Must diabetes be a fatal disease in Africa? Study of costs of treatment.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of weight loss induced by a very low energy diet on moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea in obese men. Design Single centre, two arm, parallel, randomised, controlled, open label trial. Blocked randomisation procedure used for treatment allocation. Setting Outpatient obesity clini...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Johansson K,Neovius M,Lagerros YT,Harlid R,Rössner S,Granath F,Hemmingsson E

更新日期：2009-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctors and other health professionals in developing countries are missing out on relevant information about health. A lot of the information they need is available in the developed countries, and those who have it are happy to share it with them. But transporting information, like food or medicines, from one part of ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kale R

更新日期：1994-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the complete range of factors which doctors recognise as changing their clinical practice and provide a measure of how often education is involved in change. DESIGN:Interviews using the critical incident technique. SETTING:Primary and secondary care. SUBJECTS:Random sample of 50 general practit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Allery LA,Owen PA,Robling MR

更新日期：1997-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a reported association between dental disease and risk of coronary heart disease. SETTING:National sample of American adults who participated in a health examination survey in the early 1970s. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study in which participants underwent a standard dental examination at bas...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： DeStefano F,Anda RF,Kahn HS,Williamson DF,Russell CM

更新日期：1993-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect on prevalence of diarrhoea and mortality of household based treatment of drinking water with flocculant-disinfectant, sodium hypochlorite, and standard practices in areas with turbid water source in Africa. DESIGN:Cluster randomised controlled trial over 20 weeks. SETTING:Family compou...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Crump JA,Otieno PO,Slutsker L,Keswick BH,Rosen DH,Hoekstra RM,Vulule JM,Luby SP

更新日期：2005-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review measures of data quality in electronic patient records (EPRs) in primary care. DESIGN:Systematic review of English language publications, 1980-2001. DATA SOURCES:Bibliographic searches of medical databases, specialist medical informatics databases, conference proceedings, and instit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Thiru K,Hassey A,Sullivan F

更新日期：2003-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics at birth of children conceived by in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or by gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and to assess whether they differ from those of children conceived naturally. DESIGN:Survey of children resulting from IVF or GIFT and comparison of their characteristics...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors：

更新日期：1990-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate risk of late life coronary heart disease associated with being overweight in late middle or old age and to assess whether weight change modifies this risk. DESIGN:Longitudinal study of subjects in the epidemiological follow up study of the national health and nutrition examination survey I. SETT...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Harris TB,Launer LJ,Madans J,Feldman JJ

更新日期：1997-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance of a rapid test for chlamydia with first void male urine samples as a potential tool for diagnosis and screening of chlamydial infection in men. DESIGN:Evaluation of test performance in prospective cohort study. Settings A young people's sexual health centre (site 1) and a genitou...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Nadala EC,Goh BT,Magbanua JP,Barber P,Swain A,Alexander S,Laitila V,Michel CE,Mahilum-Tapay L,Ushiro-Lumb I,Ison C,Lee HH

更新日期：2009-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the nature and extent of any vocational training deficit within the London initiative zone and investigate the reasons. DESIGN:Collation of statistics and postal questionnaire surveys. SETTING:Thames regions inside and outside the London initiative zone. SUBJECTS:General practice registrars, tr...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Harris T,Silver T,Rink E,Hilton S

更新日期：1996-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) may decrease the risk of community acquired pneumonia. DESIGN:Population based case-control study. SETTING:Group Health, a large integrated healthcare delivery system. Population Immunocompetent, community dwelling ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Dublin S,Jackson ML,Nelson JC,Weiss NS,Larson EB,Jackson LA

更新日期：2009-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether fibrinogen and lipid concentrations are risk factors for ischaemic stroke. DESIGN:Case-control study with a population based comparison within the overall study. SETTING:Oxfordshire community stroke project and a neurology clinic. SUBJECTS:105 patients who had a transient ischaemic at...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Qizilbash N,Jones L,Warlow C,Mann J

更新日期：1991-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the association of indices of central obesity, including waist circumference, hip circumference, thigh circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-thigh ratio, body adiposity index, and A body shape index, with the risk of all cause mortality in the general population, and t...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jayedi A,Soltani S,Zargar MS,Khan TA,Shab-Bidar S

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study delays between sending referral letters and the outpatient appointment and to assess the content of referral and reply letters, their educational value, and the extent to which questions asked are answered by reply letters. DESIGN:Retrospective review of referrals to 16 consultant orthopaedic surgeo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jacobs LG,Pringle MA

更新日期：1990-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women, in particular those whose behaviour or that of their partners put them at "low risk" of infection. DESIGN:Voluntary named or anonymous HIV testing of pregnant women during 21 months (November 1988 to July 1990). SUBJECTS AND SETTING:All women who plan...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Goldberg DJ,MacKinnon H,Smith R,Patel NB,Scrimgeour JB,Inglis JM,Peutherer JF,Urquhart GE,Emslie JA,Covell RG

更新日期：1992-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of liver transplantation in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis with respect to selection criteria, survival, and evidence suggesting a return to harmful drinking. DESIGN:Nine year retrospective study. SETTING:Cambridge and King's College Hospital liver transplant programme. SUBJECTS:...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bird GL,O'Grady JG,Harvey FA,Calne RY,Williams R

更新日期：1990-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the value of short course, high dose albendazole chemotherapy in the treatment of persistent diarrhoea related to HIV in unselected patients in urban Zambia. DESIGN:A randomised double blind placebo controlled trial of albendazole 800 mg twice daily for two weeks. Patients were monitored intensi...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kelly P,Lungu F,Keane E,Baggaley R,Kazembe F,Pobee J,Farthing M

更新日期：1996-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether there are important differences in performance between group practices and singlehanded general practitioners and the extent to which any differences are explained by practice characteristics such as deprivation. DESIGN:Cross sectional survey. SETTING:206 singlehanded practices and 606...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hippisley-Cox J,Pringle M,Coupland C,Hammersley V,Wilson A

更新日期：2001-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain information about the computerisation of general practice in Wales, and to enable more effective planning of educational provision for doctors and other primary health care workers. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire sent to all general practices in Wales. SUBJECTS:553 general practices, of which 401 (73...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Goves JR,Davies T,Reilly T

更新日期：1991-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether users of oral contraceptives and in [corrected] carriers of a hereditary prothrombotic condition (factor V Leiden mutation, protein C, S, or antithrombin deficiency) have an increased risk of cerebral sinus thrombosis. DESIGN:Comparison of a prospective series of cases of cerebral sinu...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： de Bruijn SF,Stam J,Koopman MM,Vandenbroucke JP

更新日期：1998-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the implications of variation in mortality associated with use of weapons in different contexts. DESIGN:Literature review. SETTINGS:Armed conflicts and civilian mass shootings, 1929-96. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:Mortality from wounds. RESULTS:During the fighting of war the number of people wounded...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Coupland RM,Meddings DR

更新日期：1999-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether mini flow meters used to measure peak expiratory flow can track changes in lung function and indicate clinically important changes. DESIGN:Comparison of measurements with a spirometer and different brands of mini flow meter; the meters were allocated to subjects haphazardly. SUBJECTS:12 bo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sly PD,Cahill P,Willet K,Burton P

更新日期：1994-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The place of balloon dilatation of the aortic valve in the treatment of calcific aortic stenosis is controversial. Thirty two patients (mean age 76) in whom valve replacement was contraindicated were followed up for three to 24 months (mean 8); 25 were in functional class III or IV according to the New York Heart Asso...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sprigings DC,Jackson G,Chambers JB,Monaghan MJ,Thomas SD,Meany TB,Jewitt DE

更新日期：1988-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the factors associated with diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and young adults. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cinahl and article reference lists. STUDY SELECTION:Cohort studies including unselected groups of ch...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Usher-Smith JA,Thompson MJ,Sharp SJ,Walter FM

更新日期：2011-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between cerebral palsy and direct evidence for perinatal exposure to neurotropic viruses. DESIGN:Population based case-control study. SETTING:Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital Research Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Newborn screening cards of 443 wh...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gibson CS,MacLennan AH,Goldwater PN,Haan EA,Priest K,Dekker GA,South Australian Cerebral Palsy Research Group.

更新日期：2006-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:National allocation of resources to regional health authorities and by them to districts is now determined by a weighted capitation formula. The national formula was derived from regression analysis, with hospital utilisation as an index of need for health care--a method which has fundamental limitations. This paper a...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sheldon TA,Smith GD,Bevan G

更新日期：1993-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether total hip arthroplasty is associated with lower reoperation rates, mortality, and complications, and better function and quality of life than hemiarthroplasty for displaced fractures of the femoral neck in older patients. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials, q...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hopley C,Stengel D,Ekkernkamp A,Wich M

更新日期：2010-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine variations in teenage pregnancy rates in Trent region and to determine possible associations with local general practice characteristics such as the age and sex of the doctors. DESIGN:Cross sectional survey. SETTING:All 826 general practices in Trent region in existence between 1994 and 1997. SU...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hippisley-Cox J,Allen J,Pringle M,Ebdon D,McPhearson M,Churchill D,Bradley S

更新日期：2000-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effectiveness of day hospital attendance in prolonging independent living for elderly people. DESIGN:Systematic review of 12 controlled clinical trials (available by January 1997) comparing day hospital care with comprehensive care (five trials), domiciliary care (four trials), or no comprehen...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Forster A,Young J,Langhorne P

更新日期：1999-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out whether enalapril or ramipril causes the sensitivity of the cough reflex to change or symptomatic cough to develop in patients with hypertension. DESIGN:Prospective, placebo controlled, double blind, randomised crossover study. SETTING:Academic units of clinical pharmacology and medicine. PATIE...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： McEwan JR,Choudry N,Street R,Fuller RW

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00