Background: Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) hospitalized for psychiatric emergencies (PE) represent a high-risk population, requiring immediate intervention. Overall survival and healthcare resource utilization were evaluated among MDD patients with PE (MDD-PE) vs without PE (MDD-nonPE) using data from the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund database (2009 to 2020).
Methods: Patients with MDD were selected if they had at least (i) 2 records of MDD diagnosis, or (ii) 1 record of MDD diagnosis and 1 prescription of antidepressant within 90 days of each other between 01 January 2010 and 31 December 2020.
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability and premature mortality. This study compared the overall survival (OS) between patients with MDD and non-MDD controls stratified by gender, age, and comorbidities.
Methods: This nationwide population-based cohort study utilized longitudinal patient data (01/01/2010 - 12/31/2020) from the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund database, which contains healthcare service data for the Hungarian population.
Several coastal ecosystems-most notably mangroves and tidal marshes-exhibit biogenic feedbacks that are facilitating adjustment to relative sea-level rise (RSLR), including the sequestration of carbon and the trapping of mineral sediment. The stability of reef-top habitats under RSLR is similarly linked to reef-derived sediment accumulation and the vertical accretion of protective coral reefs. The persistence of these ecosystems under high rates of RSLR is contested.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe finite element method is a widely used numerical method to analyze structures in virtual space. This method can be used in the packaging industry to determine the mechanical properties of corrugated boxes. This study aims to create and validate a numerical model to predict the compression force of corrugated cardboard boxes by considering the influence of different cutout configurations of sidewalls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCorrugated cardboard boxes are generally used in modern supply chains for the handling, storage, and distribution of numerous goods. These packages require suitable strength to maintain adequate protection within the package; however, the presence and configuration of any cutouts on the sidewalls significantly influence the packaging costs and secondary paperboard waste. This study aims to evaluate the performance of CCBs by considering the influence of different cutout configurations of sidewalls.
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