Sociodemographic patterning of long-term diabetes mellitus control following Japan's 3.11 triple disaster: a retrospective cohort study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To summarise treatment success rate (TSR) among adult bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB) patients in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DESIGN:We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar and Web of Science electronic databases for eligible studies published in the decade between 1 July 2008 ...

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authors： Izudi J,Semakula D,Sennono R,Tamwesigire IK,Bajunirwe F

更新日期：2019-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although the smoking prevalence continues to decline in New Zealand (NZ) overall, little is known about smoking in university students. A 2013 survey of students aged 17-25 years found that 14% were current smokers, and 3% daily smokers. However, the sample did not include students from all NZ universities. ...

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authors： Wamamili B,Wallace-Bell M,Richardson A,Grace RC,Coope P

更新日期：2019-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In England, many hypertensives are not detected by primary medical care. Higher detection is associated with lower premature mortality. We aimed to summarise recent evidence on detection and interventions to improve detection in order to inform policies to improve care. DESIGN:Data sources: systematic revie...

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authors： Baker R,Wilson A,Nockels K,Agarwal S,Modi P,Bankart J

更新日期：2018-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Increased physical activity (PA) may be beneficial for children with asthma. Knowledge about how to intervene and encourage children with asthma to be physically active is required. In the present study, we aimed to pilot a 6-week exercise intervention designed as active play and examine attendance rate, exer...

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authors： Westergren T,Fegran L,Nilsen T,Haraldstad K,Kittang OB,Berntsen S

更新日期：2016-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health risk behaviours are prominent in late adolescence and young adulthood, yet UK population-level research examining the relationship between drug or alcohol use and sexual health and behaviour among young people is scarce, despite public health calls for an integrated approach to health improvement. Our...

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authors： Khadr SN,Jones KG,Mann S,Hale DR,Johnson AM,Viner RM,Mercer CH,Wellings K

更新日期：2016-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ophthalmology units across the UK vary widely in their adoption of electronic medical records (EMR). There is a lack of evidence to show the extent and progress of EMR adoption. The aim of this study was to capture a snapshot of the current landscape of EMR use, as a baseline for comparison in future studies...

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authors： Lim SB,Shahid H

更新日期：2017-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To undertake a case review of deaths in a 6-week period during the COVID-19 pandemic commencing with the first death in the hospital from COVID-19 on 12th of March 2020 and contrast this with the same period in 2019. SETTING:A large London teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Three groups were compared: group 1-...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Perkin MR,Heap S,Crerar-Gilbert A,Albuquerque W,Haywood S,Avila Z,Hartopp R,Ball J,Hutt K,Kennea N

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines and training initiatives (G/TIs) are available to support communication in cross-cultural consultations but are rarely implemented in routine practice in primary care. As part of the European Union RESTORE project, our objective was to explore whether the available G/TIs make sense to migrants and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lionis C,Papadakaki M,Saridaki A,Dowrick C,O'Donnell CA,Mair FS,van den Muijsenbergh M,Burns N,de Brún T,O'Reilly de Brún M,van Weel-Baumgarten E,Spiegel W,MacFarlane A

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few studies have investigated the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) leading to hospitalisation in Japan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of ADRs leading to hospitalisation and to evaluate the preventability of these ADRs in Japan. DESIGN:A single-centre cross-sectional study ...

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authors： Komagamine J,Kobayashi M

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The detailed course of mental disorders at the acute and subacute stages of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), especially with regard to recovery from sleep disturbances, has not been well characterised. The aim of this study was to determine the course of depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance, followin...

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authors： Ma HP,Ou JC,Yeh CT,Wu D,Tsai SH,Chiu WT,Hu CJ

更新日期：2014-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multiple rib fractures (RFs) and pulmonary contusions (PCs), with resulting systemic lung inflammation, are the most common injuries caused by blunt chest trauma (BCT) in motor vehicle accidents. This study examined levels of the inflammation marker interleukin (IL)-6 and those of the acute-phase reactant sur...

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authors： Kurt A,Turut H,Acipayam A,Kirbas A,Yuce S,Cumhur Cure M,Cure E

更新日期：2016-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Major ECG abnormalities have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden in asymptomatic populations. However, sex differences in occurrence of major ECG abnormalities have been poorly studied, particularly across ethnic groups. The objectives were to investigate (1) sex differ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bolijn R,Ter Haar CC,Harskamp RE,Tan HL,Kors JA,Postema PG,Snijder MB,Peters RJG,Kunst AE,van Valkengoed IGM

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Persons with type 2 diabetes are often stigmatised for having what is considered a lifestyle-related disease. Accordingly, some blame themselves for their condition, resulting in feelings of low self-worth that ultimately impact their self-management behaviours. However, there are no studies examining why som...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kato A,Yoshiuchi K,Fujimaki Y,Fujimori S,Kobayashi Y,Yamada T,Kobayashi M,Izumida Y,Suzuki R,Yamauchi T,Kadowaki T

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between occurrence and timing of maternal self-reported genitourinary tract infection (urinary tract infections [UTIs] and/or sexually transmitted infection [STI]) and risk for gastroschisis in the offspring. DESIGN:Population-based case-control study. SETTING:National Birth Defect...

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authors： Feldkamp ML,Arnold KE,Krikov S,Reefhuis J,Almli LM,Moore CA,Botto LD

更新日期：2019-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transgender women (TW) are highly burdened by HIV infection in the USA. Research is needed into drivers of the HIV epidemic for TW, including longitudinal studies to identify risks for incident HIV infection and optimal intervention targets. This formative research sought to understand TW's experiences with,...

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authors： Reisner SL,Chaudhry A,Cooney E,Garrison-Desany H,Juarez-Chavez E,Wirtz AL

更新日期：2020-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted a study to evaluate the use of job aids and simple user instructions to improve adherence for the treatment of childhood pneumonia with amoxicillin dispersible tablet (DT). DESIGN:A mixed-method study implemented in three phases between October 2015 and February 2016. SETTINGS:The study was im...

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authors： Sarma H,Gerth-Guyette E,Shakil SA,Alom KR,Abu-Haydar E,D'Rozario M,Tariqujjaman M,Arifeen SE,Ahmed T

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether studying aetiological pathways of depression, in particular the well-established determinant of childhood trauma, only in a specialised mental healthcare setting can yield biased estimates of the aetiological association, given that the majority of individuals are treated in primary care...

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authors： Laliberté V,Giguère CE,Potvin S,Lesage A,Signature Consortium.

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this project is to determine the patterns, decision-making processes and parental preferences associated with unscheduled paediatric healthcare utilisation in Ireland. Unscheduled paediatric healthcare is outpatient care provided within primary care settings by general practitioners (GPs), emerg...

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authors： McAuliffe E,Hamza M,McDonnell T,Nicholson E,De Brún A,Barrett M,Brunsdon C,Bury G,Collins C,Deasy C,Fitzsimons J,Galligan M,Hensey C

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the current provision of hospital-based liaison psychiatry services in England, and to determine different models of liaison service that are currently operating in England. DESIGN:Cross-sectional observational study comprising an electronic survey followed by targeted telephone interviews. SET...

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authors： Walker A,Barrett JR,Lee W,West RM,Guthrie E,Trigwell P,Quirk A,Crawford MJ,House A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the demographic characteristics and incidence of unintentional fall-related fractures among older adults treated in the US hospital emergency departments (EDs). DESIGN:Retrospective observational study. SETTINGS:Hospitals' ED participants in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Al...

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authors： Orces CH

更新日期：2013-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To complete a systematic review of the literature describing associations between all environmental exposures and asthma symptoms and exacerbations in children up to mean age of 9 years. DESIGN:Systematic review. SETTING:Reference lists of identified studies and reviews were searched for all articles publis...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dick S,Doust E,Cowie H,Ayres JG,Turner S

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Epidemiological studies evaluating the association between adiponectin levels and endometrial carcinoma risk have produced inconsistent results. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the association between them. METHODS:Pertinent studies were identified by a search of PubMed and Web of Knowledge th...

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authors： Lin T,Zhao X,Kong WM

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical guidelines recommend that patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) learn carbohydrate counting or similar methods to improve glycaemic control. Although systematic educating in carbohydrate counting is still not offered as standard-of-care for all patients on multiple daily injections (MDI) insulin the...

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authors： Ewers B,Vilsbøll T,Andersen HU,Bruun JM

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Community health workers (CHWs)-shown to improve access to care and reduce maternal, newborn, and child morbidity and mortality-are re-emerging as a key strategy to achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, recent evaluations of national programmes for CHW-led integrated communi...

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authors： Whidden C,Treleaven E,Liu J,Padian N,Poudiougou B,Bautista-Arredondo S,Fay MP,Samaké S,Cissé AB,Diakité D,Keita Y,Johnson AD,Kayentao K

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Occupational therapy is often prescribed after the acute treatment of upper extremity fractures. However, high out-of-pocket expenses and logistical constraints can reduce access to formal therapy services. We aimed to quantify preferences of patients with upper extremity fracture for attending occupational t...

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authors： Napora JK,Demyanovich H,Mulliken A,Oslin K,Pensy R,Slobogean G,O'Toole RV,O'Hara N

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the current evidence on the effect pre-arrest comorbidity has on survival and neurological outcomes following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). DESIGN:Systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Sco...

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authors： Majewski D,Ball S,Finn J

更新日期：2019-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Buffalo Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease (OsteoPerio) study is a prospective cohort study focused on the relationship between the microbiome and oral and systemic health outcomes in postmenopausal women. The cohort was established to examine how the oral microbiome is affected by (and how it affects) pe...

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authors： Banack HR,Genco RJ,LaMonte MJ,Millen AE,Buck MJ,Sun Y,Andrews CA,Hovey KM,Tsompana M,McSkimming DI,Zhao J,Wactawski-Wende J,OsteoPerio Study Group.

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Physicians are a commonly targeted group in health research surveys, but their response rates are often relatively low. The goal of this paper was to evaluate the effect of unconditional incentives in the form of a coffee card on physician postal survey response rates. DESIGN:Following 13 key informant inte...

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authors： Abdulaziz K,Brehaut J,Taljaard M,Émond M,Sirois MJ,Lee JS,Wilding L,Perry JJ

更新日期：2015-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with difficult venous access experience undesirable effects during healthcare, such as delayed diagnosis and initiation of treatment, stress and pain related to the technique and reduced satisfaction. This study aims to identify risk factors with which to model the appearance of difficulty in achi...

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authors： Rodriguez-Calero MA,Fernandez-Fernandez I,Molero-Ballester LJ,Matamalas-Massanet C,Moreno-Mejias L,de Pedro-Gomez JE,Blanco-Mavillard I,Morales-Asencio JM

更新日期：2018-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Premature infants are particularly vulnerable to brain injuries with associated cognitive and behavioural deficits. The worldwide first randomised interventional multicentre trial investigating the neuroprotective effects of erythropoietin (entitled 'Does erythropoietin improve outcome in very preterm infa...

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authors： Wehrle FM,Held U,O'Gorman RT,Disselhoff V,Schnider B,Fauchère JC,Hüppi P,Latal B,Hagmann CF

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00