Exploring the potential of learning methods and recurrent dynamic model with vaccination: A comparative case study of COVID-19 in Austria, Brazil, and China
This article presents the development of an innovative hybrid model, known as the Combined Dynamic-Learning Model, that integrates classical recurrent dynamic models with four different learning methods. The model is composed of two approaches: The first approach introduces a traditional dynamic model that focuses on analyzing the impact of vaccination on the occurrence of an epidemic, and the second approach employs various learning methods to forecast the potential outcomes of an epidemic. Furthermore, our numerical results offer an interesting comparison between the traditional approach and modern learning techniques. O...
Source: Health Physics - February 17, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Seyed Ali Rakhshan Marzie Zaj Fatemeh Helen Ghane Mahdi Soltani Nejad Source Type: research
Nightmare frequency is a risk factor for suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study aimed to investigate changes in NMF, SI, and their association during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected in 16 countries using a harmonised questionnaire. The sample included 9328 individuals (4848 women; age M[SD] = 46.85 [17.75] years), and 17.60% reported previous COVID-19. Overall, SI was significantly 2% lower during the pandemic vs. before, and this was consistent across genders and ages. Most countries/regions demonstrated decreases in SI during this pandemic, with Austria (-9.57%), Sweden (-6.18%), and Bulgaria (-5.14%) exhibiting significant declines in SI, but Italy (1.45%) and Portugal (2.45%)...
Source: Journal of Sleep Research - February 17, 2024 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Courtney J Bolstad Brigitte Holzinger Serena Scarpelli Luigi De Gennaro Juliana Yordanova Silvia Koumanova S érgio Mota-Rolim Christian Benedict Bj ørn Bjorvatn Ngan Yin Chan Frances Chung Yves Dauvilliers Colin A Espie Yuichi Inoue Maria Korman Adrijan Source Type: research
Whole blood RNA signatures in tuberculosis patients receiving H56:IC31 vaccine as adjunctive therapy
DiscussionOur data report gene expression patterns following H56:IC31 vaccination which might be interpreted as a lower risk of relapse in therapeutically vaccinated patients. Further studies are needed to conclude if these gene expression patterns could be used as prognostic biosignatures for therapeutic TB vaccine responses. (Source: Frontiers in Immunology)
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - February 16, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
Long-term impact of resilience and extraversion on psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal investigation among individuals with and without mental health disorders
ConclusionNext to showing that people with MHD were particularly affected by the pandemic, these findings indicate that higher degrees of resilience and extraversion are related to less long-term psychological distress. Our findings stress the relevance of strengthening resilience and extraversion and to provide mental health support in times of crises, both to patients with MHD and the general population. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - February 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness of a multidimensional post-discharge disease management program for heart failure patients —economic evaluation along a one-year observation period
ConclusionsThe economic evaluation along the cohort study showed that the HerzMobil Tirol is very cost-effective compared to UC and cost-saving in a sensitivity analysis correcting for “non-HF related costs.” These findings promote a widespread adoption of telemedicine-assisted DMP for HF.Graphical abstract (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - February 14, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A Homozygous PTRHD1 Missense Variant (p.Arg122Gln) in an Individual with Intellectual Disability, Generalized Epilepsy, and Juvenile Parkinsonism
Neuropediatrics DOI: 10.1055/a-2256-0722Biallelic variants in PTRHD1 have been associated with autosomal recessive intellectual disability, spasticity, and juvenile Parkinsonism, with few reported cases. Here, we present the clinical and genetic findings of a female of Austrian origin exhibiting infantile neurodevelopmental abnormalities, intellectual disability, and childhood-onset parkinsonian features, consistent with the established phenotypic spectrum. Notably, she developed genetic generalized epilepsy at age 4, persisting into adulthood. Using diagnostic exome sequencing, we identified a homozygous missense variant ...
Source: Neuropediatrics - February 14, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Gebert, Johannes Brunet, Theresa Wagner, Matias Rath, Jakob Aull-Watschinger, Susanne Pataraia, Ekaterina Krenn, Martin Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness of a multidimensional post-discharge disease management program for heart failure patients —economic evaluation along a one-year observation period
ConclusionsThe economic evaluation along the cohort study showed that the HerzMobil Tirol is very cost-effective compared to UC and cost-saving in a sensitivity analysis correcting for “non-HF related costs.” These findings promote a widespread adoption of telemedicine-assisted DMP for HF.Graphical abstract (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - February 14, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Fine micro- and nanoplastics concentrations in particulate matter samples from the high alpine site Sonnblick, Austria
We report atmospheric fine micro- and nanoplastics concentrations from particulate matter (PM) samples of two size fractions (PM10, fine micro- and nanoplastics, and PM1, nanoplastics), which were collected at the remote high alpine station Sonnblick Observatory, Austria. Active sampling was performed from June 2021 until April 2022. Analysis was done using TD-PTR-MS to detect 6 different plastic types. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene/polypropylene carbonate (PP/PPC) were found to be the dominating species. PET was detected in almost all samples, while the other plastic types occurred ...
Source: Chemosphere - February 12, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Daniela Kau Du šan Materić Rupert Holzinger Kathrin Baumann-Stanzer Gerhard Schauer Anne Kasper-Giebl Source Type: research
Fine micro- and nanoplastics concentrations in particulate matter samples from the high alpine site Sonnblick, Austria
We report atmospheric fine micro- and nanoplastics concentrations from particulate matter (PM) samples of two size fractions (PM10, fine micro- and nanoplastics, and PM1, nanoplastics), which were collected at the remote high alpine station Sonnblick Observatory, Austria. Active sampling was performed from June 2021 until April 2022. Analysis was done using TD-PTR-MS to detect 6 different plastic types. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene/polypropylene carbonate (PP/PPC) were found to be the dominating species. PET was detected in almost all samples, while the other plastic types occurred ...
Source: Chemosphere - February 12, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Daniela Kau Du šan Materić Rupert Holzinger Kathrin Baumann-Stanzer Gerhard Schauer Anne Kasper-Giebl Source Type: research
Psychomotor and Cognitive Outcome in Very Preterm Infants in Vorarlberg, Austria, 2007 –2019
Conclusion This study showed a remarkably good neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm infants with low rates of adverse outcome, similar to (inter)national reports, especially in the group of extremely preterm infants. Research is needed to explore the role of social factors and infants' environment, especially cognitive outcome and language skills. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Neuropediatrics)
Source: Neuropediatrics - February 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Jenni, Fabio Konzett, Karin Gang, Stefanie Sparr, Verena Simma, Burkhard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Homozygous PTRHD1 Missense Variant (p.Arg122Gln) in an Individual with Intellectual Disability, Generalized Epilepsy, and Juvenile Parkinsonism
Neuropediatrics DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779274Biallelic variants in PTRHD1 have been associated with autosomal recessive intellectual disability, spasticity, and juvenile Parkinsonism, with few reported cases. Here, we present the clinical and genetic findings of a female of Austrian origin exhibiting infantile neurodevelopmental abnormalities, intellectual disability, and childhood-onset parkinsonian features, consistent with the established phenotypic spectrum. Notably, she developed genetic generalized epilepsy at age 4, persisting into adulthood. Using diagnostic exome sequencing, we identified a homozygous missense varia...
Source: Neuropediatrics - February 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Gebert, Johannes Brunet, Theresa Wagner, Matias Rath, Jakob Aull-Watschinger, Susanne Pataraia, Ekaterina Krenn, Martin Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
The assessment of quality of care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a population-based cohort in the District of Landeck in Austria
CONCLUSION: This population-based cohort study on patients with T2DM in Austria showed significant differences in important quality-of-care process and outcome parameters across different groups of care units. Future research should also include prediction modeling for early warning and monitoring systems as well as adjustment for patient characteristics and duration and severity of disease.PMID:38336533 | DOI:10.1016/j.pcd.2024.01.011 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 9, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mag Veronika Haslwanter Ursula Rochau L ára R Hallsson Uwe Siebert Hans-Robert Sch önherr Monika Lechleitner Willi Oberaigner Source Type: research
Evaluation of a flexible assertive community treatment (FACT) program for patients with severe mental illness: an observational study in Salzburg, Austria
Inpatient treatment of severe mentally ill patients binds substantial resources and creates the dilemma of “revolving-door hospitalizations”. Evidence suggests that these patients benefit more from an assertiv... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - February 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matthias Gerhard Tholen, Anna Martin, Theresa Stemeseder, Thomas Vikoler, Barbara Wageneder, Wolfgang Aichhorn and Andreas Kurt Kaiser Tags: Research Source Type: research
Mindfullness based intervention reduce anxiety in labor
CONCLUSIONS: Management of anxiety about childbirth is important for pregnant women. Mindfulness interventions are effective for reducing anxiety about labor and increasing comfort during labor. Mindfulness intervention mechanisms have the potential to reduce anxiety by increasing skills to regulate emotions.PMID:38330537 | DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2024.102359 (Source: Gaceta Sanitaria)
Source: Gaceta Sanitaria - February 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Finta Isti Kundarti None Kiswati I Nengah Tanu Komalyna Source Type: research
Time Trends in Male Breast Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Survival in Austria (1983-2017)
CONCLUSION: Despite improvements in survival rates, MBC mortality rates remained largely stable between 1983 and 2017 in Austria, possibly resulting from a balance between increasing overall incidence and stable incidence rates of distant disease MBC.PMID:38328515 | PMC:PMC10849143 | DOI:10.2147/CLEP.S428824 (Source: Clinical Breast Cancer)
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lazo Ilic Judit Simon Monika Hackl Gerald Haidinger Source Type: research
