Publications by authors named "Reka Vajda"

Background: In 2015, in Csongrád County (Hungary), a general practitioner based colorectal screening model program was implemented by the financial support of the European Union. Our aim was to evaluate the indicators of screening program and to analyze the experiences and attitude of participants of colorectal screening pilot program.

Methods: The colon cancer screening pilot programme was carried out in 2015 involving an average-risk population aged 50-69 in Csongrád county, Hungary (invited 22 130 persons).

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The aim of our study is to analyse the participation indicators of colorectal cancer screening between 2008-2021. Data derived from the nationwide financing database of the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund Management. We analysed both diagnostic and screening examinations.

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The aim of our study is to analyze the participation indicators of screening rounds Nr. 6-10 (2012-2021) of the organized nationwide mammography screening program. Data derived from the nationwide financing database of the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund Management and covered the period 2012-2021.

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The aim of this study was to determine the percentage of women in Hungary who underwent gynecological cytological examinations either as part of a screening test or diagnostic examinations. Data derived from the nationwide financing database of the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund Management and covered the period 2008-2021. We analyzed both diagnostic and screening cytological tests.

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The most frequently mutated gene in human tumors is TP53 and its mutation significantly deteriorates patients' survival. However, to date no targeted therapy is established for TP53 mutated tumors. Here, our aim was to identify druggable kinases with higher expression in TP53 mutated tumors, as well as relate these to altered prognosis.

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Colorectal cancer is a major social and economic burden for developed countries. Our analysis aimed to evaluate the quality and performance indicators of colorectal cancer screening pilot program. The colon cancer screening pilot program was carried out in 2015 involving an average-risk population aged 50-69 in Csongrád county, Hungary.

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The aim of our analysis was the assessment of the qualitative and performance indicators of a pilot program for health visitors' cervical cancer screening. The analysis involved the data from the Communication module of the Office of the National Chief Medical Officer. In the examined period (October, 2013 - September, 2015) the participation indicators of women aged 25-65, the prevalence rates of human papillomavirus and the cervical intraepithelial neoplasia were determined.

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Aim: The aim of our study was to analyze the Hungarian montelukast sodium drug market. We examined the effect of the appearance of generic drugs on the price and turnover of the brand-name drug, Singulair.

Data And Methods: Data derived from the nationwide pharmaceutical database of Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund Administration (2007-2014).

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Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse change in the health status of the population in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) since 1990, compared with the 'old' EU-15 member states of the European Union (EU).

Methods: We analysed data from the Health for All Database and the Global Burden of Disease report of the World Health Organization (WHO). Life expectancy at birth and disability-adjusted life years were analysed for 1990-2010.

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Introduction: Organised, nationwide screening for breast cancer with mammography in the age group between 45 and 65 years with 2 years screening interval started in Hungary in January 2002.

Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the attendance rate of nationwide breast screening programme for the 2008-2009 years.

Method: The data derive from the database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration.

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Organised, nationwide screening for breast cancer with mammography in the age group of 45-65 years with 2 years screening interval started in Hungary in January 2002. The aim of this study is to analyse the attendance rate of breast screening programme for the 2006/2007 years, including the analysis of the ratio of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. The data derive from the financial database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration (NHIFA) covering the 8 years period between 2000 and 2007.

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