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IF 0.4 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2026-03-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2026.03.883

Asdis Kristjansdottir, Agnar Bjarnason, Gigja Erlingsdottir, Pall Helgi Moller

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IF 0.4 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2026-03-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2026.03.882

Kristin Fjola Jonsdottir, Hildur Jonsdottir, Einar S Bjornsson

{"title":"[Alcohol related hospitalizations in Landspitali University Hospital have increased significantly in recent years].","authors":"Kristin Fjola Jonsdottir, Hildur Jonsdottir, Einar S Bjornsson","doi":"10.17992/lbl.2026.03.882","DOIUrl":"10.17992/lbl.2026.03.882","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The harmful effects of alcohol are well known but a variable proportion of hospital admissions are due to alcohol related problems. The aim of the current study was to examine the number of alcohol-related admissions to Landspitali University Hospital 2005-2022 and to investigate whether there has been an increase during the period.Methods: A search was undertaken for alcohol related ICD-10 diagnostic codes at the Landspítali University Hospital and information was collected on all those who had received one or more of these diagnoses upon discharge from 2005 to 2022. Relevant clinical data was obtained.Results: A total of 2925 alcohol-related admissions were found during the study period, 1779 patients were admitted, 1168 men (66%) and 611 women (34%), with a median age of 54 years. Alcohol-related admissions increased from 34 per 100,000 population in 2005 to 64 per 100,000 in 2022. At the beginning of the study period, the proportion of alcohol-related admissions of all admissions to Landspítali was 0.32% whereas at the end of the period, the proportion had increased to 0.95%. The median length of stay was 6 days. The dominating diagnoses were related to mental and behavioural disorders (n=1878), alcohol-related liver disease (n=923), alcohol-related pancreatitis (n=457), and diseases of the nervous system (n=210), of whom 144 had Wernicke's disease.Conclusions: Alcohol-related hospitalizations increased by 88% between 2005 and 2022. The most common diagnoses were mental and behavioral disorders and liver and pancreatic diseases. This has led to a significant cost increase for the healthcare system and society as a whole.","PeriodicalId":49924,"journal":{"name":"Laeknabladid","volume":"112 3","pages":"110-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Complications of salmonella poisoning - case report]. [沙门氏菌中毒并发症病例报告]。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2026.01.874

Hakon Orn Grimsson, Kristin Huld Haraldsdottir

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[Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Rare but Not to Be Overlooked]. 棘阿米巴角膜炎：罕见但不可忽视。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.12.865

Johannes Kari Kristinsson Kari Kristinsson

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[Acanthamoeba keratitis in Iceland from 1996-2021]. [1996-2021年冰岛棘阿米巴角膜炎病例]。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.12.867

Sigurros Jonsdottir, Ingibjorg Hilmarsdottir Hilmarsdottir, Daniel Alexandersso, Gunnar Mar Zoega

{"title":"[Acanthamoeba keratitis in Iceland from 1996-2021].","authors":"Sigurros Jonsdottir, Ingibjorg Hilmarsdottir Hilmarsdottir, Daniel Alexandersso, Gunnar Mar Zoega","doi":"10.17992/lbl.2025.12.867","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17992/lbl.2025.12.867","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious eye infection primarily associated with contact lens use. Its diagnosis is often delayed due to treatment challenges, frequent co-infections, and the amoeba's high resistance, leading to significant visual impairment. This study assessed the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in Iceland over 25 years, identified risk factors, diagnostic difficulties, and explored potential improvements.Materials and methods: A retrospective descriptive study including all individuals diagnosed with amoebic corneal infection in Iceland from 1996-2021. Data were retrieved from culture results in Landspitali's Department of Microbiology and patient records. Selected cases were presented in detail.Results: Nine cases were identified, with an incidence of 0.11 per 100,000 individuals over the period. All cases had a history of contact lens use, all but one experienced severe pain, and six were misdiagnosed with herpes viral infection. All patients were treated with diamidines and biguanides, but five received steroid treatment before amoeba diagnosis. Two patients required surgery. The total duration of treatment ranged from 5-24 months, with follow-up periods ranging from 4-110 months. Visual acuity at the last examination was 0-1,25 on the Snellen scale.Discussion: Awareness of environmental amoebas and early diagnosis are key to preventing Acanthamoeba keratitis. Prevention efforts should focus on contact lens users, with targeted education. Diagnostic and treatment guidelines are lacking, and physicians should always consider Acanthamoeba in keratitis cases, particularly in contact lens wearers.","PeriodicalId":49924,"journal":{"name":"Laeknabladid","volume":"111 12","pages":"526-531"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145642360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Christmas tree - Case of the month]. [圣诞树-本月的案例]。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.12.869

Olafur Palsson, Dora Ludviksdottir

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[The fine art of immune balance: Reflections on the 2025 Nobel prize in medicine.] 免疫平衡的艺术：对2025年诺贝尔医学奖的思考

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.12.866

Solrun Melkorka Maggadottir

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[New recommedations in the treatment of restless legs syndrome - dopaminergic drugs on the way out]. [治疗不宁腿综合征的新建议——多巴胺能药物即将问世]。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.12.868

OlafurSveinsson Arni Sveinsson, Jordan Cunningham, Brynhildur Thors

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[Domestic Violence: A Serious, Widespread Health Problem]. [家庭暴力：一个严重而普遍的健康问题]。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-11-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.11.860

Oddur Ingimarsson

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[Onward and Beyond]. 《勇往直前》。

IF 0.6 4区医学

Laeknabladid Pub Date : 2025-11-01 DOI: 10.17992/lbl.2025.11.861

Kristin Haraldsdottir, Hafthor Ingi Ingi Ragnarsson

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