Does vasectomy accelerate testicular tumour? Importance of testicular examinations before and after vasectomy.

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：:A study was performed to assess whether the existing differential capitation fees for general practitioners accurately assess differential workloads. Data from the third morbidity study in general practice were used to compare capitation fees with relative workload in differing age and sex groups. The population mix w...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Fleming DM

更新日期：1988-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the impact of a national primary care pay for performance scheme, the Quality and Outcomes Framework in England, on emergency hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs). DESIGN:Controlled longitudinal study. SETTING:English National Health Service between 1998/99 and 20...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Harrison MJ,Dusheiko M,Sutton M,Gravelle H,Doran T,Roland M

更新日期：2014-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate socioeconomic variation among young women in the risk of hospital admission for diseases (including neoplasms) of the female genital system and breast and for the common surgical procedures of dilatation and curettage and hysterectomy. DESIGN:Large nationally representative cohort study with i...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kuh D,Stirling S

更新日期：1995-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether a raised serum troponin T concentration would be an independent predictor of death in patients with an acute ischaemic stroke. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. SUBJECTS:All 181 patients with an acute ischaemic stroke admitted over nine months i...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： James P,Ellis CJ,Whitlock RM,McNeil AR,Henley J,Anderson NE

更新日期：2000-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether and how investigators of placebo controlled randomised trials inform participants of their treatment allocation at trial closure and to assess barriers to feedback. DESIGN:Postal survey with a semistructured questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS:All investigators who published a placebo controlled ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Di Blasi Z,Kaptchuk TJ,Weinman J,Kleijnen J

更新日期：2002-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the evidence for ethnic differences in susceptibility to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to cardiovascular drugs. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:We searched Medline and Embase to March 2005. Reference lists of identified articles were hand searched for further relevant arti...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： McDowell SE,Coleman JJ,Ferner RE

更新日期：2006-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Preparing a review entails many judgments. The focus of the review must be decided. Studies that are relevant to the focus of the review must be identified, selected for inclusion and critically appraised. Information must be collected and synthesised from the relevant studies, and conclusions must be drawn. Checklist...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Oxman AD

更新日期：1994-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether the risk of breast cancer is increased by a recent term pregnancy. DESIGN:Population based case-control study. SETTING:Eight areas in the United States. SUBJECTS:Cases were 2279 multiparous women residents of the eight areas aged 25-49 who were diagnosed as having breast cancer during 19...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cummings P,Stanford JL,Daling JR,Weiss NS,McKnight B

更新日期：1994-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To determine the efficacy of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) for healing of fracture or osteotomy.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and trial registries up to November 2016.Study selection Randomized contro...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Schandelmaier S,Kaushal A,Lytvyn L,Heels-Ansdell D,Siemieniuk RA,Agoritsas T,Guyatt GH,Vandvik PO,Couban R,Mollon B,Busse JW

更新日期：2017-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the facilities for inpatient care of mentally disordered people in prison. DESIGN:Semistructured inspections conducted by doctor and nurse. Expected standards were based on healthcare quality standards published by the Prison Service or the NHS. SETTING:13 prisons with inpatient beds in Engla...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Reed JL,Lyne M

更新日期：2000-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether supplementation with antioxidants, folinic acid, or both improves the psychomotor and language development of children with Down's syndrome. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial with two by two factorial design. SETTING:Children living in the Midlands, Greater London, and the south west of ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Ellis JM,Tan HK,Gilbert RE,Muller DP,Henley W,Moy R,Pumphrey R,Ani C,Davies S,Edwards V,Green H,Salt A,Logan S

更新日期：2008-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate strength of associations between risk factors for cardiovascular disease and socioeconomic position during childhood and adulthood. DESIGN:Cross sectional analysis of status of cardiovascular risk factors and past and present social circumstances. SUBJECTS:5645 male participants in the west o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Blane D,Hart CL,Smith GD,Gillis CR,Hole DJ,Hawthorne VM

更新日期：1996-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association of resting echocardiography before elective intermediate to high risk non-cardiac surgery with survival and length of hospital stay. DESIGN:Population based retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Acute care hospitals in Ontario, Canada, between 1 April 1999 and 31 March 2008. PART...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Wijeysundera DN,Beattie WS,Karkouti K,Neuman MD,Austin PC,Laupacis A

更新日期：2011-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Monocycline is the most widely prescribed systemic antibiotic for acne largely because it needs to be given only once or twice a day and seems not to induce resistance. Up to April 1994 11 cases of minocycline induced systemic lupus erythematosus and 16 cases of hepatitis had been reported to the Committee on Safety o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gough A,Chapman S,Wagstaff K,Emery P,Elias E

更新日期：1996-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate current practice of screening children from abroad for infections after coming to the United Kingdom, and to make recommendations for future practice. DESIGN:A review of literature and a questionnaire sent to all health authorities and boards in the United Kingdom. SETTING:All health authori...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Shabde N,Waterston T

更新日期：1990-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify and compare the contribution of 306 diseases and injuries to the changes in health adjusted life expectancy at birth (HALE0) between 1990 and 2013. DESIGN:Retrospective demographic analysis based on aggregated data and using life table technique, Sullivan method, and decomposition method for diff...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chen H,Chen G,Zheng X,Guo Y

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Comparison of four layer bandage system with traditional adhesive plaster bandaging in terms of (a) compression achieved and (b) healing of venous ulcers. DESIGN:Part of larger randomised trial of five different dressings. SETTING:Outpatient venous ulcer clinic in university hospital. PATIENTS:(a) Pr...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Blair SD,Wright DD,Backhouse CM,Riddle E,McCollum CN

更新日期：1988-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of a probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus for the prevention of any diarrhoea associated with antibiotic use and that caused by Clostridium difficile. DESIGN:Randomised double blind placebo controlled study. PARTICIPANTS:135 hospital patients (mean age 74) taking antibiotics. E...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hickson M,D'Souza AL,Muthu N,Rogers TR,Want S,Rajkumar C,Bulpitt CJ

更新日期：2007-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetomaternal haemorrhage was studied after 68 consecutive fetal intravascular transfusions performed in 20 patients with Rh isoimmunisation. alpha Fetoprotein concentration was assayed in maternal blood taken before, and immediately after each transfusion and three and 24 hours later. An increase of 50% or more in the...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Nicolini U,Kochenour NK,Greco P,Letsky EA,Johnson RD,Contreras M,Rodeck CH

更新日期：1988-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether sending patients a copy of their referral letter can reduce non-attendance at outpatient departments. DESIGN:Blinded randomised controlled trial. SETTING:13 general practices in Exeter, Devon. SUBJECTS:2078 new consultant referrals from 26 doctors. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Non-attenda...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hamilton W,Round A,Sharp D

更新日期：1999-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES: To estimate differences in annual income of physicians in the United States by race and sex adjusted for characteristics of physicians and practices. DESIGN: Cross sectional survey study. SETTING: Nationally representative samples of US physicians. PARTICIPANTS: The 2000-13 American Community Survey (ACS...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Ly DP,Seabury SA,Jena AB

更新日期：2016-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To derive and validate an algorithm to estimate the absolute risk of having ovarian cancer in women with and without symptoms. DESIGN:Cohort study with data from 375 UK QResearch general practices for development and 189 for validation. PARTICIPANTS:Women aged 30-84 without a diagnosis of ovarian cancer at ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hippisley-Cox J,Coupland C

更新日期：2011-01-04 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVE:To identify modifiable factors that influence relatives' decision to allow organ donation. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Medline, Embase, and CINAHL, without language restriction, searched to April 2008. Review methods Three authors independently assessed the eligibility of the identified studies. ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Simpkin AL,Robertson LC,Barber VS,Young JD

更新日期：2009-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether use of tinzaparin, a low molecular weight heparin introduced for prophylactic management of deep vein thrombosis, increases the risk of serious postoperative bleeding leading to a higher than expected 28 day readmission rate after discharge for hysterectomy. DESIGN:Retrospective case-con...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cook G,Depares J,Singh M,McElduff P

更新日期：2006-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the variation in prescribing among general practices by examining the contribution to this variation of fundholding, training status, partnership status, and the level of deprivation in the practice population and to investigate the extent to which fundholding has been responsible for any chang...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Wilson RP,Hatcher J,Barton S,Walley T

更新日期：1996-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:An increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease has generally been observed in postmenopausal women, but there have been few studies of the association between menopausal state and atherosclerosis. In this study 294 premenopausal and 319 postmenopausal women aged 45 to 55 were examined radiographically for calc...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Witteman JC,Grobbee DE,Kok FJ,Hofman A,Valkenburg HA

更新日期：1989-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of low dose statins for primary prevention of vascular disease, incorporating current prices, non-adherence (reduced clinical efficacy while maintaining healthcare costs), and the results of the recently published JUPITER trial. DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis using a Mark...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Greving JP,Visseren FL,de Wit GA,Algra A

更新日期：2011-03-30 00:00:00