, and specific migrant groups were associated with higher tuberculosis yield. This information can inform tuberculosis control planning and the development of an effective European approach.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, Aula Abbara, Francine Ntoumi, Nathan Kapata, Peter Mwaba, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Markus Maeurer, Osman Dar, Ibrahim Abubakar, Alimuddin Zumla
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mayuri Gogoi, Jonathan Chaloner, Irtiza Qureshi, Fatimah Wobi, Amani Al-Oraibi, Heather Wilson, Mehrunisha Suleman, Laura Nellums, Manish Pareek
Summary: This qualitative study analyzed interviews with 18 participants in the UK to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. The findings identified five key themes affecting quality of life: financial and economic, physical health, social, mental health, and personal fulfillment. The study revealed disparities in the impact of COVID-19 based on intersecting social, economic, and health inequalities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carlos M. Guerrero-Lopez, Edson Servan-Mori, J. Jaime Miranda, Stephen Jan, Emanuel Orozco-Nunez, Laura Downey, Emma Feeny, Ileana Heredia-Pi, Laura Flamand, Gustavo Nigenda, Robyn Norton
Summary: This study compares the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related risk factors by gender in Mexican adults. It found that women have a higher burden in diabetes, cancers, and chronic kidney disease, but a lower burden in chronic respiratory diseases compared to men. Women are less affected by tobacco and alcohol use, but face a higher risk of physical inactivity.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hernando Santamaria-Garcia, Sebastian Moguilner, Odir Antonio Rodriguez-Villagra, Felipe Botero-Rodriguez, Stefanie Danielle Pina-Escudero, Gary O'Donovan, Cecilia Albala, Diana Matallana, Michael Schulte, Andrea Slachevsky, Jennifer S. Yokoyama, Katherine Possin, Lishomwa C. Ndhlovu, Tala Al-Rousan, Michael J. Corley, Kenneth S. Kosik, Graciela Muniz-Terrera, J. Jaime Miranda, Agustin Ibanez
Summary: This study assessed the impact of social determinants of health, cardiometabolic factors, and other medical/social factors on cognition and functionality in an aging Colombian population. The combination of social determinants of health and cardiometabolic factors accurately predicted cognition and functionality, with social determinants of health being the stronger predictor.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vincent Nguyen, Yunzhe Liu, Richard Mumford, Benjamin Flanagan, Parth Patel, Isobel Braithwaite, Madhumita Shrotri, Thomas Byrne, Sarah Beale, Anna Aryee, Wing Lam Erica Fong, Ellen Fragaszy, Cyril Geismar, Annalan M. D. Navaratnam, Pia Hardelid, Jana Kovar, Addy Pope, Tao Cheng, Andrew Hayward, Robert Aldridge
Summary: Evidence suggests that adherence to public health policies may change after individuals receive their first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. This study analyzed the daily travel distance of participants before and after vaccination and found that there was a small change in movement after vaccination.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Serap Suzuk Yildiz, Can Huseyin Hekimoglu, Mustafa Bahadir Sucakli, Zekiye Bakkaloglu, Yasemin Numanoglu Cevik, Ozlem Unaldi, Hayal Arslanturk, Monica Zikusooka, Melda Kecik, Laura Nellums, Omur Cinar Elci
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of carriage of common types of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in Syrian refugees and the local community in Turkiye. The results showed that a significantly higher proportion of refugees carried MRSA compared to the local community, and the ESBL positivity rate was also slightly higher in refugees. This is the first large-scale study on antimicrobial resistance among refugees and the local population in Turkiye.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter J. Dodd, Christopher Finn Mcquaid, Prasada Rao, Ibrahim Abubakar, Nimalan Arinaminpathy, Anna Carnegie, Frank Cobelens, David Dowdy, Kathy Fiekert, Alison D. Grant, Jing Wu, Faith Nekabari Nfii, Nabila Shaikh, Rein M. G. J. Houben, Richard G. White
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yohhei Hamada, Matteo Quartagno, Irwin Law, Farihah Malik, Frank Adae Bonsu, Ifedayo M. O. Adetifa, Yaw Adusi-Poku, Umberto D'Alessandro, Adedapo Olufemi Bashorun, Vikarunnessa Begum, Dina Bisara Lolong, Tsolmon Boldoo, Themba Dlamini, Simon Donkor, Bintari Dwihardiani, Saidi Egwaga, Muhammad N. Farid, Anna Marie Celina G. Garfin, Donna Mae G. Gaviola, Mohammad Mushtuq Husain, Farzana Ismail, Mugagga Kaggwa, Deus Kamara, Samuel Kasozi, Kruger Kaswaswa, Bruce Kirenga, Eveline Klinkenberg, Zuweina Kondo, Adebola Lawanson, David Macheque, Ivan Manhica, Llang Bridget Maama-Maime, Sayoki Mfinanga, Sizulu Moyo, James Mpunga, Thuli Mthiyane, Dyah Erti Mustikawati, Lindiwe Mvusi, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Hai Viet Nguyen, Lamria Pangaribuan, Philip Patrobas, Mahmudur Rahman, Mahbubur Rahman, Mohammed Sayeedur Rahman, Thato Raleting, Pandu Riono, Nunurai Ruswa, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Mugabe Frank Rwabinumi, Mbazi Senkoro, Ahmad Raihan Sharif, Welile Sikhondze, Charalambos Sismanidis, Tugsdelger Sovd, Turyahabwe Stavia, Sabera Sultana, Oster Suriani, Albertina Martha Thomas, Kristina Tobing, Martie Van der Walt, Simon Walusimbi, Mohammad Mostafa Zaman, Katherine Floyd, Andrew Copas, Ibrahim Abubakar, Molebogeng X. Rangaka
Summary: Our study found that current smokers are at higher risk of both symptomatic and subclinical TB. Therefore, these individuals can be prioritized for intensified screening, such as the use of chest X-ray in community-based screening. People with self-reported diabetes are also more likely to have symptomatic TB, but the association with subclinical TB is unclear.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jessica Hanae Zafra-Tanaka, Ariela Braverman, Cecilia Anza-Ramirez, Ana Ortigoza, Mariana Lazo, Tamara Doberti, Lorena Rodriguez-Osiac, Gina S. Lovasi, Monica Mazariegos, Olga Sarmiento, Carolina Perez Ferrer, J. Jaime Miranda
Summary: The study examines the association between built and social environment features of cities and childhood obesity in Latin America. It finds that factors such as urbanization, education, and living conditions are related to the risk of childhood obesity.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2023)