Diabetes incidence and projections from prevalence surveys in Samoa over 1978–2013
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-017-0961-x
Abstract: ObjectivesThis study estimates type 2 diabetes (T2DM) incidence in Samoans aged 25–64 years from sequential, irregularly spaced, cross-sectional population prevalence surveys.MethodsT2DM prevalence from eight population surveys conducted over 1978–2013 (n = 12,516) was adjusted for census region,… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; prevalence surveys; 1978 2013; t2dm incidence ... See more keywords
Point prevalence surveys of antimicrobial use among eight neonatal intensive care units in India: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.03.017
Abstract: Highlights • Approximately half (51.6%) of NICU babies received at least one antimicrobial agent.• Amikacin was the most commonly prescribed antimicrobial agent followed by meropenem.• The recommended first-line antimicrobial agents, ampicillin and gentamicin were rarely… read more here.
Keywords: among eight; prevalence surveys; point prevalence; surveys antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Trachoma in 72 Districts of Afghanistan in 2018-2019: Results of 35 Population-based Prevalence Surveys.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2021.2015784
Abstract: BACKGROUND To determine where interventions are needed to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, prevalence data are needed. We aimed to generate baseline population-based data on trachoma prevalence in suspected-endemic areas of Afghanistan. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: health; prevalence; population based; based prevalence ... See more keywords
Appropriateness of alert antibiotics measured by repeated prevalence surveys and impact of direct prescriber interaction and feedback
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2022.2059981
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives Hospital point prevalence surveys (PPS) are shown to help identifying determinants for inappropriate antimicrobial therapy (AMT) and create feedback opportunities to optimize AMT. Methods PPS were performed at the AZNikolaas hospital, on four… read more here.
Keywords: interaction; amt; alert antibiotics; feedback ... See more keywords
Antibiotic prescriptions in Italian hospitalised children after serial point prevalence surveys (or pointless prevalence surveys): has anything actually changed over the years?
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DOI: 10.1186/s13052-019-0722-y
Abstract: BackgroundPoint prevalence surveys have been used in several studies to provide immediate and easily comparable information about antibiotic use and showed that about one third of hospitalised children had on ongoing antimicrobial prescription during their… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence surveys; prevalence; hospitalised children; point prevalence ... See more keywords
Linezolid use in German acute care hospitals: results from two consecutive national point prevalence surveys
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-019-0617-0
Abstract: BackgroundLinezolid belongs to a reserve group of antibiotics. In recent years, reports on linezolid resistance in gram-positive cocci have become more frequent. Overuse of linezolid is a relevant factor for resistance development. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: national point; prevalence surveys; linezolid use; consecutive national ... See more keywords
Using the STROBE statement to assess reporting in blindness prevalence surveys in low and middle income countries
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176178
Abstract: Objective Cross-sectional blindness prevalence surveys are essential to plan and monitor eye care services. Incomplete or inaccurate reporting can prevent effective translation of research findings. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE)… read more here.
Keywords: strobe; reporting blindness; blindness prevalence; prevalence surveys ... See more keywords