Screening children from overseas for infections: is it justified?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of diabetes in relation to birth weight in Pima Indians. DESIGN:Follow up study of infants born during 1940-72 who had undergone a glucose tolerance test at ages 20-39 years. SETTING:Gila River Indian community, Arizona. SUBJECTS:1179 American Indians. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:Prev...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： McCance DR,Pettitt DJ,Hanson RL,Jacobsson LT,Knowler WC,Bennett PH

更新日期：1994-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In prospective studies, the prevalence of undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women ranges from 3% to 15%. Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with multiple adverse outcomes in the mother and fetus, including spontaneous abortion, pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, prete...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Negro R,Stagnaro-Green A

更新日期：2014-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:An association between vasectomy and the development of testicular tumors, and the importance of testicular examinations both before and after a vasectomy is discussed. Patients diagnosed with testicular tumors within the last ten years were examined at Bangour General Hospital in Scotland. From 1977-87, 37 patients...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cale AR,Farouk M,Prescott RJ,Wallace IW

更新日期：1990-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in representation of women among first authors of original research published in high impact general medical journals from 1994 to 2014 and investigate differences between journals. DESIGN:Observational study. STUDY SAMPLE:All original research articles published in Annals of Internal Med...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Filardo G,da Graca B,Sass DM,Pollock BD,Smith EB,Martinez MA

更新日期：2016-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global health problem that can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although HBV vaccination has reduced the prevalence Of HBV infection, the burden of disease remains high. Treatment with antiviral drugs reduces the risk of liver disease and the development of HCC, and it...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sundaram V,Kowdley K

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether an assertive outreach intervention after suicide attempt could reduce the frequency of subsequent suicidal acts, compared with standard treatment. DESIGN:Randomised, parallel group, superiority trial with blinded outcome assessment. SETTING:Outpatient intervention at one location at Copenh...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Morthorst B,Krogh J,Erlangsen A,Alberdi F,Nordentoft M

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess heat related mortalities in relation to climate within Europe. DESIGN:Observational population study. SETTING:North Finland, south Finland, Baden-Württemberg, Netherlands, London, north Italy, and Athens. SUBJECTS:People aged 65-74. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Mortalities at temperatures above, below...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Keatinge WR,Donaldson GC,Cordioli E,Martinelli M,Kunst AE,Mackenbach JP,Nayha S,Vuori I

更新日期：2000-09-16 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of a teacher led intervention to improve teenagers' knowledge about emergency contraception. DESIGN:Cluster randomised controlled trial. SETTING:24 mixed sex, state secondary schools in Avon, south west England. PARTICIPANTS:1974 boys and 1820 girls in year 10 (14-15 year olds)....

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Graham A,Moore L,Sharp D,Diamond I

更新日期：2002-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of combinations of statins, aspirin, beta blockers, and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in the secondary prevention of all cause mortality in patients with ischaemic heart disease. DESIGN:Open prospective cohort study with nested case-control analysis. SETTING:1.18 million p...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hippisley-Cox J,Coupland C

更新日期：2005-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:About 70% of all abortions performed in Delhi, India, are terminations due to the fetus being female. Private clinics make a profit out of offering sex determination tests. The new bill (the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Bill) introduced in Lok Sabha by Deputy Health Minister Pawan Singh Ghatowatr would stop "sex d...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Imam Z

更新日期：1994-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and refine a complex intervention for diabetes support and education in minority ethnic groups, delivered through bilingual health advocates. DESIGN:Action research framework-a variety of methods used in an emergent and developmental manner, in partnership with clinicians, managers, and service us...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Greenhalgh T,Collard A,Begum N

更新日期：2005-03-19 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and all cause mortality. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) cohort of university graduates, Spain 1999-2018. PARTICIPANTS:19 899 participants (12 113 women and 7786 men) aged 20-91 years ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Rico-Campà A,Martínez-González MA,Alvarez-Alvarez I,Mendonça RD,de la Fuente-Arrillaga C,Gómez-Donoso C,Bes-Rastrollo M

更新日期：2019-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop an easily applicable diagnostic scoring method to determine the presence of peptic ulcers in dyspeptic patients in a primary care setting; to evaluate whether Helicobacter pylori testing adds value to history taking. DESIGN:Cross sectional study. SETTING:General practitioners' offices in the Utr...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Weijnen CF,Numans ME,de Wit NJ,Smout AJ,Moons KG,Verheij TJ,Hoes AW

更新日期：2001-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To observe one general practice's attempt to reduce prescribing costs on becoming third wave fundholders through the introduction of a generic formulary applied to all new and repeat prescribing. To assess the impact on patients and prescribing patterns. DESIGN:An observational study using interviews with p...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Dowell JS,Snadden D,Dunbar JA

更新日期：1995-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy and safety of the anticoagulant fondaparinux in older acute medical inpatients at moderate to high risk of venous thromboembolism. DESIGN:Double blind randomised placebo controlled trial. SETTING:35 centres in eight countries. PARTICIPANTS:849 medical patients aged 60 or more admi...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cohen AT,Davidson BL,Gallus AS,Lassen MR,Prins MH,Tomkowski W,Turpie AG,Egberts JF,Lensing AW,ARTEMIS Investigators.

更新日期：2006-02-11 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 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：OBJECTIVE:To map and assess prognostic models for outcome prediction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:PubMed until November 2018 and hand searched references from eligible articles. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR STUDY SELECTION:Studies developing, valid...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bellou V,Belbasis L,Konstantinidis AK,Tzoulaki I,Evangelou E

更新日期：2019-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate differences between hospitals in clinical management of patients admitted with fractured hip and to relate these to mortality at 90 days. DESIGN:A prospective audit of process and outcome of care based on interviews with patients, abstraction from records with standard proforma, and follow up ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Todd CJ,Freeman CJ,Camilleri-Ferrante C,Palmer CR,Hyder A,Laxton CE,Parker MJ,Payne BV,Rushton N

更新日期：1995-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:South African Health Minister Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was accused of human rights abuse for refusing to supply zidovudine to all HIV-positive pregnant women. The accusations were laid by Dr. Costa Gazi, a South African doctor employed in the state health system with the Human Rights Commission. Dr. Gazi believe...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sidley P

更新日期：2000-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic insomnia is a common condition that affects people worldwide and has negative effects on patients' health and wellbeing. The treatment of insomnia can be complex and time consuming for patients and providers. Although behavioral interventions are the first line therapy, there are barriers to access for these t...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kay-Stacey M,Attarian H

更新日期：2016-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical and cost effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty with resurfacing arthroplasty in patients with severe arthritis of the hip. DESIGN:Single centre, two arm, parallel group, assessor blinded, randomised controlled trial with 1:1 treatment allocation. SETTING:One large teaching hospita...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Costa ML,Achten J,Parsons NR,Edlin RP,Foguet P,Prakash U,Griffin DR,Young Adult Hip Arthroplasty Team.

更新日期：2012-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES: To provide contemporary estimates of the prevalence of microcephaly in Europe, determine if the diagnosis of microcephaly is consistent across Europe, and evaluate whether changes in prevalence would be detected using the current European surveillance performed by EUROCAT (the European Surveillance of Conge...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Morris JK,Rankin J,Garne E,Loane M,Greenlees R,Addor MC,Arriola L,Barisic I,Bergman JE,Csaky-Szunyogh M,Dias C,Draper ES,Gatt M,Khoshnood B,Klungsoyr K,Kurinczuk JJ,Lynch C,McDonnell R,Nelen V,Neville AJ,O'Mahony

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" had the merit of widening concepts of health to include psychological and social aspects, but is of no practical use. In fact, this statement m...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Saracci R

更新日期：1997-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare perinatal morbidity and mortality for babies delivered in water with rates for babies delivered conventionally (not in water). DESIGN:Surveillance study (of all consultant paediatricians) and postal survey (of all NHS maternity units). SETTING:British Isles (surveillance study); England and Wales (post...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gilbert RE,Tookey PA

更新日期：1999-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the association between maternal age and fetal death (spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth), taking into account a woman's reproductive history. DESIGN:Prospective register linkage study. SUBJECTS:All women with a reproductive outcome (live birth, stillbirth, spontaneous abortion ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Nybo Andersen AM,Wohlfahrt J,Christens P,Olsen J,Melbye M

更新日期：2000-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the high risk group for cardiovascular disease in a well defined Norwegian population according to European guidelines and the systematic coronary risk evaluation system. DESIGN:Modelling study. SETTING:Nord-Tröndelag health study 1995-7 (HUNT 2), Norway. PARTICIPANTS:5548 participants of the N...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Getz L,Sigurdsson JA,Hetlevik I,Kirkengen AL,Romundstad S,Holmen J

更新日期：2005-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the mechanism established by Richmond, Twickenham, and Roehampton Health Authority to manage extracontractual referral requests made on behalf of its resident population and to examine its working in the first three months of the new arrangements. DESIGN:Description of the procedures for managing...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Williamson JD

更新日期：1991-08-31 00:00:00