41 research outputs found
The association between ADHD and the severity of COVID-19 infection
No full textObjective: Patients with ADHD are at increased risk of acquiring COVID-19. The present study assessed the possibility that ADHD also increases the risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Method: We assessed 1,870 COVID-19 positive patients, aged 5 to 60 years, registered in the database of Leumit Health Services (LHS, Israel), February to -June 2020, of whom 231 with ADHD. Logistic regression analysis models evaluated the association between ADHD and the dependent variables of being symptomatic/referral to hospitalization, controlling for demographic and medical variables. Results: Age, male sex, and BMI were confirmed to be significant risk factors for increased COVID-19 severity. ADHD was found to be associated with increased severity of COVID-19 symptoms (OR = 1.81, 95% CI [1.29, 2.52], p <.05) and referral to hospitalization (OR =1.93, 95% CI [1.06, 3.51], p =.03). Conclusion: ADHD is associated with poorer outcomes in COVID-19 infection.</p
Organizational-pedagogical conditions to form the foreign competence in students with the features of linguistic giftedness
No full text© by The Author(s). The study of foreign competence at the present stage of the higher education development becomes more relevant. The article emphasizes the organizational-pedagogical conditions, providing the formation of foreign competence in students with the features of linguistic giftedness. The way to reveal the students, who have the features of linguistic giftedness, is presented. Experimental teaching showed the increased level of independent behavior in the process of foreign language study; the work in small groups on solution of linguistic tasks to the fullest extent actualizes potential linguistic abilities of students; the satisfaction with the learning process of subject "Foreign Language" has also increased
Organizational-pedagogical conditions to form the foreign competence in students with the features of linguistic giftedness
No full text© by The Author(s). The study of foreign competence at the present stage of the higher education development becomes more relevant. The article emphasizes the organizational-pedagogical conditions, providing the formation of foreign competence in students with the features of linguistic giftedness. The way to reveal the students, who have the features of linguistic giftedness, is presented. Experimental teaching showed the increased level of independent behavior in the process of foreign language study; the work in small groups on solution of linguistic tasks to the fullest extent actualizes potential linguistic abilities of students; the satisfaction with the learning process of subject "Foreign Language" has also increased
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Clinical Outcomes and Diabetes Control
No full textDermatological Comorbidities in Patients with Familiar Mediterranean Fever
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Healthcare service utilisation of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Israel: A retrospective cohort study
No full textBackground The war in Ukraine led to a flood of refugees consisting mainly of women, children and elderly.Objectives This study aimed to explore healthcare use by elderly Ukrainian refugees.Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we examined patterns of healthcare services used by elderly Ukrainian refugees in Israel between 30 July 2022 and 1 May 2023 (N = 2269). We compared them to controls, matched for age and gender, among the general Israeli population (N = 2271). We performed Poisson regressions for statistical analysis.Results The Ukrainian refugee cohort was predominantly female (77.4%) with a mean age of 71.4 ± 7.1 years. Compared to their controls, the refugees were much less likely to participate in face-to-face, digital and video doctor visits (IRR = 0.838, 0.457 and 0.329, respectively; p value < 0.001). Across almost all medical fields (except cardiology), refugees were less likely to have consultations with specialists. Additionally, refugees had fewer emergency room visits (IRR = 0.42, p value < 0.001), fewer hospitalisations (IRR = 0.54, p value < 0.001) and shorter hospitalisations (IRR = 0.489, p value < 0.001).Conclusions In a healthcare system with full coverage, Ukrainian refugees were less likely to utilise healthcare services. These findings suggest that refugees may face significant barriers to access and may be underutilising needed care. Healthcare systems should adopt proactive and culturally responsive approaches to address these disparities and ensure equitable access. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions and further research to better understand and reduce healthcare barriers among refugee populations
Anti-Tetanus Vaccination Is Associated with Reduced Occurrence and Slower Progression of Parkinson’s Disease—A Retrospective Study
No full textBackground: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that progressively damages the autonomic and central nervous systems, leading to hallmark symptoms such as resting tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity. Despite extensive research, the underlying cause of PD remains unclear, and current treatments are unable to halt the progression of the disease. In this retrospective study, based on historical electronic health records (EHR) from a national health provider covering the period from 2003 to 2023, we investigated the impact of vaccination and medication purchases on PD occurrence and severity. Methods: Using a case–control design, we compared the vaccination histories of 1446 PD patients with 7230 matched controls to assess the association between vaccination and PD onset. Additionally, we explored statistical associations between vaccination, medication purchases, and PD severity over an average of 9 years of follow-up, utilizing a machine learning algorithm to quantify disease severity based on annual antiparkinsonian medication purchases. Results: Our analysis revealed a significant reduction in PD occurrence following tetanus–diphtheria (Td) vaccination, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.17 (95% CI [0.04, 0.70]) for PD onset within 5 years post-vaccination. Furthermore, a time-dependent relationship was identified between the duration since vaccination and both the rate of PD onset and disease progression. Notably, we observed that antimicrobial treatments significantly influenced disease severity, consistent with the antibiotic sensitivity profile of Clostridium tetani. Conclusions: These findings support the hypothesis that tetanus vaccination and/or C. tetani eradication may reduce PD occurrence and slow its progression, suggesting promising directions for future research in PD prevention and treatment
