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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Ethiopia, undernutrition is the common public health concern, swaying the lives of lots of adolescent girls. Its sequelae are not only limited to them, but rather their upcoming offspring are vulnerable too. Even though some studies have been carried out in different parts of the country, the national p...

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authors： Takele WW,Muche AA,Mekonnen ZA,Ambaw YF,Wagnew F

更新日期：2019-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data point prevalence study (PPS) conducted in 1984 in Australian hospitals estimated the prevalence of HAI to be 6.3%. Since this time, there have been no further national estimates undertaken. In the absence of a coordinated national surveillance programme or regul...

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authors： Russo PL,Stewardson A,Cheng AC,Bucknall T,Marimuthu K,Mitchell BG

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In recent years, the involvement of pharmacy technicians in medication reconciliation has increasingly been investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the implications on professional roles and collaboration when a best possible medication history (BPMH) at admission is obtained by pharmacy technician...

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authors： Niederhauser A,Zimmermann C,Fishman L,Schwappach DLB

更新日期：2018-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insomnia is a highly prevalent and costly condition that is associated with increased health risks and healthcare utilisation. Anecdotally, cannabis use is frequently reported by consumers to promote sleep. However, there is limited research on the effects of cannabis on sleep and daytime function in peopl...

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authors： Suraev A,Grunstein RR,Marshall NS,D'Rozario AL,Gordon CJ,Bartlett DJ,Wong K,Yee BJ,Vandrey R,Irwin C,Arnold JC,McGregor IS,Hoyos CM

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical syndrome with high short-term mortality, unclear mechanism and controversial diagnosis criteria. The Chinese Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (CATCH-LIFE) study has been conducted in China to fill the gaps. In the first phase (the CATCH-LIFE investigation cohort...

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authors： Qiao L,Wang X,Deng G,Huang Y,Chen J,Meng Z,Zheng X,Shi Y,Qian Z,Liu F,Gao Y,Lu X,Liu J,Gu W,Zhang Y,Wang T,Wu D,Dong F,Sun X,Li H

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a highly prevalent chronic disease in the Spanish population. Typically, T2DM is associated with other chronic conditions. Intensive medication at the time of diagnosis has proven effective in reducing cardiovascular risk, improving glycaemic control and preventing T2DM c...

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authors： Lapena C,Borràs E,Digon C,Aznar R,Del Val Garcia JL,Castelblanco E,Garaikoetxea A,Laguna V

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether confidence in primary healthcare (PHC) differs among ethnic-linguistic groups and which PHC experiences are associated with confidence. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study where patient surveys were administered using random digit dialling. Regression models identify whether ethnic-linguistic g...

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authors： Wong ST,Black C,Cutler F,Brooke R,Haggerty JL,Levesque JF

更新日期：2014-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The typical approach of survey data collection is to use interviewers who are not from the study site and do not know the participants, yet the implications of this approach on data quality have seldom been investigated. We examine the relationship between interviewer-respondent familiarity and selected fami...

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authors： Anglewicz P,Akilimali P,Eitmann LP,Hernandez J,Kayembe P

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the frequent use of therapies in acute bronchitis, the evidence of their benefit is lacking, since only a few clinical trials have been published, with low sample sizes, poor methodological quality and mainly in children. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three symptoma...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cots JM,Moragas A,García-Sangenís A,Morros R,Gomez-Lumbreras A,Ouchi D,Monfà R,Pera H,Pujol J,Bayona C,de la Poza-Abad M,Llor C

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the early information needs of women with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) according to their employment status. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Secondary-care patients attending three outpatient oncology clinics in northern Italy. PARTICIPANTS:377 women with a recent diagnosis of e...

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authors： Mazzi MA,Perlini C,Deledda G,Ghilardi A,Buizza C,Bottacini A,Goss C,Del Piccolo L

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bladder cancer (BC) is the 10th common cancer worldwide and ranks seventh in Nigeria. This scoping review aims to identify the gaps in clinical care and research of BC in Nigeria as part of the development of a larger national research programme aiming to improve outcomes and care of BC. METHODS AND ANALY...

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authors： Kibaru J,Kotecha P,Iya AM,Russell B,Abdullahi M,Alhassan SU,Mustapha MI,Bryan RT,Van Hemelrijck M

更新日期：2021-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Syphilis is a global health concern with an estimated 12 million infections occurring annually. Due to the increasing rates of new syphilis infections being reported in patients infected with HIV, and their higher risk for atypical and severe presentations, periodic screening has been recommended as a routin...

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authors： Lang R,Read R,Krentz HB,Peng M,Ramazani S,Vu Q,Gill MJ

更新日期：2018-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As a combination of visual stimulation and motor imagery, mirror visual feedback (MVF) is an effective treatment for motor impairment after stroke; however, few studies have investigated its effects on relevant cognitive processes such as visual perception and motor imagery. Camera-based MVF (camMVF) overc...

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authors： Ding L,Wang X,Guo X,Chen S,Wang H,Cui X,Rong J,Jia J

更新日期：2019-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Healthcare professionals are expected to firmly ground their practice in sound evidence. That implies that they know and use evidence-based medicine (EBM). In this study, our aim was to know how often health professionals actually made use of EBM in their daily practice. DESIGN:A questionnaire survey of hea...

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authors： Lafuente-Lafuente C,Leitao C,Kilani I,Kacher Z,Engels C,Canouï-Poitrine F,Belmin J

更新日期：2019-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence of primary care presentations for herpes zoster (zoster) in a representative New Zealand population and to evaluate the utilisation of primary healthcare services following zoster diagnosis. DESIGN:A cross-sectional retrospective cohort study used a natural language processing so...

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authors： Turner NM,MacRae J,Nowlan ML,McBain L,Stubbe MH,Dowell A

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Severe Respiratory Insufficiency (SRI) questionnaire is the best assessment tool for health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). This study aimed to translate the SRI Questionnaire into Chinese ...

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authors： Chen R,Guan L,Wu W,Yang Z,Li X,Luo Q,Liang Z,Wang F,Guo B,Huo Y,Yang Y,Zhou L

更新日期：2017-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment fidelity is an important and often neglected component of complex behaviour change research. It is central to understanding treatment effects, especially for evaluations conducted outside of highly controlled research settings. Ensuring that promising interventions can be delivered adequately (ie...

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authors： Beck AK,Forbes E,Baker AL,Britton B,Oldmeadow C,Carter G

更新日期：2019-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:New Zealand children's physical activity, including independent mobility and active travel, has declined markedly over recent decades. The Neighbourhoods for Active Kids (NfAK) study examines how neighbourhood built environments are associated with the independent mobility, active travel, physical activity...

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authors： Oliver M,McPhee J,Carroll P,Ikeda E,Mavoa S,Mackay L,Kearns RA,Kyttä M,Asiasiga L,Garrett N,Lin J,Mackett R,Zinn C,Moewaka Barnes H,Egli V,Prendergast K,Witten K

更新日期：2016-08-16 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...

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

更新日期：2015-12-30 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...

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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：OBJECTIVES:To assess the current health of the Deaf community in the UK and compare with the general population. DESIGN:A quota sample of adult Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users underwent a health assessment and interview in 2012-2013. Comparative data were obtained from the Health Survey for England (HSE) 2011 a...

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authors： Emond A,Ridd M,Sutherland H,Allsop L,Alexander A,Kyle J

更新日期：2015-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether a polymorphism in the Fcγ receptor type IIIA (FCGR3A-F158V), influencing immunoglobulin G binding affinity, relates to the therapeutic efficacy of rituximab in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Three university hospital rheumatology units in...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kastbom A,Cöster L,Arlestig L,Chatzidionysiou A,van Vollenhoven RF,Padyukov L,Rantapää-Dahlqvist S,Saevarsdottir S

更新日期：2012-09-22 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:Moderation of alcohol consumption is included as a class I, level of evidence A recommendation in the current European guidelines for the management of hypertension. We investigated its awareness and self-reported implementation among European physicians across different specialties and workplaces. DESIGN A...

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authors： Zaidi Touis L,Bolbrinker J,Riemer TG,Kreutz R

更新日期：2018-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a prevalent and costly complication of diabetes with limited therapeutic options, being the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease in most developed regions. Recent big data studies showed that add-on Chinese medicine (CM) led to a reduced risk of end-stage kidney diseas...

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authors： Chan KW,Kwong ASK,Tsui PN,Cheung SCY,Chan GCW,Choi WF,Yiu WH,Zhang Y,Wong MM,Zhang ZJ,Tan KCB,Lao L,Tang SCW

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe adverse drug events (ADEs) in children under intensive care, identify risk factors and tools that can detect ADEs early, and the impact on length of stay (LOS). DESIGN:A prospective observational study. SETTING:Paediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital. PATIENTS:239 p...

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authors： Silva DC,Araujo OR,Arduini RG,Alonso CF,Shibata AR,Troster EJ

更新日期：2013-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify research priorities of consumers and other stakeholders to inform Cochrane Reviews in 'health communication and participation' (including such concepts as patient experience, shared decision-making and health literacy). SETTING:International. PARTICIPANTS:We included anyone with an interest in h...

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authors： Synnot A,Bragge P,Lowe D,Nunn JS,O'Sullivan M,Horvat L,Tong A,Kay D,Ghersi D,McDonald S,Poole N,Bourke N,Lannin N,Vadasz D,Oliver S,Carey K,Hill SJ

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the costs of hospital accreditation in Australia. DESIGN:Mixed methods design incorporating: stakeholder analysis; survey design and implementation; activity-based costs analysis; and expert panel review. SETTING:Acute care hospitals accredited by the Australian Council for Health Care Standards....

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authors： Mumford V,Greenfield D,Hogden A,Forde K,Westbrook J,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2015-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Diagnoses-specific sickness certification guidelines were recently introduced in Sweden. The aim of this study was to investigate to which extent general practitioners (GPs) used these guidelines and how useful they found them, 1 year after introduction. Design A cross-sectional questionnaire study. A comp...

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authors： Skånér Y,Nilsson GH,Arrelöv B,Lindholm C,Hinas E,Wilteus AL,Alexanderson K

更新日期：2011-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Less than 1% of children have complex medical conditions but account for one-third of all child health spending. The impact of suboptimal management of this group of children can have a considerable effect on families as well as services. Some families appear to cope more easily than others do, but there a...

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authors： Bradshaw SR,Shaw K,Bem D,Cummins C

更新日期：2017-09-24 00:00:00