Acupuncture for patients with functional dyspepsia: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarise the unfolding of the COVID-19 epidemic among slum dwellers and different social strata in the city of Buenos Aires during the first 20 weeks after the first reported case. DESIGN:Observational study using a time-series analysis. Natural experiment in a big city. SETTING:Population of the city o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Macchia A,Ferrante D,Battistella G,Mariani J,González Bernaldo de Quirós F

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the impact of political conflict (Boko Haram) on tuberculosis (TB) case notifications in Adamawa State in North-east Nigeria. DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of TB case notifications from TB registers (2010-2016) to describe changes in TB notification, sex and age ratios by the degree of conflict ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pembi E,John S,Dumre SP,Ahmadu BU,Vuong NL,Ebied A,Mizukami S,Huy NT,Cuevas LE,Hirayama K

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection in pregnant women in Matehuala City, Mexico; and the associated risk factors. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study. SETTING:Matehuala City, Mexico. PARTICIPANTS:311 pregnant women. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sandoval-Carrillo AA,Vértiz-Hernández AA,Salas-Pacheco JM,González-Lugo OE,Antuna-Salcido EI,Salas-Pacheco SM,Sánchez-Anguiano LF,Méndez-Hernández EM,Hernández-Tinoco J,Castellanos-Juárez FX,La-Llave-León O,Alvarado-Esquivel C

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019443.]. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors：

更新日期：2018-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies on ethnic disparities in glycaemic control have been contradictory, and compromised by excessively broad categories of ethnicity and inadequate adjustment for socioeconomic differences. We aimed to study the effect of ethnicity on glycaemic control in a large cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rawshani A,Svensson AM,Rosengren A,Zethelius B,Eliasson B,Gudbjörnsdottir S

更新日期：2015-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies from high-income countries suggest higher prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among individuals in low socioeconomic groups. However, some studies from low/middle-income countries show the reverse pattern among those in high socioeconomic groups. It is unknown which pattern applies to individu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Adjei DN,Stronks K,Adu D,Beune E,Meeks K,Smeeth L,Addo J,Owusu-Dabo E,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Mockenhaupt FP,Danquah I,Spranger J,Bahendeka S,De-Graft Aikins A,Agyemang C

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Most studies reporting evidence of adverse effects of lead and cadmium on the ability to balance have been conducted in high-exposure groups or have included adults. The effects of prenatal exposure have not been well studied, nor have the effects in children been directly studied. The aim of the study was t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Taylor CM,Humphriss R,Hall A,Golding J,Emond AM

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine burn-out levels and associated factors among healthcare personnel working in a tertiary hospital of a highly burdened area of north-east Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN:Observational study conducted from 21 April to 6 May 2020 using a web-based questionnaire. SETTING:Research conduct...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lasalvia A,Amaddeo F,Porru S,Carta A,Tardivo S,Bovo C,Ruggeri M,Bonetto C

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Model the impact of targets for obesity, diabetes, raised blood pressure, tobacco use, salt intake, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol use, as outlined in the Global Non-Communicable Disease Action Plan 2013-2020, on mortality and morbidity in the UK population. DESIGN:Dynamic population modelling study...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cobiac LJ,Scarborough P

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chromosome 9p21 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is a susceptibility variant for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the primary prevention setting. However, it is controversial whether this SNP is also associated with recurrent myocardial infarction (ReMI) in the secondary prevention setting. The purpo...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hara M,Sakata Y,Nakatani D,Suna S,Usami M,Matsumoto S,Ozaki K,Nishino M,Sato H,Kitamura T,Nanto S,Hamasaki T,Tanaka T,Hori M,Komuro I,OACIS Investigators.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To synthesise qualitative studies on women's psychological experiences of physiological childbirth. DESIGN:Meta-synthesis. METHODS:Studies exploring women's psychological experiences of physiological birth using qualitative methods were eligible. The research group searched the following databases: MEDLINE,...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Olza I,Leahy-Warren P,Benyamini Y,Kazmierczak M,Karlsdottir SI,Spyridou A,Crespo-Mirasol E,Takács L,Hall PJ,Murphy M,Jonsdottir SS,Downe S,Nieuwenhuijze MJ

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in developed countries. There is an increasing interest in the use of mindfulness-related interventions in the management of patients with a chronic disease. In addition, interventions that promote personal control, stress-manage...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Advocat J,Russell G,Enticott J,Hassed C,Hester J,Vandenberg B

更新日期：2013-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Female sex workers (FSWs) experience violence from a range of perpetrators, but little is known about how violence experience across multiple settings (workplace, community, domestic) impacts on HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk. We examined whether HIV/STI risk differs by the perpetrator of viol...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Beksinska A,Prakash R,Isac S,Mohan HL,Platt L,Blanchard J,Moses S,Beattie TS

更新日期：2018-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Efforts to promote the health and well-being of military veterans have been criticised for being inadequately informed of veterans' most pressing needs as they separate from military service, as well as the programmes that are most likely to meet these needs. The current article summarises limitations of the cu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vogt D,Perkins DF,Copeland LA,Finley EP,Jamieson CS,Booth B,Lederer S,Gilman CL

更新日期：2018-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the parental understanding of informed consent information in first-line randomised clinical trials (RCTs) including children with malignant solid tumours and to assess parents' needs for decision-making. DESIGN:Observational prospective study. SETTING:3 paediatric oncology centres in the Parisi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chappuy H,Bouazza N,Minard-Colin V,Patte C,Brugières L,Landman-Parker J,Auvrignon A,Davous D,Pacquement H,Orbach D,Tréluyer JM,Doz F

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Puerto Rican children experience high rates of asthma and obesity. Further, infants born in Puerto Rico are more at risk for being born prematurely compared with infants on the mainland USA. Environmental exposures from multiple sources during critical periods of child development, potentially modified by psych...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Manjourides J,Zimmerman E,Watkins DJ,Carpenito T,Vélez-Vega CM,Huerta-Montañez G,Rosario Z,Ayala I,Vergara C,Feric Z,Ondras M,Suh HH,Gu AZ,Brown P,Cordero JF,Meeker JD,Alshawabkeh A

更新日期：2020-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We assessed the evidence from reviews and meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials on the effects of pharmacological prevention and management of delirium in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS:We searched for reviews in July 2017 in: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase, Science Citation Index, BIO...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Barbateskovic M,Krauss SR,Collet MO,Larsen LK,Jakobsen JC,Perner A,Wetterslev J

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update the current evidence base on paediatric postdischarge mortality (PDM) in developing countries. Secondary objectives included an evaluation of risk factors, timing and location of PDM. DESIGN:Systematic literature review without meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:Searches of Medline and EMBASE were condu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nemetchek B,English L,Kissoon N,Ansermino JM,Moschovis PP,Kabakyenga J,Fowler-Kerry S,Kumbakumba E,Wiens MO

更新日期：2018-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Labour induction in women with a previous caesarean delivery currently uses vaginal prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which carries the risks of uterine hyperstimulation and scar rupture. We aim to compare the efficacy of mechanical labour induction using a transcervically applied Foley catheter balloon (FCB) with ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Choo SN,Kanneganti A,Abdul Aziz MNDB,Loh L,Hargreaves C,Gopal V,Biswas A,Chan YH,Ismail IS,Chi C,Mattar C

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Head injury is a common reason for emergency department (ED) attendance. Around 1% of patients have life-threatening injuries, while 80% of patients are discharged. National guidelines (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)) were introduced in Scotland with the aim of achieving early identificat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Marincowitz C,Lecky FE,Morris E,Allgar V,Sheldon TA

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the interactive process of sharing case stories in small-group activity in general practice. DESIGN:Qualitative focus group study. SETTING:Peer-group meetings of doctors attending specialist training or continuous medical education in general practice. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty female and 30 male doc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abildsnes E,Flottorp S,Stensland P

更新日期：2012-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a heterogeneous condition requiring complex treatment from diverse healthcare services. An increasingly holistic understanding of healthcare has resulted in contextual factors such as perceived quality of care, as well as patients' acceptance, preferences and subjective expec...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dieckelmann M,Reinhardt F,Jeitler K,Semlitsch T,Plath J,Gerlach FM,Siebenhofer A,Petersen JJ

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study investigated what kinds of experiences influence regional quota (chiikiwaku) medical students' motivation to practice community healthcare (CH), and the mechanism of this influence, by focusing on their experiences in a community-based medical education (CBME) programme. DESIGN:A qualitative them...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yahata S,Takeshima T,Kenzaka T,Okayama M

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There has not previously been a systematic comparison of awards for research funding in infectious diseases by sex. We investigated funding awards to UK institutions for all infectious disease research from 1997 to 2010, across disease categories and along the research and development continuum. DESIGN:Syst...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Head MG,Fitchett JR,Cooke MK,Wurie FB,Atun R

更新日期：2013-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:HIV prevention efforts, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM), have not achieved maximum effectiveness. A survey of MSM in Ottawa, Canada was completed to ascertain whether there were differences in how the perceived HIV status of participants and their partners influenced sexual practices. MET...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： O'Byrne P,Phillips JC,Kitson C,Bryan A

更新日期：2014-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the diagnostic accuracy of common imaging modalities, chest X-ray (CXR) and CT, for diagnosis of COVID-19 in the general emergency population in the UK and to find the association between imaging features and outcomes in these patients. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of electronic patient records...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Borakati A,Perera A,Johnson J,Sood T

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current pharmacological treatment options for hyperemesis gravidarum have been introduced based on scarce evidence and are often not sufficiently effective. Several case reports suggest that mirtazapine, an antidepressant, may be an effective treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum, but so far there are no co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ostenfeld A,Petersen TS,Futtrup TB,Andersen JT,Jensen AK,Westergaard HB,Pedersen LH,Løkkegaard ECL

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tobacco smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. This is not inevitable as tobacco control tools have become more powerful and more effective. Among these, warnings on cigarette packs have proven to be somewhat effective. Our objective is to increase the efficacy of antismoking warnings b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ben Lakhdar C,Deplancke A,Le Lec F,Massin S,Piermatteo A,Vaillant N

更新日期：2020-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed at an early presymptomatic stage by the detection of islet autoantibodies. The Fr1da study aims to assess whether early staging of type 1 diabetes (1) is feasible at a population-based level, (2) prevents severe metabolic decompensation observed at the clinical manifestatio...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Raab J,Haupt F,Scholz M,Matzke C,Warncke K,Lange K,Assfalg R,Weininger K,Wittich S,Löbner S,Beyerlein A,Nennstiel-Ratzel U,Lang M,Laub O,Dunstheimer D,Bonifacio E,Achenbach P,Winkler C,Ziegler AG,Fr1da Study Group.

更新日期：2016-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS AND ANALYSIS:14 databases will be searched from their inception. These include PubMed, AMED, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, seven Korean medical databases (Korean Studies Infor...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Choi TY,Jun JH,Choi JY,Kim JI,Lee MS,Ernst E

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00