Randomised controlled trial of effect of feedback on general practitioners' prescribing in Australia.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the extent of HIV infection and injecting drug use among female streetworking prostitutes in Glasgow; to estimate the size of the female streetworking prostitute population in the city; and to estimate the number of HIV positive women working as prostitutes on the streets in Glasgow. DESIGN:Obse...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： McKeganey N,Barnard M,Leyland A,Coote I,Follet E

更新日期：1992-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM:Despite widespread acceptance of the Ottawa ankle rules for assessment of acute ankle injuries, their application varies considerably. DESIGN:Before and after study. BACKGROUND AND SETTING:Emergency departments of a tertiary teaching hospital and a community hospital in Australia. KEY MEASURES FOR IMPROVEMEN...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bessen T,Clark R,Shakib S,Hughes G

更新日期：2009-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between intake of fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and the risk of breast cancer and to evaluate the potential dose-response relation. DESIGN:Meta-analysis and systematic review of prospective cohort studies. DATA SOURCES:PubMed and Embase up to December 20...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Zheng JS,Hu XJ,Zhao YM,Yang J,Li D

更新日期：2013-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid aging of populations in developing countries as compared to those in the developed world has implications for medical training in these places. Moreover, the growing globalization of employment for many health professionals means that demographic shifts have implications for the training of health professio...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Ebrahim S

更新日期：1999-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The instrument through which a commissioner purchases health services from a provider is, as in other walks of life, a contract, so considerable importance has been attached by the NHS Executive to the contracting mechanism. A contract should in theory influence the quality of the service provided, but they are in man...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hopkins A,Solomon JK

更新日期：1996-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the performance of a panel of common single nucleotide polymorphisms (genotypes) associated with type 2 diabetes in distinguishing incident cases of future type 2 diabetes (discrimination), and to examine the effect of adding genetic information to previously validated non-genetic (phenotype based)...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Talmud PJ,Hingorani AD,Cooper JA,Marmot MG,Brunner EJ,Kumari M,Kivimäki M,Humphries SE

更新日期：2010-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine, using research on duloxetine for major depressive disorder as an example, if there are inconsistencies between protocols, clinical study reports, and main publicly available sources (journal articles and trial registries), and within clinical study reports themselves, with respect to benefits an...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Maund E,Tendal B,Hróbjartsson A,Jørgensen KJ,Lundh A,Schroll J,Gøtzsche PC

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the more intensive screening and treatment for prostate cancer in the Seattle-Puget Sound area in 1987-90 led to lower mortality from prostate cancer than in Connecticut. DESIGN:Natural experiment comparing two fixed cohorts from 1987 to 1997. SETTING:Seattle-Puget Sound and Connecticut...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Lu-Yao G,Albertsen PC,Stanford JL,Stukel TA,Walker-Corkery ES,Barry MJ

更新日期：2002-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the protective efficacy of measles vaccination in infants in a low income country before 9 months of age. DESIGN:Randomised clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS:1333 infants aged 4.5 months: 441 in treatment group and 892 in control group. SETTING:Urban area in Guinea-Bissau. INTERVENTION:Measles vacci...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Martins CL,Garly ML,Balé C,Rodrigues A,Ravn H,Whittle HC,Lisse IM,Aaby P

更新日期：2008-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer control encompasses the whole spectrum from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and palliation. The key to the future of cancer control will be to establish multidisciplinary approaches to each type of cancer across this spectrum. For primary prevention this requires some understanding of the causes of ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Austoker J

更新日期：1994-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative importance of appropriate prescribing for asthma in explaining high rates of hospital admission for asthma among east London general practices. DESIGN:Poisson regression analysis describing relation of each general practice's admission rates for asthma with prescribing for asthma an...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Griffiths C,Sturdy P,Naish J,Omar R,Dolan S,Feder G

更新日期：1997-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility and acceptability of screening young children for iron deficiency in a deprived inner city practice and to assess the effects of a programme of dietary education. DESIGN:Prospective study of children in general practice, comparison with historical controls. SETTING:A deprived inner...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： James J,Lawson P,Male P,Oakhill A

更新日期：1989-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:In the absence of any systematic evaluation of the changes it has made to the NHS, the government cites three "indicators of success." These are record numbers of patients treated, shorter waiting times for hospital treatment, and more children being immunised against the main childhood diseases. Closer inspection of ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors：

更新日期：1995-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and two patients returned structured questionnaires sent to clinics for sickle cell disease in the United Kingdom in order to gain greater insight into the patients' perception of painful crises. Most patients who suffer pain crises experience a prodromal stage that should be investigated further to find o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Murray N,May A

更新日期：1988-08-13 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：:The issue of children on hunger strike (voluntary total fasting) has not been reported before. The World Medical Association Declaration of Tokyo 1975 and the Declaration of Malta 1991 (revised 1992) provide clinicians with guidelines for the management of adult patients on hunger strike but do not mention children. W...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Mok A,Nelson EA,Murphy J,Hampson A,Hendriks JH

更新日期：1996-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has changed greatly over the past 15 years. Progress in the surgical management of the primary tumor and increased understanding of the molecular biology and genomics of the disease have led to the development of new therapeutic agents. The management of the primary tumor ha...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jonasch E,Gao J,Rathmell WK

更新日期：2014-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:On 1 April the Department of Health introduced the mandatory collection of data on the ethnic group of patients admitted to hospital. Its coding was based on a national minimum standard for classifying ethnic groups, ostensibly using the categories in the 1991 census. In the census, however, one in four people from et...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Aspinall PJ

更新日期：1995-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between accidental dural puncture and long term headache and related symptoms. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire survey to elucidate new symptoms occurring after childbirth, and linking of these to data in obstetric and anaesthetic case notes. Women were surveyed between 13 months and ni...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： MacArthur C,Lewis M,Knox EG

更新日期：1993-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether an important football match increases stress to such an extent that it triggers acute myocardial infarction and stroke. DESIGN:Longitudinal study of mortality around 22 June 1996 (the day the Dutch football team was eliminated from the European football championship). Mortality on 22 J...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Witte DR,Bots ML,Hoes AW,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2000-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prepare and assess the sensitivity and specificity of a latex agglutination test specific for the serotype of antigen in diagnosing pneumococcal pneumonia in Gambian children. DESIGN:Comparison of agglutination test specific for serotype with culture of blood and lung aspirates, countercurrent immunoelect...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： O'Neill KP,Lloyd-Evans N,Campbell H,Forgie IM,Sabally S,Greenwood BM

更新日期：1989-04-22 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：:IgG4 related disease was recognized as a unified disease entity only 15 years ago. Awareness of IgG4 related disease has increased worldwide since then, and specialists are now familiar with most of its clinical manifestations. Involvement of the pancreato-biliary tract, retroperitoneum/aorta, head and neck, and saliv...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Lanzillotta M,Mancuso G,Della-Torre E

更新日期：2020-06-16 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：OBJECTIVES:To provide counter evidence to existing literature on healer shopping in Africa through a systematic analysis of illness practices by Ghanaians with diabetes; to outline approaches towards improving patient centred health care and policy development regarding diabetes in Ghana. DESIGN:Longitudinal qualitati...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： de-Graft Aikins A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the hypothesis that different methods of selecting and printing information for cancer patients could improve emotional support by affecting interaction with others, and so lead to improved psychological wellbeing. DESIGN:Randomised trial with eight groups (three factors, 2x2x2). Data collected at...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jones RB,Pearson J,Cawsey AJ,Bental D,Barrett A,White J,White CA,Gilmour WH

更新日期：2006-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The right of consultants to study leave and expenses is not binding on trusts and has been eroded in directly managed units. Complaints led to a survey of consultants in North West Thames region. This showed that most consultants use their own time and money to maintain their knowledge by buying and consulting journal...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kerr DN,Jones SA,Easmon CS

更新日期：1993-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Environmental issues tend to greater political attention than do environmental health aspects. Therefore, when conflicts of interest occur with other environmental concerns, negative consequences for public health may result. For example, a strategy to substantially reduce indoor ventilation in many dwellings in Sca...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Pershagen G

更新日期：1999-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically determine the impact of growth hormone therapy on adult height of children with idiopathic short stature. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, and the bibliographic references from retrieved articles of randomised and non-randomise...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Deodati A,Cianfarani S

更新日期：2011-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether screening Danish men aged 65 or more for abdominal aortic aneurysms reduces mortality. DESIGN:Single centre randomised controlled trial. SETTING:All five hospitals in Viborg County, Denmark. PARTICIPANTS:All 12,639 men born during 1921-33 and living in Viborg County. In 1994 we include...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Lindholt JS,Juul S,Fasting H,Henneberg EW

更新日期：2005-04-02 00:00:00