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The burden of premature mortality in Spain using standard expected years of life lost: a population-based study.

BACKGROUND: Measures of premature mortality have been used to guide debates on future health priorities and to monitor the population health status. Standard expected years of life lost (SEYLL) is one of the methods used to assess the time lost due to premature death. This article affords an overview of premature mortality in Spain for the year 2008. METHODS: A population-based study was conducted estimating SEYLL by sex and age groups. SEYLL, a key component of the disability-adjusted life years measure of disease burden, was calculated using Princeton West standard life tables with life exp

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… Anonymised death records are based on death certificates completed shortly after the time of death and are coded according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10 th Revision (ICD-10 codes). … The quality and validity of mortality data depends mostly of the quality and accuracy of death certification. On this regard, we used classical algorithms developed in the Global Burden of Disease study [ 3 , 4 ] for correcting misclassification of deaths due to ill-defined causes when needed. …

Relationship Between the Preferred Place of Death in Patients' Health Records and the Actual Location of Death in Home Palliative Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Dying in the preferred place is considered an indicator of the quality of end-of-life care. Advance care planning and home palliative care may increase the likelihood of dying at home, but it remains unclear whether the documentation of these preferences in clinical records is associated with the actual place of death. This study assessed whether the recording of patients' preferred place of care or death was associated with the actual place of death among patients followed by home palliative care teams. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study with an exploratory

Association between palliative care and end-of-Life care for patients with hematological malignancies: A population-based study.

To date, few studies have examined the end-of-life (EOL) care for patients with hematological malignancies (HMs). We evaluated the effects of palliative care on the quality of EOL care and health care costs for adult patients with HMs in the final month of life.We conducted a population-based study and analyzed data from Taiwan's Longitudinal Health Insurance Database, which contains claims information for patient medical records, health care costs, and insurance system exit dates (our proxy for death) between 2000 and 2011.A total of 724 adult patients who died of HMs were investigated. Of th

Global ethylene oxide uses in foods and considerations for food safety.

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a sterilant widely used for medical devices, but its use is controversial due to its carcinogenicity. In some countries, EtO is also used to fumigate food to eliminate foodborne pathogens, though this practice is banned in others. National regulations on EtO use in food vary widely; exporting countries prioritize trade facilitation and prevention of foodborne illness, while importing countries emphasize maintaining food safety and promoting domestic public health. These divergent public health priorities present challenges to establishing universal maximum residue limit

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… Under the EU-U.S. organic equivalence cooperative established in 2012, the EU and U.S. have also agreed to recognize each other’s organic certifications as equivalent [ 67 ]. This arrangement is set to expire in 2027 unless extended or renegotiated. … Fraudulent organic certificates. https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/enforcement/organic/fraudulent-certificates . Accessed 11 May 2025 67. Organic Trade Association. …

Italian onco-haematological patients' preferences in bad news communication: a preliminary investigation.

BackgroundThe manner in which bad news is communicated in oncological contexts can affect patients' engagement, their coping strategies and therapeutic compliance. Although this topic has been broadly investigated since the nineties, to the best of our knowledge, little has been written about Italian patients' experiences and preferences concerning what the oncologists should disclose and how they should intimate patients about their health conditions in different stages of oncological disease.MethodsIn an attempt to fill this gap, an online self-report questionnaire was administered to a samp

Surveillance for Sickle Cell Disease - Sickle Cell Data Collection Program, Two States, 2004-2018.

PROBLEM/CONDITION: Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder affecting an estimated 100,000 persons in the United States, is associated with multiple complications and reduced life expectancy. Complications of SCD can include anemia, debilitating acute and chronic pain, infection, acute chest syndrome, stroke, and progressive organ damage, including decreased cognitive function and renal failure. Early diagnosis, screenings and preventive interventions, and access to specialist health care can decrease illness and death. Population-based public health surveillance is critical to u

Is Transducer Hygiene sufficient when Vaginal Probes are used in the Clinical Routine?

Vaginal ultrasound probes are semi-critical Group A medical products which must be disinfected following the manufacturer's instructions after every patient examination. According to the "Essential Requirements for Medical Devices (Directive 93/42/EEC, Annex I, paragraph 13)" the manufacturer's instructions for use for reusable products must contain suitable instructions for preparation processes. This presumes both an effective and material-compatible method. Evidence of effectiveness must be validated.In the Editorial in issue 1 Ultraschall in der Medizin/European Journal of Ultrasound 2005

Association of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) with short-term mortality in critically ill patients with congestive heart failure: A retrospective cohort study from the MIMIC database.

The role of endothelial injury in worsening congestive heart failure (CHF) remains unquantified. This study evaluates the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) for predicting short-term mortality in patients with critical CHF. This was a retrospective cohort study using the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV (2008-2022). Adults with CHF admitted to the intensive care unit were stratified by ln(EASIX) quartiles. The primary endpoint was 30-day all-cause mortality. Multivariable Cox regression, restricted cubic splines, and subgroup analyses were performed. Among 4556 patie

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… Given its high-quality data and additional advantages, MIMIC-IV has been increasingly adopted as a research platform. [ 11 , 12 ] Researchers Xiao Dong (Certification ID: 63109170) and Yingxiu Huang (Certification ID: 56513391) were granted access after completing the required training modules. … ID: 13372980, Xiao Dong; Certificate ID: 56513391, Yingxiu Huang). …

Cancer in Lahore, Pakistan, 2010-2019: an incidence study.

ObjectivesTo study the cancer incidence rates over 10 years (2010-2019), in Lahore, Pakistan.DesignAn incidence study.SettingThe population-based Punjab Cancer Registry was established in 2005 in Lahore, which is the provincial metropolis of the province of Punjab (five rivers), and is located in the northeast region of Pakistan. The coordinating office of the Registry is located within Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center. Both the active and passive forms of data collection are used.ParticipantsResidents of the district of Lahore diagnosed with cancer. The average annu

Trends on cancer incidence and mortality in Pasto, Colombia. 15 years experience.

IntroductionIn Colombia it is necessary to continue producing quality and continuously updated information on the magnitude of cancer, derived from population-based cancer registries to contribute to decision making, and implementation of strategies for health promotion, prevention and treatment of cancer in order to reduce the impact on the population.ObjectiveTo describe the incidence, mortality and cancer trends in Pasto-Colombia from 1998 to 2012.MethodsObservational descriptive study of morbi - mortality due to malignant tumours in Pasto. The collection, processing and systematization of

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of lay health worker programmes to improve access to maternal and child health: qualitative evidence synthesis.

BACKGROUND: Lay health workers (LHWs) perform functions related to healthcare delivery, receive some level of training, but have no formal professional or paraprofessional certificate or tertiary education degree. They provide care for a range of issues, including maternal and child health. For LHW programmes to be effective, we need a better understanding of the factors that influence their success and sustainability. This review addresses these issues through a synthesis of qualitative evidence and was carried out alongside the Cochrane review of the effectiveness of LHWs for maternal and ch

Population-Based Clinical Cancer Registration in Germany.

IntroductionIn 2013, a new federal law obligated all German federal states to collect additional clinical data in population-based cancer registries as an active tool for monitoring and improving the quality of cancer care, increasing transparency and promoting health research. Now, 10 years later, the current status of the expanded cancer registration is presented, including current figures on cancer in Germany.MethodsReporting of cancer is mandatory for physicians, and about 5 to 10 reports from different healthcare providers are expected for each case. A uniform national dataset of about 13

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… In addition, regular transmission of death information and/or death certificates from civil registries and an exchange of notifications between cancer registries have been established. … The quality of care at cancer centres, which undergo voluntary annual certification by the German Cancer Society, is well known (see annual reports for different cancer types [ 24 ]). …

Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Use in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Nationwide, Retrospective, Taiwanese-Registry, Population-Based Study.

BackgroundLarge-scale surveys of complementary traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) use in pediatric cancer patients are lacking. The aim of our study was to investigate the use of TCM in pediatric cancer patients.MethodsWe analyzed cancer patients younger than 18 years (n = 12 965) who were registered in the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan between 2001 and 2011. Patients were categorized into TCM or non-TCM users based on their use of TCM.ResultsIn Taiwan, 8086 (62.4%) children with cancer sought TCM treatment at some point. Children in older age groups, including school-a

Impact of World Trade Center-Related Health Research: An Application of the NIEHS Translational Framework.

The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has a research mission to identify physical and mental health conditions that may be related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as effective diagnostic procedures and treatments for WTC-related health conditions. The ability of the WTCHP to serve its members and realize positive impacts on all of its stakeholders depends on effective translation of research findings. As part of an ongoing assessment of the translational impact of World Trade Center (WTC)-related research, we applied the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

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… We refer to the application of scientific evidence to inform both the submission of Petition 001 and the WTCHP’s certification decisions as additional translational bridges, demonstrating movement from the Fundamental Questions ring outward to the Practice ring. … However, this unique opportunity also presented a challenge in that it could set the stage for unrealistic expectations regarding future certification determinations, especially if not communicated clearly. …

"Catch-Up Vaccinations Post-Stem Cell Transplant: A case series and review of the literature".

Stem cell transplantation (SCT), including autologous and allogeneic approaches, is a potentially curative therapy for various hematologic malignancies and selected non-malignant disorders. Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is an established curative treatment for hematologic malignancies, including Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), and Multiple Myeloma (MM), but infectious complications remain a major challenge. Vaccination is an essential strategy to reduce the risk of vaccine-preventable infections following transplant. This case series describes immunocompromised

Trends in the incidence and survival of multiple myeloma in South East England 1985-2004.

BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma is an uncommon cancer with a poor prognosis. Its incidence is expected to increase due to ageing populations and better diagnosis, and new treatments have been developed to improve survival. Our objective was to investigate trends in the epidemiology and survival of multiple myeloma for South East England. METHODS: Data on 15,010 patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma between 1985 and 2004 was extracted from the Thames Cancer Registry database. We calculated the yearly age-standardised incidence rates for males and females and age-specific incidence rates in 10-

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… Increases in incidence rates are also likely due to better diagnosis (immunohistochemistry and serum free light chain assays) and more accurate death certification. … Information from death certificates of patients on the cancer register allows the calculation of survival after diagnosis. …

Temporal trends in disease-specific causes of cardiovascular mortality amongst patients with cancer in the USA between 1999 and 2019.

AimsWe report disease-specific cardiovascular causes of mortality among cancer patients in the USA between 1999 and 2019, considering temporal trends by age, sex, and cancer site.Methods and resultsWe used the Multiple Cause of Death database, accessed through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research resource. We included 629 308 decedents with cardiovascular disease (CVD) recorded as the primary cause of death and active malignancy listed as a contributing cause of death. We created disease-specific CVD categories and grouped cancers b

Prevalence of Cancer Survivors in 2019 Among Patients Diagnosed Between 1975 and 2019: A Population-Based Study in Japan.

Owing to improved prognosis, cancer survivors are a growing population; however, little is known about their prevalence in Asian countries. This study estimated the prevalence and characteristics of cancer survivors in Japan, including long-term survivors. Using data from the Osaka Cancer Registry, which covers 8.8 million residents in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, we identified individuals diagnosed with cancer between 1975 and 2019 who were alive in 2019. Cancer prevalence was calculated as the number of patients alive in 2019, stratified by sex, age in 2019, time since diagnosis, and 22 cancer t

Is there a subgroup of long-term evolution among patients with advanced lung cancer?: hints from the analysis of survival curves from cancer registry data.

BackgroundRecently, with the access of low toxicity biological and targeted therapies, evidence of the existence of a long-term survival subpopulation of cancer patients is appearing. We have studied an unselected population with advanced lung cancer to look for evidence of multimodality in survival distribution, and estimate the proportion of long-term survivors.MethodsWe used survival data of 4944 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stages IIIb-IV at diagnostic, registered in the National Cancer Registry of Cuba (NCRC) between January 1998 and December 2006. We fitted one-compon

Mortality and morbidity in populations in the vicinity of coal mining: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Evidence of the association of coal mining with health outcomes such as increased mortality and morbidity in the general population has been provided by epidemiological studies in the last 25 years. Given the diverse sources of data included to investigate different health outcomes in the exposed populations, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) can be used as a single classification standard to compare the findings of studies conducted in different socioeconomic and geographic contexts. The ICD classifies diagnoses of diseases and other disorders as codes organized b