Hemispheric Prevalence Changes in Partial Epileptic Patients on Perceptual and Attentional Tasks

In relation to the general issue of the long-term effects of epileptic activity on the higher nervous functions, monohemispheric epileptic patients--divided into "lesional" [i.e., with computed tomography (CT) scan-visible lesions] and "nonlesional" (i.e., with CT scan-nonvisible lesions)--were submitted to dichotic verbal and tonal tasks, dichoptic verbal and spatial tasks, and a visual tachistoscopic attentional task. The aim was to investigate whether the typical patterns of hemispheric prevalence, which were observed in normal subjects by using these tests, undergo significant changes in epileptic patients. The findings versus normal subjects seem to demonstrate that (a) in lesional epileptic patients, the prevalence of the hemisphere without macroscopic lesions is a constant rule, whether or not this hemisphere is prevalent in normal subjects; (b) in nonlesional epileptic patients, the patterns are the following: when the epileptic hemisphere is the one that is prevalent in normal subjects, its prevalence is enhanced, whichever the hemisphere; when the epileptic hemisphere is not the hemisphere prevalent in normal subjects, the left one attracts and maintains prevalence, whereas the right one reduces and variously interferes with contralateral prevalence. It is concluded that, with respect to the functions tested, the nature of the epileptic foci seems to influence markedly the interhemispheric prevalence pattern.     

Prevalence of mental disorder in an urban population in central Sweden

The principal reason for this epidemiological study was the lack of psychiatric morbidity studies in a predominantly urban population, by psychiatrists in direct interviews. The psychiatric examination, covering 1970-71, included a representative selection of 2,283 persons, 18-65 years old from "former" Stockholm County, and the 12-month prevalence of mental disorders was measured. The total of non-participants was 12%. Forty-seven percent had a psychiatric diagnosis - significantly more women (54%) than men (40%). Excluding the psychosomatic diagnoses, 31% of the population received a psychiatric diagnosis, which agrees closely with other contemporary studies of mental disorder in the Nordic countries. The primary diagnoses were: neuroses 26%, psychosomatic diagnoses 16%, schizophrenic/paranoid conditions or other psychoses 0.6%, affective disorders 0.2%, psychoorganic syndromes 1.2%, psychopathy 0.2%, character neurosis 1%, drug dependence 0.2% (as a primary or a secondary diagnosis 0.6%), alcoholism 1.4% (as a primary or a secondary diagnosis 3.1%) and mental retardation 0.4% (as a primary or a secondary diagnosis 0.8%).     

An Epidemiology Model for Estimating the Numbers of US Patients With Multiple Myeloma by Line of Therapy and Treatment Exposure

ObjectivesEstimates on the distribution of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) by line of therapy (LOT) are scarce and get outdated quickly as new treatments become available. The objective of this study was to estimate the number of patients with MM by LOT and the number of patients who have received at least 4 previous LOTs including proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).MethodsA compartmental model was developed to calculate the number of patients by LOT. Two pathways were considered based on stem cell transplant eligibility, and at each pathway, treatments were stratified in 2 types: anti-CD38 mAbs or other. The model population was stratified into 4 subgroups based on age and cytogenetic risk. Model inputs were informed from real-world evidence.ResultsThe model estimated that, in 2020, 126 869 patients were living with MM in the United States. Of these, 105 701 received treatment in any LOT, with 56 959, 27 252, 11 258, and 5217 in lines 1 to 4, respectively, and 5015 in line 5 or beyond. The model estimated that 3497 patients received at least 4 previous LOTs including proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and anti-CD38 mAbs. The model overall prevalence predictions aligned well with publicly available estimates.ConclusionsThis study proposes a novel framework to estimate MM prevalence. It can assist clinicians to understand future trends in MM epidemiology, healthcare systems to plan for future resource use allocation, and payers to quantify the budget impact of new treatments.     

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sarcopenia in Singaporean Adults—The Yishun Study

ObjectivesTo describe the normative values of sarcopenia among community-dwelling adults (≥21 years of age); compare the prevalence of sarcopenia using Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria, 2014 (AWGS2014), Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria, 2019 (AWGS2019), and European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People criteria, 2018 (EWGSOP2) guidelines; and identify factors associated with sarcopenia.DesignParticipants were recruited through random sampling. Sarcopenia assessments were performed using a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan (muscle mass), handgrip test (muscle strength), and usual walking test (physical performance). Questionnaires were administered to evaluate lifestyle and cognition.Setting and ParticipantsIn total, 542 community-dwelling Singaporeans were recruited (21?90 years old, 57.9% women).MethodsWe assessed anthropometry, body composition, and questionnaire-based physical and cognitive factors, and estimated sarcopenia prevalence according to the AWGS2014, AWGS2019, and EWGSOP2 recommendations, and examined associations using logistic regression.ResultsAccording to AWGS2019, the Singapore population-adjusted sarcopenia prevalence was 13.6% (men 13.0%; women 14.2%) overall, and 32.2% (men 33.7%, women 30.9%) in those aged 60 years and above. The cut-offs derived from young adult reference group for low appendicular lean mass index were 5.28 kg/m2 for men and 3.69 kg/m2 for women (lower than AWGS recommended cut-off); for gait speed it was 0.82 m/s, (AWGS2019 recommended cut-off 1.0 m/s, AWGS2014 cut-off was 0.8 m/s); and for handgrip strength it was 27.9 kg/m2 for men and 16.7 kg/m2 for women (close to AWGS2019 recommendation). Age, sex, marital status, alcoholism, physical activity, body mass index, waist circumference, and global cognition were associated with sarcopenia (P < .05).Conclusions and ImplicationsThis is the first study to provide reference values of muscle mass, strength, and gait speed across the adult lifespan of Singaporeans. Using AWGS2019 criteria, sarcopenia is prominent in older age (32.2% in ≥60 years old), but it is already nontrivial (6.9%) among young and middle-age persons. Multidomain lifestyle modifications addressing muscle strength, cognition, and nutrition over the adult lifespan are important to delay the development of sarcopenia.     

2014—2018年海南地区各级医院住院患者医院感染现患率

 目的 了解2014—2018年海南地区各级医院住院患者医院感染现患率情况,为降低海南地区医院感染发病率提供科学指导依据。方法 采用横断面调查法对2014、2016和2018年参与海南省医院感染现患率调查日的住院患者进行床旁调查和病历调查,调查数据采用SPSS 20.0软件进行统计分析。结果 2014、2016、2018年分别调查患者17 497、18 509、22 705例,医院感染现患率为1.88%~3.26%,呈下降趋势（P<0.001）;三年共计感染部位1 612例次,以下呼吸道感染（813例次,50.43%）和泌尿道感染（242例次,15.01%）为主;综合ICU是医院感染现患率最高的科室（22.46%~34.53%）。共检出病原菌892株,以革兰阴性菌为主（664株,74.44%）,主要为铜绿假单胞菌（169株,18.95%）和大肠埃希菌（122株,13.68%）,金黄色葡萄球菌是占比最高（48株,5.38%）的革兰阳性菌。三年抗菌药物使用率为32.87%~34.95%,呈下降趋势（P=0.001）。结论 尽管海南地区医院感染现患率有所下降,但仍需在今后的工作中加强重点科室、部位、环节及高危人群的防控管理力度,逐步降低医院感染发病率。     

Probable Delirium and Associated Patient Characteristics in Long-Term Care and Complex Continuing Care: A Population-Based Observational Study

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of probable delirium in long-term care (LTC) and complex continuing care (CCC) settings and to describe the resident characteristics associated with probable delirium.DesignPopulation-based cross-sectional study using routinely collected administrative health data.Setting and ParticipantsAll LTC and CCC residents in Ontario, Canada, assessed with the Resident Assessment Instrument–Minimum Dataset (RAI-MDS) assessment between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016 (LTC n=86,454, CCC n=10,217).MethodsProbable delirium was identified via the delirium Clinical Assessment Protocol on the RAI-MDS assessment, which is triggered when individuals display at least 1 of 6 delirium symptoms that are of recent onset and different from their usual functioning. RAI-MDS assessments were linked to demographic and health services utilization databases to ascertain resident demographics and health status. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify characteristics associated with probable delirium, with adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) reported.ResultsDelirium was probable in 3.6% of LTC residents and 16.5% of CCC patients. LTC patients displayed fewer delirium symptoms than CCC patients. The most common delirium symptom in LTC was periods of lethargy (44.6% of delirium cases); in CCC, it was mental function varying over the course of the day (63.5% of delirium cases). The odds of probable delirium varied across individual demographics and health characteristics, with increased health instability having the strongest association with the outcome in both care settings (LTC: OR 30.4, 95% CI 26.2-35.3; CCC: OR 21.0, 95% CI 16.7-26.5 for high vs low instability).Conclusions and ImplicationsThere were differences in the presentation and burden of delirium symptoms between LTC and CCC, potentially reflecting differences in delirium severity or symptom identification. Several risk factors for probable delirium in LTC and CCC were identified that may be amenable to interventions to prevent this highly distressing condition.     

河南居民常见癌症死亡率及其流行趋势分析(1974～1999)

目的 :研究河南人口常见恶性肿瘤死亡率及其流行特征。方法 :收集河南省 1974～ 1976年全人口死亡回顾调查资料和 1983～ 1999年 1/ 10人口 ( 15市县 )居民死亡登记报告资料 ,按《中国恶性肿瘤登记报告试行规范》的统计方法 ,分析常见恶性肿瘤死亡率及动态特征并对未来趋势进行预测。结果 :近 2 6年来 ,河南居民总癌死亡率变化不大 ,而食管癌则呈下降趋势 ,胃癌相对稳定 ,肝癌、肺癌上升明显 ,子宫颈癌下降很快。结论 :建立以人群为基础的癌症登记报告系统 ,对于了解和掌握恶性肿瘤流行动态及其进行肿瘤控制是非常必要的     

上海市长宁区中老年妇女慢性病现况调查

目的 了解中老年女慢性病患病状况,为社区中老年妇女的疾病预防、健康促进及制定中老年卫生政策提供科学依据。方法 采用入户调查的方式,对上海市长宁区75368名40－69岁中老年妇女常见慢性病患病率及常见关联因素,进行了结构式问卷调查。结果 在长宁区中老年妇女中,各种常见慢性病患病率居前5位的依次为高血压（23．9％）、慢性胃炎（19．7％）、冠心病（7．4％）、肿瘤（6．5％）和糖尿病（4．4％）。常见恶性肿瘤中,乳腺癌患病率最高（750／10万）,其次是胃癌（130／10万）。影响慢性病患病率的因素包括年龄、婚姻状况、吸烟、饮酒及饮茶等。结论 社区卫生工作应从健康教育入手,积极开展老年病防治工作。卫生部门应关注人口老龄化带来的新问题,积极提高中老年妇女的健康状况。     

我国HIV感染者合并感染HBV现况

目的通过文献回顾,了解我国HIV感染者中HBV感染的流行特征。方法通过对2010-2019年文献检索、文献筛选、质量评价等过程,收集我国有关HIV感染者合并感染HBV的研究文献,对符合纳入标准的文献提取相关数据后进行Meta分析。结果共纳入27项研究,合并样本量为69816例;我国HIV感染者的HBV合并感染率为11.29%,西部地区(10.73%)和南部地区(14.18%)的合并感染率较高,北部地区(6.36%)最低;血液或血液制品传播、注射吸毒传播、同性性传播、异性性传播、传播途径不详和母婴传播的HIV感染者的HBV合并感染率分别为11.22%、12.76%、9.58%、11.32%、10.34%和2.87%。在HIV各种传播途径中,经母婴传播的HIV感染者的HBV合并感染率最低;南部地区男性HIV感染者的HBV感染率是女性的1.29倍。结论我国HIV感染者的HBV感染率明显高于普通人群的HBV感染率;应加强HIV/HBV共感染者的预防控制。