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No inflammatory effects after acute inhalation of barium sulfate particles in human volunteers

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
Background Most threshold limit values are based on animal experiments. Often, the question remains whether these data reflect the situation in humans. As part of a series of investigations in our exposure lab, this study investigates whether the results
Christian Monsé, Götz Westphal, Monika Raulf, Birger Jettkant, Vera van Kampen, Benjamin Kendzia, Leonie Schürmeyer, Christoph Edzard Seifert, Eike-Maximilian Marek, Felicitas Wiegand, Nina Rosenkranz, Christopher Wegener, Rolf Merget, Thomas Brüning, Jürgen Bünger   +14 more
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Effects of wearing different face masks on cardiopulmonary performance at rest and exercise in a partially double-blinded randomized cross-over study

Scientific Reports, 2023
The use of face masks became mandatory during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Wearing masks may lead to complaints about laboured breathing and stress. The influence of different masks on cardiopulmonary performance was investigated in a partially double-blinded ...
Eike-Maximillian Marek, Vera van Kampen, Birger Jettkant, Benjamin Kendzia, Bianca Strauß, Kirsten Sucker, Melanie Ulbrich, Anja Deckert, Hans Berresheim, Christian Eisenhawer, Frank Hoffmeyer, Simon Weidhaas, Thomas Behrens, Thomas Brüning, Jürgen Bünger   +14 more
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Biomonitoring of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in firefighters at fire training facilities and in employees at respiratory protection and hose workshops

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
IntroductionPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are carcinogenic to humans and are formed by incomplete combustion. PAHs are always present during firefighting operations, and fire department members can be exposed to them in the workplace.MethodsIn ...
Stephan Koslitz, Birgit Heinrich, Heiko U. Käfferlein, Holger M. Koch, Tim Pelzl, Katrin Pitzke, Daniel Köster, Tobias Weiß, Volker Harth, Thomas Brüning, Thomas Behrens, Dirk Taeger   +11 more
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Second-line pharmacotherapy intensification after metformin monotherapy in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide register study from Finland during 2011–2022

BMC Health Services Research
Background In this nationwide register study, we examined the initiation of a second-line antidiabetic medicine (ADM) among new patients receiving regular metformin monotherapy in Finland during 2011–2022.
Hanna Rättö, Terhi Kurko, Pia Pajunen, Helena Kastarinen   +3 more
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Occupational-class trends in diagnosis-specific sickness absence in Finland: a register-based observational study in 2011–2021

BMJ Open
Objectives To examine the prevalence and days of long-term sickness absence (LTSA) by occupational class and by most important diagnostic groups in Finland during 2011–2021.Design Population-based cross-sectional study.Setting and participants National ...
Jenni Blomgren, Riku Perhoniemi
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
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Vestibular Patient Journey: Insights From Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Registry

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Vestibular symptoms impose a high burden of disability. Understanding real‐world diagnostic and treatment pathways can identify care gaps and guide interventions. We aimed to characterize symptom profiles, diagnostic trends, provider involvement, and treatment patterns in vestibular disorders.
Ali Rafati, Sami I. Nassar, Shaun A. Nguyen, Patricia L. Gerend, Michael C. Schubert, Michael T. Teixido, Frederick A. Godley, Joel A. Goebel, Cynthia A. Ryan, Habib G. Rizk, Amir Kheradmand   +10 more
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Prescribing patterns before the initiation of novel antidiabetic medicines in public, occupational, and private healthcare: a register study reflecting the guidelines of care in type 2 diabetes

BMC Health Services Research
Background Disparities in access to healthcare has been implied before in Finland, a country with universal healthcare but de facto tiered primary care. Less is however known about the content of care provided in different settings.
Hanna Rättö, Mikko Nurminen, Katri Aaltonen   +2 more
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New cancer medicines in Europe 2010–2020: comparison of medicines with or without extensions of indications

BMJ Open
Introduction During the last decade, extensions of therapeutic indications have been one of the most common methods to extend the lifecycle of a medical product in the post-authorisation phase and to increase the use and sales of medicines.
Kati Sarnola, Hanna Koskinen, Anna-Maria Ruuskanen, Terhi Kurko, Katariina Klintrup   +4 more
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Advancing Stroke Clinical Trials Using Community Engagement and Implementation Science Approaches

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Stroke clinical trials are essential for advancing stroke care but can face challenges with recruitment, retention, clinical relevance, and translation into real‐world practice. We propose that integrating community engagement and implementation science approaches into stroke trials can help address these needs.
Lesli E. Skolarus, Devin L. Brown, Bernadette Boden‐Albala   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source