Readability of Patient Electronic Materials for Atopic Dermatitis in 23 Languages: Analysis and Implications for Dermatologists
ConclusionsAlthough there was an abundance of online articles related to AD, the readability of the available information was low. As online health information has become essential in making shared decisions between patients and physicians, an improvement in AD-related materials is needed. (Source: Dermatology and Therapy)
Source: Dermatology and Therapy - February 24, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
The Impact of Raising Alcohol Taxes on Government Tax Revenue: Insights from Five European Countries
ConclusionsIncreasing alcohol taxation was not linked to decreased but increased government revenue. Policymakers can increase revenue and reduce alcohol consumption and harm by increasing alcohol taxes. (Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy)
Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy - February 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Evaluation of medication safety assessment tools for pharmacist-led medication reviews: the Eastern European pilot project
Conclusion: Medication safety assessment tools can be useful in guiding decision-making during MRs; however, these tools cannot replace patient interviews and monitoring. Tools that include a thorough explanation of the potential risks and are easy to use are more beneficial for MRs. (Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology)
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - February 16, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 206: Pharmaceutical and Recreational Drug Usage Patterns during and Post COVID-19 Determined by Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
Pugajeva
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) was applied to evaluate the consumption trends of pharmaceuticals (i.e., antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiepileptics, antihypertensives, and others), as well as recreational drugs (caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine), in Latvia from December 2020 to July 2023. The time period covers both the COVID-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic periods; therefore, the impact of the implemented restrictions and the consequences of the illness in terms of the usage of pharmaceuticals thereon were investigated. Additionally, the seasonality and impact of the seasonal flu...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Laura Elina Tomsone Romans Neilands Kristina Kokina Vadims Bartkevics Iveta Pugajeva Tags: Article Source Type: research
Rate of exclusive breastfeeding at discharge in latvia through years of covid-19 pandemic and associated sociodemographic and in-hospital factors: Results from the imagine euro study
Introduction and aims of the study: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the ideal nourishment for infants. WHO recommends initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and EBF for the first 6 months of life due to its benefits both for the mother and infant, therefore breastfeeding support in facilities is crucial. The aim of this study is to compare the rate of self-reported EBF at facility discharge through the first years of COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors women faced in healthcare institutions. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Anna Sibalova, Pumpure Elizabete, Jansone-Santare Gita, Pessa Valente Emanuelle, Mariani Ilaria, Lazzerini Marzia, Rezeberga Dace Source Type: research
Women[StQuote]s suggestions on how to improve the quality of breastfeeding and support at the hospital: a qualitative study in Latvia using the WHO standards as framework for the analysis
This study aimed to explore suggestions from Latvian women who recently delivered in a hospital on how to improve the breastfeeding support based on WHO Quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) questionnaire. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: El īna Voitehoviča, Dārta Jakovicka, Ilaria Mariani, Agnija Vaska, Benedetta Covi, Emanuelle Pessa Valente, Gita Jansone-Šantare, Anna Regīna Knoka, Katrīna Paula Vilcāne, Dace Rezeberga, Marzia Lazzerini, Elizabete Pumpure Source Type: research
Mitochondrial genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Echinococcus multilocularis in Europe
Int J Parasitol. 2024 Jan 20:S0020-7519(24)00014-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2024.01.003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe cestode Echinococcus multilocularis is the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis, a fatal zoonotic parasitic disease of the northern hemisphere. Red foxes are the main reservoir hosts and, likely, the main drivers of the geographic spread of the disease in Europe. Knowledge of genetic relationships among E. multilocularis isolates at a European scale is key to understanding the dispersal characteristics of E. multilocularis. Hence, the present study aimed to describe the genetic diversity of E. mult...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - January 21, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Azzurra Santoro Federica Santolamazza Simone M Cacci ò Giuseppe La Rosa Daniela Antolov á Herbert Auer Guna Bagrade Petra Bandelj Walter Basso Relja Beck Carlo V Citterio Rebecca K Davidson Gunita Deksne Caroline F Frey Eva Fuglei Walter Glawischnig Bru Source Type: research
Genome-wide association analysis identifies a consistent QTL for powdery mildew resistance on chromosome 3A in Nordic and Baltic spring wheat
In this study, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using extensive field trial data from multiple environments across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway. The study involved a diverse panel of recent wheat cultivars and breeding lines sourced from the Baltic region and Norway. We identified a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) on chromosome 3A, designated as QPm.NOBAL-3A, which consistently conferred high resistance to powdery mildew across various environments and countries. Furthermore, the consistency of the QTL haplotype effect was validated using an independent Norwegian spring wheat panel. Subseq...
Source: TAG. Theoretical and Applied Genetics - January 19, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Min Lin Bulat Islamov Andrius Aleli ūnas Rita Armonien ė Andrii Gorash Egon Meigas Anne Ingver Ilmar Tamm Hannes Kollist Vija Strazdi ņa M āra Bleidere Gintaras Brazauskas Morten Lillemo Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 65: Self-Esteem and Occupational Factors as Predictors of the Incidence of Anxiety and Depression among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Latvia
Briģis
The prevalence of depression and anxiety among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic is high. The aim of the study is to identify the importance of self-esteem and occupational factors in association with the incidence of depression and anxiety among HCWs through a longitudinal cohort study during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia. Participants received seven questionnaires during the COVID-19 pandemic on demographic parameters, work-related information, and contact with COVID-19 patients, and three standardized questionnaires that evaluated symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), and s...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 7, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Laura Valaine M āra Grēve Maksims Zolovs Gunta Anc āne Art ūrs Utināns Ģirts Briģis Tags: Article Source Type: research
Public's perspective on COVID-19 adenovirus vector vaccines after thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) reports and associated regulatory actions - A cross-sectional study in six EU member states
CONCLUSION: Knowledge about TTS seemed to have influenced the public's opinion in Europe resulting in less willingness to be vaccinated with Vaxzevria® and Jcovden®. Willingness for vaccination against COVID-19 with other vaccines and widespread use of vaccines to prevent other diseases also differed and seemed to be determined by the approaches taken by national health authorities when reacting to and communicating about COVID-19 vaccination risks. Further investigation of optimal risk communication strategies is warranted.PMID:38182460 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.12.065 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - January 5, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Caroline Buhl Ramune Jacobsen Anna Birna Almarsd óttir Shahab Abtahi Armin Andersen Elena Deligianni Foteini Dermiki-Gkana Christos Kontogiorgis Chara Oikonomou Mirdza Kursite Elita Poplavska Ingrid Hegger Marloes van der Goot Paula Bar ão Sousa Ferreir Source Type: research
The role of insurance policies in the drug pricing landscape
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2023 Dec 8:1-14. doi: 10.1080/14737167.2023.2292693. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This overview paper aims at summarizing and analyzing the available literature on healthcare system organization and pricing policies of 11 European countries, comparing them to the Bulgarian pharmaceutical system. The countries were selected based on the reference basket for the pricing of pharmaceuticals in Bulgaria - Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and France.AREAS COVERED: In the first part, we explore the health system models in the above-...
Source: Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research - December 8, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Alexandra Savova Manoela Manova Konstantin Tachkov Guenka Petrova Source Type: research
