Publications by authors named "I Runge"
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- STIs and HPV infections are prevalent among women of reproductive age, leading to serious health issues like infertility and cervical cancer, especially in areas with limited medical resources.
- A study in Ethiopia examined the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and STIs among 779 asymptomatic pregnant women, revealing that 26.8% tested positive for BV or an STI, while 22.1% had high-risk HPV types.
- The findings suggest a significant link between HPV and certain STIs, highlighting the need for screening and treatment to reduce potential complications in pregnancy and long-term health risks.
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- * The study found that HPV prevalence differs by location, being higher in urban areas (36.8%) compared to rural areas (17.6%), and that factors like early sexual debut and having a polygamous partner are linked to increased HPV risk.
- * The results suggest that the nonavalent HPV vaccine could effectively target the most common high-risk HPV types found in Ethiopian women, and there’s potential for improving screening through antenatal care services using self-sampled vaginal lavages.
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- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a major cause of respiratory infections, and this study focused on adult patients with hMPV-related lower respiratory tract infections to evaluate their clinical features and outcomes.
- A total of 208 patients were studied, with a median age of 74 years; most patients had coexisting health issues, and common symptoms included difficulty breathing and cough, while pneumonia was the most frequent diagnosis.
- The study found that 18% of patients had a complicated course requiring intensive care, with a notable increased risk in those with bacterial coinfections, suggesting the need for careful monitoring and potential early intervention in this population.
Background: Listening to music may reduce anxiety during medical procedures. However, the magnitude of any effect may differ with respect to patient and procedure. We evaluated the effect of a musical intervention on patient anxiety during a central venous catheter or dialysis catheter implantation in an intensive care unit.
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- The study investigated different routes of administering tranexamic acid (TXA) for treating postpartum hemorrhage by comparing intravenous (i.v.), intramuscular (i.m.), and oral methods in healthy volunteers.
- Results showed the i.m. route offered a quicker absorption and higher peak concentration of TXA than oral, with mild side effects.
- The findings suggest that i.m. TXA could be a viable alternative to i.v. administration, and further research is needed to see how pregnancy affects TXA pharmacokinetics.