scholarly journals Diseases with oral manifestations among adult asthmatics in Finland: a population-based matched cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e053133
Author(s):  
Riikka Lemmetyinen ◽  
Jussi Karjalainen ◽  
Anna But ◽  
Risto Renkonen ◽  
Juha Pekkanen ◽  
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ObjectivesMany comorbidities are associated with adult asthma and may exacerbate the asthma burden of disease. This study aims to investigate the risk for major oral diseases or oral-manifesting diseases in asthmatic compared with non-asthmatic adults.DesignWe conducted a population-based matched cohort study with a 13.8-year follow-up.SettingA baseline questionnaire was completed by participants in 1997 and follow-up data were extracted from the national hospital discharge registry of the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland from 1997 to 2014.ParticipantsA total of 1394 adults with asthma were matched with 2398 adults without asthma based on sex, age and area of residence. Asthmatic adults were identified from the Drug Reimbursement Register of the Finnish Social Insurance Institution based on a special drug reimbursement right resulting from asthma. Participants without asthma were identified from the Population Register.Main outcomes and measuresOral health-related primary diagnoses were retrieved using codes from the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition and divided into groups of diseases. Cox’s proportional hazards models stratified by matching unit and models matched and adjusted for pack-years, education level and body mass index (when possible) were used to evaluate the matched and further adjusted HRs for diseases comparing asthmatic and non-asthmatic cohorts.ResultsAdult asthma was associated with a higher risk for any oral-manifesting disease (adjusted HR 1.41, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.80), herpes zoster (adjusted HR 6.18, 95% CI 1.21 to 31.6), benign tumours of the oral cavity and pharynx (matched HR 1.94, 95% CI 1.05 to 3.56) and dermatological diseases (pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, psoriasis and lichen planus, HR 1.67, 95% CI 1.01 to 2.78).ConclusionsIn this study, adult asthmatics experienced a higher risk for a major oral disease or oral-manifesting disease.

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv12-iv12
Author(s):  
Michael T C Poon ◽  
Kai Jin ◽  
Paul M Brennan ◽  
Jonine Figueroa ◽  
Cathie Sudlow

Abstract Aims There is limited evidence on cerebrovascular risks in glioblastoma and meningioma patients. We aimed to compare cerebrovascular risks of these patients with the general population. Method We used population-based routine healthcare and administrative data linkage in this matched cohort study. Cases were adult glioblastoma and meningioma patients diagnosed in Wales 2000-2014 identified in the cancer registry. Controls from cancer-free general population were matched to cases (5:1 ratio) on age (±5 years), sex and GP practice. Factors included in multivariable models were age, sex, index of multiple deprivation, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, history of cardiovascular disease, and medications for cardiovascular diseases. Outcomes were fatal and non-fatal haemorrhagic and ischaemic stroke. We used flexible parametric models adjusting for confounders to calculate the hazard ratios (HR). Results Final analytic population was 16,921 participants, of which 1,340 had glioblastoma and 1,498 had meningioma. The median follow-up time was 0.5 year for glioblastoma patients, 4.9 years for meningioma patients, and 6.6 years for controls. The number of haemorrhage and ischaemic stroke was 154 and 374 in the glioblastoma matched cohort, respectively, and 180 and 569 in the meningioma matched cohort, respectively. The adjusted HRs for haemorrhagic and ischaemic stroke were 3.74 (95%CI 1.87-6.57) and 5.62 (95%CI 2.56-10.42) in glioblastoma patients, respectively, and were 2.42 (95%CI 1.58-3.52) and 1.86 (95%CI 1.54-2.23) in meningioma patients compared with their controls. Conclusion Glioblastoma and meningioma patients had higher cerebrovascular risks; these risks were even higher for glioblastoma patients. Further assessment of these potentially modifiable risks may improve survivorship.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S510-S510
Author(s):  
Jacob Bodilsen ◽  
Michael Dalager-Pedersen ◽  
Diederik van de Beek ◽  
Matthijs C Brouwer ◽  
Henrik Nielsen

Abstract Background The long-term outcome of brain abscess is unclear. Methods We used medical registries to conduct a nationwide population-based matched cohort study to examine the long-term risks of mortality and new-onset epilepsy in patients hospitalized with brain abscess in Denmark from 1982 through 2016. Comparison cohorts from the same population individually matched on age, sex, and residence were identified, as were siblings of all study participants (Figure 1). We computed cumulative incidences and hazard rate ratios (HRRs) for mortality and new-onset epilepsy among brain abscess patients, comparison cohorts and siblings. Population and appendicitis controls had similar characteristics and prognosis why only comparisons between brain abscess patients and population controls are detailed here. Results We identified 1,384 brain abscess patients with a median follow-up time of 5.9 years (IQR 1.1–14.2). The 1-year, 2–5 year, and 6–30-year mortality of patients after brain abscess was 21%, 16% and 27% when compared with 1%, 6% and 20% for matched population controls (Figure 2). Cox regression analyses adjusted for Charlson comorbidity index score showed 1-year, 2–5 year, and 6- to 30-year HRRs of 17.5 (95% CI 13.9–22.2), 2.61 (95% CI 2.16–3.16) and 1.94 (95% CI 1.62–2.31). The mortality in brain abscess patients compared with population controls was significantly increased regardless of sex or age group except among subjects 80 years or older, and in both previously healthy individuals and immuno-compromised persons. Among the 30-day survivors of brain abscess (median follow-up 7.6 years [IQR 2.2–15.5]), new-onset epilepsy occurred in 32% compared with 2% in matched population controls. Cause-specific Cox regression analysis adjusted for stroke, head trauma, alcohol abuse, and cancer showed 1-year, 2–5-year, and 6–30-year HRRs for new-onset epilepsy of 155 (95% CI 78.8–304), 37.7 (95% CI 23.0–59.9), and 8.93 (95% CI 5.62–14.2) (Figure 3). Comparisons between sibling cohorts suggested no substantial effect of family-related factors on the long-term risk of death or epilepsy after brain abscess (Figure 4). Conclusion Brain abscess is associated with an increased long-term risk of mortality and new-onset epilepsy for several years after the acute infection. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Leidi ◽  
Flora Koegler ◽  
Roxane Dumont ◽  
Richard Dubos ◽  
Maria-Eugenia Zaballa ◽  
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Importance: Serological assays detecting specific IgG antibodies generated against the Spike protein following Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are being widely deployed in research studies and clinical practice. However, the duration and the effectiveness of the protection conferred by the immune response against future infection remains to be assessed in a large population. Objective: To estimate the incidence of newly acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections in seropositive individuals from a population-based sample as compared to seronegative controls. Design: Retrospective longitudinal propensity-score matched cohort study. Setting: A seroprevalence survey including a population-based representative sample of the population from the canton of Geneva (Switzerland) was conducted between April and June 2020, immediately after the first pandemic wave. Each individual included in the seroprevalence survey was linked to a state centralized registry compiling virologically confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections since the beginning of the pandemic. Participants: Participants aged twelve years old and over, who developed anti-spike IgG antibodies were matched one-to-two to seronegative controls, using a propensity-score including age, gender, immunodeficiency, body mass index, smoking status and education level. Exposure: SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity. Main outcomes and measures: Our primary outcome was virologically confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections which occurred from serological status assessment in April-June 2020 to the end of the second pandemic wave (January 2021). Additionally, incidence of infections, rate of testing and proportion of positive tests were analysed. Results: Among 8344 serosurvey participants, 498 seropositive individuals were selected and matched with 996 seronegative controls. After a mean follow-up of 35.6 (Standard Deviation, SD: 3.2) weeks, 7 out of 498 (1.4%) seropositive subjects had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, of which 5 (1.0%) were considered as reinfections. By contrast, infection rate was significantly higher in seronegative individuals (15.5%, 154/996) during a similar mean follow-up of 34.7 (SD 3.2) weeks, corresponding to a 94% (95%CI 86% to 98%, P<0.001) reduction in the hazard of having a positive SARS-CoV-2 test for seropositive subjects. Conclusions and relevance: Seroconversion after SARS-CoV-2 infection confers protection to successive viral contamination lasting at least 8 months. These findings could help global health authorities establishing priority for vaccine allocation.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e46818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Ta Li ◽  
Ya-Mei Bai ◽  
Pei-Chi Tu ◽  
Ying-Chiao Lee ◽  
Yu-Lin Huang ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 030006052110222
Author(s):  
Ling Mo ◽  
Zixian Wu ◽  
De Liang ◽  
Linqiang Y ◽  
Zhuoyan Cai ◽  
...  

Objective To evaluate the influence of insufficient bone cement distribution on outcomes following percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP). Methods This retrospective matched-cohort study included patients 50–90 years of age who had undergone PVP for single level vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) from February 2015 to December 2018. Insufficient (Group A)/sufficient (Group B) distribution of bone cement in the fracture area was assessed from pre- and post-operative computed tomography (CT) images. Assessments were before, 3-days post-procedure, and at the last follow-up visit (≥12 months). Result Of the 270 eligible patients, there were 54 matched pairs. On post-operative day 3 and at the last follow-up visit, significantly greater visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were obtained in Group B over Group A, while kyphotic angles (KAs) and vertebral height (VH) loss were significantly larger in Group A compared with Group B. Incidence of asymptomatic cement leakage and re-collapse of cemented vertebrae were also greater in Group A compared with Group B. Conclusions Insufficient cement distribution may relate to less pain relief and result in progressive vertebral collapse and kyphotic deformity post-PVP.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000072
Author(s):  
Tosan Okoro ◽  
Sebastian Tomescu ◽  
J Michael Paterson ◽  
Bheeshma Ravi

ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify a threshold in annual surgeon volume associated with increased risk of revision (for any cause) and deep infection requiring surgery following primary elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA).DesignA propensity score matched cohort study.SettingOntario, Canada.Participants169 713 persons who received a primary TKA between 2002 and 2016, with 3-year postoperative follow-up.Main outcome measuresRevision arthroplasty (for any cause), and the occurrence of deep surgical infection requiring surgery.ResultsBased on restricted cubic spline analysis, the threshold for increased probability of revision and deep infection requiring surgery was <70 cases/year. After matching of 51 658 TKA recipients from surgeons performing <70 cases/year to TKA recipients from surgeons with greater than 70 cases/year, patients in the former group had a higher rate of revision (for any cause, 2.23% (95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.39 to 3.07) vs 1.70% (95% CI 0.85 to 2.55); Hazard Ratio (HR) 1.33, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.47, p<0.0001) and deep infection requiring surgery (1.29% (95% CI 0.44 to 2.14) vs 1.09% (95% CI 0.24 to 1.94); HR 1.33, 95% CI 1.17 to 1.51, p<0.0001).ConclusionsFor primary TKA recipients, cases performed by surgeons who had performed fewer than 70 TKAs in the year prior to the index TKA were at 31% increased relative risk of revision (for any cause), and 18% increased relative risk for deep surgical infection requiring surgery, at 3-year follow-up.


Author(s):  
Alicia Gutiérrez-Misis ◽  
Rocío Queipo ◽  
María Victoria Castell ◽  
Teresa Alarcón ◽  
Rocío Menéndez-Colino ◽  
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