Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Older Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany.

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe influence on the entire health sector. Until today, the effect of a SARS-CoV-2 infection on older patients with a proximal humeral fracture (PHF) is unknown. This study examined the following questions: Did the incidence of PHF of older people in Germany vary during the pandemic? Did the treatment change between the lockdown and non-lockdown periods? Was a SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with a worse outcome?

Methods: Retrospective claims data of the BARMER health insurance were analysed.

Age- and Sex-Specific Analysis of Stroke Hospitalization Rates, Risk Factors, and Outcomes From German Nationwide Data.

Background: Significant age and sex differences have been reported at each stage of the stroke pathway, from risk factors to outcomes. However, there is some uncertainty in previous studies with regard to the role of potential confounders and selection bias. Therefore, using German nationwide administrative data, we aimed to determine the magnitude and direction of trends in age- or sex-specific differences with respect to admission rates, risk factors, and acute treatments of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

Effects of anti-osteoporosis therapy on the risk of secondary fractures and surgical complications following surgical fixation of proximal humerus fracture in older people.

Background: age-related fragility fractures cause significant burden of disease. Within an ageing society, fracture and complication prevention will be essential to balance health expenditure growth.

Objective: to assess the effect of anti-osteoporotic therapy on surgical complications and secondary fractures after treatment of fragility fractures.

Sex disparities in guideline-recommended therapies and outcomes after ST-elevation myocardial infarction in a contemporary nationwide cohort of patients over an eight-year period.

Background And Aims: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Outcome has improved during the last decades due to secondary prevention and widespread coronary interventions, but recent studies still show sex differences and insufficient drug adherence. We aimed to determine differences in the treatment strategies and outcomes between women and men with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Germany.