Recent epidemiological data show a worrying trend towards higher incidence and potential under-detection of CIED infection. 43 , 44 Certain patient-specific and procedure- or device-related risk factors predispose to CIED infection. 11 , 45 , 46 Various measures have been explored to reduce CIED infection, 24 , 47 , 48 but none has been consistent
The recent spread of MPX in non-endemic regions is a worrying trend that needs urgent attention, because the outbreak is spreading very fast to other countries.
It has been estimated that the number of pre-diabetic cases will increase to more than 470 million people worldwide, and this is understandably a worrying trend [ 39 ].
Although these results align with the literature, they portray a worrying trend that slaps the global energy transition journey, especially when such results are found in a European economy like Bulgaria, an economy committed to both the EU and Paris Agreement on climate change.
Background: The use of methamphetamine or amphetamine stimulant drugs has been identified by authoritative public health bodies as a global health issue, with a worrying trend towards production and consumption of a higher purity crystalline form methamphetamine (ice) over the past decade.
Moreover, there has been a growing prevalence of a worrying trend in sleep procrastination, where people go to bed later than intended without any reason [ 80 ].
Projections indicate a worrying trend, with anticipated increases to 3.2 million new cases and 1.6 million deaths annually by the year 2040 [ 1 , 2 ].
As turnover in an inpatient setting increased with more newly licensed registered nurses as well as nursing management turnover, thought leaders at a large academic medical center identified a worrying trend in the nursing workforce around the performance of a full (head‐to‐toe) physical assessment.
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Nonsmoking is a health supporting factor, but there is a worrying trend of higher prevalence of smoking among women, especially in younger age groups. 30 The design of the present study was cross-sectional and therefore no causal associations could be verified.
Over the past few decades, literature points to a worrying trend that parental self-worth has become increasingly contingent on their children’s success. 1 As modern society thrives on the ideals of meritocracy, parents believe that their children’s success reflects positively on their competence as caregivers.
According to the latest data, overweight and obesity in adults and children are showing a worrying trend worldwide, with 45.1% of the population being overweight or obese.
A worrying trend from this pilot study is the emergence of Pentazocine use in the community which is known to be associated with cutaneous complications like skin ulceration and scleroderma.[ 28 ] About 87% of IDUs were injecting at least daily which reflects the severity of opioid use.
The use of tanning devices by a substantial minority of young people is a worrying trend in terms of a likely increased incidence of MM and nonmelanoma cancers in the future. 33 Since most tanning bed users are young middle- and lower-class adolescents and women, the anti-cancer anti-tanning bed campaigns must be primarily directed at these users.
Although the absolute number of deaths does remain low, these numbers point to a worrying trend.
For some scholars, clinicians, and policymakers, this is a worrying trend, particularly for LMICs like Pakistan, whose C-section rates have risen in line with global trends [ 43 , 45 ].
These data reflect a worrying trend that demands immediate action from health authorities and health services.
This is particularly important as a recent multicentre secondary care study in the UK identified a worrying trend towards medical inertia, with over one-hird of gastroenterologists of the opinion that a doctor is not required for the management of CD. 3 The long-term follow-up strategy for CD is therefore an important, yet contentious issue with resource implications.
Although healthcare professionals remain the most influential factor in the decision to vaccinate, this study highlights a worrying trend of an increasing lack of recommendations from these professionals.
However, there is a worrying trend of increased numbers of elective but non-medically indicated C-sections across the globe, which is associated with high costs to healthcare systems as well as increased risk to the mother ( Betran et al., 2016 , World Health Organization Human Reproduction Programme, 2015 ).
The universal presence of fosA highlights a worrying trend, as fosfomycin is often recommended for UTI treatment in Africa.
32 identified a worrying trend of annual doubling of CBPV prevalence, increasing from 0 to 25% between 2009 and 2014, as well as seasonal prevalence patterns of an LSV variant (LSV-2; highest in spring and early summer), and ABPV (highest in winter).
Out of deceased 187 females, 74 (39.6%) were of age 50 years or less which is a worrying trend while only 30.6% deceased males were of same age group ( Figure 1 ).
These figures across urgent and emergency ophthalmic services show a worrying trend that patients are neglecting symptoms of visual loss.
Studies have shown that antidepressant use is widespread among medical students, indicating a worrying trend [ 13 , 14 , 15 ].