Prevalence of metabolic syndrome, discrete or comorbid diabetes and hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa among people living with HIV versus HIV-negative populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2017-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Multiple personal and work-related factors influence medical trainees' career decision-making. The relative value of these diverse factors is under-researched, yet this intelligence is crucially important for informing medical workforce planning and retention and recruitment policies. Our aim was to investig...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scanlan GM,Cleland J,Johnston P,Walker K,Krucien N,Skåtun D,NHS Education for Scotland.

更新日期：2018-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. Timely and well-coordinated referrals are necessary to reduce delays in providing adequate care for women with obstetric complications. This study describes factors affecting timely and adequate referral of women with obstetric compl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Proos R,Mathéron H,Vas Nunes J,Falama A,Sery Kamal P,Grobusch MP,van den Akker T

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In recent years, large-scale longitudinal neuroimaging studies have improved our understanding of healthy ageing and pathologies including Alzheimer's disease (AD). A particular focus of these studies is group differences and identification of participants at risk of deteriorating to a worse diagnosis. For t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cespedes MI,Fripp J,McGree JM,Drovandi CC,Mengersen K,Doecke JD

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Screening is a key strategy to address the rising burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in low-income and middle-income countries. However, there are few reports regarding the implementation of screening programmes in resource-limited settings. The objectives of this study are to (1) to share programmatic ex...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Flood D,Garcia P,Douglas K,Hawkins J,Rohloff P

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many cancer patients experience high levels of anxiety and concern during radiotherapy, often with long-lasting effects on their well-being. This systematic review aims to describe and determine the effectiveness of communication skills training (CST) for the radiotherapy team (RT) to improve conversations i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van Beusekom MM,Cameron J,Bedi C,Banks E,Humphris G

更新日期：2019-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few studies of tornado injuries have considered differences related to damage levels and Enhanced-Fujita (EF) scale ratings. This study aimed to evaluate the pattern, spectrum and geographical distribution of injuries related to the Yancheng tornado and provide guidelines for effective emergency medical stra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Deng Q,Lv Y,Xue C,Kang P,Dong J,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis that is measured in adults and children to better understand the natural history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In adults, CIMT is predictive of myocardial infarction and stroke. In children and adolescents, CIMT is used to as...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Epure AM,Leyvraz M,Mivelaz Y,Di Bernardo S,da Costa BR,Chiolero A,Sekarski N

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Telemedicine has been promoted as an economical and effective way to enhance patient care, but its acceptance among patients in low-income and middle-income countries is poorly understood. This study is aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus that used telemed...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee JY,Chan CKY,Chua SS,Paraidathathu T,Lee KK,Tan CSS,Nasir N,Lee SWH

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the risk profile of women giving birth in private and public hospitals and the rate of obstetric intervention during birth compared with previous published rates from a decade ago. DESIGN:Population-based descriptive study. SETTING:New South Wales, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:691 738 women giving b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dahlen HG,Tracy S,Tracy M,Bisits A,Brown C,Thornton C

更新日期：2012-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：TRIAL DESIGN:Cluster randomised controlled trial. OBJECTIVE:To compare current practice for encouraging homeless people to be screened for tuberculosis on a mobile digital X-ray unit in London, UK, with the additional use of volunteer peer educators who have direct experience of tuberculosis, homelessness or both. PA...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aldridge RW,Hayward AC,Hemming S,Possas L,Ferenando G,Garber E,Lipman M,McHugh TD,Story A

更新日期：2015-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the spatial-temporal clustering of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Chongqing and to explore its association with the economic indices of AIDS prevention and treatment. METHODS:Data on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and economic indices of AIDS prevention and treatment were obtained from the annual reports of the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang Y,Xiao Q,Zhou L,Ma D,Liu L,Lu R,Yi D,Yi D

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In urological cancers, sex disparity exists for survival, with women doing worse than men. Suboptimal evaluation of presenting symptoms may contribute. DESIGN:We performed a systematic review examining factors affecting the quality of the diagnostic process of patients presenting with symptoms of bladder or...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou Y,van Melle M,Singh H,Hamilton W,Lyratzopoulos G,Walter FM

更新日期：2019-10-03 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:While newcomers are often disproportionately concentrated in disadvantaged areas, little attention is given to the effects of immigrants' postimmigration context on their mental health and care use. Intersectionality theory suggests that understanding the full impact of disadvantage requires considering the e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Durbin A,Moineddin R,Lin E,Steele LS,Glazier RH

更新日期：2015-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the patterns of total and domain-specific physical activity (PA) by sex, socioeconomic status and maternal education level in adolescents from Sao Paulo city, Brazil. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:We included a representative sample of 2682 (52.2% boys) adolescents aged 14-15 years...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ferrari G,Rezende LFM,Wagner GA,Florindo AA,Peres MFT

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although physical activity may reduce disease burden, fatigue and disability, and improve quality of life among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), many people with MS are physically inactive and spend significant time in sedentary behaviour. Behaviour change interventions may assist people with MS to inc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ryan JM,Fortune J,Stennett A,Kilbride C,Anokye N,Victor C,Hendrie W,Abdul M,DeSouza L,Lavelle G,Brewin D,David L,Norris M

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and externally validate a risk algorithm (QAdmissions) to estimate the risk of emergency hospital admission for patients aged 18-100 years in primary care. DESIGN:Prospective open cohort study using routinely collected data from general practice linked to hospital episode data during the 2-year st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hippisley-Cox J,Coupland C

更新日期：2013-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE:Standards for clinical practice guidelines require explicit statements regarding how values and preferences influence recommendations. However, no cancer screening guideline has addressed the key question of what magnitude of benefit people require to undergo screening, given its harms and burdens...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Helsingen LM,Zeng L,Siemieniuk RA,Lytvyn L,Vandvik PO,Agoritsas T,Bretthauer M,Guyatt G

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis (OA) pathophysiology is driven in part by joint inflammation. Resveratrol has in vitro anti-inflammatory properties. We aim to assess the efficacy of oral resveratrol for knee pain at 3 months in people with knee OA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We will conduct a randomised double-blind placebo-con...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nguyen C,Boutron I,Baron G,Coudeyre E,Berenbaum F,Poiraudeau S,Rannou F

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Much testing in medicine is aimed at healthy people to facilitate the early detection of health conditions. However, there is growing evidence that early detection is a double-edged sword that may cause harm in the form of overdiagnosis. The media can be seen as a major generator of consumer demand for hea...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： O'Keeffe M,Barratt A,Maher C,Zadro J,Fabbri A,Jones M,Moynihan R

更新日期：2019-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Risk factors for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer are known to be more common among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, suggesting they may be more likely to develop these cancers. Our objective was to determine differences in cancer incidence by sexual orientation, using sexual orientation data ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Boehmer U,Miao X,Maxwell NI,Ozonoff A

更新日期：2014-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Preterm babies are among the highest users of parenteral nutrition (PN) of any patient group, but there is wide variation in commencement, duration, and composition of PN and uncertainty around which groups will benefit from early introduction. Recent studies in critically unwell adults and children sugges...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Webbe J,Longford N,Uthaya S,Modi N,Gale C

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) are prevalent experiences that can induce distress and impede social functioning. While most voice hearers benefit from antipsychotic medication or cognitive-behavioural therapy, additional effective interventions are needed to reduce the burden of experiencing AVH. 'Te...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jongeneel A,Scheffers D,Tromp N,Nuij C,Delespaul P,Riper H,van der Gaag M,van den Berg D

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)and asthma affect more than 10% of the population. Most patients use their inhaler incorrectly, mainly the elderly, thereby becoming more susceptible to poor clinical control and exacerbations. Placebo device training is regarded as one of the best teaching metho...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Maricoto T,Correia-de-Sousa J,Taborda-Barata L

更新日期：2019-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence, costs and trends (2010-2014) for 21 low-value inpatient procedures in a privately insured Australian patient cohort. DESIGN:We developed indicators for 21 low-value procedures from evidence-based lists such as Choosing Wisely, and applied them to a claims data set of hospital admis...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chalmers K,Pearson SA,Badgery-Parker T,Brett J,Scott IA,Elshaug AG

更新日期：2019-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN:This field experiment aimed to compare bowel cancer screening participation rates prior to, during and after a mass media campaign promoting screening, and the extent to which a higher intensity campaign in one state led to higher screening rates compared with another state that received lower int...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Durkin SJ,Broun K,Spittal MJ,Wakefield MA

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is estimated that Iran accounted for about 1% of hip fracture burden of the world in 2007, but these data are based on incomplete evidence. As the country's population is ageing, it is expected that a dramatic rise in hip fracture incidence will result. There is no single national study that accurately ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Maghbooli Z,Hossein-Nezhad A,Jafarpour M,Noursaadat S,Ramezani M,Hashemian R,Moattari S

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the effectiveness and tolerability of linaclotide, a minimally absorbed guanylate cyclase-C agonist, in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in routine clinical practice. SETTING:A multicentre, non-interventional study conducted between December 2013 and November 201...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pohl D,Fried M,Lawrance D,Beck E,Hammer HF

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals have published breast cancer research gaps that are informing research funding priorities in the UK and worldwide. We aimed to determine the breast cancer research priorities of the public to compare with t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Boundouki G,Wilson R,Duxbury P,Henderson J,Ballance L,Wray J,Appanah V,Ibrahim I,Harvey J,Kirwan CC,Northwest Breast Research Collaborative.

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00