How good is general practice developmental screening?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine outcomes at age 3 years in babies born before 27 completed weeks' gestation in 2006, and to evaluate changes in outcome since 1995 for babies born between 22 and 25 weeks' gestation. DESIGN:Prospective national cohort studies, EPICure and EPICure 2. SETTING:Hospital and home based evaluations, ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Moore T,Hennessy EM,Myles J,Johnson SJ,Draper ES,Costeloe KL,Marlow N

更新日期：2012-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of beta lactam monotherapy versus beta lactam-aminoglycoside combination therapy in the treatment of patients with fever and neutropenia. DATA SOURCES:Medline, Embase, Lilacs, the Cochrane Library, and conference proceedings to 2002. References of included studies and contact wit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Paul M,Soares-Weiser K,Leibovici L

更新日期：2003-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Planning future policy for medicines poses difficult problems. The main players in the drug business have their own views as to how the world around them functions and how the future of medicines should be shaped. In this paper we show how a scenario analysis can provide a powerful teaching device to readjust peoples'...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Leufkens H,Haaijer-Ruskamp F,Bakker A,Dukes G

更新日期：1994-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine whether the loss in bone density seen in users of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is reversible, a comparative study was undertaken in three groups of women. Group 1 consisted of 14 women who had used the contraceptive for at least 3 years and then discontinued use. Group 2 was 22 longterm us...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cundy T,Cornish J,Evans MC,Roberts H,Reid IR

更新日期：1994-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:An investigation was conducted to determine the vehicle of infection of an outbreak of food poisoning in a large metropolitan building early in 1988. A questionnaire was distributed to 700 people who had eaten in the building during the week of the outbreak, and attack rates for specific food were calculated. Food and...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Mitchell E,O'Mahony M,Lynch D,Ward LR,Rowe B,Uttley A,Rogers T,Cunningham DG,Watson R

更新日期：1989-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:I have attempted to adopt the perspective of a patient--albeit one with a rather atypical background--to explore what I want from health research and researchers. This has left me with the impression that health researchers could serve the interests of the public more effectively in a variety of ways, and that they wo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chalmers I

更新日期：1995-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if trimethoprim use for urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury, hyperkalaemia, or sudden death in the general population. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:UK electronic primary care records from practices contributing to the Clinical Practice Resea...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Crellin E,Mansfield KE,Leyrat C,Nitsch D,Douglas IJ,Root A,Williamson E,Smeeth L,Tomlinson LA

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine how changes in the number of admissions from waiting lists and changes in the number of additions to the lists are related to list size and waiting times, in the context of local waiting list initiatives. DESIGN:Review of national and Körner statistics. SETTING:England (1987-94) and districts o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Newton JN,Henderson J,Goldacre MJ

更新日期：1995-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the possible influence of attendance at cultural events, reading books or periodicals, making music or singing in a choir as determinants for survival. DESIGN:A simple random sample was drawn of 15,198 individuals aged 16-74 years. Of these, 85% (12,982) were interviewed by trained non-medica...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bygren LO,Konlaan BB,Johansson SE

更新日期：1996-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether genetic factors associated with established rheumatoid arthritis could, in combination with rheumatoid factor, predict the development of radiological erosions in patients with early symmetrical (rheumatoid-like) arthritis. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:Teaching hospital, early arth...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Emery P,Salmon M,Bradley H,Wordsworth P,Tunn E,Bacon PA,Waring R

更新日期：1992-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between four sociodemographic measures (unemployment, overcrowding, low social class, and the proportion of migrants from areas of high prevalence of tuberculosis) and average level and rate of change of notification rates for tuberculosis. DESIGN:Ecological analysis of both t...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Mangtani P,Jolley DJ,Watson JM,Rodrigues LC

更新日期：1995-04-15 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：OBJECTIVES:To develop a systematic method for both summative and formative audit of practice audits, and to use the method to review Oxfordshire practice audits and to plan improvement. DESIGN:Development of a coding system for the audit cycle subsequently used prospectively to assess audits reported to medical audit ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Derry J,Lawrence M,Griew K,Anderson J,Humphreys J,Pandher KS

更新日期：1991-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the performance and externally validate the three most studied prediction tools for osteoporotic fractures-QFracture, FRAX, and Garvan-using data from electronic health records. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Payer provider healthcare organisation in Israel. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Dagan N,Cohen-Stavi C,Leventer-Roberts M,Balicer RD

更新日期：2017-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the immunogenicity and reactogenicity of a new triple S recombinant hepatitis B vaccine in a cohort of healthy people in whom currently licensed hepatitis B vaccines had persistently not induced an immune response. DESIGN:Single centre, randomised, double blind, dose-response study. SETTING:Rese...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Zuckerman JN,Sabin C,Craig FM,Williams A,Zuckerman AJ

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study prospectively the differences in health inequality in men and women from 1986-96 using the Office for National Statistics' longitudinal study and new socioeconomic classification. To assess the relative importance of social class (based on employment characteristics) and social position according to...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sacker A,Firth D,Fitzpatrick R,Lynch K,Bartley M

更新日期：2000-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety of withholding anticoagulant treatment from patients with clinically suspected deep vein thrombosis but normal findings on compression ultrasonography. DESIGN:Compression ultrasonography was done with a simplified diagnostic procedure limited to the common femoral vein in the groin and...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cogo A,Lensing AW,Koopman MM,Piovella F,Siragusa S,Wells PS,Villalta S,Büller HR,Turpie AG,Prandoni P

更新日期：1998-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the change in first day infant mortality during 1935-87. To examine the hypothesis that excess first day mortality in the 1950s and 1960s was attributable to restricting oxygen for sick newborn infants. DESIGN:Time series analysis of first day infant mortality and stillbirth rates. SETTING:Engl...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Whyte RK

更新日期：1992-02-08 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 identify the number of patients who were misdiagnosed as being in the vegetative state and their characteristics. DESIGN:Retrospective study of the clinical records of the medical, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology departments. SETTING:20 bed unit specialising in the rehabilitation of patient...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Andrews K,Murphy L,Munday R,Littlewood C

更新日期：1996-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the comparative importance of environment and genes in the development of islet cell autoimmunity associated with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. DESIGN:Population based study of diabetic twins. SETTING:Danish population. SUBJECTS:18 monozygotic and 36 dizygotic twin pairs with one or both pa...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Petersen JS,Kyvik KO,Bingley PJ,Gale EA,Green A,Dyrberg T,Beck-Nielsen H

更新日期：1997-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent changes in the Russian government introduced by Boris Yeltsin include the appointment of Eduard Nechaev as health minister at the beginning of this year. The appointment received little publicity in the West, although his predecessor was sacked after only one year for failing to make any effort to improve healt...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Ryan M

更新日期：1993-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of cerebral thromboembolism in women using low dose oral contraceptives. DESIGN:A retrospective case-control study. SETTING:All Danish medical, neurological, neurosurgical, and gynaecological departments. SUBJECTS:All 794 women in Denmark aged 15-44 who had suffered a cerebral thromboemb...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Lidegaard O

更新日期：1993-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 22,552 workers employed by the Atomic Weapons Establishment between 1951 and 1982 were followed up for an average of 18.6 years. Of the 3115 who died, 865 (28%) died of cancer. Mortality was 23% lower than the national average for all causes of death and 18% lower for cancer. These low rates were consistent...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Beral V,Fraser P,Carpenter L,Booth M,Brown A,Rose G

更新日期：1988-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare characteristics of patients and outcomes after elective surgery in independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) and NHS providers. DESIGN:Follow-up study with outcomes reported by patients three to six months after surgery. SETTING:25 ISTCs and 72 NHS providers in England. Population Consecutive ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chard J,Kuczawski M,Black N,van der Meulen J,POiS Audit Steering Committee.

更新日期：2011-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the validity, reliability, and acceptability of the short form 36 (SF 36) health survey questionnaire (a shortened version of a battery of 149 health status questions) as a measure of patient outcome in a broad sample of patients suffering from four common clinical conditions. DESIGN:Postal questio...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Garratt AM,Ruta DA,Abdalla MI,Buckingham JK,Russell IT

更新日期：1993-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of size at birth, maternal nutrition, and body mass index on blood pressure in late adolescence. DESIGN:Population based analysis of birth weight corrected for gestational age, mother's weight before pregnancy and weight gain in pregnancy, obtained from the Jerusalem perinatal study, and...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Laor A,Stevenson DK,Shemer J,Gale R,Seidman DS

更新日期：1997-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To examine off-label indications for antidepressants in primary care and determine the level of scientific support for off-label prescribing.Design Descriptive study of antidepressant prescriptions written by primary care physicians using an indication based electronic prescribing system.Setting Primary care...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Wong J,Motulsky A,Abrahamowicz M,Eguale T,Buckeridge DL,Tamblyn R

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compile a register of diabetic patients within the catchment area of a district general hospital and evaluate the characteristics of the population using aggregated data from a general practice audit. DESIGN:Cross sectional study. Practices identified all known diabetics and completed a questionnaire fro...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Howitt AJ,Cheales NA

更新日期：1993-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of withdrawing diuretic drugs on oedema in patients prescribed them for only ankle oedema, excluding patients with cardiac, hepatic, or renal failure. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial. SETTING:15 general practices in the Netherlands. PATIENTS:1202 patients aged 65 years or older a...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： de Jonge JW,Knottnerus JA,van Zutphen WM,de Bruijne GA,Struijker Boudier HA

更新日期：1994-02-19 00:00:00