Long-term survival following bacteremia or fungemia

Article Abstract:

The long-term prognosis and short-term survival of patients who have had an episode of bacteremia or fungemia appears to be poor. Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood. Researchers compared the records of 1,991 Israeli patients who had bacteremia between 1988 and 1992 and 1,991 demographically-matched patients without any infectious diseases. Hospital mortality was 25.8% in the patients who had bacteremia and only 7% in the other patient group. Among patients with bacteremia, mortality was 26% in the first month, 43% at four years, 48% at one year and 63% at four years. Median survival for patients with bacteremia was only 16 months compared to 75 months for patients without bacterial infections. Bacteremia appears to indicate a severe breakdown in health. Low functional capacity, low serum albumin, and septic shock are conditions that contribute to the increased mortality of elderly patients with bacteremia.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Bacteremia, Mycoses

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Potential exposures to airborne and settled surface dust in residential areas of lower Manhattan following the collapse of the World Trade Center -- New York City, November 4-December 11, 2001

Article Abstract:

Dust in residential areas of lower Manhattan contains more asbestos, synthetic vitreous fibers, and mineral components of concrete and building wallboard than similar residential areas five miles northeast of the World Trade Center site. This was the conclusion of a study by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. These agencies will track the health of up to 200,000 residents who were exposed to the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings.

New York, Environmental aspects, Composition, Manhattan, New York, New York, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Dust

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Health of Albanians and Serbians Following the War in Kosovo: Studying the Survivors of Both Sides of Armed Conflict

Article Abstract:

Two studies published in 2000 illustrate the psychiatric impact of war on both the victims and the aggressors. One study interviewed Kosovar Albanians and the other interviewed Kosovar Serbs. The studies differed from those done in the past because they interviewed survivors in their own country very shortly after the war.

Health aspects, Editorial, Yugoslavia, Civil war, Kosovo, Albanians, Serbs

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