Atencion primaria
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[Epidemiology of pneumococcal pneumonia among middle-aged and older adults in Catalonia, 2017-2018].
To analyse population-based incidence and lethality of pneumococcal pneumonia (PP) requiring hospitalisation among Catalonian adults after universal vaccination implementation in infants. ⋯ Incidence and lethality of PP remained moderate among adults >50 years in Catalonia during 2017-2018 (earlier period after universal vaccination introduction for infants).
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To evaluate the perceptions and preferences of users and health professionals on teleconsultation in primary care. ⋯ Teleconsultation implementation has been well valued by both patients and professionals. The face-to-face visit is preferred for chronic and acute pathologies, especially in the elderly. It will be necessary to define in which cases teleconsultation is the best tool according to the characteristics of each population.
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To compare the effect of discontinuing bisphosphonate treatment on fracture risk in postmenopausal women at high versus low risk of fracture. ⋯ Our results suggest that deprescribing bisphosphonates in women who have already received five years of treatment does not increase fracture risk. In low-risk women, continuing this treatment might could even favor the appearance of new osteoporotic fractures.