Self-reported exposure to dust and diesel exhaust, respiratory symptoms, and use of respiratory protective equipment among Arctic miners
This study explored the association between reported respiratory exposure and symptoms, and PPE training and usage. Data from the MineHealth study (2012-2014) included a total of 453 Arctic open pit miners in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Participants answered questions on exposure to dust and diesel exhaust, respiratory symptoms, and PPE use, in addition to age, gender, BMI, smoking, and self-rated health. Estimated exposure to dust was common, reported by 91%, 80%, and 82% and that of diesel exhaust by 84%, 43%, and 47% of workers in Sweden, Finland, and Norway, respectively. Reported dust exposure was significantly relat...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: David Peyre-Costa Albin Stjernbrandt Jens Wahlstr öm Tiina Maria Ik äheimo Anje Christina H öper Source Type: research
Pediatric traumatic brain injury and early age multiple sclerosis in Finland: A nationwide register ‐based cohort study
There is no evidence of an association between pediatric traumatic brain injuty (pTBI) and early-onset multiple sclerosis 20 years post-initial trauma.Hazard ratio (HR) for pTBI was 1.10 (95% CI: 0.56-1.48). AbstractObjectiveExamine the link between pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) and early-onset multiple sclerosis in Finland.MethodsConducted nationwide register study (1998 −2018) with 28,750 pTBI patients (< 18) and 38,399 pediatric references with extremity fractures. Multiple sclerosis diagnoses from Finnish Social Insurance Institution. Employed Kaplan−Meier and multivariable Cox regression for probabi...
Source: Brain and Behavior - April 16, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Juho Laaksonen,
Ville Ponkilainen,
Ilari Kuitunen,
Julius M öttönen,
Ville M. Mattila Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Reinforced predeployment training of European military surgical teams: the key requirements are technical, non-technical, and also tactical skills.
Dear Editor, we read with great interest the study by Haverkamps et al. which examined the perceived readiness, training needs, deployment experience and post-deployment impact of Danish, Dutch and Finnish military surgical teams deployed between 2013 and 2020.[1] The survey showed a very good perception of pre-deployment readiness, with a median score of four on a five-point scale for all military surgical team professions: surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. Although pre-deployment medical training was only mandatory for Dutch military surgical teams, half of those surveyed reported preparation activities such as a ...
Source: Injury - April 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: N Py, A Jarrassier, E Meaudre, P Pasquier Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding " Comparison of single bicycle crashes and collisions among severely injured cyclists –A 16-year analysis based on the Helsinki Trauma Registry (HTR)"
We read with great interest the recent article published by Airaksinen et al. that analyzed the characteristics of 326 severely injured cyclists in Finland from 2006 to 2021 to describe patient demographics, injuries, injury severity, alcohol use of the injured cyclists, helmet use, and need for intensive care of severe cycling trauma [1]. The study was conducted retrospectively utilizing data from the Helsinki Trauma Registry (HTR), which comprises patient demographic information, injury details, pre-hospital and in-hospital physiological variables, treatment methods, and outcomes. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giovanni Aulino, Francesca Cittadini, Marcello Covino Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Skin closUre in carPal tunnEl Release (SUPER): protocol for a blinded randomised controlled trial comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in carpal tunnel release
Introduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder affecting a substantial portion of the general population. Surgical intervention is often deemed necessary, with the median nerve release being one of the most frequent operations. Optimising all the aspects of this procedure can enhance patient satisfaction with the treatment.
Methods and analysis
We aim to determine the differences in the aesthetic outcome of the scar as well as the pain experienced during the healing process between the use of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. The primary outcome measure will be the patients’ subjective satisfaction wi...
Source: BMJ Open - April 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Savolainen, A., Nietosvaara, Y., Sirola, J., Hytönen, M., Reito, A., Heikkinen, N., Räisänen, M. P. Tags: Open access, Surgery Source Type: research
Developing a Work Accommodation Operating Model for Workplaces and Work Ability Support Services
ConclusionThe operating model is a tool that workplaces and work ability support services can use to help working-aged people remain employed or access employment. Future studies should determine the workplace-specific functionality of this model using implementation research. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - April 16, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Optimizing remote and rural prehospital resources using air transport of thrombectomy candidates
In Finland, the yearly number of mechanical thrombectomies for acute stroke is increasing and more patients are transported over 100 km to the comprehensive stroke centre (CSC) for definitive care. This leaves... (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Pauli Vuorinen, Piritta Set älä and Sanna Hoppu Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding "Comparison of single bicycle crashes and collisions among severely injured cyclists –A 16-year analysis based on the Helsinki Trauma Registry (HTR)"
We read with great interest the recent article published by Airaksinen et al. that analyzed the characteristics of 326 severely injured cyclists in Finland from 2006 to 2021 to describe patient demographics, injuries, injury severity, alcohol use of the injured cyclists, helmet use, and need for intensive care of severe cycling trauma [1]. The study was conducted retrospectively utilizing data from the Helsinki Trauma Registry (HTR), which comprises patient demographic information, injury details, pre-hospital and in-hospital physiological variables, treatment methods, and outcomes. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 16, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giovanni Aulino, Francesca Cittadini, Marcello Covino Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Does ICS treatment increase the risk of pneumonia in asthma?
Patients with asthma have an increased risk of being hospitalised for pneumonia. For example, in a study based on the Respiratory Health In Northern Europe data set, Ekbom et al found that adults with asthma had a more than three times higher risk (HR (3.35 (95% CI 1.97 to 5.02)) of hospitalisation for pneumonia than non-asthmatics.1 Kankaanranta et al also found a high incidence of pneumonia in people with asthma when using data from the National Finnish Register of Health Care.2 In that study, the incidence of pneumonia was higher in those with more severe asthma than in the group with non-severe disease. Likewise, Ekbom...
Source: Thorax - April 15, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Janson, C. Tags: Thorax Editorial Source Type: research
Pregnancy period and early-life risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease: a Northern Finland birth cohort 1966 study
The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to analyze the pregnancy period, perinatal period, and infancy period risk factors for IBD in a wel... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Timo M. Blomster, Olli-Pekka Koivurova, Ritva Koskela, Karl-Heinz Herzig, Nicholas J. Talley and Jukka Ronkainen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Age-inclusive Arctic outdoor spaces: a policy review in four Nordic countries
The objective of this article is to identify and review the policies related to age-inclusive outdoor spaces in the Arctic regions of Nordic countries. Our analysis focuses on central government white papers that address the older adults in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. A review of such policy documents provides insights into the predominant understandings of older adults and healthy ageing. Moreover, such analysis may identify "blind spots" in the national policies, especially regarding the sparsely researched northernmost and rural Arctic territories. Our results demonstrate how the older populations in the Nordi...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - April 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anastasia Emelyanova Bodil H Blix Agneta Larsson Steinunn A Olafsdottir Arja Rautio Source Type: research
Age-inclusive Arctic outdoor spaces: a policy review in four Nordic countries
The objective of this article is to identify and review the policies related to age-inclusive outdoor spaces in the Arctic regions of Nordic countries. Our analysis focuses on central government white papers that address the older adults in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. A review of such policy documents provides insights into the predominant understandings of older adults and healthy ageing. Moreover, such analysis may identify "blind spots" in the national policies, especially regarding the sparsely researched northernmost and rural Arctic territories. Our results demonstrate how the older populations in the Nordi...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - April 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anastasia Emelyanova Bodil H Blix Agneta Larsson Steinunn A Olafsdottir Arja Rautio Source Type: research
Criminal behavior in alcohol-related dementia and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: a Nationwide Register Study
CONCLUSIONS: Persons with alcohol-related neurocognitive disorders frequently engage in criminal behavior prior to diagnosis, especially multiple offending. In the 4 years before and after diagnosis, crime rates declined in a linear fashion, with a marked reduction after diagnosis.PMID:38613687 | DOI:10.1007/s00406-024-01804-0 (Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience)
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - April 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anniina Palm Tiina Talaslahti Risto Vataja Milena Ginters Hannu Kautiainen Henrik Elonheimo Jaana Suvisaari Nina Lindberg Hannu Koponen Source Type: research
