Does endometriosis affect professional life? A matched case-control study in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to evaluate the severity of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with asymptomatic impaired fasting glucose (IFG) compared to those with diabetes mellitus (DM) and normal fasting glucose (NFG), as measured by coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). DESIGN:Subjects were di...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gurudevan S,Garg P,Malik S,Khattar R,Saremi F,Hecht H,DeMaria A,Narula J

更新日期：2016-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore whether a preconsultation web-based intervention enables patients with diabetes to articulate their agenda in a consultation in the hospital outpatient clinic with their diabetologist. METHODS AND DESIGN:A qualitative study embedded in a pragmatic pilot randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Two ci...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Frost J,Gibson A,Ukoumunne O,Vaidya B,Britten N

更新日期：2019-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study aims to compare the risk of chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) between patients with schizophrenia using first and second-generation antipsychotics. SETTING:Datasets of 2000-2013 National Health Insurance in Taiwan were used. PARTICIPANTS:The National Health Insurance reimbursement claims data have b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wang HY,Huang CL,Feng IJ,Tsuang HC

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent studies suggest that endoplasmic reticulum stress may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through an altered regulation of the proteostasis, the cellular pathway-balancing protein synthesis and degradation. A key mechanism is thought to be the dephosphoryl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bella ED,Tramacere I,Antonini G,Borghero G,Capasso M,Caponnetto C,Chiò A,Corbo M,Eleopra R,Filosto M,Giannini F,Granieri E,Bella V,Lunetta C,Mandrioli J,Mazzini L,Messina S,Monsurrò MR,Mora G,Riva N,Rizzi R,Sici

更新日期：2017-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Physiological metabolic adaptations occur in the pregnant woman. These may persist postpartum and thereby contribute to an unfavourable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile in parous women. The aim of the current study is to assess time-dependent changes of cardiometabolic health in parous women compare...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zoet GA,Paauw ND,Groenhof K,Franx A,Gansevoort RT,Groen H,Van Rijn B,Lely T

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In acute pulmonary embolism (PE), poor outcome is usually related to right ventricular (RV) failure due to the increase in RV afterload. Treatment of PE with RV failure without shock is controversial and usually relies on fluid expansion to increase RV preload. However, several studies suggest that fluid e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gallet R,Meyer G,Ternacle J,Biendel C,Brunet A,Meneveau N,Rosario R,Couturaud F,Sebbane M,Lamblin N,Bouvaist H,Coste P,Maitre B,Bastuji-Garin S,Dubois-Rande JL,Lim P

更新日期：2015-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Domestic violence screening is advocated in some healthcare settings. Evidence that it increases referral to support agencies or improves health outcomes is limited. This study aimed to (1) investigate the proportion of hospital patients reporting domestic violence, (2) describe characteristics and previous ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Warren-Gash C,Bartley A,Bayly J,Dutey-Magni P,Edwards S,Madge S,Miller C,Nicholas R,Radhakrishnan S,Sathia L,Swarbrick H,Blaikie D,Rodger A

更新日期：2016-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium is common among seniors discharged from the emergency department (ED) and associated with increased risk of mortality. Prior research has addressed mortality associated with seniors discharged from the ED with delirium, however has generally relied on data from one or a small number of institutions ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Israni J,Lesser A,Kent T,Ko K

更新日期：2018-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the costs and outcomes associated with treating non-asthmatic adults (nor suffering from other lung-disease) presenting to primary care with acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) with oral corticosteroids compared with placebo. DESIGN:Cost-consequence analysis alongside a randomised con...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moure-Fernandez A,Hollinghurst S,Carroll FE,Downing H,Young G,Brookes S,May M,El-Gohary M,Harnden A,Kendrick D,Lafond N,Little P,Moore M,Orton E,Thompson M,Timmins D,Wang K,Hay AD

更新日期：2020-02-18 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：OBJECTIVE:To model the long-term cost-effectiveness of consuming milk powder fortified with potassium to decrease systolic blood pressure (SBP) and prevent cardiovascular events. DESIGN:A best case scenario analysis using a Markov model was conducted. PARTICIPANTS:8.67% of 50-79 year olds who regularly consume milk i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dainelli L,Xu T,Li M,Zimmermann D,Fang H,Wu Y,Detzel P

更新日期：2017-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prevent pain inhibiting their performance, many athletes ingest over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics before competing. We aimed at defining the use of analgesics and the relation between OTC analgesic use/dose and adverse events (AEs) during and after the race, a relation that has not been investigated to da...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Küster M,Renner B,Oppel P,Niederweis U,Brune K

更新日期：2013-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test agreement of two methods to measure intraocular pressure (IOP): rebound tonometry (RBT) and gold standard Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) in children with glaucoma. DESIGN:Observational prospective cohort study. SETTING:Tertiary paediatric glaucoma clinic at a single centre. PARTICIPANTS:102 i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dahlmann-Noor AH,Puertas R,Tabasa-Lim S,El-Karmouty A,Kadhim M,Wride NK,Lewis A,Grosvenor D,Rai P,Papadopoulos M,Brookes J,Bunce C,Khaw PT

更新日期：2013-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the top 10 unanswered research questions for primary care patient safety research. DESIGN:A modified nominal group technique. SETTING:UK. PARTICIPANTS:Anyone with experience of primary care including: patients, carers and healthcare professionals. 341 patients and 86 healthcare professionals s...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Morris RL,Stocks SJ,Alam R,Taylor S,Rolfe C,Glover SW,Whitcombe J,Campbell SM

更新日期：2018-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is a major health problem and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is an important risk factor for stroke. Primary prevention of stroke and TIA will have the greatest impact on reducing the burden of these conditions. Evidence-based guidelines for stroke/TIA prevention identify individuals eligible for ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moran GM,Calvert M,Feltham MG,Marshall T

更新日期：2014-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:High rates of immigration pose challenges for the healthcare systems of many countries to offer high-quality care to diverse populations. Advancing health interventions with incorporating the cultural background of diverse populations can be helpful to overcome this challenge. First studies suggest that cu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Balci S,Spanhel K,Sander L,Baumeister H

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report on the causes of blindness certifications in England and Wales in working age adults (16-64 years) in 2009-2010; and to compare these with figures from 1999 to 2000. DESIGN:Analysis of the national database of blindness certificates of vision impairment (CVIs) received by the Certifications Office...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liew G,Michaelides M,Bunce C

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:High-grade gliomas (HGGs) are the most malignant type of brain tumours. The 5-year survival is 10% and a significant part of the ongoing research aims to increase survival through surgical and oncological treatments. Accordingly, there is an increasing need for investigating the HGG trajectory in order to ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Piil K,Jarden M,Jakobsen J,Christensen KB,Juhler M

更新日期：2013-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the metrics and findings of studies evaluating effects of drug decriminalisation or legal regulation on drug availability, use or related health and social harms globally. DESIGN:Systematic review with narrative synthesis. DATA SOURCES:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and six...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scheim AI,Maghsoudi N,Marshall Z,Churchill S,Ziegler C,Werb D

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the long-term clinical outcomes after cataract surgery with and without capsular tension ring (CTR) in a group of patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). DESIGN:A retrospective study. SETTING:Tertiary referral centre. PARTICIPANTS:52 eyes (46 patients) with RP. INTERVENTIONS:Cataract surgery...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bayyoud T,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Yoeruek E

更新日期：2013-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Opioid use patterns of individuals with non-cancer pain are influenced by the behavioural dynamics of the individual in managing and properly following the prescription. The use of assessment tools for measuring the risk of behaviour suggestive of opioid abuse is important for health professionals who prov...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Galindo SR,Silva TPSD,Marinho MHDN,Ribeiro CESL,Lima MDDC,Vasconcelos SC

更新日期：2018-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analysed potential differences in incidence, type, nature, impact and preventability of adverse events (AEs) during hospitalisation between ethnic Dutch and ethnic minority patients, and the role of patient-related determinants. We hypothesised an increased AE incidence for ethnic minority patients. SETT...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van Rosse F,Essink-Bot ML,Stronks K,de Bruijne M,Wagner C

更新日期：2014-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Workspaces are socially constructed environments where social relationships are produced, reproduced, challenged and transformed. Their primary function is to support high-quality service delivery to the benefit of 'patients'. They are also settings where employees can work effectively, in a safe and healt...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rapport F,Auton E,Cartmill J,Braithwaite J,Shih P,Hogden A,Clay-Williams R

更新日期：2019-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide insight into the motives for hospital self-referral during office hours and the barriers deterring general practitioner (GP) consultation with a primary care request. SETTING:People who self-referred at a Daytime General Practice Cooperative (GPC) in two hospitals in The Hague, The Netherlands. P...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Minderhout RNN,Venema P,Vos HMM,Kant J,Bruijnzeels MA,Numans ME

更新日期：2019-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Low serum vitamin D levels have been associated with risk for certain malignancies, but studies have not directly analysed levels between community oncology and primary care practices. The purpose of this study was to compare serum vitamin D levels in patients at a community oncology practice with non-cance...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Churilla TM,Lesko SL,Brereton HD,Klem M,Donnelly PE,Peters CA

更新日期：2011-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The clinical course and prognosis of follicular lymphoma (FL) are diverse and associated with the patient's immune response. We investigated the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as prognostic factors in patients with FL, including those receiving radiotherapy. DESI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee SF,Luque-Fernandez MA

更新日期：2017-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting between 3% and 3.5% of the Australian population at some point in their lifetime. The effective management of chronic and complex conditions such as epilepsy requires person-centred and coordinated care across sectors, from primary to tertiary healthcar...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rapport F,Hutchinson K,Herkes GK,Bleasel A,Nikpour A,Ryder T,Wong C,Bartley M,Ireland C,Coleman H,Todd L,Groot W,Kerr M,Vagholkar S,Shears G,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate different professionals' (nurse anaesthetists', anaesthesiologists', and postanaesthesia care unit nurses') descriptions of and reflections on the postoperative handover. DESIGN:A focus group interview study with a descriptive design using qualitative content analysis of transcripts. SETTING...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Randmaa M,Engström M,Swenne CL,Mårtensson G

更新日期：2017-08-04 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：INTRODUCTION:Gyejibongneyong-hwan (GBH), also known as Guizhi Fuling formula, and is widely used for uterine fibroids in East Asian countries. Many clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of GBH formula for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea have been reported. This review will assess the clinical evidence for an...

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authors： Lee JA,Park S,Jung J,Jun JH,Choi J,Lee MS

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00