Does the use of surgical face masks reduce postoperative infections in traumatic wounds sutured outside hospital? A randomized study at a Norwegian casualty center
. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kristoffer Holen S ælenSynne HatlemarkChristina BrudvikTorbjørn Hiis BerghSoosaipillai V. BernardshawKnut Steena Department of Emergency Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norwayb Department of General and Orthopaedic Surgery, District General Ho Source Type: research

Developmental trajectories of conduct problems and time-varying peer problems: the Bergen child study
ConclusionsSupport for developmental ‘turning points’ was found, suggesting that adolescence is a particularly salient time for those with conduct problems. In particular, the presence of peer problems can increase observed conduct problems at this stage in development. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Modifiable prognostic factors of high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: findings from an occupational cohort study
Conclusion Factors identified in this study are potential target areas for interventions which could reduce high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders. However, future research aimed at replicating these findings is warranted. Trial registration number NCT04196634, 12 December 2019. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Killingmo, R. M., Tveter, A. T., Pripp, A. H., Tingulstad, A., Maas, E., Rysstad, T., Grotle, M. Tags: Open access, Health economics Source Type: research

Does the use of surgical face masks reduce postoperative infections in traumatic wounds sutured outside hospital? A randomized study at a Norwegian casualty center
CONCLUSIONS: Despite a higher percentage of postoperative infections in the unmasked than in the masked group (12.5% versus 10.2%), the difference was not statistically significant (p = .6). This might imply that the use of facemasks during suture of traumatic wounds in an outpatient setting does not significantly reduce the number of infections. However, due to the covid pandemic, the study had to be prematurely stopped before the planned number of participants had been recruited (n = 594). This increases the risk of type II error.PMID:38423090 | DOI:10.1080/02813432.2024.2315438 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kristoffer Holen S ælen Synne Hatlemark Christina Brudvik Torbj ørn Hiis Bergh Soosaipillai V Bernardshaw Knut Steen Source Type: research

Investigation of organic contaminants in the blubber of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) first stranded on the coast of Taiwan
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the blubber of a stranded blue whale found on the coast of Taiwan. The analysis included polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). The whale exhibited evident signs of emaciation, including low body weight, reduced blubber fat content, and thin blubber thickness. The dominant fatty acid type detected in the blubber was short-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (SC-MUFA), known to aid in thermoregul...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - February 29, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jing-O Cheng Pei-Ling Wang Li-Chin Chou Chig-Wei Chang Hao Ven Wang Wei-Cheng Yang Fung-Chi Ko Source Type: research

Does the use of surgical face masks reduce postoperative infections in traumatic wounds sutured outside hospital? A randomized study at a Norwegian casualty center
CONCLUSIONS: Despite a higher percentage of postoperative infections in the unmasked than in the masked group (12.5% versus 10.2%), the difference was not statistically significant (p = .6). This might imply that the use of facemasks during suture of traumatic wounds in an outpatient setting does not significantly reduce the number of infections. However, due to the covid pandemic, the study had to be prematurely stopped before the planned number of participants had been recruited (n = 594). This increases the risk of type II error.PMID:38423090 | DOI:10.1080/02813432.2024.2315438 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kristoffer Holen S ælen Synne Hatlemark Christina Brudvik Torbj ørn Hiis Bergh Soosaipillai V Bernardshaw Knut Steen Source Type: research

Investigation of organic contaminants in the blubber of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) first stranded on the coast of Taiwan
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the blubber of a stranded blue whale found on the coast of Taiwan. The analysis included polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). The whale exhibited evident signs of emaciation, including low body weight, reduced blubber fat content, and thin blubber thickness. The dominant fatty acid type detected in the blubber was short-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (SC-MUFA), known to aid in thermoregul...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - February 29, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jing-O Cheng Pei-Ling Wang Li-Chin Chou Chig-Wei Chang Hao Ven Wang Wei-Cheng Yang Fung-Chi Ko Source Type: research

Use of TLM derived models to estimate toxicity of weathered MC252 oil based on conventional chemical data and the potential impact of unresolved polar components
. (Source: Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods)
Source: Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods - February 29, 2024 Category: Toxicology Authors: Liv-Guri FaksnessDag AltinBj ørn Henrik HansenTrond Nordtuga Climate and Environment, SINTEF Ocean AS, Trondheim, Norwayb BioTrix, Trondheim, Norwayc Department of Infrastructure Sealab, Norwegian Institute of Natural Science and Technology, Trondheim, N Source Type: research

Further evidence of the association between social media use, eating disorder pathology and appearance ideals and pressure: a cross-sectional study in Norwegian adolescents
ConclusionA clear pattern of associations between photo- and video specific SM platforms, ED pathology, internalization of body ideals and perceived pressure was found in this study. Adolescent girls appeared to be particularly at risk. The results illustrate an imperative need to keep addressing the potential risks of SM use in adolescents, and to continue monitoring the effect of SM on young people ’s view of themselves, their appearance, and their eating habits. Future studies should attempt to identify aspects of SM use that may be particularly detrimental for girls and boys in their formative years, but also those t...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - February 29, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research