Background - Alcohol-related mortality in Russia exceeds the world average and presents a critical public health concern. This study assesses the impact of alcohol consumption levels on mortality and investigates mortality predictors among Russians, including people treated for alcohol-related diagnoses (narcology patients).<p> <p>Methods - We examined 2629 men and women aged 35–69 years who ...

Bakgrunn - Flere kommuner har innført rotasjonsordning (nordsjøturnus) for allmennleger, der legene gjennom året veksler mellom arbeidsperioder og friperioder. Vi har undersøkt utbredelsen av, årsaker til, innhold i og erfaringer med denne arbeidsformen.<p> <p>Materiale og metode - Vi har gjennomført en flerkasusstudie med data fra Statistisk sentralbyrå, fastlegeregisteret, kommunale dokumenter, ...

<p>Introduction: Since 2001, due to the change in the Pharmacy Act, the accessibility of pharmacies to the public has considerably increased due to the increase in the number of pharmacies owned by chain wholesalers. In terms of pharmaceutical brands, competition serves as a driving force that compels brands to make new, effective, and enhanced medicines while encouraging generic companies to provide ...

Background Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with an increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, predominantly the luminal A-like subtype. The impact of MHT on deaths from breast cancer subtypes is less understood. This study aimed to explore associations between MHT use and the incidence, mortality, and survival of intrinsic-like breast cancer subtypes.<p> <p>Methods Data from ...

Introduction - Many types of prostate cancer present minimal risk to a man’s lifespan or well-being, but existing terminology makes it difficult for men to distinguish these from high-risk prostate cancers. This study aims to explore whether using an alternative label for low-risk prostate cancer influences management choice and anxiety levels among Australian men and their partners.<p> <p>Methods ...

The COVID-19 pandemic posed a grave threat not only to Indigenous people’s health and well-being, but also to Indigenous communities and societies. This applies also to the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic, where unintentional effects of public health actions to mitigate the spread of virus may have long-lasting effects on vulnerable communities. This study aim was to identify and describe Sámi ...

Background - Nutri-Score is a scientifically validated 5-color front-of-pack nutrition label reflecting the nutrient profile of foods. It has been implemented in several European countries on a voluntary basis, pending the revision of the European labeling regulation. Hence, scientific evidence is needed regarding the ability of the nutrient profile underlying the Nutri-Score (uNS-NPS, 2023-updated ...

Background Psychiatric comorbidity is frequent among persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Whether pharmacological treatment of ADHD influences the incidence of psychiatric comorbidity is uncertain.<p> <p>Objective To investigate associations and causal relations between pharmacological treatment of ADHD and incidence of subsequent comorbid psychiatric diagnoses. <p>Methods ...

Background: Childhood stunting has a long-term impact on cognitive development and overall well-being. Understanding varying stunting profiles is crucial for targeted interventions and effective policy-making. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the determinants and stunting risk profiles among 2-year-old children in Ethiopia.<p> <p>Methods and materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted ...