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Social disparities in the prevalence of multimorbidity – A register-based population study

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background Prevalences of multimorbidity vary between European studies and several methods and definitions are used. In this study we examine the prevalence of multimorbidity in relation to age, gender and educational attainment and the association ...
Michaela L. Schiøtz, Anders Stockmarr, Dorte Høst, Charlotte Glümer, Anne Frølich   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Abatacept for Prophylaxis of Acute and Chronic Graft‐Versus‐Host‐Disease in Children Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Cohort Studies

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Graft‐versus‐host disease (GvHD) remains one of the most significant complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Abatacept, a selective T‐cell costimulation modulator, is a relatively novel prophylactic agent, though pediatric data remain limited.
Matthijs D. Kruizinga, Anne B. Verbeek, Caroline A. Lindemans, Emilie P. Buddingh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Chronic Conditions in Australia

PLoS ONE, 2013
To estimate prevalence of chronic conditions among patients seeing a general practitioner (GP), patients attending general practice at least once in a year, and the Australian population.A sub-study of the BEACH (Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health) program, a continuous national study of general practice activity conducted between July 2008 ...
Christopher Harrison, Helena Britt, Graeme Miller, Joan Henderson   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Neurocognitive, School‐Based, and Quality of Life Outcomes for Youth With Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia: A Scoping Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The medical burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (TDT) are chronic and cumulative, even in children. Yet the effects expand beyond medications and healthcare visits due to their impacts on school attendance, academic performance, and peer engagement.
Mary Ann Etling, Hakim Tokhi, Alexander A. Boucher   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Living well with chronic conditions

, 2009
This archived document is maintained by the Oregon State Library as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Title from PDF caption (viewed on June 13, 2014)Describes ...

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Epidemiology of multiple chronic conditions: an international perspective [PDF]

, 2013
The epidemiology of multimorbidity, or multiple chronic conditions (MCCs), is one of the research priority areas of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by its Strategic Framework on MCCs.
François G. Schellevis MD, PhD, Schellevis, François G.   +1 more
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The use of COPD maintenance therapy following spirometry in General Practice

European Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2016
Background: Several studies have shown that the use of pulmonary medication is widespread and often initiated without initial spirometry. Early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by spirometry in General Practice is essential for ...
Vibeke Gottlieb, Anne Marie Lyngsø, Ditte Sæbye, Anne Frølich, Vibeke Backer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Representation of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Pediatric and Adult Care: What We Discovered Using Informatics for Integrating Biology and the Bedside (i2b2) Data

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a high‐risk period for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). An initial observation at one academic medical center suggested a sex‐based disparity in clinic populations, prompting a national investigation.
Laurie J. Duckworth, Kholod Alhassan, Ada De La Osa, John Stephen, Yue Yao, Diana J. Wilkie   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uncovering Inequities: The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in this population. Growing evidence suggests that social determinants of health (SDOH) influence menstrual bleeding patterns, access to care, and treatment. However, no studies have
Maria Carter‐Febres, Cristina Tarango, Ashley Childress, Chunyan Liu, Evan Thomas, Jennifer Pomales, Eric S. Mullins   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and correlates of achieving recommended physical activity levels among children living in rural South Asia—A multi-centre study

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background We report the prevalence of recommended physical activity levels (RPALs) and examine the correlates of achieving RPALs in rural South Asian children and analyse its association with anthropometric outcomes. Methods This analysis on rural South
Krithiga Shridhar, Christopher Millett, Anthony A. Laverty, Dewan Alam, Amit Dias, Joseph Williams, Preet K. Dhillon   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source