A novel case of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid induced by levamisole-adulterated cocaine

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Chinedu N Igwe ◽  
Fiona Robinson ◽  
Sophie M Jones
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Cicatricial Pemphigoid ◽  
Ocular Manifestation ◽  
Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid ◽  
Significant Public Health

Aim: To report a case of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid caused by levamisole-adulterated cocaine. Methods: Case report. Results: A 54-year-old woman with multi-systemic levamisole-induced vasculitis which triggered bilateral cicatrizing conjunctivitis refractory to conventional immunosuppressants due to continued cocaine misuse. Conclusion: Levamisole-induced vasculitis is a significant public health issue due to its popularity as an adulterant to cocaine. Our report suggests that levamisole caused vasculitis and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid in this case. Ocular manifestation of this syndrome is rare.

Identifying changes in trends in the age standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 250-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M Hille
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Piecewise Linear ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Piecewise Linear Regression ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Males And Females

ObjectiveTo identify changes in the linear trend of the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia for all persons, males, and females. MethodsA two-piece piecewise linear regression was fitted to the data. The piecewise breakpoint varied through an iterative process to determine the model that best fits the data.ResultsStatistically significant changes in the trendof the age-standardized incidence of melanoma in Australia were found for all persons, males, and females. The optimal breakpoint for all persons and males was at 1998. For females, the optimal breakpoint was at 2005. The trend after these breakpoints was flatter than prior to the breakpoints, but still positive.ConclusionMelanoma is a significant public health issue in Australia. Overall incidence continues to increase. However, the rate at which the incidence is increasing appears to be decreasing.

scholarly journals The social impacts of bedbug infestation as an emerging public health issue: a case report

10.19082/7636 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 7636-7642
Author(s):  
Ismaeil Alizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Amin Gorouhi ◽  
Abbas Aghaei Afshar ◽  
Abedin Iranpour
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Social Impacts ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals 402 Child injuries in Croatia – significant public health issue

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A147.2-A147
Author(s):  
Ivana Brkic Bilos ◽  
Maja Silobrcic Radic ◽  
Verica Kralj ◽  
Tanja Coric
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Child Injuries ◽  
Significant Public Health

scholarly journals Costs of Hormonal and Nonhormonal Prescription Medications for Hot Flashes

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amie Williams-Frame ◽  
Janet S Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Treatment Decisions ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Cost Information ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Cardinal Symptom

Hot flashes are the cardinal symptom of menopause and can be treated with hormonal and nonhormonal prescription medications. However, considering that 6000 women enter menopause daily in the USA, and many of these women are symptomatic, the costs of these treatments can be a significant public health issue. We evaluated annual individual and population costs of hormonal and nonhormonal prescription treatments for hot flashes. Cost information may be helpful to clinicians and consumers in making treatment decisions.

Late Band Migration After SAGB. Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiktor Meissner ◽  
Łukasz Krokowicz ◽  
Adam Bobkiewicz ◽  
Michał Drews
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Band Migration ◽  
Major Public Health Issue

AbstractObesity, a major public health issue of the 21

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