Review of quality assessment tools for the evaluation of pharmacoepidemiological safety studies.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A timely initiation of treatment is crucial to better control tuberculosis (TB). The aim of this study is to describe treatment delay among migrant patients with TB and to identify factors associated with treatment delay, so as to provide evidence for strategy development and improvement of TB control among m...

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authors： Zhou C,Chu J,Geng H,Wang X,Xu L

更新日期：2014-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of death globally. Early detection of cancer and risk factors for CVD may improve health outcomes and reduce mortality. General practitioners (GPs) are accessed by the majority of the population and play a key role in the prevention and early detec...

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authors： Yoong SL,Carey ML,Sanson-Fisher RW,Russell G,Mazza D,Makeham M,Paul CL,Inder KJ,D'Este C

更新日期：2012-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frailty is associated with reduced functional capacity, decreased resistance to stressors and is predictive of a range of adverse health outcomes, including dependency, hospitalisation and mortality. Early identification of frailty may prevent, reduce and postpone adverse health outcomes. However, there is...

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authors： Shears M,McGolrick D,Waters B,Jakab M,Boyd JG,Muscedere J

更新日期：2017-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify the association between glucose intolerance and high altitudes (2900-4800 m) in a hypoxic environment in Tibetan highlanders and to verify the hypothesis that high altitude dwelling increases vulnerability to diabetes mellitus (DM) accelerated by lifestyle change or ageing. DESIGN:Cross-sectional...

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authors： Okumiya K,Sakamoto R,Ishimoto Y,Kimura Y,Fukutomi E,Ishikawa M,Suwa K,Imai H,Chen W,Kato E,Nakatsuka M,Kasahara Y,Fujisawa M,Wada T,Wang H,Dai Q,Xu H,Qiao H,Ge RL,Norboo T,Tsering N,Kosaka Y,Nose M,Yamaguchi

更新日期：2016-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine rates of publicly financed knee arthroscopic surgery in Norway between 2012 and 2016. DESIGN:Analysis of anonymised data from the National Patient Registry. INTERVENTIONS:Beginning in 2012, South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority implemented administrative measures to bring down rates of k...

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authors： Holtedahl R,Brox JI,Aune AK,Nguyen D,Risberg MA,Tjomsland O

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND SETTING:Advances in multigene panel testing for cancer susceptibility has increased the complexity of counselling, requiring particular attention to counselees' psychosocial needs. Changes in psychosocial problems before and after genetic testing were prospectively compared between genetic test results i...

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authors： Brédart A,Kop JL,Dick J,Cano A,De Pauw A,Anota A,Brunet J,Devilee P,Stoppa-Lyonnet D,Schmutzler R,Dolbeault S

更新日期：2019-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the significant disease burden of bronchiectasis in Korea, no large-scale, representative prospective cohort studies have been conducted to evaluate the clinical characteristics of Korean patients with bronchiectasis, indicating an urgent need for cohort studies on bronchiectasis. METHODS AND ANAL...

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authors： Lee H,Choi H,Sim YS,Park S,Kim WJ,Yoo KH,Lee SJ,Kim TH,Yang B,Jeong I,Um SJ,Kim DK,Lee JH,Kwon BS,Cho YJ,Park HY,Lee CH,Rhee CK,Lee SH,Na JO,Jang AS,Jung JY,Ra SW,Lee JH,Kim SH,Kim C,Kim Y,Lee CY,K

更新日期：2020-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to explore the associations between the dyad's (person with stroke and informal caregiver) perception of the person with stroke's rehabilitation needs and stroke severity, personal factors (gender, age, sense of coherence), the use of rehabilitation services, amount of informal care ...

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authors： Ekstam L,Johansson U,Guidetti S,Eriksson G,Ytterberg C

更新日期：2015-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the risk of major congenital anomaly associated with first-trimester exposure to insulin analogues compared with human insulin in offspring of women with pregestational diabetes. DESIGN AND SETTING:A population-based cohort of women with pregestational diabetes (n=1661) who delivered between 199...

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authors： Wang H,Wender-Ozegowska E,Garne E,Morgan M,Loane M,Morris JK,Bakker MK,Gatt M,de Walle H,Jordan S,Materna-Kiryluk A,Nelen V,Thys G,Wiesel A,Dolk H,de Jong-van den Berg LTW

更新日期：2018-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to explore barriers to controlling gestational weight gain in pregnant Chinese women. DESIGN:Data were collected through semistructured interviews with pregnant women experiencing excessive gestational weight gain who struggled with weight management, and the data were examined using an inter...

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authors： Mo X,Cao J,Tang H,Miyazaki K,Takahashi Y,Nakayama T

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Perioperative shivering (POS) is a common complication in patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia. The present study investigated the efficacy of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists in preventing POS following spinal anaesthesia. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:Pubmed, Embase, the Web of Scie...

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authors： Shen QH,Li HF,Zhou X,Lu Y,Yuan XZ

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that cancer mortality rates among the Moluccan-Dutch, the oldest non-Western migrant group to arrive in the Netherlands after the Second World War, are similar to those in the general Dutch population. DESIGN:Population-based retrospective study. SETTING:Data from the national cause o...

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authors： van der Wal JM,Bodewes A,Agyemang C,Kunst A

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a serious pregnancy complication, associated with increased rates of perinatal death and morbidity among survivors. Most commonly FGR results from placental insufficiency, where the placenta fails to deliver the oxygen and nutrients required for normal fetal growth. This l...

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authors： Palmer KR,Mockler JC,Davies-Tuck ML,Miller SL,Goergen SK,Fahey MC,Anderson PJ,Groom KM,Wallace EM

更新日期：2019-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International prevalence rates for problem gambling are estimated at 2.3%. Problem gambling is a serious global public health concern due to adverse personal and social consequences. Previous research evaluating the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of problem gambling has been...

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authors： Thomas SA,Merkouris SS,Browning CJ,Radermacher H,Feldman S,Enticott J,Jackson AC

更新日期：2015-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Key challenges for mental health healthcare professionals to implement research alongside clinical activity have been highlighted, such as insufficient time to apply research skills and lack of support and resources. We examined the impact of employing dedicated staff to promote research in community mental ...

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authors： Oduola S,Wykes T,Robotham D,Craig TKJ

更新日期：2017-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Α substantial corpus of literature has sought to describe the information-seeking behaviour of patients with cancer. Yet, available evidence comes mainly from cross-sectional studies, which provide 'snapshots' of patients' information needs and information-seeking styles at a single time point. Only a few ...

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authors： Germeni E,Bianchi M,Valcarenghi D,Schulz PJ

更新日期：2015-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The recent introduction of incision-less lesional neurosurgery using Gamma Knife and MRI-guided focused ultrasound has revived interest in lesional treatment options for tremor disorders. Preliminary literature researches reveal that the consistency of treatment effects after lesional neurosurgery for trem...

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authors： Schreglmann SR,Krauss JK,Chang JW,Bhatia KP,Kägi G

更新日期：2017-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In western countries, early visiting services (EVS) have been proposed as a recent intervention to reduce both general practitioner workload and hospital admissions among housebound individuals experiencing a healthcare need within the community. EVS involves the delegation of the patient home visits to ot...

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authors： Abrams R,Wong G,Mahtani KR,Tierney S,Boylan AM,Roberts N,Park S

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore gender disparities in infant routine preventive care across maternal countries of birth (MCOB) and by mother tongue among infants of Indian-born mothers. SETTING:Retrospective population-based administrative cohort in Ontario, Canada (births between 2002 and 2014). PARTICIPANTS:350 366 (inclusiv...

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authors： Pulver A,Guttmann A,Ray JG,O'Campo PJ,Urquia ML

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:While postgraduate studies have begun to shed light on informal interprofessional workplace learning, studies with preregistration learners have typically focused on formal and structured work-based learning. The current study investigated preregistration students' informal interprofessional workplace learni...

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authors： Rees CE,Crampton P,Kent F,Brown T,Hood K,Leech M,Newton J,Storr M,Williams B

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between psychosocial, sociodemographic and material determinants of positive mental health in Europe. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of survey data. SETTING:34 European countries. PARTICIPANTS:Representative Europe-wide sample consisting of 21 066 men and 22 569 women aged ...

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authors： Dreger S,Buck C,Bolte G

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since most biomedical research focuses on a specific disease, evaluation of research output requires disease-specific bibliometric indicators. Currently used methods are insufficient. The aim of this study is to develop a method that enables detailed analysis of worldwide biomedical research output by disease...

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authors： van de Laar L,de Kruif T,Waltman L,Meijer I,Gupta A,Hagenaars N

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dizziness is a common symptom in general practice with a high prevalence among older adults. The most common cause of dizziness in general practice is peripheral vestibular disease. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a safe and effective treatment for peripheral vestibular disease that entails specific exer...

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authors： van Vugt VA,van der Wouden JC,Bosmans JE,Smalbrugge M,van Diest W,Essery R,Yardley L,van der Horst HE,Maarsingh OR

更新日期：2017-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Low-risk papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is increasingly being diagnosed throughout the world; yet the mortality risk is low compared with other malignancies. Traditional management includes thyroid surgery, sometimes followed by radioactive iodine and thyroid hormone treatment. Active surveillance (AS) has...

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authors： Sawka AM,Ghai S,Tomlinson G,Rotstein L,Gilbert R,Gullane P,Pasternak J,Brown D,de Almeida J,Irish J,Chepeha D,Higgins K,Monteiro E,Jones JM,Gafni A,Goldstein DP

更新日期：2018-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many studies have demonstrated that elevated serum uric acid (SUA) level is linked with metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, whether there is a sex difference in the association between SUA and MetS has not been determined. This study aimed to accurately explore the impact of SUA longitudinal changes on MetS b...

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authors： Liu Y,Fan Y,Liu Q,Liu K,Chen F,Tang X,Li G,Hu D,Song G

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For over a decade, enquiries into adverse perinatal outcomes have led to reports that poor collaboration has been detrimental to the safety and experience of maternity care. Despite efforts to improve collaboration, investigations into maternity care at Morecambe Bay (UK) and Djerriwarrh Health Services (A...

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authors： Watkins V,Nagle C,Kent B,Hutchinson AM

更新日期：2017-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypercholesterolaemia is estimated to cause 2.6 million deaths annually and one-third of the cases of ischaemic heart disease. In Argentina, the prevalence of hypercholesterolaemia increased between 2005 and 2013 from 27.9% to 29.8%. Only one out of four subjects with a self-reported diagnosis of coronary ...

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authors： Gulayin P,Irazola V,Lozada A,Chaparro M,Santero M,Gutierrez L,Poggio R,Beratarrechea A,Rubinstein A

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:How researchers' contributions relate to author order on the byline remains unclear. We sought to identify researchers' contributions associated with author order, and to explore the existence of author profiles. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Published record. PARTICIPANTS:1139 authors of 119 researc...

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authors： Perneger TV,Poncet A,Carpentier M,Agoritsas T,Combescure C,Gayet-Ageron A

更新日期：2017-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cardiovascular disease is an important comorbidity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed to systematically review the evidence for: (1) risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in people with COPD; (2) risk of MI associated with acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD); (3) risk of dea...

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authors： Rothnie KJ,Yan R,Smeeth L,Quint JK

更新日期：2015-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Data have indicated low to non-existent increased mortality risk for individuals with prediabetes, but it is unclear if the risk is increased when the patient has elevated iron markers. Our purpose was to examine the mortality risk among adults with prediabetes in the context of coexisting elevated transferr...

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authors： Mainous AG 3rd,Tanner RJ,Coates TD,Baker R

更新日期：2014-12-11 00:00:00