Optimal measures for primary care physician encounters after stroke and association with survival: a data linkage study
Conclusions: Our persistence measure of regularity or composite measure may be useful when measuring physician encounters following stroke. (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 22, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Completeness of ALS Case Ascertainment in the US National ALS Registry: Application of the Capture-Recapture Method
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Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 20, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Completeness of ALS Case Ascertainment in the U.S. National ALS Registry: Application of the Capture-Recapture Method
Conclusion: Our findings indicate that administrative healthcare databases are a very efficient method for identifying the majority of ALS prevalent cases in the National ALS Registry and that the inclusion of a web registry portal for patients to self-register is important to ensure a more representative population for estimating ALS prevalence. Nonetheless, more than 40% of ALS cases were not ascertained by the Registry, with individuals younger than age 65 and people of color underrepresented. Recommendations are provided for additional methods that can be considered to improve the completeness of case ascertainment. (S...
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 20, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 55, 2021
Neuroepidemiology 2021;55:I –VI (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 9, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Acknowledgements to Referees
Neuroepidemiology 2021;55:497 –498 (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 9, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking and Other Multiple Sclerosis Environmental Risk Factors
Conclusion
The results of this case-control study confirm that different means of tobacco smoking are associated with increased risk of MS. It also sheds more light on the complex association between infections and MS. (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 6, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
A Multicentre Study Comparing Cerebrovascular Disease Profiles in Pacific Islander and Caucasian Populations Presenting with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack
Conclusion: Distinct cerebrovascular disease profiles are identifiable in PI-born patients who present with TIA or stroke symptoms in Australia. These may be used in the future to direct targeted approaches to stroke prevention and care in culturally and linguistically diverse populations.Neuroepidemiology (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - December 1, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance: Protocol for a Community-Based Mobile-Health Study
Despite projections of stroke being a leading cause of mortality in Africa, reliable estimates of stroke burden on the continent using rigorous methods are not available. We aimed to implement a mobile-Health community-based interactive Stroke Information and Surveillance System to sustainably measure stroke burden and improve stroke health literacy and outcomes in urban and rural sites in Nigeria. African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance (ARISES) is an observational cohort study, which will be conducted in urban (Ibadan North LGA Ward 3) and rural (Ibarapa Central LGA) sites with a combined base pop...
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 25, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer ’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: Our study suggests an increased risk of dementia among individuals with TBI, highlighting the need for more intensive medical monitorin g and health education in individuals with TBI. Biological mechanisms linking TBI and the development of dementia are needed in future studies. (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 24, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Epidemiology of Primary Brain Tumors in the Province of Catania during the 2003 –2016 Period
Conclusions: The IR of PBTs in the province of Catania is close to incidence reported worldwide. Further studies on risk factors are necessary.Neuroepidemiology (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 18, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Secular Trends in the Incidence, Prevalence, and Medications for Epilepsy from 2007 to 2015 in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Conclusions: The overall prevalence and incidence of epilepsy decreased slightly from 2007 to 2015. The prescribed first-line anticonvulsant also changed over time.Neuroepidemiology (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 15, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
A Comparison of Epidemiological Characteristics of Central Nervous System Tumours in China and Globally from 1990 to 2019
Conclusions: The burden of CNSTs is very serious in China, and we should pay attention to the key populations, early diagnosis technology, improvements in medical technology, and ways to reduce medical costs. We believe our results could help policymakers allocate resources efficiently to reduce the burden of CNSTs.Neuroepidemiology (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 15, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease in South West Sydney 2014-2020: An Unusually High Incidence of a Rare Disease
Conclusions
The incidence of CJD, in SWSLHD, exceeds the national average of 1/million. Cost-effective, adequate diagnostic and screening tools, implementab le over a large population, will become increasingly essential.
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Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 11, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of Parkinson ’s Disease in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in China: a multicenter population-based survey
Conclusion：The prevalence of Parkinson's disease in individuals aged 65 and older in China has not increased significantly in recent years. The prevalence of Parkinson's disease is higher in men than in women and higher in urban areas than in rural areas. (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 10, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of Parkinson ’s disease in China: a multicenter population-based survey
Conclusion：The prevalence of Parkinson's disease in individuals aged 65 and older in China has not increased significantly in recent years. The prevalence of Parkinson's disease is higher in men than in women and higher in urban areas than in rural areas. (Source: Neuroepidemiology)
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 10, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
