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We divided the subjects into three groups according to axial length Groups A (22-24mm), B (24-26mm), and C (≥ 26mm). The primary outcome was percentage change before and after use of the CLs. Secondary outcome was proportion of subjects with magnification effects, maximal changes > 10 %.
The study population was 6, 28, and 16 eyes in each group. Overall changes for the measured area were not significantly different in the whole study population. Group C had a larger proportion of magnification effects compared to Groups A and B (50.0 %, 0 %, and 3.6 %, P = 0.020). Measured area with plus lenses was significantly higher in Group C (P < 0.001).
The use of CLs might affect quantification of eyes with long axial length when using UWF images. Ophthalmologists should consider refractive error when measuring area in long eyes.
The use of CLs might affect quantification of eyes with long axial length when using UWF images. Ophthalmologists should consider refractive error when measuring area in long eyes.
Men’s health is a globally underrepresented area of research and policy. With men facing numerous healthcare barriers, there are calls for more ‘male friendly’ approaches to health improvement that take into consideration differing male behaviours and attitudes towards health. Men’s Sheds are community-based organisations delivering practical and social activities that encourage positive health behaviours. While Sheds have been recognised for their health and wellbeing benefits to men, research has yet to explore the impacts of Sheds on male health improvement and their potential role as a preventative gendered public health measure.
The study used in-depth interviews with 62 Shed members from five Sheds to investigate the impacts of Shed activity on the health improvement behaviours and attitudes of Shed users. Findings from the qualitative study were used to propose a set of pathways in which Sheds activity led to positive health engagement.
The proposed pathways suggest that there are many different rovide positive male health outcomes, often in unexpected and non-obvious ways. In particular, the proposed visual pathways are important to inform policymakers and practitioners of the ways in that Sheds may contribute to engaging men in health improvement practices and increase their health knowledge. This study also provides a structure from which further studies can measure and evaluate Shed health impacts.
Gingival recession is a common finding in the adult population. It is considered a challenge for clinicians to obtain a complete root coverage of Miller class III recession. The aim of this case series was to assess the outcomes achieved with the use of modified VISTA technique (m-VISTA) in patients having multiple Miller class III recessions after 6months.
Ten patients (six women and four men; mean age 53 years), who showed multiple Miller class III recessions (depth ≥ 2mm) and who met the established inclusion and exclusion criteria, were treated by postgraduate students with the use of m-VISTA technique.
A total of 38 recessions were performed. The recessions were mainly located in the mandible (80%), which included six molars. The mean baseline recession was 3.12mm. Post the intervention, a mean root coverage of 58.72% was achieved, with complete root coverage observed in 29% of the recessions.
m-VISTA may offer several advantages in the treatment of Miller class III gingival recession. Nevertheless, more clinical trials with a longer follow-up period are needed to arrive at a concrete conclusion about its advantages.
NCT03258996. Data registration 08/18/2017.
NCT03258996. Ki16198 cell line Data registration 08/18/2017.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) epidemiological data about the disease prevalence in the general population are unclear. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of PE in Greece and the associated temporal trends for the years 2013-2017.
Data on medical prescriptions for PE in the years 2013-2017 were provided by the Greek National Health Service Organization (EOPYY). Data on age, gender, specialty of the prescribing physician and prescription unit were provided as well.
The total number of medical prescriptions for PE for the study period was 101,426. Of the total prescriptions, 51% were issued by the Public Sector and 48% by the Private Sector. In 2013 the prevalence of PE was 5.43 cases per 100,000 citizens and increased constantly until 2017 with 23.79 cases per 100,000 population. Prevalence was higher in all years studied in the age group of 70-80 years. For the year 2017, we observed 69.35 cases per 100,000 population for subjects 70-80 years, followed by the ages 80-90 (60.58/100,000) and 60-70 years (56.47 /100,000). Females displayed higher PE prevalence than males and higher increasing trend.
PE prevalence has an increasing trend throughout the years 2013-2017 while prevalence in females is higher than males and displays a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care campaigns aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.
PE prevalence has an increasing trend throughout the years 2013-2017 while prevalence in females is higher than males and displays a higher increasing trend. Our results may be used to appropriately organize nationwide health care campaigns aiming at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.
Although it is known that winter inclusive of the Christmas holiday period is associated with an increased risk of dying compared to other times of the year, very few studies have specifically examined this phenomenon within a population cohort subject to baseline profiling and prospective follow-up. In such a cohort, we sought to determine the specific characteristics of mortality occuring during the Christmas holidays.
Baseline profiling and outcome data were derived from a prospective population-based cohort with longitudinal follow-up in Central Norway – the Trøndelag Health (HUNT) Study. From 1984 to 1986, 88% of the target population comprising 39,273 men and 40,353 women aged 48 ± 18 and 50 ± 18 years, respectively, were profiled. We examined the long-term pattern of mortality to determine the number of excess (all-cause and cause-specific) deaths that occurred during winter overall and, more specifically, the Christmas holidays.
During 33.5 (IQR 17.1-34.4) years follow-up, 19,879 (50.7%) men and 19,316 (49.
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