Browsing Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine by Subject "Epidemiology"
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Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome: A population-based study on prevalence, prenatal diagnosis, associated anomalies and survival in Europe.
(2018-09)Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome is a complex developmental disorder characterized by somatic overgrowth, macroglossia, abdominal wall defects, neonatal hypoglycemia, and predisposition to embryonal tumors. We present epidemiological ... -
Challenges in risk estimation using routinely collected clinical data: The example of estimating cervical cancer risks from electronic health-records.
(2018-06)Electronic health-records (EHR) are increasingly used by epidemiologists studying disease following surveillance testing to provide evidence for screening intervals and referral guidelines. Although cost-effective, undiagnosed ... -
No association between oral contraceptive exposure and subsequent MS: A population-based nested case-control study in primary care.
(2024-06-14)BACKGROUND: Conflicting data exist around oral contraceptive exposure and subsequent multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVE: To use routinely collected primary healthcare data to explore the potential association between oral ... -
On standardized relative survival
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An overview of concepts and approaches used in estimating the burden of congenital disorders globally.
(2018-10)Congenital disorders are an important cause of pregnancy loss, premature death and life-long disability. A range of interventions can greatly reduce their burden, but the absence of local epidemiological data on their ... -
A study of referral bias in NMOSD and MOGAD cohorts.
(2024-03-14)BACKGROUND: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) are rare disorders often seen in highly specialized services or tertiary centres. We ... -
Urbanicity and rates of untreated psychotic disorders in three diverse settings in the Global South.
(2023-01-16)BACKGROUND: Extensive evidence indicates that rates of psychotic disorder are elevated in more urban compared with less urban areas, but this evidence largely originates from Northern Europe. It is unclear whether the same ...