Understanding Hispanic Patient Satisfaction with Telehealth During COVID-19

BackgroundRecent studies have described the use of telehealth for pediatric surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate equity in telehealth use by comparing rates of utilization and satisfaction with pediatric surgical telemedicine among Hispanic patients.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients seen by a surgical subspecialty provider in the outpatient setting at a quaternary pediatric hospital between April 1 and June 30, 2020. Patients evaluated in the same three-month period in 2019 were analyzed as a historic control. Differences in Family Experience Survey (FES) responses based on race and ethnicity and preferred language of care were assessed using univariable and multivariable generalized linear modeling.ResultsThe pandemic cohort included fewer patients of Hispanic ethnicity and fewer Spanish-speakers. After controlling for visit type, comparison of Spanish-speaking and English-speaking patients revealed that Spanish-speaking families had significantly lower scores for FES items that evaluated healthcare provider explaining (IRR 0.74, 95% CI: 0.61–0.90), listening (IRR 0.76, 95% CI: 0.63–0.92), and time spent with the family (IRR 0.73, 95% CI: 0.60–0.89). There were no differences in FES responses based on insurance status or degree of medical complexity.ConclusionsTelehealth services were less commonly used among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking patients. Language may differentially affect family satisfaction with healthcare and telehealth solutions. Strategies to mitigate these inequities are needed and may include strengthening interpreter services and providing language-concordant care.Level of evidenceLevel IV.     

福建平潭综合实验区2013—2015年甲状腺癌发病调查分析

目的 调查核实平潭综合实验区甲状腺癌是否高发,并分析其发病特征。方法 选择福建省肿瘤发病报告系统中发病日期为2013—2015年的平潭户籍甲状腺癌病例;通过查阅医院病历资料核实基本信息和诊断信息,随访排除非户籍病例。计算粗发病率、标化率、累积率,分析甲状腺癌在不同性别、年龄发病情况,及不同病理类型和不同大小肿瘤的构成。中国人口标化率根据2000年中国标准人口构成计算,世界人口标化率按Segi′s世界人口构成计算。结果 2013—2015年平潭综合实验区甲状腺癌新发病例共881例;其中男性205例,女性676例。甲状腺癌粗发病率为69.30/10万,中标率为65.27/10万;男性粗发病率及中标率分别为31.78/10万和29.87/10万;女性粗发病率及中标率分别为107.95/10万和101.19/10万;女性发病是男性的3.18倍。男、女性中位发病年龄分别为46岁和47岁。男性在40-年龄组达到发病高峰,女性在45-年龄组和55-年龄组形成两个发病高峰。乳头状癌、滤泡状癌、髓样癌及其他病理类型占比分别为96.52%、1.80%、0.60%和1.08%。肿瘤最大径≤10 mm的微小癌占77.29%。结论 平潭综合实验区甲状腺癌发病高于同期福建省及全国平均水平,以乳头状癌为主,微小癌占比较高。     

2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡分析

目的探讨2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡情况。方法收集2014年全省12个肿瘤登记地区的数据资料,分析不同地区、不同年龄和性别的恶性肿瘤发病率与死亡率特点,同时与全国数据进行比较。结果2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区新发恶性肿瘤11703例(男性6559例,女性5144例),发病率为221.21/10万,中国人口标化发病率为163.91/10万,世界人口标化发病率为163.25/10万;城市地区发病率、中国人口标化发病率分别为247.02/10万、171.35/10万,农村地区分别为205.98/10万、159.03/10万。男性常见恶性肿瘤发病以胃癌、肺癌、食管癌、肝癌、结直肠癌为主,女性以乳腺癌、子宫颈癌、肺癌、食管癌、胃癌为主。恶性肿瘤死亡病例7283例(男性4548例,女性2735例),恶性肿瘤死亡率为137.66/10万,中国人口标化死亡率为99.67/10万,世界人口标化死亡率为100.11/10万;城市地区死亡率、中国人口标化死亡率分别为141.03/10万、92.84/10万,农村地区分别为135.68/10万、103.69/10万。男性常见恶性肿瘤死亡以肺癌、胃癌、肝癌、食管癌、结直肠癌为主,女性以肺癌、胃癌、肝癌、食管癌、子宫颈癌为主。结论山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡均以肺癌、上消化道恶性肿瘤和女性子宫颈癌为主,胃癌、子宫颈癌的发病率较高。     

福建省2016年恶性肿瘤发病与死亡分析

目的 分析福建省2016年恶性肿瘤发病与死亡情况,为福建省恶性肿瘤防治提供理论依据。方法 整理与评估2016年福建省恶性肿瘤登记数据。将符合标准的数据根据性别、年龄和部位分别计算发病率和死亡率,结合2016年福建省户籍人口,估计福建省恶性肿瘤发病数和死亡数。结果 据估计,2016年福建省新发恶性肿瘤107 498例,死亡61 872例。全省恶性肿瘤发病率为286.72/10万,中标率210.24/10万。全省恶性肿瘤死亡率为165.03/10万,中标率113.90/10万。肺癌、胃癌、肝癌、结直肠癌和甲状腺癌是福建省最常见的恶性肿瘤。肺癌、肝癌、胃癌、结直肠癌和食管癌是福建省主要的恶性肿瘤死亡原因。结论 目前福建省癌症负担较重,应加强对肺癌、胃癌和肝癌等恶性肿瘤的防治工作。     

Lung cancer incidence in young women vs. young men: A systematic analysis in 40 countries

Previous studies have reported converging lung cancer rates between sexes. We examine lung cancer incidence rates in young women vs. young men in 40 countries across five continents. Lung and bronchial cancer cases by 5-year age group (ages 30–64) and 5-year calendar period (1993–2012) were extracted from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents. Female-to-male incidence rate ratios (IRRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were calculated by age group and birth cohort. Among men, age-specific lung cancer incidence rates generally decreased in all countries, while in women the rates varied across countries with the trends in most countries stable or declining, albeit at a slower pace compared to those in men. As a result, the female-to-male IRRs increased among recent birth cohorts, with IRRs significantly greater than unity in Canada, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the United States. For example, the IRRs in ages 45–49 year in the Netherlands increased from 0.7 (95% CI: 0.6–0.8) to 1.5 (95% CI: 1.4–1.7) in those born circa 1948 and 1963, respectively. Similar patterns, though nonsignificant, were found in 23 additional countries. These crossovers were largely driven by increasing adenocarcinoma incidence rates in women. For those countries with historical smoking data, smoking prevalence in women approached, but rarely exceeded, those of men. In conclusion, the emerging higher lung cancer incidence rates in young women compared to young men is widespread and not fully explained by sex differences in smoking patterns. Future studies are needed to identify reasons for the elevated incidence of lung cancer among young women.     

Chronic inflammation and risk of lung cancer in older adults in the health,aging and body composition cohort study

Objectives

We examined the association between three inflammatory markers (Interleukin (IL)-6, C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α) and incident lung cancer using baseline, updated, and averaged inflammatory measures in older adults.

Estimating pertussis incidence in general practice using a large Australian primary care database

BackgroundWhile pertussis is notifiable in most countries, notifications typically underestimate the true pertussis burden. We explored the incidence of pertussis in general practice in Australia.MethodsUsing MedicineInsight, a large longitudinal electronic medical record database of general practice (primary care) encounters which includes >1.5 million patients, we first defined a cohort of active patients and then used free-text search algorithms to identify patients with pertussis-related encounters. We defined and identified pertussis-related encounters in four patient categories: pertussis-associated (category 1), potential pertussis (category 2), epidemiologically-linked pertussis (category 3), and symptoms consistent with pertussis (category 4). Incident pertussis-related encounter rates per 100,000 active patients were calculated from Jan 2008 to Aug 2015.ResultsEstimated mean annual pertussis incidence increased as definitions were expanded, from 94.3 (category 1 patients only) to 148.8 (categories 1+2+3 patients combined) per 100,000 active patients per year. Monthly time-series corresponding to the first three categories were highly correlated (Pearson’s r > 90% for each pair), but each was poorly correlated with category 4. For categories 1+2+3, the highest incidence was among 0–4 and 5–9 year olds. Incidence was 30% higher in females than males (i.e. 184.5 vs 139.8 per 100,00 active patients for categories 1–3 patients combined). Pertussis-associated incidence (category 1) was similar to national pertussis notification rates. Categories 2 and 3 added 25% and 33%, respectively, on average relative to category 1 incidence. The estimated incidence from categories 1+2+3 together were on average 64% higher than national pertussis notification rates.ConclusionWe provide comprehensive estimates of pertussis-related incidence in general practice (primary care), well in excess of notified pertussis incidence in Australia. This highlights the utility of MedicineInsight data in providing a greater understanding of the burden of medically-attended pertussis infections.     

The burden of digestive disease across Europe: Facts and policies

The past decade has witnessed a significant increase in the incidence of GI diseases across Europe. There are clear differences in outcomes for patients in Europe based on geographical and economic differences, and there is a worrying inequality in the provision of healthcare across the continent. Recent demographic studies have highlighted the heavy burden of GI disease across Europe. There is increasing demand for endoscopic procedures which are becoming increasingly more complex and demand further expertise and training. A co-ordinated and cohesive approach to research, specialist training and healthcare funding is required to overcome these inequalities.     

2016年广西肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病和死亡分析

目的 分析2016年广西肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病和死亡情况。 方法 对2016年广西31个肿瘤登记处的肿瘤登记数据进行分析，按城乡、性别、年龄别对数据进行分层，分别计算恶性肿瘤发病和死亡的粗率、标化率、累积率（0～74岁）和前10位恶性肿瘤构成。人口标准化率采用2000年全国普查标准人口年龄构成和Segi's 世界标准人口年龄构成计算。 结果 纳入分析的31个登记处共覆盖人口11 628 368人（其中城市6 698 487人，农村4 929 881人），恶性肿瘤新发病例28 140例，发病粗率、中标率、世标率和累积率（0～74岁）分别为241.99/10万、196.89/10万、192.26/10万、21.90%；无论是中标率还是世标率，男性均高于女性，城市地区均高于农村地区。恶性肿瘤发病在40岁以后快速上升，在80岁年龄组时达到高峰。发病前10位恶性肿瘤依次为肝癌、肺癌、乳腺癌、结直肠癌、宫颈癌、胃癌、鼻咽癌、前列腺癌、子宫肿瘤和脑瘤，占全部恶性肿瘤发病的75.65%。恶性肿瘤死亡病例17 647例，死亡粗率、中标率、世标率和累积率（0～74岁）分别为151.76/10万、119.05/10万、117.31/10万、13.27%；无论中标率还是世标率，男性均高于女性，城市地区均低于农村地区。恶性肿瘤死亡在40岁以后快速上升，在85岁年龄组时达到高峰。死亡前10位恶性肿瘤依次为肝癌、肺癌、结直肠癌、胃癌、乳腺癌、鼻咽癌、宫颈癌、食管癌、前列腺癌和白血病，占全部恶性肿瘤死亡的81.74%。结论  2016年广西肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病率和死亡率略高于2015年，肝癌、肺癌、结直肠癌、乳腺癌和鼻咽癌是重点防控的癌种。