The role of alcohol and patterns of alcohol-related deaths in Republic of North Macedonia within the period 2007 –2020
AbstractExcessive alcohol consumption is one of the most important factors in a substantial number of violent deaths. The aim of our study was to investigate alcohol-related deaths in the Republic of North Macedonia in the period from 2007 to 2020, in order to study the influence of elevated blood alcohol levels in violent deaths. Five hundred sixty-four post-mortem blood samples from alcohol-related death cases —natural deaths and violent deaths (suicides, accidents, and homicides)—were analyzed, and the results were evaluated according to sex, age, and cause of death. Among 564 cases, traffic accidents were the leadi...
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - November 10, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Scabies outbreak management in refugee/migrant camps in Europe 2014-2017: a retrospective qualitative interview study of healthcare staff experiences and perspectives
Conclusions
We recommend development of accessible scabies guidelines for camps, use of consensus diagnostic criteria and oral ivermectin mass treatments. In addition, as much of the work described was by small, volunteer-staffed NGOs, we in the wider healthcare community should reflect how to better support such initiatives and those they serve. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - November 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Richardson, N. A., Cassell, J. A., Head, M. G., Lanza, S., Schaefer, C., Walker, S. L., Middleton, J. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
The impact of the comorbid seizure/epilepsy on the health related quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis: an international multicentric study
DiscussionOur results point to the possible role of theinterventions related to the adequate control of epilepsy along with improvement of the mental health status to be important in order to reduce MS burden in the PwMS with comorbid seizure/epilepsy. (Source: Frontiers in Immunology)
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - November 7, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
36 Vitiligo in North Macedonia
The aim of the study was to measure the quality of life of patients with vitiligo, expressed through the (DLQI), as well as the correlation between QL, disease activity and DC. Prospective cross-sectional study. Two questionnaires were used in the study. DLQI and the questionnaire contains the demographic characteristics of patients (age, gender, place of residence, marital status, education), disease activity, comorbid diseases and size of BMI. Anamnestic data and clinical examination included: age, duration of disease, family history of vitiligo, type of vitiligo, activity of vitiligo (stable or unstable) natural course,...
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - November 1, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: N.T. Mitrevska Source Type: research
The microbiology of bronchiectasis in Europe: Data from the European Bronchiectasis Registry (EMBARC)
Conclusion: P. aeruginosa and H. influenzae are the dominant pathogens in bronchiectasis but with marked geographical heterogeneity. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chalmers, J. D., Polverino, E., Crichton, M., Ringshausen, F., De Soyza, A., Vendrell, M., Regis Burgel, P., Haworth, C., Loebinger, M., Dimakou, K., Murris, M., Wilson, R., Hill, A., Menendez, R., Torres, A., Welte, T., Blasi, F., Altenburg, J., Shteinbe Tags: Respiratory infections and bronchiectasis Source Type: research
Study on moss biomonitoring of atmospheric deposition of minor and trace elements in the region of Polog, North Macedonia
AbstractA study was conducted to investigate air deposition and to explore the natural or anthropogenic sources of contamination with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the region of Polog, North Macedonia, using moss samples as biomonitors of air pollution. The distribution of 22 elements was detected in 43 moss samples collected in the region. Multivariate statistical analysis was applied to the available data. Factor analysis identified five association factors, of which four factors, F1 (Cr, Li, V, Co, Fe, Al, Ni, and As), F2 (K, P, and Mg), F4 (Ag and Cu), and F5 (Ba, Sr, and Mn) were related to lithogenic sources a...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - October 25, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Traj če Stafilov,
Robert Šajn,
Angja Ćulumoska‐Gjorgjievska Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Randomised controlled trial testing effectiveness of feedback about lung age or exhaled CO combined with very brief advice for smoking cessation compared to very brief advice alone in North Macedonia: findings from the Breathe Well group
In 2019, smoking prevalence in North Macedonia was one of the world ’s highest at around 46% in adults. However, access to smoking cessation treatment is limited and no co-ordinated smoking cessation programmes... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - September 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dragan Gjorgjievski, Katarina Stavrikj, Rachel Jordan, Peymane Adab, Gjorgji Stanoevski, Aleksandra Stamenova, Emilija Krstevska, Sara Simonovska, Fillip Trpcheski, Rachel Adams, Christina Easter, Kiran Rai, Kar Keung Cheng, Chunhua Chi, Brendan G. Cooper Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | PMC:PMC10451013 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | PMC:PMC10451013 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | PMC:PMC10451013 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | PMC:PMC10451013 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following a Hyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified.PMID:37616118 | PMC:PMC10451013 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.34.2300409 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski Krsto Grozdanovski Goran Rangelov Verica Pavleva Pavle Banovi ć Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
Cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in North Macedonia, July to August 2023
We report on a fatal CCHF case following aHyalomma tick bite in the east of the country in July 2023. Tracing of 67 contacts identified CCHF in one healthcare worker (HCW) providing care for the patient. Monitoring of contacts is concluded (including further 11 HCW contacts), thus far 28 days after the death of the case no additional cases were identified. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - August 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dejan Jakimovski, Krsto Grozdanovski, Goran Rangelov, Verica Pavleva, Pavle Banovi ć, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz and Katerina Spasovska Source Type: research
