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Mortality and Causes of Death From Sickle Cell Disease in The Netherlands, 1985-2017
In the Netherlands, between 1985 and 2007 secular changes in the health care of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) have taken place, such as penicillin prophylaxis, vaccination programs and stroke prevention. We investigated the number and causes of death in a cohort of 298 SCD patients, established in 2007, before introduction of neonatal screening, to determine preventable deaths. All patients were diagnosed with SCD before the age of 18 (median age at diagnosis 5.1 y). Their vital status was determined up to January 2017. After a total follow-up period of 4565 patient years and a median time of follow-up of 15 ye...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - September 24, 2021 Category: Hematology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of screening for atrial fibrillation in primary care with a handheld, single-lead electrocardiogram device in the Netherlands
ConclusionScreening for AF in primary care with a handheld, single-lead ECG during seasonal influenza vaccination is very likely to be cost saving for identifying new cases of AF in the Dutch population aged 65 years and over. Active screening for AF with a single-lead, handheld ECG device during seasonal influenza vaccination could be implemented in primary care.
Source: Europace - October 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research