Frontiers in Health Informatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 148 - 148
Published: July 24, 2023
The
global
crisis
engendered
by
the
COVID-19
pandemic
brought
about
profound
changes
in
various
aspects
of
daily
life,
one
which
pertains
to
how
group
therapies
and
support
meetings
are
conducted.
Of
particular
interest
this
paper
is
Alcoholics
Anonymous
(AA)
program,
a
globally
recognized
initiative
known
for
its
efficacy
helping
individuals
cope
with
alcoholism
through
mutual,
peer
meetings.
advent
pandemic,
however,
challenged
very
structure
enforcing
radical
transition
from
in-person
virtual
environments,
has
posed
several
hurdles
both
organizers
participants.
Notably,
these
triggered
restrictive
mobility
measures
have
called
innovative
adaptations
continue
provide
needed
recovery
reduce
relapses
fuelled
pandemic-induced
loneliness
isolation.
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Alcohol
represents
a
leading
burden
of
disease
worldwide,
including
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
and
alcohol-related
liver
(ALD).
We
aim
to
assess
the
global
AUD,
ALD,
alcohol-attributable
primary
cancer
between
2000-2021.
registered
regional
trends
using
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
2021
Study,
largest
most
up-to-date
epidemiology
database.
estimated
annual
percent
change
(APC)
its
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
changes
in
age-standardized
rates
over
time.
In
2021,
there
were
111.12
million
cases
3.02
132,030
cancer.
Between
2000
was
14.66%
increase
38.68%
94.12%
prevalence.
While
prevalence
rate
for
increased
(APC:
0.59%,
[CI]
0.52
0.67%)
these
years,
it
decreased
ALD
-0.71%,
CI
-0.75
-0.67%)
AUD
-0.90%,
-0.94
-0.86%).
There
significant
variation
by
region,
socioeconomic
development
level,
sex.
During
last
years
(2019-2021),
prevalence,
incidence,
death
greater
extent
females.
Given
high
cancer,
urgent
measures
are
needed
prevent
them
at
both
national
levels.
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Alcohol‐associated
liver
disease
(ALD)
disproportionately
impacts
men,
racial
and
ethnic
minorities,
individuals
of
low
socioeconomic
status;
however,
it's
unclear
how
recent
increases
in
ALD
burden
have
impacted
these
disparities.
We
aimed
to
describe
trends
racial,
disparities
alcohol‐associated
hospital
encounters.
Methods
conducted
a
retrospective
cohort
study
adult
encounters
with
diagnoses
from
three
health
systems
between
January
2016
December
2021.
The
was
divided
into
eras:
‘Historical
Era,’
(Oct
2016—June
2018,
used
only
for
trends);
‘Era
1’
(July
2018—March
2020);
2’
(April
2020—December
2021).
Kaplan
Meier
Cox
regression
analyses
were
performed
identify
factors
associated
overall
survival.
Results
identified
19,295
(44.7%
White,
29.8%
Hispanic,
21.8%
non‐Hispanic
Black
(NHB)
individuals),
greater
increase
observed
eras
1
2
than
the
historical
era
Era
(8.7%
vs.
5.0%,
p
<
0.01).
By
age
sex,
greatest
youngest
oldest
females
but
males.
race
ethnicity,
Hispanic
had
compared
White
(14.8%
7.5%
6.3%,
Older
(aSHR:
1.03,
95%
CI:
1.03–1.0),
higher
MELD
1.08,
1.0–1.09),
hepatic
encephalopathy
1.42,
1.06–1.90),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
3.20,
2.29–4.49)
increased
mortality.
Conclusion
highest
amongst
young
NHB
women,
highlighting
variation
by
age,
ethnicity.
These
merit
further
investigation
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
develop
tailored
interventions
improve
outcomes.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
119(5), P. 893 - 909
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
INTRODUCTION:
The
burden
of
alcohol-related
complications
is
considerable,
particularly
alcohol-associated
liver
disease
and
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD).
However,
there
are
deficiencies
in
comprehensive
epidemiological
research
focusing
on
these
issues,
especially
among
young
women
who
display
higher
susceptibility
to
such
compared
with
their
male
counterparts.
We
thus
aimed
determine
the
global
conditions
this
vulnerable
group.
METHODS:
Leveraging
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
Study
2019,
we
analyzed
prevalence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
cirrhosis
(AC),
cancer
alcohol,
AUD
women.
findings
were
categorized
by
region,
nation,
sociodemographic
index.
RESULTS:
highest
age-standardized
prevalence
rates
observed
(895.96
[95%
uncertainty
interval
(UI)
722.6–1,103.58]),
followed
AC
(65.33
UI
48.37–86.49])
(0.13
0.09–0.19])
per
100,000
people.
mortality
(0.75
0.55–0.97]),
(0.48
0.43–0.53])
(0.06
0.04–0.09]).
burdens
Central
Europe,
whereas
high-income
Asia
Pacific
had
alcohol.
DISCUSSION:
Throughout
past
decade,
trend
varied
regions
while
impact
has
increased,
requiring
urgent
public
health
strategy
mitigate
complications,
female
patients
Europe
Asia-Pacific
region.
Acta Cardiologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79(5), P. 549 - 556
Published: May 3, 2024
The
burden
of
alcohol-related
complications
is
high
and
rising.
However,
there
are
notable
deficiencies
in
comprehensive
epidemiological
study
focusing
on
cardiovascular
from
alcohol,
especially
among
young
middle-aged
adults.
We
thus
aimed
to
determine
the
these
conditions
adults
globally.
Drug and Alcohol Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Introduction
Research
on
the
effects
of
COVID‐19
pandemic
alcohol
sales
and
per
capita
consumption
show
mixed
findings.
The
present
study
in
Czechia
attempts
to
account
for
this
heterogeneity
by
investigating
three
types
interventions:
(i)
limits
movement
people
into
country
(i.e.,
tourism);
(ii)
social
mobility
assembly
restrictions;
(iii)
restrictions
sales.
Methods
We
used
general
additive
models
assess
relationship
between
COVID‐19‐related
that
were
specific
outlets
measured
Government
Response
Stringency
Index.
New
cases
number
overnight
stays
foreign
tourists
also
included
models.
Results
analysis
total
revenues
overall
amount
sold
Czech
Republic
decreased
due
related
measures
decrease
is
best
explained
did
not
find
any
new
cases.
Discussion
Conclusions
decline
resulting
from
was
just
result
reduced
tourism
physical
availability
alcohol,
but
limiting
encounters.
This
should
be
considered
future
research
comparing
trends
different
countries
incorporated
plans
controlling
spread
communicable
diseases
epidemics.
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aims
Alcohol
is
a
major
risk
factor
for
cancer
development.
Our
study
aimed
to
provide
the
updated
global,
regional
national
burden
of
alcohol‐attributable
cancer.
Approach
Results
We
analysed
Global
Burden
Disease
Study
2021
determine
death
age‐standardised
rate
(ASDR)
from
change
these
measures
between
2000
(reflected
as
annual
percent
[APC]),
classified
by
region,
nation
country's
developmental
status,
which
based
on
sociodemographic
index
(SDI).
In
2021,
there
were
343,370
deaths
globally
cancer,
was
an
increase
51%.
Alcohol‐attributable
accounted
3.5%
all
deaths.
Among
liver
(27%)
highest
mortality
alcohol,
followed
oesophageal
(24%)
colorectal
(16%).
From
ASDR
decreased
(APC:
−0.66%).
Regionally,
fastest‐growing
observed
in
South
Asia.
Classified
SDI,
low
0.33%)
low‐to‐middle
SDI
countries
1.58%)
exhibited
uptrend
While
other
cancers
decreased,
early‐onset
(15–49
years)
lip
oral
cavity
increased
0.40%).
Conclusions
although
declined,
total
number
continued
rise.
This
trend
accompanied
variations
across
groups
types,
particularly
gastrointestinal
cancers.
Urgent
efforts
are
needed
both
at
levels
address
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 23, 2024
Alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
is
a
significant
global
health
issue.
Despite
historically
higher
rates
among
men,
AUD
prevalence
and
negative
alcohol-related
outcomes
in
women
are
rising.
Loneliness
humans
has
been
associated
with
increased
alcohol
use,
traditional
rodent
drinking
models
involve
single
housing,
presenting
challenges
for
studying
social
enrichment.
We
developed
LIQ
PARTI
(Lick
Instance
Quantifier
Poly-Animal
RFID
Tracking
Integration),
an
open-source
tool
to
examine
home
cage
continuous
access
two-bottle
choice
behavior
group-housed
setting,
investigating
the
influence
of
sex
isolation
on
ethanol
consumption
bout
microstructure
C57Bl/6J
mice.
PARTI,
based
our
previously
single-housed
HD
system,
accurately
tracks
using
capacitive-based
sensors
technology.
Group-housed
female
mice
exhibited
preference
than
males,
while
males
displayed
unique
undulating
pattern
linked
changes,
suggesting
potential
stress-related
response.
Chronic
intake
distinctly
altered
between
male
mice,
highlighting
environmental
influences
behavior.
Social
system
amplified
fluid
both
sexes,
accompanied
by
sex-
fluid-dependent
changes
microstructure.
However,
these
effects
largely
reversed
upon
resocialization,
indicating
plasticity
behaviors
response
context.
Utilizing
novel
lickometer
device,
findings
illustrate
critical
interplay
housing
conditions
voluntary
facilitating
nuanced
insights
into
contributions
etiology.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(3), P. 755 - 759
Published: May 1, 2024
Objectives:
To
assess
differences
in
demographics,
incidence,
and
cause
of
nasal
bone
fractures
(NBFs)
between
pre–coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
COVID-19
eras.
Methods:
The
National
Electronic
Injury
Surveillance
System
was
queried
for
adult
NBF.
Two
sample
t
tests
Wald
χ
2
were
used
to
identify
changes
across
the
2012
period
2020
2021
(age,
sex,
race,
location,
disposition,
product).
Results:
There
a
total
523,259
(95%
CI:
445,082–601,436)
emergency
department
(ED)–treated
NBFs
United
States.
greater
incidence
NBF
during
(61,621
annual
cases;
95%
61,572–61,669)
compared
with
pre–COVID-19
(50,773
50,195–51,351;
P
<
0.01).
Fewer
patients
discharged
after
ED
evaluation
(79.46%;
74.45%–83.70%)
before
(84.41%;
82.36%–86.28%;
=
0.049,
test).
During
COVID-19,
there
decrease
sport-associated
NBFs,
such
as
basketball
[2.36%
1.71%–3.27%)
versus
5.21%
4.20%–6.45%),
0.01]
baseball
[1.18%
0.82%–1.69%)
2.22%
1.80%–2.74%),
<0.01],
but
an
increase
fall
(66.34%
75.02%),
alcohol
(7.04%
12.89%),
drug-associated
(0.47%
5.70%)
(all
0.001).
Conclusion:
A
has
been
observed
since
start
pandemic
without
significant
sex
or
race.
Nasal
less
likely
be
related
sports
from
more
associated
drugs
alcohol.
Changes
sociobehavioral
patterns
these
unprecedented
times
may
account
post–COVID-19
etiologic
drift.
Level
Evidence:
II—retrospective
cohort
study.
