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Influenza vaccine effectiveness in Europe and the birth cohort effect against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09: VEBIS primary care multicentre study, 2023/24

Eurosurveillance
Introduction Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, A(H3N2) and B/Victoria viruses circulated in Europe in 2023/24, with A(H1N1)pdm09 dominance. First influenza infections in childhood may lead to different vaccine effectiveness (VE) in subsequent years.
on behalf of the European primary care VE group
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Potentially severe drug–drug interactions among older people and associations in assisted living facilities in Finland: a cross-sectional study

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 2016
Objective: This study aims to assess potentially severe class D drug–drug interactions (DDDIs) in residents 65 years or older in assisted living facilities with the use of a Swedish and Finnish drug–drug interaction database (SFINX).
Mariko Teramura-Grönblad, Minna Raivio, Niina Savikko, Seija Muurinen, Helena Soini, Merja Suominen, Kaisu Pitkälä   +6 more
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Risk of fracture among patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis: a population-based study

BMC Medicine, 2018
Background Glucocorticoids are associated with increased fracture risk and are the mainstay of treatment in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, fracture risk in these conditions has not been previously quantified.
Zoe Paskins, Rebecca Whittle, Alyshah Abdul Sultan, Sara Muller, Milica Blagojevic-Bucknall, Toby Helliwell, Samantha Hider, Edward Roddy, Christian Mallen   +8 more
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Ewing Sarcoma in Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age: A French Retrospective Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ewing sarcoma, the second most common primary bone cancer in children, requires intensive treatment that may lead to significant long‐term sequelae, particularly in infants. We retrospectively analyzed data from 1621 French patients treated between 1988 and 2015 within the EW88/93/97 or EE99 trials, focusing on 17 infants diagnosed before 24 ...
Elodie Verdier, Nathalie Cozic, Marie‐Dominique Tabone, Gaelle Pierron, Perrine Marec‐Berard, Sarah Winter, Gabriel Revon‐Rivière, Cyril Lervat, Dominique Plantaz, Marie‐Pierre Castex, Gregory Guimard, Estelle Thebaud, Stephanie Proust, Laure Saumet, Natacha Entz‐Werle, Sophie Taque, Cécile Vérité, Marta Jimenez, Nathalie Gaspar   +18 more
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A Situational Assessment of the Diagnostic Landscape and Organizational Readiness to Implement Next‐Generation Sequencing at Two Childhood Cancer Treatment Centers in Ghana

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Next‐generation sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a promising approach to improve diagnostic accuracy, but its feasibility in low‐ and middle‐income countries remains unknown. This study characterized the diagnostic landscape and assessed organizational readiness for NGS implementation at two childhood cancer treatment centers in Accra ...
Melissa Carvalho, Emmanuella Amoako, Nihad Salifu, Lily Gloria Tagoe, Yaw Bediako, Michelle Hermiston, Catherine Segbefia   +6 more
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Satisfaction with electronic health records is associated with job satisfaction among primary care physicians [PDF]

, 2013
Objective To evaluate the association between electronic health record (EHR) satisfaction and job satisfaction in primary care physicians (PCPs).Method Cross-sectional survey of PCPs at 825 primary care practices in North Carolina.Results Surveys were ...
Cykert, Samuel, DeWalt, Darren A, Kristie W Thompson, Christine D Jones, Samuel Cykert, Lewis, Sarah E, George M Holmes, Jones, Christine D, Sarah E Lewis, Holmes, George M, Thompson, Kristie W, Darren A DeWalt   +11 more
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Evaluation and Enhancement of Triaging Services Through Quality Improvement Tools at Primary Health Care Level: A Clinical Audit Study

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2023
Background: The effective and efficient operation of emergency services at healthcare depends on triage decisions. Successfully implementing a triage system improves patient care, communication, and self-assurance. Methods: A baseline audit was conducted
Ansif Pallath Majeed, Noora Alkubaisi, Kiran Harikumar, Hanan Al Mujalli, Abdul Ali Shah, Sharifullah Khan, Soraimah Sarip Socor   +6 more
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Referral Practices and Utilisation of Paediatric Oncology Physiotherapy Services in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Physical rehabilitation is highly recognised in improving the quality of life of cancer survivors through prehabilitation, sequelae management and palliative care, yet its integration into routine care in Ghana has not been characterised, leading to potential gaps in service access.
Dorothy Ekua Adjabu, Philip Junior Nyarko, Precious Madzimbe, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Tawagidu Mohammed, Sandra Banini   +5 more
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Call to action : improving primary care for women with COPD

, 2017
In this perspective-based article, which is based on findings from a comprehensive literature search, we discuss the significant and growing burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in women worldwide.
Karin Lisspers, Tsiligianni, Ioanna, Antonio Infantino, Ioanna Tsiligianni, Lisspers, Karin,, Roman Rodriguez, Miguel,, Miguel Román Rodríguez, Roman-Rodriguez, Miguel, Tan, Tze Lee,, Roman Rodriguez, Miguel, Lisspers, Karin, Infantino, Antonio, Tan, Tze Lee, Tze LeeTan, Tsiligianni, Ioanna,, Infantino, Antonio,   +15 more
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Patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives on a ‘fast-track’ pathway for patients with sciatica in primary care: qualitative findings from the SCOPiC stratified care trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Background Sciatica is common and associated with significant impacts for the individual and society. The SCOPiC randomised controlled trial (RCT) (trial registration: ISRCTN75449581 ) tested stratified primary care for sciatica by subgrouping patients ...
Benjamin Saunders, Kika Konstantinou, Majid Artus, Nadine E Foster, Bernadette Bartlam   +4 more
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