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View article: Paediatric traumatic brain injury: clinical presentation, treatment approaches, management strategies, and outcomes. Insights from the CENTER-TBI study
Paediatric traumatic brain injury: clinical presentation, treatment approaches, management strategies, and outcomes. Insights from the CENTER-TBI study Open
Paediatric TBI differs significantly from non-paediatric cases, with predominantly mild injuries, lower neuroworsening rates, and less intensive management, especially in younger children. Outcomes at six months are generally more favorabl…
View article: Health-related quality of life of adult post COVID-19 condition patients three years after infection and patient characteristics associated with change over time: a longitudinal analysis from the CORFU study
Health-related quality of life of adult post COVID-19 condition patients three years after infection and patient characteristics associated with change over time: a longitudinal analysis from the CORFU study Open
Purpose Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC) negatively impacts Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and can persist for years after initial infection. This study examined long term HRQoL of COVID-19 survivors with PCC to explore whether and ho…
View article: Point-of-Care Ultrasound vs. Manual Palpation for Pulse Check in Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review
Point-of-Care Ultrasound vs. Manual Palpation for Pulse Check in Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review suggests that POCUS is quicker and more accurate than manual palpation for checking the pulse during cardiac arrest. However, the evidence is limited by the scarcity, variable quality, and the heterogeneity of the st…
View article: Two years and counting: a prospective cohort study on the scope and severity of post-COVID symptoms across diverse patient groups in the Netherlands—insights from the CORFU study
Two years and counting: a prospective cohort study on the scope and severity of post-COVID symptoms across diverse patient groups in the Netherlands—insights from the CORFU study Open
Importance Little research has been done on post-COVID symptoms at 24 months postinfection and on the association these may have on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Objective We assessed the prevalence and severity of post-COVID sym…
View article: Influence of psychiatric comorbidity on in-hospital costs for multitrauma patients
Influence of psychiatric comorbidity on in-hospital costs for multitrauma patients Open
Introduction The purpose of this study was to quantify the impact of psychiatric comorbidity on in-hospital costs after multitrauma. Methods A retrospective single-center cohort study identified adult trauma patients with an Injury Severit…
View article: Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures for Assessing Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Polyneuropathies, Focusing on Guillain‐Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties
Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures for Assessing Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Polyneuropathies, Focusing on Guillain‐Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties Open
Guillain‐Barre syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) are immune‐mediated peripheral neuropathies. Despite treatment, patients may report residual deficits, pain, and fatigue with considerable impact on…
View article: A societal cost-benefit analysis of falls prevention in community-dwelling older people in the Netherlands
A societal cost-benefit analysis of falls prevention in community-dwelling older people in the Netherlands Open
Structural implementation of evidence-based falls prevention can provide significant health benefits and net cost savings, supporting its implementation at the societal level. The SCBA offers guidance to policymakers on the optimal falls p…
View article: In varietate concordia – cluster analysis of EQ-5D-5L value sets in European Union countries
In varietate concordia – cluster analysis of EQ-5D-5L value sets in European Union countries Open
Background The transferability of health policies in the European Union (EU) faces challenges due to economic, political, and healthcare system factors, including cross-country differences in health preferences. In order to aid policymakin…
View article: Exertional Heat Stroke: Are We Cool Enough? Retrospective Observational Study of Patients of Running Events
Exertional Heat Stroke: Are We Cool Enough? Retrospective Observational Study of Patients of Running Events Open
All patients with EHS in our study reached a temperature of < 104°F (40°C) within 30 min, which suggests rotating ice water-soaked towels could provide an effective and practical method of cooling in the prehospital setting.
View article: Long-term ozone exposure and asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term ozone exposure and asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Ambient air pollution, particularly surface ozone, is a significant global health concern, with 9 out of 10 people exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidelines. This exposure is linked to approximately 7 million premature deaths a…
View article: The burden of lung cancer attributable to ambient PM2.5 exposure: a systematic literature review
The burden of lung cancer attributable to ambient PM2.5 exposure: a systematic literature review Open
Background Lung cancer is recognized as one of the most common causes of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide and is the second cause of death with highest years of life lost in highly developed regions. Ambient exposure to particulate…
View article: Gender Differences in Years of Life Lost resulting from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal
Gender Differences in Years of Life Lost resulting from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal Open
Background Nepal has a history of regular natural hazards, including significant earthquakes and floods. Previous studies have shown that females, particularly younger females, are more likely to die due to disasters compared to males. Thi…
View article: Improving transparency: Development of reporting guidelines for burden of disease studies
Improving transparency: Development of reporting guidelines for burden of disease studies Open
The burden of disease (BOD) approach, originating with the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in the 1990s, has become a cornerstone for population health monitoring. Despite the widespread use of the Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)…
View article: Quantifying the health burden of environmental stressors
Quantifying the health burden of environmental stressors Open
The Burden of Disease (BoD) concept has gained increasing importance for health risk assessments, driven by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies. BoD utilizes the disability-adjusted life year …
View article: Determining the Population Health Impact of Environmental Noise
Determining the Population Health Impact of Environmental Noise Open
Long-term exposure to environmental noise, such as road traffic or railway noise, can result in severe health consequences. In the EU in terms of the burden of disease (BoD), environmental noise is estimated to be the second most important…
View article: Towards accurate screening and prevention for PTSD (2-ASAP): protocol of a longitudinal prospective cohort study
Towards accurate screening and prevention for PTSD (2-ASAP): protocol of a longitudinal prospective cohort study Open
The ultimate goal of our study is to improve accurate screening and prevention for PTSD in recently trauma-exposed civilians. To enable future large-scale implementation, we will use self-report data to inform the prognostic models; and we…
View article: Long-term PTSD prevalence and associated adverse psychological, functional, and economic outcomes: a 12–15 year follow-up of adults with suspected serious injury
Long-term PTSD prevalence and associated adverse psychological, functional, and economic outcomes: a 12–15 year follow-up of adults with suspected serious injury Open
Background: An increasing number of longitudinal studies investigates long-term PTSD, related outcomes and potential gender differences herein. However, a knowledge gap exists when it comes to studies following individual civilian trauma b…
View article: The performance relationship between the EQ-5D-5L composite “Anxiety/Depression” dimension and anxiety and depression symptoms in a large, general population sample
The performance relationship between the EQ-5D-5L composite “Anxiety/Depression” dimension and anxiety and depression symptoms in a large, general population sample Open
Purpose This cross-sectional study aims to understand the relationship between responses on the Anxiety/Depression (A/D) dimension of the EQ-5D-5L and symptoms of anxiety and depression on the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 instruments. In doing so, we i…
View article: The Frequency and Predictive Factors of Change in Alcohol Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Multi-Country Longitudinal Study
The Frequency and Predictive Factors of Change in Alcohol Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Multi-Country Longitudinal Study Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had multiple health and behavioral effects in the general population worldwide, including effects on nutritional and lifestyle behavior such as alcohol consumption. This study aimed to determine the fr…
View article: Alcohol control policy and alcohol‐attributable disease burden in Finland and the Baltic countries: A longitudinal study 1995–2019
Alcohol control policy and alcohol‐attributable disease burden in Finland and the Baltic countries: A longitudinal study 1995–2019 Open
Introduction Alcohol remains a significant contributor to mortality and morbidity in Finland and the Baltic countries, particularly among men. This study aimed to assess alcohol policy restrictiveness in this region from 1995 to 2019 using…
View article: Protocol for a longitudinal study examining the trajectory of COVID-19, post-COVID, multidimensional disadvantage and health-related quality of life in India: the IndiQol Project
Protocol for a longitudinal study examining the trajectory of COVID-19, post-COVID, multidimensional disadvantage and health-related quality of life in India: the IndiQol Project Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the persistence of symptoms after infection, commonly referred to as ‘post-COVID’ or ‘long-COVID’. While countries in high-resource countries have highlighted the increased risk …
View article: The relationship between healthcare access and change in health-related quality-of-life among the general population of five countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
The relationship between healthcare access and change in health-related quality-of-life among the general population of five countries during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Purpose To determine whether (1) healthcare access at onset of the pandemic and (2) age, gender, socioeconomic status (SES), and pre-existing health status were associated with change in health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) during the CO…