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Newest firstObjectives Youth vaping in UK schools has escalated, with reports of vapes sold as THC products containing synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) and other illicit substances, prompting health emergencies. This pilot study aimed to determine the prevalence and types of illicit substances present in vapes confiscated from secondary schools to inform future public health surveillance and interventions. Stud…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundReal-world data (RWD) from different countries are increasingly used to support regulatory, health technology assessment (HTA), and population-level evidence generation. However, cross-country analyses are challenged by differences in data provenance, healthcare systems, coding practices, completeness, and clinical workflows. The Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) common data model (CDM) i…
BackgroundMass gathering events (MGEs) are associated with several public health challenges and may cause a strain on healthcare services. Literature findings on the impact of MGEs on emergency departments (EDs) are heterogeneous. ObjectivesTo examine shifts in ED attendance characteristics during a major sporting tournament, namely the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 held in Germany. MethodsWe conducted…
Introduction Tobacco and other substance co-use has not been examined in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. We compared the prevalence of past-month co-use of tobacco+cannabis, alcohol and illicit drugs between AYAs with and without a cancer history and considered associations between co-use and nicotine dependence in AYA cancer survivors who use tobacco, exploring if past-year major depression mod…
Monitoring community health and tracking SARS-CoV-2 evolution were critical priorities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, widespread shortages of personal protective equipment, the necessity for social distancing, and the redeployment of healthcare personnel to clinical duties presented significant barriers to traditional sample collection. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of using self-collecte…
Objective To explore how artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies, particularly through the analysis of social media content, can enhance "precision in prevention and health surveillance" (2024 Yearbook topic). The focus is on leveraging advanced data analytics to improve the timeliness and accuracy of identifying emerging health concerns, thus enabling more proactive and effective health interventions. Methods…
IntroductionSelf-harm is a public health concern that can result in serious injury or death. This study provides an overview of emergency department (ED) visits for patients presenting with substance-related self-harm.MethodsCases of self-harm in the electronic Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (eCHIRPP) database were extracted (April 2011 to September 2019; N = 15,682), using various sear…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: In Belgium, the incidence of treatment episodes for substance use problems is monitored by the Network of Sentinel General Practices (SGP), and at higher, specialist care levels by the Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI) surveillance. Using both data sources, we examine 1) how patients starting specialist treatment for substance use problems on referral by their GP compare to those that were referred by n…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background An outbreak of E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) with significant morbidity and mortality was reported in 2019. While most patients with EVALI report vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oils contaminated with vitamin E acetate, a subset report only vaping with nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (e-cigs). Whether or not e-cigs cause EVALI, the outbreak highlights the n…
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