Gait and speed as exercise components of risk factors associated with onset of fatigue injury of the third metacarpal bone in 2-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses:The Laboratory Small Ruminant.

2000 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 602-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray C. Boston ◽  
David M. Nunamaker
2022 ◽  
Vol 35 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salomé Cruz ◽  
Carlota Quintal ◽  
Patrícia Antunes

Introduction: In Portugal, the rate of refusals regarding transfer between hospitals through surgery vouchers is high, which makes it difficult to meet maximum waiting times for elective surgeries. The objectives of this study are to examine how many vouchers were issued and refused between the third quarter of 2016 and the fourth quarter of 2019 and the risk factors associated with their refusal, in Central PortugalMaterial and Methods: Data was obtained in the database of cancelled vouchers and the waiting list for surgery on the 31st December 2019. Multiple logistic regression was used to investigate risk factors.Results: The number of issued vouchers increased after 2018 and the rate of refusals has been above 55% since the 3rd quarter of 2018. Refusal was more likely for individuals aged 55 years or above (OR = 1.136; CI = 1.041 – 1.240; OR = 1.095; CI = 1.005 – 1.194; OR = 1.098; CI = 1.002 – 1.203, for the age bands 55 - 64, 65 - 74 and 75 - 84, respectively), for inpatient surgery when compared to ambulatory (OR = 2.498; CI = 2.343 – 2.663) and for Orthopaedics when compared to General Surgery (OR = 1.123; CI = 1.037 – 1.217). The odds of refusal also varied across hospitals (for example OR = 3.853; CI = 3.610 – 4.113; OR = 3.600; CI = 3.171 – 4.087; OR = 2.751; CI =3.383 – 3.175 e OR = 1.337; CI = 1.092 – 1.637, for hospitals identified as HO_2, HO_7, HO_4 and HO_6, respectively).Conclusion: In this study, we have confirmed that the number of issued surgery vouchers increased after the administrative reduction of maximum waiting times in 2018 and that the rate of transfer refusals has been increasing since 2016 and has remained above 55% from the third trimester of 2018 onwards. Some of the factors for which we obtained a positive association with refusal are age, inpatient surgery (compared to ambulatory) and Orthopaedics (compared to General Surgery).


2016 ◽  
Vol 127 ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Junkuszew ◽  
Paulina Dudko ◽  
Wiktor Bojar ◽  
Monika Olech ◽  
Zbigniew Osiński ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-387
Author(s):  
Wiktor Bojar ◽  
Andrzej Junkuszew ◽  
Paulina Dudko ◽  
Monika Olech ◽  
Zbigniew Olesiński ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Klavs ◽  
Mojca Serdt ◽  
Aleš Korošec ◽  
Tatjana Lejko Zupanc ◽  
Blaž Pečavar

Abstract Introduction In the third Slovenian national healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) prevalence survey, conducted within the European point prevalence survey of HAIs and antimicrobial use in acute care hospitals, we estimated the prevalence of all types of HAIs and identified factors associated with them. Methods Patients were enrolled into a one-day cross-sectional study in November 2017. Descriptive analyses were performed to describe the characteristics of patients, their exposure to invasive procedures and the prevalence of different types of HAIs. Univariate and multivariate analyses of association of having at least one HAI with possible risk factors were performed to identify risk factors. Results Among 5,743 patients, 4.4% had at least one HAI and an additional 2.2% were still treated for HAIs on the day of the survey, with a prevalence of HAIs of 6.6%. The prevalence of pneumoniae was the highest (1.8%), followed by surgical site infections (1.5%) and urinary tract infections (1.2%). Prevalence of blood stream infections was 0.3%. In intensive care units (ICUs), the prevalence of patients with at least one HAI was 30.6%. Factors associated with HAIs included central vascular catheter (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 4.1; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 3.1–5.4), peripheral vascular catheter (aOR 3.0; 95% CI: 2.3–3.9), urinary catheter (aOR 1.8; 95% CI: 1.4–2.3). Conclusions The prevalence of HAIs in Slovenian acute care hospitals in 2017 was substantial, especially in ICUs. HAIs prevention and control is an important public health priority. National surveillance of HAIs in ICUs should be developed to support evidence-based prevention and control.


2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria Barquero ◽  
Esperanza Gomez-Lucia ◽  
Alvaro Arjona ◽  
Cristina Toural ◽  
Alfonso Las Heras ◽  
...  

Abstract An epidemiological study was conducted to identify risk factors related to small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV) infection in the central region of Spain. Between October 1998 and October 2000, a total of 194 sheep from 10 flocks and 163 goats from three flocks were tested for SRLV antibodies, resulting in 65.5% and 8.0% of seroprevalence, respectively. The relationship between differences in prevalence of SRLV, geographical location of the flock, and possible factors related to the flock that could enhance transmission were studied. Results of multivariable analysis showed an association between SRLV infection and geographical location of the flock and the rearing system. In addition, the differences in the productivity between infected and non-infected animals were explored. The productivity parameters were measured in 62 sheep and 28 goats. All productivity parameters studied (milk production, number of milking days, and lambing rate) appeared to be reduced in the SRLV-seropositive group in both goats and sheep. Even though, these differences were not statistically significant, it seems that animals infected are less productive than these non-infected. Statistical analyses comparing infected and non-infected sheep showed no statistical relationship between SRLV infection and milk quality.


2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 14-14
Author(s):  
R. Carbonneau ◽  
F. Vitaro ◽  
B. Wanner ◽  
R.E. Tremblay

The present study had three objectives. The first objective was to examine trajectories of gambling frequency and problems from mid-adolescence to adulthood in a Canadian population-representative cohort of 2000 boys and girls, part of an ongoing longitudinal study since kindergarten. Trajectories were based on self-report at three times of assessment: ages 15–16, 22–23, and 29–30. The second objective of the present study was to investigate childhood risk factors associated with computed trajectories of gambling frequency and problems. Finally, the third objective was to assess the consequences of following different trajectories of gambling behaviours for 29–30 years-old adults, their family and children. Results are discussed based on a developmental, intergenerational perspective on gambling behaviours and problems.


2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław Kaba ◽  
Michał Czopowicz ◽  
Martin Ganter ◽  
Mariusz Nowicki ◽  
Lucjan Witkowski ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel M. Barber ◽  
Alexandra Crouch ◽  
Stephen Campbell

1992 ◽  
Vol 68 (03) ◽  
pp. 261-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
A K Banerjee ◽  
J Pearson ◽  
E L Gilliland ◽  
D Goss ◽  
J D Lewis ◽  
...  

SummaryA total of 333 patients with stable intermittent claudication at recruitment were followed up for 6 years to determine risk factors associated with subsequent mortality. Cardiovascular diseases were the underlying cause of death in 78% of the 114 patients who died. The strongest independent predictor of death during the follow-up period was the plasma fibrinogen level, an increase of 1 g/l being associated with a nearly two-fold increase in the probability of death within the next 6 years. Age, low ankle/brachial pressure index and a past history of myocardial infarction also increased the probability of death during the study period. The plasma fibrinogen level is a valuable index of those patients with stable intermittent claudication at high risk of early mortality. The results also provide further evidence for the involvement of fibrinogen in the pathogenesis of arterial disease.


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Corona ◽  
Giulia Rastrelli ◽  
Emmanuele Jannini ◽  
Linda Vignozzi ◽  
Edoardo Mannucci ◽  
...  

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