Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, knowledge and sociodemographic determinants of uptake in high risk public safety workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria: a cross sectional survey.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study are: (1) to estimate the prevalence of unmet need for family planning among married women using Botswana Family Health Survey 2007 data and (2) to identify risk factors for unmet need for family planning among married women. DESIGN:This study used secondary data from a cross-sec...

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authors： Letamo G,Navaneetham K

更新日期：2015-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In 2001, Chinese guidelines for the care of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) included a new recommendation against the routine use of magnesium. We studied temporal trends and institutional variation in the use of intravenous magnesium sulfate in nationally representative samples of individuals hospitalised ...

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authors： Wang X,Du X,Yang H,Bucholz E,Downing N,Spertus JA,Masoudi FA,Li J,Guan W,Gao Y,Hu S,Bai X,Krumholz HM,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) is the most commonly used clinician-rated evaluation tool for Tourette syndrome (TS), with established reliability and validity. This study aims to determine whether the YGTSS is a valid parent-reported assessment in the TS population. DESIGN:A prospective cohort st...

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authors： Ho CS,Huang JY,Yang CH,Lin YJ,Huang MY,Su YC

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical inactivity has been described as a global pandemic. Interventions aimed at developing skills in lifelong physical activities may provide the foundation for an active lifestyle into adulthood. In general, school-based physical activity interventions targeting adolescents have produced modest result...

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authors： Lubans DR,Smith JJ,Peralta LR,Plotnikoff RC,Okely AD,Salmon J,Eather N,Dewar DL,Kennedy S,Lonsdale C,Hilland TA,Estabrooks P,Finn TL,Pollock E,Morgan PJ

更新日期：2016-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) display increased infection-related mortality and elevated cardiovascular risk only partly attributed to traditional risk factors. Patients with CKD also exhibit a pro-inflammatory environment and impaired immune function. Aerobic exercise has the potential to pos...

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authors： Highton PJ,Neale J,Wilkinson TJ,Bishop NC,Smith AC

更新日期：2017-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted a systematic survey of the methodological literature to identify recommended approaches for how and what randomised clinical trial (RCT) authors should report on missing participant data and, on the basis of these approaches, to propose guidance for RCT authors. METHODS:We defined missing parti...

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authors： Akl EA,Shawwa K,Kahale LA,Agoritsas T,Brignardello-Petersen R,Busse JW,Carrasco-Labra A,Ebrahim S,Johnston BC,Neumann I,Sola I,Sun X,Vandvik P,Zhang Y,Alonso-Coello P,Guyatt GH

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:X linked intellectual disability (XLID) syndromes account for a substantial number of males with ID. Much progress has been made in identifying the genetic cause in many of the syndromes described 20-40 years ago. Next generation sequencing (NGS) has contributed to the rapid discovery of XLID genes and ident...

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authors： Friez MJ,Brooks SS,Stevenson RE,Field M,Basehore MJ,Adès LC,Sebold C,McGee S,Saxon S,Skinner C,Craig ME,Murray L,Simensen RJ,Yap YY,Shaw MA,Gardner A,Corbett M,Kumar R,Bosshard M,van Loon B,Tarpey PS,Abidi F,G

更新日期：2016-04-29 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:This study aimed to explore barriers to accessing care, if any, among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in two districts of Bihar. We also aimed to assess attitudes towards PLHA among healthcare providers and community members. DESIGN:This qualitative study used an exploratory study design through thematic...

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authors： Nair M,Kumar P,Pandey S,Harshana A,Kazmi S,Moreto-Planas L,Burza S

更新日期：2019-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of awareness and advice to seek care on blood pressure (BP) control among patients with hypertension in Bangladesh. DESIGN:Longitudinal study. SETTING:The study was carried out in icddr,b surveillance sites at rural Matlab in Chandpur district and semi-urban Kamalapur in Dhaka, Banglad...

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authors： Alam DS,Chowdhury MA,Siddiquee AT,Ahmed S,Niessen LW

更新日期：2014-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Owing to the high and increasing morbidity and mortality, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Although the majority of patients with COPD are in the early stages, little attention has been paid to them, in particular regarding to early interventi...

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authors： Li X,Zhou Y,Chen S,Zheng J,Zhong N,Ran P

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether two primary care activities that are framed as indicators of primary care quality (comprehensive care plans and annual reviews of physical health) influence unplanned utilisation of hospital services for people with serious mental illness (SMI). DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS:Retrospect...

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authors： Ride J,Kasteridis P,Gutacker N,Kronenberg C,Doran T,Mason A,Rice N,Gravelle H,Goddard M,Kendrick T,Siddiqi N,Gilbody S,Dare CR,Aylott L,Williams R,Jacobs R

更新日期：2018-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Placebo effects (true biopsychological effects not attributable to the active ingredients of medical technical interventions) can be attributed to several mechanisms, such as expectancy manipulation and empathy manipulation elicited by a provider's communication. So far, effects have primarily been shown i...

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authors： van Vliet LM,van Dulmen S,Thiel B,van Deelen GW,Immerzeel S,Godfried MB,Bensing JM

更新日期：2017-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and mood disorders commonly co-occur, and are associated with a range of negative outcomes for patients. Mobile phone technology has the potential to provide personalised support for such patients and potentially improve outcomes in this difficult-to-treat cohort. The aim of th...

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authors： Hartnett D,Murphy E,Kehoe E,Agyapong V,McLoughlin DM,Farren C

更新日期：2017-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lumbar discectomy is a widely used surgical procedure internationally with the majority of patients experiencing significant benefit. However, approximately 20% of patients report suboptimal functional recovery and quality of life. The impact and meaning of the surgical experience from the patients' perspe...

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authors： White L,Heneghan NR,Furtado N,Masson A,Rushton AB

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effects of a home-based telehealth intervention on the use of secondary healthcare and mortality. DESIGN:Observational study of a mainstream telehealth service, using person-level administrative data. Time to event analysis (Cox regression) was performed comparing telehealth patients with cont...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Steventon A,Ariti C,Fisher E,Bardsley M

更新日期：2016-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess compliance with 2010 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on cancer services relating to the management of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) in the community, where except in specific circumstances it is recommended that only low-risk BCCs should be excised routinely. DESIGN...

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authors： Cole SJ,Howes R,Meehan C,Cole R

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:The Use of a Multidrug Pill In Reducing cardiovascular Events (UMPIRE) trial has shown improved adherence with the use of a polypill strategy when compared with usual medications for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. To advance from efficacy to impact, we need a better understanding of why and how suc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wood F,Salam A,Singh K,Day S,Jan S,Prabhakaran D,Rodgers A,Patel A,Thom S,Ward H

更新日期：2015-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the proportion of patients who received a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) among those presenting a discordant C. difficile diagnostic assay and to identify patient characteristics associated with the decision to treat CDI. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Monocentri...

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authors： Lenggenhager L,Zanella MC,Poncet A,Kaiser L,Schrenzel J

更新日期：2020-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Foot problems (FP) may be considered to be a prevalent conditions in people but there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in men and women. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of FPs on both overall foot health and QoL, stratified by gender. DESI...

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authors： López-López D,Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R,Losa-Iglesias ME,Palomo-López P,Rodríguez-Sanz D,Brandariz-Pereira JM,Calvo-Lobo C

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the extent of primary care follow-up and mental health outcomes among women referred for ultrasound assessment of pain and/or bleeding in early pregnancy, including those whose pregnancy is found to be viable on ultrasound assessment. DESIGN:Questionnaire study with prospective follow-up. SETTIN...

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authors： Moscrop A,Harrison S,Heppell V,Heneghan C,Ward A

更新日期：2013-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:1) To investigate patient and healthcare provider (HCP) knowledge, attitudes and barriers to handover and healthcare communication during inpatient care. 2) To explore potential interventions for improving the storage and transfer of healthcare information. DESIGN:Qualitative study comprising 41 semi-struct...

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authors： Humphries C,Jaganathan S,Panniyammakal J,Singh SK,Goenka S,Dorairaj P,Gill P,Greenfield S,Lilford R,Manaseki-Holland S

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The absence of companionship during childbirth is known to be responsible for negative emotional birth experience, which can increase the risk of postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The context of COVID-19 epidemic and the related confinement could increase the rate of negative experi...

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authors： Bertholdt C,Epstein J,Banasiak C,Ligier F,Dahlhoff S,Olieric MF,Mottet N,Beaumont M,Morel O

更新日期：2020-12-10 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...

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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:The Acne Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) was set up to identify and rank treatment uncertainties by bringing together people with acne, and professionals providing care within and beyond the National Health Service (NHS). SETTING:The UK with international participation. PARTICIPANTS:Teenagers and adults...

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authors： Layton A,Eady EA,Peat M,Whitehouse H,Levell N,Ridd M,Cowdell F,Patel M,Andrews S,Oxnard C,Fenton M,Firkins L

更新日期：2015-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism increases the risk of subsequent breast cancer in an Asian population. DESIGN:Nationwide population-based case-control study. SETTING:All healthcare facilities in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 103 466 women (mean age 53.3 years) were enrolled. METHOD...

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authors： Weng CH,Chen YH,Lin CH,Luo X,Lin TH

更新日期：2018-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Several ABILHAND Rasch-built manual ability scales were previously developed for chronic stroke (CS), cerebral palsy (CP), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic sclerosis (SSc) and neuromuscular disorders (NMD). The present study aimed to explore the applicability of a generic manual ability scale unbiased by ...

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authors： Arnould C,Vandervelde L,Batcho CS,Penta M,Thonnard JL

更新日期：2012-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To design a linked hospital database using administrative and clinical information to describe associations that predict infectious diseases outcomes, including long-term mortality. PARTICIPANTS:A retrospective cohort of Townsville Hospital inpatients discharged with an International Classification of Diseases...

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authors： Eisen DP,McBryde ES,Vasanthakumar L,Murray M,Harings M,Adegboye O

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a global cause of childhood morbidity. We compared temporal trends and socioeconomic disparities for ARI hospitalisations in young children across Western Australia, England and Scotland. DESIGN:Retrospective population-based cohort studies using linked birth, death a...

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authors： Moore HC,de Klerk N,Blyth CC,Gilbert R,Fathima P,Zylbersztejn A,Verfürden M,Hardelid P

更新日期：2019-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical depression is a substantial problem among adolescents, increasing significantly at about age 15 years. It causes impairment in social, academic and familial relationships, as well as ongoing cognitive and emotional difficulties for the individual. A study in Iceland demonstrated that a cognitive-b...

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authors： Wikberg C,Augustsson P,Sveinsdottir G,Craighead WE,Arnarson EÖ,Marteinsdottir I,Lilja JL

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00