CagA helicobacter pylori seropositivity and life style factors associated with peptic ulcer in a population based survey.

Objective To investigate readmissions among adult inpatients who underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in Taiwan. Design Population-based survey. Setting Retrospective study with the National Health Insurance Database. Methods All cases of inpatient adult UPPP (age >20 years) from 1997 to 2012 were identified through International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification. Factors associated with readmission within 30 days after surgery were analyzed. Results A total of 38,839 adults with UPPP were identified (mean age, 39.3 years; men, 73.7%). The incidence of UPPP was 14.6 per 100 000 adults, which increased from 1997 to 2012 (6.7 to 16.7 per 100,000, Ptrend < .001). The rates of readmission for any reason, readmission for bleeding, reoperation for bleeding, and 30-day mortality were 4.2%, 1.7%, 1.0%, and 0.14%, respectively. Young age increased the risk of reoperation for bleeding, and old age increased the risk of readmission for any reason and mortality. Men had an increased risk of readmission and reoperation. Hypertension was associated with an increased risk of readmission for any reason (odds ratio [OR], 1.29; 95% CI, 1.10-1.51), bleeding-related readmission (OR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.52-2.36), and reoperation (OR, 2.47; 95% CI, 1.84-3.30). Concurrent hypopharyngeal surgery was associated with an increased risk of readmission for any reason (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.07-1.66) and bleeding-related readmission (OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.25-2.27). Finally, the use of steroids was associated with an increased risk of bleeding-related readmission and reoperation. Conclusions The incidence of adult UPPP increased from 1997 to 2012 in Taiwan. Age, sex, comorbidity, concurrent hypopharyngeal surgery, and drug administration were associated with readmission after inpatient UPPP.

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SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a high-altitude setting in Peru: adult population-based cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.12149 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e12149

Author(s):

Charles Huamaní ◽

Lucio Velásquez ◽

Sonia Montes ◽

Ana Mayanga-Herrera ◽

Antonio Bernabé-Ortiz

Keyword(s):

High Altitude ◽

Adult Population ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Ecological Studies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

San Sebastian ◽

Population Based Survey

Background There are several ecological studies, but few studies of the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 at high altitude. We aimed to estimate the population-based seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 in three settings of Cusco at the end of the first wave among adults. Methods A population-based survey was conducted in September 2020, in three settings in the region of Cusco: (1) Cusco city at 3,300 meters above the sea level (m.a.s.l.), (2) the periphery of Cusco (Santiago, San Jerónimo, San Sebastián, and Wanchaq) at 3,300 m.a.s.l., and (3) Quillabamba city, located at 1,050 m.a.s.l. People aged ≥ 18 years within a family unit were included. The diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection was based on identifying anti- SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies (IgM and IgG) in serum using the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 chemiluminescence test. Results We enrolled 1924 participants from 712 families. Of the total, 637 participants were anti-SARS-CoV-2 seropositive. Seroprevalence was 38.8% (95% CI [33.4%–44.9%]) in Cusco city, 34.9% (95% CI [30.4%–40.1%]) in the periphery of Cusco, and 20.3% (95% CI [16.2%–25.6%]) in Quillabamba. In 141 families (19.8%; 95% CI [17.0%–22.8%]) the whole members were positive to the test. Living with more than three persons in the same house, a positive COVID-19 case at home, and a member who died in the last five months were factors associated with SARS-COV-2 seropositivity. Dysgeusia/dysosmia was the symptom most associated with seropositivity (aPR = 2.74, 95% CI [2.41–3.12]); whereas always wearing a face shield (aPR = 0. 73; 95% CI [0.60–0.89]) or a facial mask (aPR = 0.76, 95% CI [0.63–0. 92) reduced that probability. Conclusions A great proportion of Cusco’s city inhabitants presented anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at the end of the first wave, with significant differences between settings. Wearing masks and face shields were associated with lower rate of seropositivity; however, efforts must be made to sustain them over time since there is still a high proportion of susceptible people.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease is Associated with Increased Risk of Chronic Urticaria Independent of Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Population-Based Cohort Study

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ◽

10.1007/s40257-020-00561-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chun-Ming Chen ◽

Wan-Ting Huang ◽

Li-Jen Chang ◽

Chih-Cheng Hsu ◽

Yueh-Han Hsu

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Peptic Ulcer ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽

Chronic Urticaria ◽

Population Based ◽

Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽

Ulcer Disease ◽

Increased Risk

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Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease after Early and Late Helicobacter Pylori Eradication in Patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan

Biology and Medicine ◽

10.4172/0974-8369.1000402 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 09 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Guei Fen Chiu ◽

Yu Han Chang ◽

Den Chang Wu ◽

Ming Tsang Wu ◽

Hugo You Hsien Lin

Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Peptic Ulcer ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽

Population Based ◽

Helicobacter Pylori Eradication ◽

Ulcer Disease

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Factors Associated With Health Service Utilization in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: A Population-Based Survey

Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.2188/jea.je20120123 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 320-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Amarsanaa Gan-Yadam ◽

Ryoji Shinohara ◽

Yuka Sugisawa ◽

Emiko Tanaka ◽

Taeko Watanabe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Service ◽

Service Utilization ◽

Health Service Utilization ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Fecal Incontinence: Results From a Population-Based Survey

Gastroenterology ◽

10.1053/j.gastro.2018.01.062 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 154 (6) ◽

pp. 1672-1681.e3 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Stacy B. Menees ◽

Christopher V. Almario ◽

Brennan M.R. Spiegel ◽

William D. Chey

Keyword(s):

Fecal Incontinence ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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Prevalence of and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in preschoolers in Havana, Cuba: A population-based study

Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition) ◽

10.1016/j.rgmxen.2019.03.010 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 85 (2) ◽

pp. 151-159

Author(s):

S.J. Venero-Fernández ◽

I. Avila-Ochoa ◽

L. Menocal-Herredia ◽

Y. Caraballo-Sánchez ◽

F.M. Rosado-García ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Population Based ◽

Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Factors Associated

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Association between marital status and insomnia-related symptoms: findings from a population-based survey in Japan

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz119 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Yumi Kawata ◽

Mitsuya Maeda ◽

Tomoyo Sato ◽

Koutatsu Maruyama ◽

Hiroo Wada ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Marital Status ◽

Family Members ◽

Married Couples ◽

Population Based ◽

Married Women ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Comprehensive Survey ◽

Sleep Sex ◽

Socio Economic Factors ◽

Population Based Survey

Abstract Background Marital status is one of the socio-economic factors associated with health. Several studies have indicated a significant association between marital status and insomnia. The increases in the percentages of unmarried people in Japan are expected to produce a significant impact on insomnia. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between marital status and insomnia. Methods The participants were 35 288 people aged 30–59 years selected from the 2010 comprehensive survey of living conditions. We categorized marital status into five groups: single, married couples living with other family members, married couples living without other family members, widowed and divorced. Insomnia-related symptoms (IRS) were based on the participants who chose the answer, ‘I couldn’t sleep’. Sex-specific multivariable odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of IRS according to marital status were calculated using the logistic regression model, which was adjusted for potential confounding factors. Results The proportions of people with IRS were 2.5% in men and 2.8% in women. The multivariable ORs (95% CI) were 1.15 (0.89–1.49) for single, 1.69 (1.11–2.58) for divorced and 1.01 (0.73–1.39) for married couples living without other family members in men, and 1.56 (1.20–2.03) for single, 2.43 (1.83–3.22) for divorced and 1.31 (1.01–1.71) for married couples living without other family members in women. Conclusions We found divorced men and single, divorced and married women living without other family members had higher IRS than those who were married couples living with other family members in Japanese. This association was more evident in unemployed men.

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