Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a protocol of a systematic review.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to assess whether gastrostomy placement before 18 months of age results in a greater increase in z-score for weight and to assess whether admission rates were reduced postgastrostomy in this age group. DESIGN:Retrospective cross-sectional study. SETTING:Single-centre secondary care...

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authors： Sharma R,Williams AN,Zaw W

更新日期：2012-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims: (1) to describe the pattern and extent of multimorbidity and polypharmacy in UK Biobank participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and (2) to identify which comorbidities are associated with increased risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) resulting from polypharmacy. DESI...

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authors： Hanlon P,Nicholl BI,Jani BD,McQueenie R,Lee D,Gallacher KI,Mair FS

更新日期：2018-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of early death in the UK and worldwide. Public health guidance recommends the use of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as smoking cessation aids in the UK. Additionally, the first electronic cigarette has been licensed for use as a ...

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authors： Thomas KH,Caldwell D,Dalili MN,Gunnell D,Munafò MR,Stevenson M,Welton NJ

更新日期：2017-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic, systemic, inflammatory diseases, primarily in the musculoskeletal system. Pain and fatigue are key symptoms of RA and AS. Treatment presents a clinical challenge for several reasons, including the progressive nature of the diseases and ...

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authors： Hendricks O,Andersen TE,Christiansen AA,Primdahl J,Hauge EM,Ellingsen T,Horsted TI,Bachmann AG,Loft AG,Bojesen AB,Østergaard M,Lund Hetland M,Krogh NS,Roessler KK,Petersen KH

更新日期：2019-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand the efficacy of aspirin use for preventing ischaemic stroke after central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). DESIGN:The retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Health Insurance Research Database from 1998 to 2013. SETTING:A population-based study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 943...

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authors： Kang EY,Lin YH,Wang NK,Yeung L,Luo C,Wu WC,Sun CC,Kang JH,Hung MJ,Chen TH

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate if the treatment effect of antidepressants in patients with depression substantially varies in each patient (patient-by-treatment interaction or treatment heterogeneity), a necessary but largely unexplored prerequisite of personalised antidepressant treatment. DESIGN:Meta-analytic variance co...

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authors： Plöderl M,Hengartner MP

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Examine the relationship between maternal alcohol use disorder and child school attendance outcomes for non-Indigenous and Indigenous children in Western Australia. DESIGN:Population cohort study. SETTING:Routinely collected linked administrative health, education and child protection data. PARTICIPANTS:T...

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authors： Hafekost K,Lawrence D,O'Leary C,Bower C,Semmens J,Zubrick SR

更新日期：2017-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frailty is a common condition affecting older adults and is associated with increased mortality and adverse outcomes. Identification of older adults at risk of adverse outcomes is central to subsequent resource planning and targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis will examine the: ...

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authors： Leahy A,O'Connor M,Condon J,Heywood S,Shanahan E,Peters C,Galvin R

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Radiation fears following Japan's 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster affected levels of physical activity in local children. We assessed the postdisaster versus predisaster weight status in school children and evaluated to what extent school restrictions on outdoor activities that were intended to reduce radiati...

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authors： Nomura S,Blangiardo M,Tsubokura M,Ochi S,Hodgson S

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to characterise rheumatic manifestations and autoantibodies in 432 patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis (IE) in Shanghai. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:A retrospective study was conducted in Ruijin Hospital from 1997 to 2017. The clinical and laboratory characteristics of a tota...

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authors： Zhou Z,Ye J,Teng J,Liu H,Cheng X,Sun Y,Su Y,Chi H,Wang F,Yang C,Jin W

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple interventions are effective for migraine prophylaxis. However, the comparative effectiveness of these interventions is still not clear. Therefore, the aim of this study is to summarise the direct and indirect evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to prevent migraine at...

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authors： Zheng H,Chen M,Huang D,Li J,Chen Q,Fang J

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we aimed to determine the performance characteristics of toluidine red unheated serum test on cerebrospinal fluids (CSF-TRUST) as compared to venereal disease research laboratory test on cerebrospinal fluids (CSF-VDRL) for laboratory the diagnosis of neurosyphilis. DESIGN:A cross-sectional stu...

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authors： Gu W,Yang Y,Wu L,Yang S,Ng LK

更新日期：2013-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anticoagulants are arguably the most important drug family of all, based on the frequency and duration of their use, and the clinical importance and frequency of benefits and harms. Several direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have recently joined warfarin for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, wit...

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authors： Holbrook A,Dormuth C,Morrow R,Lee A,Troyan S,Li G,Pullenyegum E

更新日期：2016-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conflicts of interest may bias the findings of systematic reviews. The objective of this methodological survey was to assess the frequency and different types of conflicts of interest that authors of Cochrane and non-Cochrane systematic reviews report. METHODS:We searched for systematic reviews using the Co...

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authors： Hakoum MB,Anouti S,Al-Gibbawi M,Abou-Jaoude EA,Hasbani DJ,Lopes LC,Agarwal A,Guyatt G,Akl EA

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess differences in weight status and movement behaviour guideline compliance among children aged 5-12 years with and without a family history of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). DESIGN:Prospective. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Women born between 1973 and 1978 were recruited to the Australian Longitudinal...

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authors： Downing KL,Hesketh KD,Timperio A,Salmon J,Moss K,Mishra G

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate feasibility of multiple sclerosis (MS) exercise guidelines for inactive people with MS (PwMS) and to examine preliminary efficacy for walking. To investigate effect of augmenting that intervention with education based on social cognitive theory (SCT). DESIGN:Pilot multicentre, double-blind, ra...

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authors： Hayes S,Uszynski MK,Motl RW,Gallagher S,Larkin A,Newell J,Scarrott C,Coote S

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate known and suggested risk factors associated with cerebral palsy in a Swedish birth cohort, stratified by gestational age. SETTING:Information on all births between 1995 and 2014 in Skåne, the southernmost region in Sweden, was extracted from the national birth register. PARTICIPANTS:The coho...

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authors： Jöud A,Sehlstedt A,Källén K,Westbom L,Rylander L

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review was to identify the cultural, social, structural and behavioural factors that influence asymptomatic breast and cervical cancer screening attendance in South Asian populations, in order to improve uptake and propose priorities for further research. DESIGN:A systematic review of the li...

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authors： Anderson de Cuevas RM,Saini P,Roberts D,Beaver K,Chandrashekar M,Jain A,Kotas E,Tahir N,Ahmed S,Brown SL

更新日期：2018-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of a multifaceted quality improvement programme focused on reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units. DESIGN:Cost-effectiveness analysis using a decision tree model to compare programme to non-programme intensive care units. SETTING:USA....

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authors： Herzer KR,Niessen L,Constenla DO,Ward WJ Jr,Pronovost PJ

更新日期：2014-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and type 2 diabetes using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010-2012. DESIGN:A pooled sample cross-sectional study. SETTING:A nationally representative population survey data. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 14,330 i...

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authors： Hwang J,Shon C

更新日期：2014-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The human leucocyte antigen-DO (HLA-DO) gene located in the HLA non-classical class-II region may play a role in treatment response to hepatitis C virus (HCV). This study was conducted to explore the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in HLA-DO in responding to HCV therapy. SETTING:All patients w...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yao Y,Liu M,Zang F,Yue M,Xia X,Feng Y,Fan H,Zhang Y,Huang P,Yu R

更新日期：2018-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In recent years, it has been demonstrated that photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using low-level laser therapy and/or light-emitting diode therapy combined to static magnetic field (sMF) has ergogenic effects, improving muscular performance and accelerating postexercise recovery. However, many aspects rela...

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authors： de Paiva PRV,Casalechi HL,Tomazoni SS,Machado CDSM,Vanin AA,Baroni BM,de Carvalho PTC,Leal-Junior ECP

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prevalence of emotional difficulties in young people is increasing. This upward trend is largely accounted for by escalating symptoms of anxiety and depression. As part of a public health response, there is increasing emphasis on universal prevention programmes delivered in school settings. This protoc...

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authors： Hayes D,Moore A,Stapley E,Humphrey N,Mansfield R,Santos J,Ashworth E,Patalay P,Bonin E,Boehnke JR,Deighton J

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Immunisations against influenza and Bordetella pertussis infection are recommended to pregnant women in Valencia (Spain), yet vaccination rates remain low. Health literacy (HL) appears as a crucial factor in vaccination decision-making. We explored the relation between HL of pregnant women and decisions to r...

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authors： Castro-Sánchez E,Vila-Candel R,Soriano-Vidal FJ,Navarro-Illana E,Díez-Domingo J

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To date, no research has investigated the association between cardiac complication and electrical injury; hence, we aimed to assess the consequences and relating factors of cardiac complications from electrical injuries in South Korea. DESIGN:Retrospective single-centre study. PARTICIPANTS:721 patients who...

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authors： Choi JH,Han D,Kang SH,Yoon CH,Cho JR,Kym D

更新日期：2019-07-10 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...

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

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To gather knowledge on the current debate, opinions and attitudes of Italian patient and citizen groups on individual participant data (IPD) sharing from clinical studies. DESIGN:Cross-sectional online survey. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:A 22-item online questionnaire was sent by email to 2003 contacts of pat...

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authors： Colombo C,Roberto A,Krleza-Jeric K,Parmelli E,Banzi R

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterise the pattern of colonisation and serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who currently receive the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV-23) according to vaccination status, use of antibiotics and steroids. To investig...

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authors： McCarthy H,Jackson M,Corcoran M,McElligott M,MacHale E,Sulaiman I,Cushen B,Costello RW,Humpreys H

更新日期：2017-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment in sciatica symptom severity and quality of life in patients with lumbar disc ...

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authors： Gugliotta M,da Costa BR,Dabis E,Theiler R,Jüni P,Reichenbach S,Landolt H,Hasler P

更新日期：2016-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Kangaroo care (KC), a well-established parent-based intervention in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), with documented benefits for infants and their parents. However, in China there remains a lack of knowledge and a reluctance to implement KC in hospitals. Therefore, our aim was to investigate the curren...

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authors： Zhang Y,Deng Q,Zhu B,Li Q,Wang F,Wang H,Xu X,Johnston L

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00