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Sander FH, Jørgensen DS, Jakobsen LP, Jensen AN, Lousen T, Sandager P, Sperling L, Vogel I, Petersen OB, Vedel C. Prenatal detection of orofacial clefts in Denmark from 2009 to 2018. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2024; 63:507-513. [PMID: 37724632 DOI: 10.1002/uog.27488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the overall and type-specific prenatal detection rates (DRs) of orofacial clefts in a national cohort in Denmark. METHODS This study was based on data from the Danish Fetal Medicine Database and included all fetuses and children from singleton pregnancies diagnosed with an orofacial cleft prenatally and/or postnatally between 2009 and 2018. The types of cleft included unilateral, bilateral or median cleft lip (CL); unilateral, bilateral or median cleft lip with secondary cleft palate (CLP); and cleft palate (CP). The clefts were grouped as cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL(P)) or as all clefts (including CP). All cases with discordance between prenatal and postnatal diagnoses were validated in the local patient files (Astraia). Cases without prenatal validation of the postnatal diagnosis were marked as undetected. Postnatally diagnosed cases with a strong prenatal suspicion of a cleft but without an International Classification of Diseases-10 code were registered as prenatally detected. Termination of pregnancy and intrauterine death were registered as true positives even if no autopsy could be performed. Liveborn cases with a prenatal diagnosis but without a postnatal validation were excluded. RESULTS A total of 994 cases were included in the study, of which 933 were liveborn. The prevalence of orofacial cleft was 1.6 per 1000 live births. There were no differences in the baseline characteristics between detected and undetected cases. The DR for CL(P) was 71.7% (95% CI, 64.8-78.9%), with an increase from 60.0% in 2009 to 73.0% in 2018 (P = 0.018). The type-specific DRs for the entire period were 56.4% (95% CI, 45.0-67.6%) for unilateral CL; 76.6% (95% CI, 71.7-82.9%) for unilateral CLP; 70.5% (95% CI, 52.1-87.6%) for bilateral CL; 82.3% (95% CI, 70.6-93.6%) for bilateral CLP; 0% (0/6) for median CL; 75.0% (3/4) for median CLP; and 3.3% (95% CI, 0.6-5.7%) for CP. A total of 20.9% (208/994) of the cases had associated findings, of which 33.2% (69/208) were genetic aberrations. CONCLUSIONS The DR for CL(P) has improved in Denmark over the last decade. The DR for CLP is high, with the highest DR for bilateral CLP. However, prenatal detection of CP remains a challenge. © 2023 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- F H Sander
- Center of Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center of Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery and Burns Treatment, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Center of Fetal Diagnostics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Center of Fetal Diagnostics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Center of Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center of Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sandholdt CT, Jacobsen MH, Mathiesen OH, Jønsson ABR, Jensen AN, Steinbo EKF, Reventlow S, Waldorff FB. Older adults' perceptions of navigating eye health care in Denmark: a qualitative study. BJGP Open 2024:BJGPO.2023.0118. [PMID: 37903529 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpo.2023.0118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vision impairment can have an impact on cognition, health, and social function. Vision loss may be avoided if detected early and treated promptly. Eye health is a minor topic in general practice, but the ongoing relationship between doctor and patient has the potential to assist the patient in navigating the healthcare system and guaranteeing timely healthcare service delivery. AIM To explore the attitudes of older members of the public (aged ≥60 years) towards navigating primary sector eye health care in Denmark, with a focus on optometrists, practising ophthalmologists (POs), and GPs. DESIGN & SETTING Qualitative study in Copenhagen, Denmark. METHOD Focus group interviews were performed in the spring of 2022 with 21 older members of the public. RESULTS Older members of the public perceived optometrists and POs to be the most relevant health professionals to consult about eye health. Opportunities were identified for enhancing the function of general practice including detecting early signs of visual impairment, being in charge of further referrals, and managing issues affecting quality of life such as dry eyes. CONCLUSION Older members of the public sought help from health professionals who are directly qualified to treat symptoms of vision impairment that patients are experiencing or expect to face in the near future. Participants identified a potential for GPs to address vision impairment. This included focusing on the patient's general health and function, as well as potential comorbidities influencing treatment trajectories. The current denigration of general practice risks missing out on the potential benefits of robust engagement from general practice in eye health.
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- Catharina Thiel Sandholdt
- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Ophthalmology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice & Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Srivarathan A, Kristiansen M, Jensen AN. Opportunities and challenges in public-private partnerships to reduce social inequality in health in upper-middle-income and high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-synthesis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e076209. [PMID: 38184305 PMCID: PMC10773340 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES There is a need for novel approaches to address the complexity of social inequality in health. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been proposed as a promising approach; however, knowledge on lessons learnt from such partnerships remain unclear. This study synthesises evidence on opportunities and challenges of PPPs focusing on social inequality in health in upper-middle-income and high-income countries. DESIGN A systematic literature review and meta-synthesis was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool for quality appraisal. DATA SOURCES PubMed, PsychInfo, Embase, Sociological Abstracts and SocIndex were searched for studies published between January 2013 and January 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies were eligible if they applied a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods design and reported on lessons learnt from PPPs focusing on social inequality in health in upper-middle-income and high-income countries. Studies had to be published in either English, Danish, German, Norwegian or Swedish. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two independent reviewers extracted data and appraised the quality of the included studies. A meta-synthesis with a descriptive intent was conducted and data were grouped into opportunities and challenges. RESULTS A total of 16 studies of varying methodological quality were included. Opportunities covered three themes: (1) creating synergies, (2) clear communication and coordination, and (3) trust to sustain partnerships. Challenges were identified as reflected in the following three themes: (1) scarce resources, (2) inadequate communication and coordination, and (3) concerns on distrust and conflicting interest. CONCLUSIONS Partnerships across public, private and academic institutions hold the potential to address social inequality in health. Nevertheless, a variety of important lessons learnt are identified in the scientific literature. For future PPPs to be successful, partners should be aware of the availability of resources, provide clear communication and coordination, and address concerns on distrust and conflicting interests among partners. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023384608.
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- Abirami Srivarathan
- Houston Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Ophthalmology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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Bouazzi M, Jørgensen DES, Andersen H, Krusenstjerna-Hafstrøm T, Ekelund CK, Jensen AN, Sandager P, Sperling L, Steensberg J, Sundberg K, Vejlstrup NG, Petersen OBB, Vedel C. Prevalence and detection rate of major congenital heart disease in twin pregnancies in Denmark. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2023; 62:681-687. [PMID: 37191390 DOI: 10.1002/uog.26249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the national prevalence and prenatal detection rate (DR) of major congenital heart disease (mCHD) in twin pregnancies without twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)-associated CHD in a Danish population following a standardized prenatal screening program. METHODS This was a national registry-based study of data collected prospectively over a 10-year period. In Denmark, all women with a twin pregnancy are offered standardized screening and surveillance programs in addition to first- and second-trimester screening for aneuploidies and malformation, respectively: monochorionic (MC) twins every 2 weeks from gestational week 15 and dichorionic (DC) twins every 4 weeks from week 18. The data were retrieved from the Danish Fetal Medicine Database and included all twin pregnancies from 2009-2018, in which at least one fetus had a pre- and/or postnatal mCHD diagnosis. mCHD was defined as CHD requiring surgery within the first year of life, excluding ventricular septal defects. All pregnancy data were pre- and postnatally validated in the local patient files at the four tertiary centers covering the entire country. RESULTS A total of 60 cases from 59 twin pregnancies were included. The prevalence of mCHD was 4.6 (95% CI, 3.5-6.0) per 1000 twin pregnancies (1.9 (95% CI, 1.3-2.5) per 1000 live births). The prevalences for DC and MC were 3.6 (95% CI, 2.6-5.0) and 9.2 (95% CI, 5.8-13.7) per 1000 twin pregnancies, respectively. The national prenatal DR of mCHD in twin pregnancies for the entire period was 68.3%. The highest DRs were in cases with univentricular hearts (100%) and the lowest with aortopulmonary window, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, Ebstein's anomaly, aortic valve stenosis and coarctation of the aorta (0-25%). Mothers of children with prenatally undetected mCHD had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) compared to mothers of children with a prenatally detected mCHD (median, 27 kg/m2 and 23 kg/m2 , respectively; P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of mCHD in twins was 4.6 per 1000 pregnancies and was higher in MC than DC pregnancies. The prenatal DR of mCHD in twin pregnancies was 68.3%. Maternal BMI was higher in cases of prenatally undetected mCHD. © 2023 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- M Bouazzi
- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Center for Fetal Diagnostics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Fetal Medicine Unit, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kristiansen M, Nedergaard Jensen A, Norredam M, Srivarathan A. Targeting preventive home visits to older adults in disadvantaged communities: Perspectives of professionals. Health Soc Care Community 2021; 29:1051-1060. [PMID: 32794327 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study explored the implementation of multidimensional preventive home visits targeted to older adults living in a disadvantaged community in Denmark. The intervention was adapted to include the following key components: involvement of community members in recruitment processes; a combination of individual and group-based dissemination; adaptation of materials to overcome language barriers; and diversity-sensitivity training for professionals. The study took place over 12 months between August 2016 and August 2017 and used various data sources: registry-based data, participant observations, combined with individual and focus group interviews with the target population (n = 22) and relevant health care professionals (n = 8). Here, we report on findings pertaining to implementation barriers and facilitators as seen from the perspective of professionals. Socioeconomic vulnerability was prominent, and uptake of health care services was low, indicating under-utilisation. Implementation facilitators and barriers were identified including potentials in nurturing local partnerships and proximity during recruitment; overcoming language barriers; offering diversity-sensitivity training for professionals; and a need for a more multidisciplinary, comprehensive scope of preventive visits for diverse older adults in disadvantaged communities. Thus, more focus on participatory, comprehensive and community-based health promotion are needed to ensure healthy ageing in the context of social inequality and ethnic diversity.
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- Maria Kristiansen
- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Danish Research Centre for Migration, Ethnicity and Health, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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Jensen AN, Kristiansen M, Tolstrup JS, Gamst-Jensen H. Associations between degree-of-worry, self-rated health and acute hospitalisation after contacting a medical helpline: a Danish prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e042287. [PMID: 34045212 PMCID: PMC8162089 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Self-rated health (SRH) is a strong predictor for healthcare utilisation among chronically ill patients. However, its association with acute hospitalisation is unclear. Individuals' perception of urgency in acute illness expressed as degree-of-worry (DOW) is however associated with acute hospitalisation. This study examines DOW and SRH, respectively, and their association with acute hospitalisation within 48 hours after calling a medical helpline. DESIGN A prospective cohort study. SETTING The Medical Helpline 1813 (MH1813) in the Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen. PARTICIPANTS Adult (≥18 years of age) patients and relatives/close friends calling the MH1813 between 24 January and 9 February 2017. A total of 6812 callers were included. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was acute hospitalisation. Callers rated their DOW (1=minimum worry, 5=maximum worry) and SRH (1=excellent, 5=poor). Covariates included age, sex, Charlson Comorbidity Score and reason for calling. Logistic regression was conducted to measure the associations in three models: (1) crude; (2) age-and-sex-adjusted; (3) full fitted model (age, sex, comorbidity, reason for calling, DOW/SRH). RESULTS Of 6812 callers, 492 (7.2%) were acutely hospitalised. Most callers rated their health as being excellent to good (65.3%) and 61% rated their worry to be low (DOW 1-3). Both the association between DOW and acute hospitalisation and SRH and acute hospitalisation indicated a dose-response relationship: DOW 1=ref, 3=1.8 (1.1;3.1), 5=3.5 (2.0;5.9) and SRH 1=ref, 3=0.8 (0.6;1.4), 5=1.6 (1.1;2.4). The association between DOW and acute hospitalisation decreased slightly, when further adjusting for SRH, whereas the estimates for SRH weakened markedly when including DOW. CONCLUSIONS DOW and poor SRH were associated with acute hospitalisation. However, DOW had a stronger association with hospitalisation than SRH. This suggests that DOW may capture acutely ill patients' perception of urgency better than SRH in relation to acute hospitalisation after calling a medical helpline. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02979457.
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark
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- Department of Population Health and Morbidity, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Syddanmark, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research and the Emergency Department, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Zealand, Denmark
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Gamst-Jensen H, Jensen AN, Christensen EF, Lippert F, Brabrand M, Egerod I, Thygesen LC, Tolstrup JS, Huibers L. Socioeconomic inequality in telephone triage on triage response, hospitalization and 30-day mortality. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:703-705. [PMID: 33421054 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We investigated socioeconomic inequality (measured by the indicators highest attained education level and household income) in telephone triage on triage response (face-to-face contact), hospitalization and 30-day mortality among Danish citizens calling the medical helpline 1813 between 23 January and 9 February 2017. The analysis included 6869 adult callers from a larger prospective cohort study and showed that callers with low socioeconomic status (SES) were less often triaged to a face-to-face contact and had higher 30-day mortality than callers with high SES.
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- Hejdi Gamst-Jensen
- Department of Clinical Research and Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark.,Copenhagen Emergency Medical Services, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- CPER, Centre for Prehospital and Emergency Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Trauma and Emergency Center, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Emergency Medical Services, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of South West Jutland, Esbjerg, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshopitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Population Health and Morbidity, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Population Health and Morbidity, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Jensen AN, Bonnén KB, Kristiansen M. "We don't talk about his heart": Narrative sense-making and long-term readjustment among older out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors and their spouses. Resusc Plus 2020; 3:100024. [PMID: 34223307 PMCID: PMC8244505 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2020.100024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Aim of the study Globally, there has been an increase in the survival rate and the average age of survivors from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, little is known about the joint OHCA-associated experiences among older survivors and their spouses in a long-term perspective. The aim of this study was to explore how narrative sense-making processes following OHCA shapes everyday life in a long-term perspective among older survivors and their spouses. Methods Five older male survivors and their female spouses were interviewed individually using narrative methods. Arthur Frank’s theory on illness narratives informed the analysis. Participant observation at two meetings for survivors and relatives regarding cardiac arrest was used for qualification of the interview guide. Results Five married couples participated. The mean age of the survivors and spouses was 70,4 and 71,4 years respectively, and time since OHCA varied from 12 to 66 months. Two themes of the dyadic experience emerged: 1) experiences during OHCA, and 2) experiences in life following OHCA. Subthemes differed with survivors emphasising a desire to return to the same life as before the OHCA, and the spouses narrating feelings of anxiety. Potential complications of the OHCA were often explained with reference to ageing processes, and the OHCA was contextualised in relation to previous life-changing events. Conclusion In a long-term perspective, OHCA shapes the life trajectory of both the survivor and the spouse, and the relationship between them, underscoring a need for patient-centred care with a greater focus on the relationship of the dyads. Unmet needs among survivors and spouses should be addressed by follow-up dialogue. Life after OHCA is embedded in the context of age and biography. A narrative approach in encounters could strengthen the support for couples. Survivors and spouses’ experiences contrasted pointing towards individual needs.
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- Andrea Nedergaard Jensen
- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Oster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Oster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Oster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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Srivarathan A, Jensen AN, Kristiansen M. Community-based interventions to enhance healthy aging in disadvantaged areas: perceptions of older adults and health care professionals. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:7. [PMID: 30611262 PMCID: PMC6321658 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3855-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background The number of older adults with different ethnic and socioeconomic background is steadily increasing. There is a need for community-based health promotion interventions for older adults that are responsive to ethnic and socioeconomic diversity among target populations. The aim of this study is to explore encounters between older adults living in disadvantaged areas and health care professionals in the context of community-based health promotion. Methods Qualitative methods were used involving interviews and focus groups with older adults (n = 22) and municipal health care professionals (n = 8), and multiple observations were conducted. Data were analyzed thematically. Results Findings show a gap between health promotion services and older adults due to a perception of services as being neither accessible nor acceptable in the context of complex health and psychosocial needs. Health care professionals reported trust, proximity and presence as fundamental factors for improving acceptability and accessibility of health promotion services. Conclusions There is a need to develop participatory approaches to engage older adults who live in disadvantaged areas in municipal health promotion services and to ensure that these services are relevant to these groups.
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- Abirami Srivarathan
- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark.
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Center for Healthy Aging & Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1014, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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Mothes-Luksch N, Jordakieva G, Hinterhölzl L, Jensen AN, Hallmann PK, Kundi M, Jensen-Jarolim E. Allergy diagnosis from symptoms to molecules, or from molecules to symptoms: a comparative clinical study. World Allergy Organ J 2018; 11:22. [PMID: 30214659 PMCID: PMC6131881 DOI: 10.1186/s40413-018-0199-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Classical allergy diagnostic workup “from symptoms to molecules” comprises 1) clinical investigation, 2) skin prick- and IgE- testing, and recently, 3) molecular allergy testing. We aimed to examine the diagnostic fidelity of the alternative approach “from molecules to symptoms”, which was recently suggested in the EAACI Molecular Allergology User’s Guide, in a retrospective clinical study. Methods Records from 202 patients with clinically suspected allergic sensitizations were extracted from files at two sites applying either the “ISAC-first” workup with IgE-testing by immuno-solid phase allergen chip ISAC112 followed by selected skin prick tests (SPT) or the “SPT-first” starting with SPT followed by the microarray test. Results In the ISAC-first procedure significantly less SPTs were performed during allergy diagnosis (median 4 vs. 14). By SPT in 19% of patients in the ISAC-first group and in 34% in the SPT-first group additional respiratory allergens (p = 0.014) were detected not positive in ISAC microarray. By ISAC microarray test 18% additional sensitizations were found in the ISAC-first, and 32% in SPT-first cohort (p = 0.016). For food allergens 13 and 12% additional sensitizations were detected by the microarray not detected by SPT in the two groups (p = 0.800). No additional food allergen was found by SPT in the ISAC-first group, while in 6% of the cases in the SPT-first group detected sensitizations were negative in the microarray. Discussion The ISAC-first approach followed by (fewer) SPTs meets the demands for a patient’s tailored diagnostic work-up and therefore can be considered equivalent to the conventional way using the skin prick test as first screening tool, followed by IgE diagnosis. Conclusions For the diagnostic verification of clinically suspected allergy, the novel concept “from molecules to clinic” offers a reliable diagnostic workup in shorter time. Due to lower skin test numbers it is especially applicable for young children and seniors, in atopic patients, and whenever skin tests get difficult or unreliable. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40413-018-0199-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- N Mothes-Luksch
- 1Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University Vienna, Währinger G. 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.,AllergyCare, Allergy Diagnosis and Study Center, Vienna, Austria.,3Department of Dermatology, Division of Immunology, Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- 4Institute of Occupational Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- 1Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University Vienna, Währinger G. 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- AllergyCare, Allergy Diagnosis and Study Center, Vienna, Austria
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- AllergyCare, Allergy Diagnosis and Study Center, Vienna, Austria
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- 5Center for Public Health, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- 1Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University Vienna, Währinger G. 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.,AllergyCare, Allergy Diagnosis and Study Center, Vienna, Austria.,The Interuniversity Messerli Research Institute, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Untersmayr E, Jensen AN, Walch K. Sex hormone allergy: clinical aspects, causes and therapeutic strategies - Update and secondary publication. World Allergy Organ J 2017; 10:45. [PMID: 29308112 PMCID: PMC5745953 DOI: 10.1186/s40413-017-0176-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Sex hormone allergy as a clinical syndrome has been known for almost a century. Due to the diversity of clinical presentation regarding symptoms and disease patterns, the optimal patient care represents an enormous interdisciplinary challenge. Frequently, hypersensitivity reactions affect more than one sex hormone and double positive tests for estrogen and progesterone have been described. Since the menstrual cycle dependent symptoms range from skin afflictions, gynecological problems to non-specific reactions, different pathophysiological mechanisms seem likely. Various desensitization protocols are described as causal treatment options, but are rarely applied in clinical routine. Consequently, major research efforts with a quick translation of therapeutic interventions into clinical practice will be crucial to help affected patients in the future.
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- E Untersmayr
- Institute for Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- AllergyCare - Allergy Diagnosis and Study Center Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Hoetzenecker W, Nägeli M, Mehra ET, Jensen AN, Saulite I, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Guenova E, Cozzio A, French LE. Adverse cutaneous drug eruptions: current understanding. Semin Immunopathol 2015; 38:75-86. [PMID: 26553194 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-015-0540-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Adverse cutaneous drug reactions are recognized as being major health problems worldwide causing considerable costs for health care systems. Most adverse cutaneous drug reactions follow a benign course; however, up to 2% of all adverse cutaneous drug eruptions are severe and life-threatening. These include acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Physicians should be aware of specific red flags to rapidly identify these severe cutaneous drug eruptions and initiate appropriate treatment. Besides significant progress in clinical classification and treatment, recent studies have greatly enhanced our understanding in the pathophysiology of adverse cutaneous drug reactions. Genetic susceptibilities to certain drugs have been identified in SJS/TEN patients, viral reactivation in DRESS has been elucidated, and the discovery of tissue resident memory T cells helps to better understand the recurrent site-specific inflammation in patients with fixed drug eruption.
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- W Hoetzenecker
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Medical Directorate, University Hospital of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 31, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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A pilot study was conducted to assess the transfer of Escherichia coli from animal slurry fertilizer to lettuce, with E. coli serving as an indicator of fecal contamination and as an indicator for potential bacterial enteric pathogens. Animal slurry was applied as fertilizer to three Danish agricultural fields prior to the planting of lettuce seedlings. At harvest, leaves (25 g) of 10 lettuce heads were pooled into one sample unit (n = 147). Soil samples (100 g) were collected from one field before slurry application and four times during the growth period (n = 75). E. coli was enumerated in slurry, soil, and lettuce on 3M Petrifilm Select E. coli Count Plates containing 16 mg/liter streptomycin, 16 mg/liter ampicillin, or no antimicrobial agent. Selected E. coli isolates (n = 83) originating from the slurry, soil, and lettuce were genotyped by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to determine the similarity of isolates. The slurry applied to the fields contained 3.0 to 4.5 log CFU/g E. coli. E. coli was found in 36 to 54% of the lettuce samples, streptomycin-resistant E. coli was found in 10.0 to 18.0% of the lettuce samples, and ampicillin-resistant E. coli in 0 to 2.0% of the lettuce samples (the detection limit was 1 log CFU/g). The concentration of E. coli exceeded 2 log CFU/g in 19.0% of the lettuce samples. No E. coli was detected in the soil before the slurry was applied, but after, E. coli was present until the last sampling day (harvest), when 10 of 15 soil samples contained E. coli. A relatively higher frequency of E. coli in lettuce compared with the soil samples at harvest suggests environmental sources of fecal contamination, e.g., wildlife. The higher frequency was supported by the finding of 21 different PFGE types among the E. coli isolates, with only a few common PFGE types between slurry, soil, and lettuce. The frequent finding of fecal-contaminated lettuce indicates that human pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter can be present and represent food safety hazards.
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- A N Jensen
- Division of Food Microbiology, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Bülowsvej 27, 1790 Copenhagen V, Denmark.
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Jensen AN, Hansen LL, Baggesen DL, Mølbak L. Effects of feeding finisher pigs with chicory or lupine feed for one week or two weeks before slaughter with respect to levels of Bifidobacteria and Campylobacter. Animal 2013; 7:66-74. [PMID: 23031645 DOI: 10.1017/s175173111200119x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess whether inclusion of chicory or lupine (prebiotics) in the diet of pre-slaughter pigs for just 1 or 2 weeks could change the composition of their intestinal microbiota, stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria and help to lower the amount of thermoplilic Campylobacter spp. (mainly Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli), which are a major cause of food-borne infections in humans. A total of 48 pigs that had an initial live weight of 90 kg were fed with either a lupine (organic concentrate with 25% blue lupine seeds), chicory (organic concentrate with 10% dried chicory roots) or control (100% organic concentrate) diet for 1 week (24 pigs) or 2 weeks (24 pigs) before slaughter. The Campylobacter spp. level in rectal faecal samples after 0, 1 and 2 weeks of feeding and in the luminal content from ileum, caecum and colon at slaughter was determined by direct plating on modified charcoal-cefoperazone-deoxycholate agar plates. DNA extracted from the luminal content of distal ileum and caecum was used for terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP) analysis of the composition of intestinal microbiota and for measuring the amount of bifidobacterial and total bacterial DNA by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Campylobacter spp. were excreted by all pigs and present in the luminal content from distal ileum to midway colon with particularly high numbers in the caecum, but the excretion was reduced by 10-fold in pigs fed lupines for 1 week as compared with control- and chicory-fed pigs (mean log(10) 2.9 v. 4.1 CFU/g; P < 0.05). The qPCR analysis showed that feeding with lupines resulted in higher levels of bifidobacteria in caecum as compared with the other diets (P < 0.05). T-RFLP analysis showed that four of the most abundant bacteria with terminal restriction fragment values >5% relative to the intensity of total abundance differed between the feed treatments (P < 0.05). Therefore, this study showed that even a short-term alternative feeding strategy with prebiotics in the diet of pre-slaughter pigs elicited changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota, where lupine increased the level of bifidobacteria in caecum and reduced the Campylobacter spp. excretion level after 1 week.
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- A N Jensen
- Division of Microbiology and Risk Assessment, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mortensen BT, Knudtzon S, Hovgaard D, Jensen AN. Bone marrow culture and haemopoietic growth factors: recent developments and current status. Eur J Haematol Suppl 2009; 48:77-84. [PMID: 3073963 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.1989.tb01241.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Jensen AN, Dalsgaard A, Baggesen DL, Nielsen EM. The occurrence and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli in organic pigs and their outdoor environment. Vet Microbiol 2006; 116:96-105. [PMID: 16697127 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2006.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2005] [Revised: 03/03/2006] [Accepted: 03/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The occurrence and species distribution of thermophilic Campylobacter was investigated in organic outdoor pigs. An increased exposure of outdoor pigs to C. jejuni from the environment may cause a shift from a normal dominance of C. coli to more C. jejuni, which may imply a concern of reduced food safety. Bacteriological methods for determination of Campylobacter excretion level were combined with colony-blot hybridization and real-time PCR for specific detection of C. jejuni in pigs. Campylobacter was isolated from pigs (n=47), paddock environment (n=126) and wildlife (n=44), identified to species by real-time PCR and sub-typed by serotyping (Penner) and pulse-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) genotyping. All pigs excreted Campylobacter (10(3)-10(7) CFU g(-1) faeces) from the age of 8-13-weeks old. C. jejuni was found in 29% of pigs in three consecutive trials and always in minority to C. coli (0.3-46%). C. jejuni and C. coli were isolated from 10% and 29% of the environmental samples, respectively, while crow-birds and rats harboured C. jejuni. Individual pigs hosted several strains (up to nine serotypes). The paddock environment was contaminated with C. coli serotypes similar to pig isolates, while most of the C. jejuni serotypes differed. C. jejuni isolates of different origin comprised few similar serotypes, just one identical genotype was common between pigs, environment and birds. In conclusion, the occurrence of C. jejuni varied considerably between the three groups of outdoor pigs. Furthermore, transfer of C. jejuni to the outdoor pigs from the nearby environment was not predominant according to the subtype dissimilarities of the obtained isolates.
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- A N Jensen
- Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research, Department of Microbiological Food Safety, Bülowsvej 27, DK-1790 Copenhagen V, Denmark.
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Jensen AN, Andersen MT, Dalsgaard A, Baggesen DL, Nielsen EM. Development of real-time PCR and hybridization methods for detection and identification of thermophilic Campylobacter spp. in pig faecal samples. J Appl Microbiol 2005; 99:292-300. [PMID: 16033460 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2005.02616.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To develop a real-time (rt) PCR for species differentiation of thermophilic Campylobacter and to develop a method for assessing co-colonization of pigs by Campylobacter spp. METHODS AND RESULTS The specificity of a developed 5' nuclease rt-PCR for species-specific identification of Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter lari, Campylobacter upsaliensis and of a hipO gene nucleotide probe for detection of C. jejuni by colony-blot hybridization were determined by testing a total of 75 reference strains of Campylobacter spp. and related organisms. The rt-PCR method allowed species-specific detection of Campylobacter spp. in naturally infected pig faecal samples after an enrichment step, whereas the hybridization approach enhanced the specific isolation of C. jejuni (present in minority to C. coli) from pigs. CONCLUSIONS The rt-PCR was specific for Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, C. lari, and C. upsaliensis and the colony-blot hybridization approach provided an effective tool for isolation of C. jejuni from pig faecal samples typically dominated by C. coli. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Species differentiation between thermophilic Campylobacter is difficult by phenotypic methods and the developed rt-PCR provides an easy and fast method for such differentiation. Detection of C. jejuni by colony hybridization may increase the isolation rate of this species from pig faeces.
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- Department of Microbiological Food Safety, Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Jensen AN, Sørensen G, Baggesen DL, Bødker R, Hoorfar J. Addition of Novobiocin in pre-enrichment step can improve Salmonella culture protocol of modified semisolid Rappaport–Vassiliadis. J Microbiol Methods 2003; 55:249-55. [PMID: 14500016 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-7012(03)00158-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim was to investigate the effect of addition of Novobiocin to the non-selective buffered peptone water (BPW) for pre-enrichment of Salmonella in connection with plating on modified semisolid Rappaport-Vassiliadis (MSRV). In a semi-quantitative study, the level of Salmonella following pre-enrichment of 32 presumably naturally contaminated swine fecal samples were assessed for BPW with and without addition of Novobiocin (22 microg/ml). In another experiment, a total of 400 swine fecal samples were screened for the presence of Salmonella spp., in order to compare the performance of the non-selective pre-enrichment broth with BPW made semi-selective by addition of Novobiocin. The semi-quantitative assessment of the Salmonella level showed that addition of Novobiocin in the pre-enrichment step on average increased the level of Salmonella 1.2 log dilution steps. When growth was scored at five levels, 90 samples opposed to 50 yielded a strong positive reading (+++) when Novobiocin was applied. Growth was on average 0.3 scores higher when pre-enriched with Novobiocin. The difference in growth score medians of the two methods was highly significant (Sign test; p<0.001). Despite the increased sensitivity, 13 culture-positive samples were missed when using the Novobiocin-containing BPW. In conclusion, a simple addition of Novobiocin in the BPW pre-enrichment step of fecal samples may facilitate reading and thereby detection of Salmonella on MSRV. The increase of Salmonella in the semi-quantitative study may be caused by a reduction in the number of competitive microorganisms.
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- A N Jensen
- Department of Bacteriology, Danish Veterinary Institute, Bülowsvej 27, DK-1790, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Mortensen BT, Schifter S, Pedersen LB, Jensen AN, Hovgaard D, Nissen NI. Development and application of a sensitive radioimmunoassay for human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor able to measure normal concentrations in blood. Exp Hematol 1993; 21:1366-70. [PMID: 8359236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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A radioimmunoassay (RIA) for human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSf) was developed based on antibodies from rabbits immunized with glycosylated recombinant human (rh) GM-CSF. The antibodies are specific for human GM-CSF and do not crossreact with other human hematopoietic growth factors or mouse GM-CSF. The antibodies also react with nonglycosylated rhGM-CSF, so E. coli-derived rhGM-CSF can be assayed as well. The RIA has a measuring range of about 10 to 200 pg/mL. Normal blood was found to contain 13 to 24 pg/mL (95% limits) with a mean of 18.5 pg/mL (n = 34). Monoclonal antibodies against GM-CSF could remove GM-CSF from normal human serum, thus ensuring that the GM-CSF measured in serum is real and does not represent nonspecific reactivity with our polyclonal rabbit antibodies. While previously published methods have been unable to measure GM-CSF in human serum under normal conditions, our more sensitive RIA does confirm the presence of small amounts of GM-CSF in serum or plasma and can therefore be used to detect fluctuations of GM-CSF in health and in disease.
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- Department of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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