Nationwide prevalence of glucocorticoid prescriptions over 17 years and osteoporosis prevention among long-term users.

Objectives: Glucocorticoid steroids are frequently prescribed, and side effects are well-known, such as glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Our aim was to estimate the nationwide trend in the prevalence of glucocorticoid steroid prescriptions over 17 years and to elucidate the proportion of patients on long-term glucocorticoid steroid therapy who receive active bone protective therapy. As well as to examine which medical specialties prescribe glucocorticoid steroids the most.

Demographic rates reveal the benefits of protected areas in a long-lived migratory bird.

Recent studies have suggested that protected areas often fail to conserve target species. However, the efficacy of terrestrial protected areas is difficult to measure, especially for highly vagile species like migratory birds that may move between protected and unprotected areas throughout their lives. Here, we use a 30-y dataset of detailed demographic data from a migratory waterbird, the Whooper swan (), to assess the value of nature reserves (NRs).

[Lung Transplantation in Icelanders].

Introduction: Lung transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage lung diseases, excluding lung cancer, when life expectancy is short and quality of life is poor. In most instances pulmonary function and quality of life improves after lung transplantation. Infections and rejection are the most common complications and limit the feasibility of lung transplantation.

Primary non-adherence to prescribed medication in general practice: lack of influence of moderate increases in patient copayment.

Background: Primary non-adherence refers to the patient not redeeming a prescribed medication at some point during drug therapy. Research has mainly focused on secondary non-adherence. Prior to this study, the overall rate of primary non-adherence in general practice in Iceland was not known.

[Evaluation of thromboprophylactic therapy at Landspítali - The National University Hospital of Iceland; a cross-sectional study on acute wards].

Objective: Venous thromboembolic disease is a serious and often fatal complication following hospital admission. Studies show that thromboprophylactic therapy for this condition is often underutilized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of thromboprophylactic therapy at Landspítali - The University Hospital of Iceland in adult patients admitted to acute wards.