Body weight and body surface area of adult patients with selected cancers: An Italian multicenter study.

Although body weight (BW) and body surface area (BSA) are utilized to establish the appropriate dosage of anticancer drugs, their distribution in cancer patients is poorly studied, making it challenging to predict the amount of drug use and related costs of BW or BAS-dosed regimens. This study investigates the distribution of BW and BSA in adults with selected cancers who initiated systemic anticancer treatment in the eastern Emilia-Romagna region hospitals between 2011 and 2021. BW and BSA were collected at the first cycle of each new treatment line, with multiple measurements for patients receiving various treatments or treating for other primary malignancies.

Use of emergency services in response to a flood: an account of the aftermath of the May 2023 flood in Romagna, Italy.

Background: Extreme weather events due to human activities have significantly increased the frequency and severity of hydrological disasters like floods, impacting human health and healthcare systems worldwide. This study analyses the patterns of emergency service utilisation of the May 2023 flood in Romagna, Italy, and specifically investigates the differences in emergency department (ED) visits and mortality between individuals exposed and not exposed to the flood.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including 813 724 citizens of Romagna, Italy, from 15 May to 31 August 2023 (ie, 14 weeks after flood inception).