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Effect of the Omicron variant on cumulative incidence of infection and lethality during the sixth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Spain

A. Serrano-Cumplido, A. Ruiz-Garcia, A. del Rio-Herrero, P. B. Anton-Eguia, R. M. Mico-Perez, A. Calderon-Montero, E. Romero-Rodriguez, A. Segura-Fragoso, V. Martin-Sanchez

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare systems globally, and the Omicron variant has modified the epidemic behavior of previous variants. The study found that the cumulative incidence of infection was higher with the Omicron variant, while the case fatality rate was higher with the Delta variant. The Delta variant also had higher rates of hospitalization and ICU admission.

MEDICINA DE FAMILIA-SEMERGEN (2024)

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Letter Primary Health Care

Paraganglioma extraadrenal abdominal: revisión de la literatura

M. J. Vallejo Herrera, V. Vallejo Herrera, F. Serrano Puche

MEDICINA DE FAMILIA-SEMERGEN (2024)

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Review Primary Health Care

Educational interventions in childhood asthma: A systematic review

Eva Benito-Ruiz, Maria Perez-Corral, Isabel Blazquez-Ornat, Enrique Ramon-Arbues, Isabel Anton-Solanas, Carlos Navas-Ferrer

Summary: This systematic review analyzes educational interventions in pediatric asthmatic patients and highlights the importance of correct inhalation technique and self-management education in improving the treatment outcomes for these patients. On-site demonstration and delivery of recommendations or multimedia interventions are the most prevalent types of educational interventions. Results show the significance of periodic review of the technique.

ATENCION PRIMARIA (2024)

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The influence of the institutions on local health councils

Priscila Norie de Araujo, Fabiana Ribeiro Santana, Poliana Silva de Oliveira, Jose Renato Gatto Jr, Felipe Lima dos Santos, Karen Silva Santos, Cinira Magali Fortuna

Summary: This study analyzes the influences of institutions in the operation of Local Health Councils and finds that the speeches of professionals and managers are valued while patients are neglected, and the meetings are characterized by bureaucratization. Additionally, it is observed that health management teams are not aware of the different forces at play in the health territory.

ATENCION PRIMARIA (2024)

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Demographic study of persons living with HIV (PLWH) newly diagnosed in the healthcare area of a tertiary-level hospital

A. W. Al-Hayani, A. Cabello-Ubeda, M. Ramirez Verdyguer, R. Tellez Perez, A. L. Castano Nunez, M. de Gorgolas Hernandez-Mora

Summary: This study examines the geographical dispersion of newly diagnosed HIV cases in a downtown Madrid hospital from 2018 to 2020. The majority of individuals diagnosed were young gay, bisexual, and immigrant men. Findings suggest the need for improved prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment measures to reduce transmission risk associated with HIV infection.

MEDICINA DE FAMILIA-SEMERGEN (2024)

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Letter Primary Health Care

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on workplace violence in primary care

M. Lopez Gobernado, J. Hernandez Bartolome, D. Villalba Gil

MEDICINA DE FAMILIA-SEMERGEN (2024)

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Letter Primary Health Care

Explore the effect of pressing acupuncture combined with abdominal massage on functional constipation in patients with chest pain and heart pain

Chunmei Jiang, Xiaohong Chu, Aixia Sun, Lu Lu

ATENCION PRIMARIA (2024)

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Letter Primary Health Care

Is the use of the Ankle-Brachial Index useful in patients with diabetes in primary care?

Francisco Jose Cervilla Suarez, Francisca Munoz Cobos, Antonio Garcia Ruiz, Luis Federico Galvez Alcaraz

ATENCION PRIMARIA (2024)

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Article Primary Health Care

Quality indicators for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer integrated assistance: A critical appraisal

M. Maes-Carballo, M. Martin-Diaz, L. Mignini, K. S. Khan, R. Trigueros, A. Bueno-Cavanillas

Summary: This study evaluated the quality indicators of the integrated breast cancer care process and proposed improvement measures. Four indicators did not meet the standards, and their influencing factors were analyzed.

MEDICINA DE FAMILIA-SEMERGEN (2024)

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What influences on their professional development do general practice trainees report from their hospital placements? A qualitative study

Joanna Peart, Nele R. Michels, Karena Hanley, Cian Dolan, Julie Luyckx, Valerie Tanghe, Emma Peeters, Milda Burneikaite, Sonata Varvuolyte, Vesna Homar, Lucija Galic, Kamala Klobucar Kragelj, Geoff McCoombe, Nynke Scherpbier

Summary: This study investigates the views of GP trainees from Belgium, Ireland, Lithuania, and Slovenia on how their hospital experience contributes to their professional development as a GP. The study finds that despite additional challenges, the hospital rotation component of GP training is valued by trainees. The study highlights the need to ensure that learning from the hospital placements is placed firmly in the context of general practice.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Sex and income inequalities in preventive services in diabetes

Sara Ares-Blanco, Juan A. Lopez-Rodriguez, Mario Fontan Vela, Elena Polentinos-Castro, Isabel del Cura-Gonzalez

Summary: Research has shown that individuals with diabetes are more likely to receive cardiometabolic and colorectal cancer screenings, but less likely to receive gynaecological cancer screenings, compared to those without diabetes. Among individuals with diabetes, women and low-income individuals are less likely to receive certain screenings.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Article Primary Health Care

A higher frequency of physical activity is associated with reduced rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Ilan Green, Eugene Merzon, Shlomo Vinker, Avivit Golan-Cohen, Ariel Israel, Mickey Scheinowitz, Reuven Ishai, Shai Ashkenazi, Eli Magen

Summary: This large population-based study shows a significant negative association between increased frequency of physical activity and a lower rate of positive SARS-CoV-2 test results.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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German general practitioners' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affected their patient care: A qualitative study

Lisa Makowski, Hanna Schrader, Sandra Parisi, Jana Ehlers-Mondorf, Stefanie Joos, Hanna Kaduszkiewicz, Ildiko Gagyor

Summary: This study aimed to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general practitioners (GPs) in Germany. Interviews with 22 GPs revealed changes in the healthcare system, practice routines, patient care, and personal life. The biggest challenges were communication with authorities and following rapidly changing guidelines. Teamwork and collegial exchange were seen as important sources of support. Findings highlight the need for adequate support services to strengthen primary care in future health crises.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Editorial Material Primary Health Care

A 'special issue on COVID-19'. Fourteen primary care publications with implications for practice, teaching, and research

Shlomo Vinker, Adam Windak, Jelle Stoffers

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Managing children with daytime urinary incontinence: a survey of Dutch general practitioners

Antal P. Oldenhof, J. Marleen Linde, Ilse Hofmeester, Martijn G. Steffens, Francis J. Kloosterman-Eijgenraam, Marco H. Blanker

Summary: In the Netherlands, GPs refer children with daytime UI to paediatricians based on basic diagnostic assessments and the demand of the child/parent, without offering treatment. Treatment mainly involves lifestyle advice, with a low percentage starting medication. Many GPs feel incompetent in treating children with daytime UI and desire clinical practice guidelines.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Development and internal validation of an instrument to measure the motivation of residents for family medicine

Nikolaos Sapoutzis, Antonius Schneider, Tom Brandhuber, Pascal O. Berberat, Marjo Wijnen-Meijer

Summary: This study developed an instrument based on the self-determination theory to measure the motivation of family medicine residents, and found that it has good reliability and internal validity through internal validation.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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The effects of primary care monitoring strategies on COVID-19 related hospitalisation and mortality: a retrospective electronic medical records review in a northern Italian province, the MAGMA study

Alice Serafini, Lucia Palandri, Peter Konstantin Kurotschka, Chiara Giansante, Maria Rita Sabattini, Martina Alfina Lavenia, Marina Scarpa, Davide Fornaciari, Matteo Morandi, Francesco Bellelli, Maria Stella Padula, Elena Righi, Giulia Ugolini, Silvia Riccomi

Summary: Italian GPs effectively managed COVID-19 outpatients, and active care and monitoring were associated with reduced hospitalisation and death.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Fear of COVID-19 among patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection: A cross-sectional study in Estonian family practices

Amanda Soomagi, Tatjana Meister, Sigrid Vorobjov, Kadri Suija, Ruth Kalda, Anneli Uuskuela

Summary: This study assessed the fear of COVID-19 among survivors over 6 months after infection and identified factors associated with higher fear. The results showed that more than half of the participants still had fear of COVID-19 after infection. Female gender, age over 61, living in a two-member household, physical inactivity before COVID-19, and severity of COVID-19 symptoms were associated with higher COVID-19 fear.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Perspectives of Dutch women on premenstrual disorder. A qualitative study exploring women's experiences

Marijke S. S. Labots-Vogelesang, Rachel Kooiman-Andringa, Theodora A. M. Teunissen, Antoine L. M. Lagro-Janssen

Summary: This study aimed to improve understanding of women with Premenstrual Disorder (PMD), their coping strategies and expectations of their general practitioners (GPs). The results showed that PMD symptoms can have a significant impact on women's quality of life, and most women with PMD use active coping strategies. Women with PMD expressed the need for acknowledgement and a personalized approach from their GPs. Greater awareness and knowledge among GPs may be helpful in addressing the needs of women with PMD.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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Initial symptoms and three months follow-up after acute COVID-19 in outpatients: An international prospective cohort study

Katarina Hedin, Alike W. van der Velden, Malene Plejdrup Hansen, Anna B. Moberg, Anca Balan, Pascale Bruno, Samuel Coenen, Eskild Johansen, Anna Kowalczyk, Peter Konstantin Kurotschka, Sanne R. van der Linde, Lile Malania, Jorn Rohde, Jan Verbakel, Heike Vornhagen, Akke Vellinga

Summary: This study conducted a long-term follow-up of non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and found that 52% of patients developed long-COVID. The most common symptom was fatigue, and these lingering symptoms had an impact on patients' daily activities. Obese patients took longer to recover compared to non-obese patients.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE (2023)

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