Lifestyle change-related stress, sensitive skin, discontinuation of oral contraceptives and using full-coverage foundations increase severity of AA.
Background and objectives: Patients with a history of prior stroke have a high risk for subsequent cardiovascular events (CVD). Therefore, the implementation of an effective strategy to reduce risk factors and thereby improve secondary prevention outcomes is crucial in this patient population. The aim of this study was to determine differences in the incidence of risk factors for recurrent CVD events based on clinical type of prior stroke and to characterize them using the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) classification system. Materials and Methods: The incidence of risk factors for recurrent CVD events were retrospectively analyzed in 109 patients with a history of ischemic stroke (IS) and 80 patients with a history of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) within 14 days poststroke. Results: Atrial fibrillation/flutter (p = 0.031), >70% carotid artery stenosis (p = 0.004), blood pressure >140/90 mmHg (p = 0.025), blood HbA1c levels >7% (p = 0.002), smoking (p = 0.026) and NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use (p < 0.001) were significantly more common in patients with a history of ischemic stroke. However, liver function test abnormalities were observed more commonly in patients with a history of hemorrhagic stroke (p = 0.025). Conclusions: The incidence and type of risk factors for recurrent CVD events vary according to the clinical type of prior stroke. The ICF classification system is a useful tool for evaluating these risk factors. This may help reduce the risk of subsequent CVD events.
EPIDEMIOLOGyRosacea is diagnosed on the basis of morphological criteria, hence there is a view that the reported incidence of the disease is lower than the actual one, especially in the case of its mild course or in people with a high skin phototype. However, it is not a rare disease, as it affects about 5% of the world's population. There is controversy in the literature regarding the prevalence of rosacea among men and women. Some authors indicate that the incidence of the disease is similar, while others emphasize that it affects women more often. Rosacea is usually diagnosed in adults between 30 and 50 years of age. Most often the disease occurs in people with fair skin, living in the northwestern part of Europe, mainly Irish, Scots and Celts with I or II skin phototype, or their relatives. It should be emphasized, however, that in about 10% of EPIDEMIOLOGIA Trądzik różowaty rozpoznawany jest na podstawie kryteriów morfologicznych, dlatego też istnieje pogląd, że raportowana częstość występowania choroby jest niższa od rzeczywistej, zwłaszcza w przypadku jej łagodnego przebiegu lub u osób z wysokim fototypem skóry. Nie jest to jednak choroba rzadka, ponieważ dotyczy około 5% osób na świecie. W piśmiennictwie istnieją kontrowersje dotyczące częstości występowania rosacea wśród mężczyzn i kobiet. Część autorów wskazuje, że częstość występowania choroby jest podobna, inni podkreślają, że częściej dotyczy kobiet. Trądzik różowaty rozpoznawany jest zwykle u osób dorosłych, pomiędzy 30. a 50. rokiem życia. W większości występuje u ludzi z niskim fototypem, zamieszkujących północno-zachodnie krańce Europy, głównie Irlandczyków, Szkotów i Celtów
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the operation of medical facilities. In this period, they have seen increased absence of medical staff from work, a decrease in the number of hospitalizations and in the value of healthcare services provided. We assess the impact of this pandemic on the operation of a non-COVID-19 orthopedic and rehabilitation hospital using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories. The authors analyzed these parameters in relation to the operation of a non-COVID-19 orthopedic, rehabilitation and rheumatological hospital in Q1 2020 compared to Q1 2019. For the analysis, the categories and qualifiers of the ICF were used, allowing for a simple and easily readable data analysis. In March 2020, in comparison to March 2019, the average working time of medical workers (p < 0.001) and the number of hospitalizations (p < 0.034) decreased significantly. In April 2020, compared to April 2019, the average working time of medical workers (<0.001) and the number of hospitalizations (0.002) also decreased significantly. In addition, in April 2020, the percentage value of the contracted services provided decreased significantly (p = 0.017), which was not observed in March of that year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the operation of a non-COVID-19 hospital, causing an increase in staff absences from work, a decrease in the number of hospitalizations and a decrease in the value of the revenue generated from health services provided. The ICF is a useful tool for the evaluation of a hospital’s healthcare services.
Background: Homeostasis in the differentiation programme of sebaceous stem cells has been identified as a key step in comedogenesis and should be a target for acne-prone skin care. Objective: To report on a multicentre, year-long/real-life use study of a patented natural product containing S. marianum fruit extract proven to modulate molecular actors in the initial steps of comedogenesis. Methods: An open-label multicentric international study, with a 12 month follow-up, included 54 teenage and young adult subjects with mild to moderate facial acne. The study was aimed at reproducing a real-life use context. Results: Total lesion count mean was 88.3 at inclusion. There was a sustained, highly significant decrease over the months of clinical lesion counts (45.6% improvement after 6 months and 59.6% at 12 months) and on other efficacy markers, associated with a significant decrease in global microcomedone quantity on cyanoacrylate superficial skin surface biopsies. Importantly, the study protocol allowed the dermatologist to prescribe, if needed as in real life, any of the acne drugs registered in the acne guidelines. The exposure to these acne drugs during the whole year was calculated as a percentage of S. marianum fruit extract/352 days of use and happened to be very limited at less than 4%, which indicates a marginal contribution to the sustained clinical improvement. (Oral and local acne treatments: Lymecycline 1.46%; Doxycycline 0.24%; Adapalene 0.16% or gel association with Benzoyl peroxide 1.17%; Clindamycin 0.04%; Benzoyl peroxide 1.5%; Erythromycin 0.75%). The tolerance with daily S. marianum fruit extract long-term use was good. Limitations: The association with routine prescription acne drugs when needed, even if limited, does not allow a full evaluation of the intrinsic quantitative efficacy of S. marianum fruit extract in lesion reduction. Conclusion: This open, real-life, year-long multicentre study confirms a previous 48-week proof of concept study and qualifies the use of S. marianum fruit extract as a “field-dermo cosmetic” contributing to homeostasis of acne-prone skin in association with acne drugs.
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