Prevalence, discomfort and self-relief behaviours of painful diabetic neuropathy in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bariatric surgery is increasingly recognised as an effective treatment option for subjects with type 2 diabetes and obesity; however, there is no conclusive evidence on the superiority of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The Oseberg study was designed to compare the effects of gastric bypass...

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authors： Borgeraas H,Hjelmesæth J,Birkeland KI,Fatima F,Grimnes JO,Gulseth HL,Halvorsen E,Hertel JK,Hillestad TOW,Johnson LK,Karlsen TI,Kolotkin RL,Kvan NP,Lindberg M,Lorentzen J,Nordstrand N,Sandbu R,Seeberg KA,Seip B,Svane

更新日期：2019-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore how patients who are wait-listed for or who have received a kidney transplant understand the current UK kidney allocation system, and their views on ways to allocate kidneys in the future. DESIGN:Qualitative study using semistructured interviews and thematic analysis based on a pragmatic approach....

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authors： Gibbons A,Cinnirella M,Bayfield J,Wu D,Draper H,Johnson RJ,Tomson CR,Forsythe JL,Metcalfe W,Fogarty D,Roderick P,Ravanan R,Oniscu GC,Watson CJ,Bradley JA,Bradley C

更新日期：2017-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Injecting drug use is the primary driver of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Europe. Despite the need for more engagement with care, people who inject drugs (PWID) are hard to reach with HCV testing and treatment. We initiated a study to evaluate the efficacy for testing and linkage to care among PWID ...

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authors： Lazarus JV,Øvrehus A,Demant J,Krohn-Dehli L,Weis N

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer rates are higher in low-resourced countries than high, partly due to lower rates of screening. Incidence in Thailand is nearly three times higher than in the USA (16.2 vs 6.5 age-standardised incidence), even with Thailand's universal health coverage, which includes screening, suggesting that...

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authors： Gottschlich A,Nuntadusit T,Zarins KR,Hada M,Chooson N,Bilheem S,Navakanitworakul R,Nittayaboon K,Virani S,Rozek L,Sriplung H,Meza R

更新日期：2019-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In caregivers of urban Aboriginal children, to determine the frequency of major stressful life events, the proportion who meet criteria for resilience, and factors that are associated with resilience. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Four Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services located in urba...

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authors： Young C,Craig JC,Clapham K,Williams S,Williamson A,SEARCH investigators.

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to identify meteorological factors that could be associated with an increased risk of community-acquired Legionnaires' disease (LD) in two Swiss regions. DESIGN:Retrospective epidemiological study using discriminant analysis and multivariable Poisson regression. SETTING:We analyse...

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authors： Conza L,Casati S,Limoni C,Gaia V

更新日期：2013-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The 2010 healthcare reform in England introduced primary care-led commissioning in the National Health Service (NHS) by establishing clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). A key factor for the success of the reform is the provision of excellent commissioning support services to CCGs. The Government's aim is to...

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authors： Petsoulas C,Allen P,Checkland K,Coleman A,Segar J,Peckham S,Mcdermott I

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Describe the prevalence of substance-related and addictive disorders (SRAD) in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and compare the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adults with IDD and SRAD to those with IDD or SRAD only. DESIGN:Population-based cohort study (the Hea...

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authors： Lin E,Balogh R,McGarry C,Selick A,Dobranowski K,Wilton AS,Lunsky Y

更新日期：2016-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) is an empirically supported treatment that is often used to treat depression. However, it is largely unclear if certain subgroups of depressed patients can benefit specifically from this treatment method. We describe the protocol for a systematic review and met...

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authors： Driessen E,Abbass AA,Barber JP,Connolly Gibbons MB,Dekker JJM,Fokkema M,Fonagy P,Hollon SD,Jansma EP,de Maat SCM,Town JM,Twisk JWR,Van HL,Weitz E,Cuijpers P

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nursing home residents (NHRs) are frequently suffering from multimorbidity, functional and cognitive impairment, often leading to hospital admissions. Studies have found that male NHRs are more often hospitalised. The influence of age is inconclusive. We aimed to investigate the epidemiology of hospitalisati...

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authors： Hoffmann F,Allers K

更新日期：2016-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Whether low-intensity telephone-counselling interventions can improve cardiometabolic risk factors in screen-detected people with metabolic syndrome (MetS) is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-intensity, telephone-counselling programme on MetS implemented by the Nationa...

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authors： Yi SW,Shin SA,Lee YJ

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cryptococcal meningitis is responsible for around 15% of all HIV-related deaths globally. Conventional treatment courses with amphotericin B require prolonged hospitalisation and are associated with multiple toxicities and poor outcomes. A phase II study has shown that a single high dose of liposomal ampho...

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authors： Ponatshego PL,Lawrence DS,Youssouf N,Molloy SF,Alufandika M,Bango F,Boulware DR,Chawinga C,Dziwani E,Gondwe E,Hlupeni A,Hosseinipour MC,Kanyama C,Meya DB,Mosepele M,Muthoga C,Muzoora CK,Mwandumba H,Ndhlovu CE,Rajasi

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if observational studies examining the association of wholegrain foods with cardiovascular disease (CVD) with food industry sponsorship and/or authors with conflicts of interest (COI) with the food industry are more likely to have results and/or conclusions that are favourable to industry than th...

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authors： Chartres N,Fabbri A,McDonald S,Turton J,Allman-Farinelli M,McKenzie J,Bero L

更新日期：2019-05-19 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：INTRODUCTION:Emergency admission risk prediction models are increasingly used to identify patients, typically with one or more chronic conditions, for proactive management in primary care to avoid admissions, save costs and improve patient experience. AIM:To identify and review the published evidence on the costs, eff...

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authors： Kingston MR,Evans BA,Nelson K,Hutchings H,Russell I,Snooks H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examines the use of expedited approval pathways by Health Canada over the period 1995 to 2016 inclusive and the relationship between the use of these pathways and the therapeutic gain offered by new products. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. DATA SOURCES:Therapeutic Products Directorate, Biologics ...

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authors： Lexchin J

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although cardiologists were 'late-comers' to the multidisciplinary team-contributing to the complex care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), they now recognise the importance of systematic cardiac surveillance and timely therapy to prolonged survival in patients with DMD. Empirical deployme...

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authors： Bourke JP,Watson G,Muntoni F,Spinty S,Roper H,Guglieri M,Speed C,McColl E,Chikermane A,Jayawant S,Adwani S,Willis T,Wilkinson J,Bryant A,Chadwick T,Wood R,Bushby K,DMD Heart Protection study group.

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lung cancer is increasingly recognised as a heterogeneous disease. Recent advances with targeted therapies for lung cancer with oncogenic mutations have greatly improved the prognosis for this subset of patients, yet little is known about their experiences. This study aimed to identify the needs and explore t...

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authors： Al Achkar M,Marchand L,Thompson M,Chow LQM,Revere D,Baldwin LM

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives (1) To assess endorsement of trial registration in author instructions of urology-related journals and (2) to assess whether randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in the field of urology were effectively registered. Design Cross-sectional study of author instructions and published trials. Setting Journals p...

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authors： Kunath F,Grobe HR,Keck B,Rücker G,Wullich B,Antes G,Meerpohl JJ

更新日期：2011-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In England, the NHS111 service provides assessment and triage by telephone for urgent health problems. A digital version of this service has recently been introduced. We aimed to systematically review the evidence on digital and online symptom checkers and similar services. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA S...

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authors： Chambers D,Cantrell AJ,Johnson M,Preston L,Baxter SK,Booth A,Turner J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:​OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of lower socioeconomic status on the outcome of major torso trauma patients under the single-payer system by the National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan. ​DESIGN: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study. ​SETTING: An observational study from the NHI Research Database (NHIRD), invol...

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authors： Kuo LW,Fu CY,Liao CA,Liao CH,Hsieh CH,Wang SY,Chen SW,Cheng CT

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the use and adverse drug reactions associated with azithromycin in neonates. SETTING:Databases MEDLINE (1948-August 2015), EMBASE (1980-August 2015) and Pubmed (August 2015) were searched for studies on azithromycin in neonates. PARTICIPANTS:All studies involving neonates (<28 days old) who hav...

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authors： Smith C,Egunsola O,Choonara I,Kotecha S,Jacqz-Aigrain E,Sammons H

更新日期：2015-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between enlarged right atrial area (RAA), as measured by echocardiography, and prognosis of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:To identify potential publications, a co...

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authors： Liu K,Zhang C,Chen B,Li M,Zhang P

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine and describe the prevalence and pattern of dyslipidaemia and its associated risk factors among an adult Emirati population. DESIGN:Population-based, cross-sectional study. SETTING:Adults living in the Northern Emirates. PARTICIPANTS:824 adult participants (51.8% men, 48.2% women, mean age 42....

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authors： Mahmoud I,Sulaiman N

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in pregnancy and to understand associations and determinants. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Two rural health clinics in post-conflict northern Uganda. PARTICIPANTS:Women attending two rural health clinics for a new service providing c...

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authors： Clarke S,Richmond R,Black E,Fry H,Obol JH,Worth H

更新日期：2019-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Global multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment success rates remain suboptimal. Highly active WHO group A drugs moxifloxacin and levofloxacin show intraindividual and interindividual pharmacokinetic variability which can cause low drug exposure. Therefore, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of f...

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authors： van den Elsen SH,Sturkenboom MG,Akkerman O,Barkane L,Bruchfeld J,Eather G,Heysell SK,Hurevich H,Kuksa L,Kunst H,Kuhlin J,Manika K,Moschos C,Mpagama SG,Muñoz Torrico M,Skrahina A,Sotgiu G,Tadolini M,Tiberi S,Volpato

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance (IEI) attributed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) refers to self-reported sensitivity mainly characterised by the attribution of non-specific physical symptoms to low-level EMF exposure emitted from sources such as mobile phones. Scientific studies have not provided evid...

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authors： Bogers RP,Bolte JF,Houtveen JH,Lebret E,van Strien RT,Schipper CM,Alkadhimi M,Baliatsas C,van Kamp I

更新日期：2013-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the association between use of medicines with anticholinergic or sedative properties and physical function, cognitive function, appetite and frailty. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:This cross-sectional study analysed baseline data collected as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing, a ...

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authors： Lim R,Kalisch Ellett LM,Widagdo IS,Pratt NL,Roughead EE

更新日期：2019-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that frequently debuts in childhood and adolescence. We wished to determine environmental and genetic risk factors for the development of psoriasis in children and adolescents, as well as to investigate debut type, trigger factors, course of disease, nature and i...

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authors： Blegvad C,Andersen AN,Groot J,Zachariae C,Skov L

更新日期：2019-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:After a diagnosis of localised breast cancer, overweight, obesity and weight gain are negatively associated with prognosis. In contrast, maintaining an optimal weight through a balanced diet combined with regular physical activity appears to be effective protective behaviour against comorbidity or mortalit...

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authors： Touillaud M,Foucaut AM,Berthouze SE,Reynes E,Kempf-Lépine AS,Carretier J,Pérol D,Guillemaut S,Chabaud S,Bourne-Branchu V,Perrier L,Trédan O,Fervers B,Bachmann P

更新日期：2013-10-28 00:00:00