Publications by authors named "M T Sanchez-Santos"
Background: Many older adults experience disabling back and leg pain. This study aimed to identify factors associated with back pain causing severe interference with daily activities over 2 years.
Methods: Participants were 2,109 community-dwelling adults (aged 65-100 years; mean age 74.
Objective: To study the association between COVID-19 vaccination and the risk of post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications.
Methods: We conducted a staggered cohort study based on national vaccination campaigns using electronic health records from the UK, Spain and Estonia. Vaccine rollout was grouped into four stages with predefined enrolment periods.
Introduction: Late presentation of multiple myeloma (MM) heightens the risk of complication risks, including end-organ damage. This study aimed to: 1) detail the diagnostic journey of MM patients, encompassing symptoms, initial diagnoses, and healthcare professionals met; 2) establish the median duration from symptom onset to MM diagnosis; and 3) examine factors linked to timely MM diagnosis within 12 weeks.
Methods: A total of 300 adults self-reporting MM were analysed from the Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases cohort Study (RUDY).
Article Synopsis
- A study on osteoporosis medication in Europe showed that most patients are older women with hypertension, but many don’t stick with their treatment.
- The research analyzed patients using various osteoporosis drugs across seven European countries from 2018 to 2022, revealing that persistence with these medications decreases significantly over time.
- Alendronate was the most commonly prescribed drug, but switching between medications was frequent, particularly within the first six months of treatment.