1
|
Bekić S, Šabanović Š, Šarlija N, Bosnić Z, Volarić N, Majnarić Trtica L. Lack of Relationships Between Serum Prolactin Concentrations and Classical Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Eastern Croatian Older Adults. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:6900-6909. [PMID: 30267533 PMCID: PMC6441310 DOI: 10.12659/msm.909970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Relationships between serum prolactin concentrations and various CV risk factors in older adults have rarely been assessed. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between serum prolactin concentrations and CV risk factors in older patients with multiple CV risk factors. Material/Methods This case-control study included 92 patients, 50–89 years old (median, 69 years), with multiple CV risk factors. We used data from general practice electronic health records and biochemical laboratory tests. Patients were divided according to categories of CV risk factors. Results Serum prolactin concentrations were significantly higher in elderly people (≤65 vs. >65) and in men (70.65±58.02 vs. 150.82±114.05 mIU/L), as well as in patients with lower renal function (156.70±127.23 vs. 72.53±37.25 mIU/L, the bottom vs. top quartile of creatinine clearance), higher serum homocysteine and TSH concentrations, and in those who used NSAID and statins. Parameters indicating chronic inflammation (CRP) and renal function decline (creatinine clearance) were significantly and independently correlated with increased serum prolactin concentrations in multiple regression analysis. Conclusions When assessing the relationships between prolactin and CV risk factors in older people with multiple CV risk factors, the effect of renal function decline and chronic inflammation should receive attention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanja Bekić
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Šefket Šabanović
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Nataša Šarlija
- Department of Economics, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Zvonimir Bosnić
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Nikola Volarić
- Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Ljiljana Majnarić Trtica
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia.,Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Šabanović Š, Ljiljana MT, Babič F, Vadovský M, Paralič J, Včev A, Holzinger A. Metabolic syndrome in hypertensive women in the age of menopause: a case study on data from general practice electronic health records. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2018; 18:24. [PMID: 29609615 PMCID: PMC5880083 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-018-0601-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background There is potential for medical research on the basis of routine data used from general practice electronic health records (GP eHRs), even in areas where there is no common GP research platform. We present a case study on menopausal women with hypertension and metabolic syndrome (MS). The aims were to explore the appropriateness of the standard definition of MS to apply to this specific, narrowly defined population group and to improve recognition of women at high CV risk. Methods We investigated the possible uses offered by available data from GP eHRs, completed with patients interview, in goal of the study, using a combination of methods. For the sample of 202 hypertensive women, 47–59 years old, a data set was performed, consisted of a total number of 62 parameters, 50 parameters used from GP eHRs. It was analysed by using a mixture of methods: analysis of differences, cutoff values, graphical presentations, logistic regression and decision trees. Results The age range found to best match the emergency of MS was 51–55 years. Deviations from the definition of MS were identified: a larger cut-off value of the waist circumference measure (89 vs 80 cm) and parameters BMI and total serum cholesterol perform better as components of MS than the standard parameters waist circumference and HDL-cholesterol. The threshold value of BMI at which it is expected that most of hypertensive menopausal women have MS, was found to be 25.5. The other best means for recognision of women with MS include triglycerides above the threshold of 1.7 mmol/L and information on statins use. Prevention of CVD should focus on women with a new onset diabetes and comorbidities of a long-term hypertension with anxiety/depression. Conclusions The added value of this study goes beyond the current paradigm on MS. Results indicate characteristics of MS in a narrowly defined, specific population group. A comprehensive view has been enabled by using heterogenoeus data and a smart combination of various methods for data analysis. The paper shows the feasibility of this research approach in routine practice, to make use of data which would otherwise not be used for research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Šefket Šabanović
- Department for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, Osijek, Croatia, Huttlerova 10b, 31 000, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Majnarić Trtica Ljiljana
- Department for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, Osijek, Croatia, Huttlerova 10b, 31 000, Osijek, Croatia
| | - František Babič
- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Letná 9/B, 042 00, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Michal Vadovský
- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Letná 9/B, 042 00, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Ján Paralič
- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Letná 9/B, 042 00, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Aleksandar Včev
- Department for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, Osijek, Croatia, Huttlerova 10b, 31 000, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Andreas Holzinger
- Medical University Graz, Institute for Medical Informatics/Statistic, Auenbruggerplatz 2/V, 8036, Graz, Austria.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Hasanovic M, Morgan S, Oakley S, Richman S, Šabanović Š, Habibović S, Pajević I. EMDR training's for Bosnia and Herzegovina mental health workers resulted with seven European accredited EMDR psychotherapists and one European accredited EMDR consultant. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
IntroductionBosnia-Herzegovina (BH) citizens, affected by 1992–1995 war, developed serious mental health posttraumatic consequences. Their needs for EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) treatment increased. The Humanitarian Assistance Programmes UK & Ireland (HAP) work in partnership with mental health professionals in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BH) from 2010.ObjectivesWe aim to build a body of qualified and experienced professionals who can establish and sustain their own EMDR training.MethodAuthors described educational process considering the history of idea and its realization through training levels and process of supervision which was provided from the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) of UK &Ireland with non profit, humanitarian approach in sharing skills of EMDR to mental health therapists in BH.ResultsThe trainers from HAP UK & Ireland completed five EMDR trainings in BH (two in Tuzla and three in Sarajevo) for 100 recruited trainees from different BH health institutions from different cities and entities in BH. To be accredited EMDR therapists all trainees are obliged to practice EMDR therapy with clients under the supervision process of HAP UK&Ireland supervisors. Supervision is organized via Skype Internet technology. Up today seven trainees completed their supervision successfully and became European Accredited EMDR Psychotherapists, one of them became European Accredited EMDR Consultant.ConclusionFive training of Bosnia-Herzegovina mental health workers to effectively use EMDR with enthusiastic help of EMDR trainers from HAP UK&Ireland resulted with seven European accredited EMDR psychotherapists, and one of them became European accredited EMDR consultant. This will increase psychotherapy capacities in postwar BH.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Collapse
|
4
|
Hanich T, Majnarić L, Janković D, Šabanović Š, Včev A. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia complicated with ileal Burkitt's lymphoma in an adult patient with selective IgA deficiency. Int J Surg Case Rep 2016; 30:69-72. [PMID: 27940199 PMCID: PMC5153446 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Burkitt's lymphoma in adults can occur on the basis of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia is associated with selective IgA deficiency. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia associates IgA deficiency with Burkitt's lymphoma.
Introduction Primary lymphomas of the small intestine are rare. Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) occurs sporadically in adults. Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) is a rare disorder characterized by diffuse nodular lesions, which represent hyperplastic lymphoid follicles, and it is often associated with immunodeficiency syndromes. Presentation of case We present a 38-year-old male patient in a state of surgical emergency, suspected of Crohn’s disease, who had an unusual combination of NLH and BL of the proximal ileum. Furthermore, retrospectively analyzed documentation revealed selective IgA deficiency. Discussion Association between NLH and intestinal lymphomas in patients with immunodeficiency syndromes was indicated before. This case report supports the notion on NLH as a transition state between immunodeficiency and intestinal lymphomas. Conclusion This is one of the first case reports which presents the combination of NHL and BL. The awareness of the existence of this rare combination, especially in young adult males, can improve the diagnostic accuracy and the treatment management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Toni Hanich
- University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, School of Medicine, Josip Huttler 4, Osijek, 31 000, Croatia
| | - Ljiljana Majnarić
- University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Josip Huttler 4, Osijek, 31 000, Croatia
| | - Dragan Janković
- University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, School of Medicine, Josip Huttler 4, Osijek, 31 000, Croatia.
| | - Šefket Šabanović
- University Josip Juraj Strossmayer, School of Medicine, Josip Huttler 4, Osijek, 31 000, Croatia
| | - Aleksandar Včev
- University, Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Osijek University Hospital Centre, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Josip Huttler 4, Osijek, 31 000, Croatia
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Yimam SM, Biemann C, Majnaric L, Šabanović Š, Holzinger A. An adaptive annotation approach for biomedical entity and relation recognition. Brain Inform 2016; 3:157-168. [PMID: 27747591 PMCID: PMC4999566 DOI: 10.1007/s40708-016-0036-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
In this article, we demonstrate the impact of interactive machine learning: we develop biomedical entity recognition dataset using a human-into-the-loop approach. In contrary to classical machine learning, human-in-the-loop approaches do not operate on predefined training or test sets, but assume that human input regarding system improvement is supplied iteratively. Here, during annotation, a machine learning model is built on previous annotations and used to propose labels for subsequent annotation. To demonstrate that such interactive and iterative annotation speeds up the development of quality dataset annotation, we conduct three experiments. In the first experiment, we carry out an iterative annotation experimental simulation and show that only a handful of medical abstracts need to be annotated to produce suggestions that increase annotation speed. In the second experiment, clinical doctors have conducted a case study in annotating medical terms documents relevant for their research. The third experiment explores the annotation of semantic relations with relation instance learning across documents. The experiments validate our method qualitatively and quantitatively, and give rise to a more personalized, responsive information extraction technology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seid Muhie Yimam
- TU Darmstadt CS Department, FG Language Technology, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
| | - Chris Biemann
- TU Darmstadt CS Department, FG Language Technology, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
| | - Ljiljana Majnaric
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Šefket Šabanović
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
| | - Andreas Holzinger
- Research Unit HCI-KDD Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation Medical University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 2, 8036 Graz, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Yimam SM, Biemann C, Majnaric L, Šabanović Š, Holzinger A. Interactive and Iterative Annotation for Biomedical Entity Recognition. Brain Informatics and Health 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-23344-4_34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
|