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Harefuah ; 161(4): 215-220, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Hebraico | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35466604

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AIMS: To describe the extent of prisoner/detainee cuffing and characterize cuffing methods. BACKGROUND: Thousands of prisoners and detainees receive medical treatment in Israeli hospitals every year. According to the Israeli law, cuffing during hospital stay should be an exceptional measure, to be considered only in cases of real threat of violence or escape, based on individual assessment. There is no documentation of cuffing rates in hospitals. METHODS: A multi-center study in 12 hospitals was performed during 2020-2021. Data were collected prospectively or retrieved retrospectively from security records, when available. RESULTS: A total of 1857 prisoners/detainees were documented, of whom 1794 (96.6%) were cuffed. Of the 241 hospitalized patients, 230 (95.4%) were cuffed. Details regarding cuffing methods were available for 185 hospitalized patients, revealing that at least 63 patients (68% of patients for whom details regarding cuffing to bed were available) were cuffed to the bed with opposite arm and leg in a cross position. Cuffing rates of prisoners under custody of the Prisons Authority, police and the Israeli Defense Forces, were 98.5%, 96.6%, and 83%, respectively. Impaired mobility for medical reasons was documented in 64 cases, of whom 85.9% were cuffed regardless. CONCLUSIONS: Cuffing of prisoners/detainees in Israeli hospitals is performed non-selectively, in violation of the law. During hospitalization, cuffing is usually performed in a cross position, severely impairing mobility. Our findings highlight the need for routine documentation of cuffing due to its medical consequences and the responsibility of medical staff towards patients according to rules of ethics and regulations.


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Prisioneiros , Hospitais , Humanos , Israel/epidemiologia , Polícia , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Open Forum Infect Dis ; 9(3): ofab656, 2022 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35165656

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This study demonstrated a favorable short-term safety profile after a third dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine among healthcare workers (HCWs). There were more frequent local reactions and less systemic reactions compared to the second dose. The HCWs who reported reactions had higher prebooster titer of anti-S1 antibodies compared to those who reported no reactions.

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Ann Rheum Dis ; 80(12): 1553-1558, 2021 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34215648

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether ultrasonography (US), as an objective imaging modality, can optimise the evaluation of disease activity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients with concomitant fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). METHODS: The study population included 156 consecutive PsA patients who were recruited prospectively and fulfilled the ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic ARthritis criteria. The patients underwent complete clinical evaluation including assessment of fulfilment of the 2016 fibromyalgia classification criteria. All of the patients underwent US evaluation including 52 joints, 40 tendons and 14 entheses. The US score was based on the summation of a semiquantitative score (including synovitis, tenosynovitis and enthesitis). Scoring was performed by a sonographer blinded to the clinical data. Spearman's correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the association of FMS with clinical and the US scores. RESULTS: Forty-two patients (26.9%) with coexisting PsA and FMS were compared with 114 (73.1%) PsA patients without FMS. Patients with PsA and FMS had significantly increased scores for clinical composite indices, including non-Minimal Disease Activity, Composite Psoriatic Disease Activity Index (CPDAI), Disease Activity for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) and Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score (PASDAS) (p<0.001). In contrast, the total US score and its subcategories were similar for those with and without FMS. The total US score significantly correlated with CPDAI, DAPSA and PASDAS (p<0.001) in the PsA without FMS but not in the PsA with FMS group. FMS was significantly associated with higher clinical scores (p<0.001) but not with the US score (multivariable linear regression models). CONCLUSIONS: US has significantly greater value than composite clinical scores in the assessment of disease activity in PsA patients with FMS.


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Artrite Psoriásica/diagnóstico por imagem , Fibromialgia/fisiopatologia , Ultrassonografia , Adulto , Idoso , Artrite Psoriásica/complicações , Artrite Psoriásica/fisiopatologia , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Entesopatia/diagnóstico por imagem , Entesopatia/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Fibromialgia/complicações , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Sinovite/diagnóstico por imagem , Sinovite/fisiopatologia , Tenossinovite/diagnóstico por imagem , Tenossinovite/fisiopatologia
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JAMA ; 325(24): 2457-2465, 2021 Jun 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33956048

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IMPORTANCE: Randomized clinical trials have provided estimates of the effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, but its effect on asymptomatic infections remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association of vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine with symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections among health care workers. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted at a tertiary medical center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Data were collected on symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests in health care workers undergoing regular screening with nasopharyngeal swabs between December 20, 2020, and February 25, 2021. Logistic regression was used to calculate incidence rate ratios (IRRs) comparing the incidence of infection between fully vaccinated and unvaccinated participants, controlling for demographics and the number of PCR tests performed. EXPOSURES: Vaccination with the BNT162b2 vaccine vs unvaccinated status was ascertained from the employee health database. Full vaccination was defined as more than 7 days after receipt of the second vaccine dose. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The primary outcome was the regression-adjusted IRR for symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection of fully vaccinated vs unvaccinated health care workers. The secondary outcomes included IRRs for partially vaccinated health care workers (days 7-28 after first dose) and for those considered as late fully vaccinated (>21 days after second dose). RESULTS: A total of 6710 health care workers (mean [SD] age, 44.3 [12.5] years; 4465 [66.5%] women) were followed up for a median period of 63 days; 5953 health care workers (88.7%) received at least 1 dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine, 5517 (82.2%) received 2 doses, and 757 (11.3%) were not vaccinated. Vaccination was associated with older age compared with those who were not vaccinated (mean age, 44.8 vs 40.7 years, respectively) and male sex (31.4% vs 17.7%). Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection occurred in 8 fully vaccinated health care workers and 38 unvaccinated health care workers (incidence rate, 4.7 vs 149.8 per 100 000 person-days, respectively, adjusted IRR, 0.03 [95% CI, 0.01-0.06]). Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection occurred in 19 fully vaccinated health care workers and 17 unvaccinated health care workers (incidence rate, 11.3 vs 67.0 per 100 000 person-days, respectively, adjusted IRR, 0.14 [95% CI, 0.07-0.31]). The results were qualitatively unchanged by the propensity score sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Among health care workers at a single center in Tel Aviv, Israel, receipt of the BNT162b2 vaccine compared with no vaccine was associated with a significantly lower incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection more than 7 days after the second dose. Findings are limited by the observational design.


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Vacinas contra COVID-19 , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Pessoal de Saúde , Adulto , Infecções Assintomáticas/epidemiologia , Vacina BNT162 , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , Feminino , Humanos , Incidência , Israel , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Pontuação de Propensão , Estudos Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2/isolamento & purificação , Centros de Atenção Terciária
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Mil Med ; 183(suppl_1): 169-174, 2018 03 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29635574

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Background: The spleen is the most commonly damaged abdominal organ following blunt abdominal trauma (BAT), usually involving a major injury mechanism. Several cases of splenic rupture caused by minor BAT in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have recently occurred. This led us to explore the demographics and mechanisms of trauma resulting in splenic injury among IDF personnel. Methods: All cases of splenic injury between 2007 and 2015 were pulled from the computerized patient records of the IDF. Data regarding patient demographics, injury mechanism, presenting symptoms, treatment, and outcomes were collected. Three independent physicians graded the injury mechanism as major or minor. Results: Fifty-two cases of splenic injury were identified. Of them, 82.7% resulted from a blunt trauma, 9.6% occurred after a penetrating trauma and 7.7% occurred spontaneously. 37.2% of BAT were unanimously considered as minor. Patients who suffered minor trauma were more likely to experience delayed diagnosis (85.7% vs. 0% p < 0.0001) and had significantly less concomitant injuries (12.5% vs. 88.8% p < 0.0001). The presentation, treatment, and outcome of the patients were similar, regardless of the severity of trauma mechanism. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that although minor BAT results from a milder traumatic mechanism, it is a significant cause of splenic injury among active duty personnel. We suggest that military physicians maintain a high level of suspicion while managing minor BAT cases.


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Baço/lesões , Ruptura Esplênica/diagnóstico , Traumatismos Abdominais/complicações , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Escala de Gravidade do Ferimento , Israel , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Ruptura Esplênica/etiologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Ferimentos e Lesões/etiologia , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/complicações
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J Rheumatol ; 42(1): 73-8, 2015 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25399390

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OBJECTIVE: The longterm use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α blockers is limited by the formation of neutralizing antibodies. To the best of our knowledge, immunogenicity in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has not been investigated in depth. Our objective was to evaluate the prevalence and significance of TNF-α blocker immunogenicity in PsA. METHODS: Consecutive patients with PsA treated with either infliximab (IFX), adalimumab (ADA), or etanercept (ETN) > 3 months participated in our cross-sectional study. Their demographic and clinical characteristics, skin and joint disease activity, and records of use of methotrexate (MTX) and other medications were collected. Drug levels (ELISA) and antidrug antibodies (ADAb; Bridging ELISA) were evaluated before the next injection or infusion. RESULTS: A total of 93 patients with PsA were recruited (48 receiving ADA, 24 IFX, and 21 ETN), with a mean age of 53 years (range 21-83 yrs), composed of 53% women. One-fourth of the patients were concomitantly treated with MTX. Altogether, 77% of the patients demonstrated therapeutic drug levels. High levels of ADAb were found in 29% of patients taking ADA, 21% taking IFX, and 0% taking ETN. ADAb significantly correlated with lower drug levels, higher 28-joint Disease Activity Scores, and higher global assessments. MTX use correlated significantly with a lower prevalence of ADAb. CONCLUSION: Significant levels of ADAb were present in up to 29% of patients with PsA treated with ADA or IFX. ADAb clearly correlated with low therapeutic drug levels and higher disease activity variables. The use of MTX significantly decreased ADAb prevalence, and its use should be strongly considered in combination with TNF-α blocker antibodies in patients with PsA.


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Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/imunologia , Anticorpos Monoclonais/imunologia , Anticorpos Neutralizantes/imunologia , Antirreumáticos/imunologia , Artrite Psoriásica/imunologia , Imunoglobulina G/imunologia , Receptores do Fator de Necrose Tumoral/imunologia , Adalimumab , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Anticorpos Monoclonais/uso terapêutico , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Antirreumáticos/uso terapêutico , Artrite Psoriásica/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos Transversais , Etanercepte , Feminino , Humanos , Imunoglobulina G/uso terapêutico , Infliximab , Masculino , Metotrexato/uso terapêutico , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Receptores do Fator de Necrose Tumoral/uso terapêutico , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/antagonistas & inibidores , Adulto Jovem
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J Rheumatol ; 41(2): 244-7, 2014 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24429168

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the Israeli experience of treating adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) with tocilizumab (TCZ). METHODS: Israeli rheumatologists who treated AOSD with TCZ filled in questionnaires on symptoms, number of tender and swollen joints, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and dosage of prednisone at initial TCZ administration, after 6 months, and at the end of followup. RESULTS: Nine male and 6 female patients, aged 33 ± 12 years, mean disease duration 9 years (range: 1-25) were identified. They had used a mean of 3.6 disease-modifying drugs, including 10 patients with tumor necrosis factor blockers. Intravenous TCZ 8 mg/kg was administered every 4 weeks (12 patients) or every 2 weeks (3 patients). All patients completed at least 6 months of treatment. The mean followup period was 15.7 ± 9 months. At the onset of therapy, despite the use of prednisone (27.6 ± 26.3 mg/d), all patients reported joint pain. Fever was reported in 9 patients, rash in 7, pleuritis in 3, and hepatitis in 2 before TCZ use, with mean ESR and CRP levels of 60 ± 28 mm/h and 11.6 ± 15 mg/dl, respectively. After 6 months of treatment and at the end of followup, the number of tender and swollen joints, the ESR and CRP levels, and the prednisone dosage decreased significantly. Only 2 patients still complained of mild arthralgias, and none reported systemic symptoms at the end of followup. CONCLUSION: TCZ 8 mg/kg was extremely efficacious in treating adult patients with refractory Still's disease. Both TCZ and interleukin 1 blockade should be considered in the treatment algorithm of AOSD. Randomized controlled studies are needed to validate these findings.


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Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Antirreumáticos/uso terapêutico , Doença de Still de Início Tardio/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Israel , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prednisona/uso terapêutico , Resultado do Tratamento
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