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European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies (ESSCA): Contact allergies in relation to body sites in patients with allergic contact dermatitis
No full textBackground Analyses of the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies (ESSCA) database have focused primarily on the prevalence of contact allergies to the European baseline series, both overall and in subgroups of patients. However, affected body sites have hitherto not been addressed. Objective To determine the prevalence of contact allergies for distinct body sites in patients with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Methods Analysis of data collected by the ESSCA ( www.essca‐dc.org ) in consecutively patch tested patients, from 2009 to 2014, in eight European countries was performed. Cases were selected on the basis of the presence of minimally one positive patch test reaction to the baseline series, and a final diagnosis of ACD attributed to only one body site. Results Six thousand two hundred and fifty‐five cases were analysed. The head and hand were the most common single sites that ACD was attributed to. Differences between countries were seen for several body sites. Nickel, fragrance mix I, cobalt and methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone were the most frequent allergens reported for various body sites. Conclusions Distinct allergen patterns per body site were observed. However, contact allergies were probably not always relevant for the dermatitis that patients presented with. The possibility of linking positive patch test reactions to relevance, along with affected body sites, should be a useful addition to patch test documentation systems
Patch test results with the European baseline series and additions thereof in the ESSCA network, 2015‐2018
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European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies (ESSCA): Contact allergies in relation to body sites in patients with allergic contact dermatitis
No full textBACKGROUND
Analyses of the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies (ESSCA) database have focused primarily on prevalence of contact allergies to the European baseline series; overall and in subgroups of patients. However, affected body sites have hitherto not been addressed.
OBJECTIVE
To determine prevalence of contact allergies for distinct body sites in patients with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
METHODS
Analysis of data collected by ESSCA (www.essca-dc.org) in consecutively patch tested patients, 2009-2014, in 8 European countries. Cases were selected based on the presence of minimally one positive patch test to the baseline series, and a final diagnosis of ACD attributed to only one single body site.
RESULTS
N=6,255 cases were analyzed. The head and hand were the most common single sites ACD was attributed to. Differences between countries were seen for several body sites. Nickel, fragrance mix I, cobalt and methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone were the most frequent allergens reported for various body sites.
CONCLUSION
Distinct allergen patterns per body site were observed. However, contact allergies were probably not always relevant for the dermatitis that patients presented themselves with. Adding possibility to link positive patch test reactions to relevance, along with affected body sites should be a useful addition to data capturing systems
European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies ( ESSCA ): Characteristics of patients patch tested and diagnosed with irritant contact dermatitis
No full textMagnetic resonance imaging of pelvic floor dysfunction - joint recommendations of the ESUR and ESGAR Pelvic Floor Working Group
No full textObjective: To develop recommendations that can be used as guidance for standardized approach regarding indications, patient preparation, sequences acquisition, interpretation and reporting of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis and grading of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Methods: The technique included critical literature between 1993 and 2013 and expert consensus about MRI protocols by the pelvic floor-imaging working group of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) and the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) from one Egyptian and seven European institutions. Data collection and analysis were achieved in 5 consecutive steps. Eighty-two items were scored to be eligible for further analysis and scaling. Agreement of at least 80 % was defined as consensus finding. Results: Consensus was reached for 88 % of 82 items. Recommended reporting template should include two main sections for measurements and grading. The pubococcygeal line (PCL) is recommended as the reference line to measure pelvic organ prolapse. The recommended grading scheme is the “Rule of three” for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), while a rectocele and ARJ descent each has its specific grading system. Conclusion: This literature review and expert consensus recommendations can be used as guidance for MR imaging and reporting of PFD. Key points: • These recommendations highlight the most important prerequisites to obtain a diagnostic PFD-MRI.• Static, dynamic and evacuation sequences should be generally performed for PFD evaluation.• The recommendations were constructed through consensus among 13 radiologists from 8 institutions. © 2016 The Author(s
Data Quality and Standards
No full textThe Data Quality and Standards Working Group determined where current administrative data quality standards exist and where additional guidance are needed. The group used a hypothetical example to illustrate how improved data quality can make administrative data research better.
Chair and Lead Author: Amy O\u27Hara (Stanford University)https://repository.upenn.edu/admindata_reports/1001/thumbnail.jp
Data Sharing Governance and Management
No full textThe Data Sharing Governance and Management Working Group focused on data intermediaries that help to expand access to administrative data for a broad range of researchers. The group interviewed 11 data intermediaries and identified 9 unique functions that they serve to facilitate the data sharing process between data providers and researchers.
Chair: Ken Poole (Center for Regional and Economic Competitiveness)Lead Author: Monica King (ADRF Network)https://repository.upenn.edu/admindata_reports/1002/thumbnail.jp
Communicating about Data Privacy and Security
No full textThe working group on Communicating about Data Privacy and Security identified six core stages of the administrative data research lifecycle and developed a framework for how researchers can conduct stakeholder engagement throughout the research lifecycle.
Co-Chair and Lead Author: Kelsey Finch (Future of Privacy Forum)Co-Chair: Jules Polonetsky (Future of Privacy Forum)https://repository.upenn.edu/admindata_reports/1003/thumbnail.jp
Investing in educated British Columbians: 1995 BC colleges and institutes student outcome report
No full textReportPrepared for the Colleges and Institutes of BC by the BC Outcomes Working Grou
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