Associations of nicotine dependence and fat distribution in Chinese male adults: a cross-sectional study in Lanxi, China.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frailty is a common condition affecting older adults and is associated with increased mortality and adverse outcomes. Identification of older adults at risk of adverse outcomes is central to subsequent resource planning and targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis will examine the: ...

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authors： Leahy A,O'Connor M,Condon J,Heywood S,Shanahan E,Peters C,Galvin R

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate the performance of the most commonly used formulas for estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) against measured GFR during the index hospitalisation for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). SETTING:Single centre, methodological study. PARTICIPANTS:40 patients with percutaneous cor...

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authors： Venetsanos D,Alfredsson J,Segelmark M,Swahn E,Lawesson SS

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This review summarises the information available for clinicians counselling older patients with kidney failure about treatment options, focusing on prognosis, quality of life, the lived experiences of treatment and the information needs of older adults. DESIGN:We followed the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodo...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Raj R,Thiruvengadam S,Ahuja KDK,Frandsen M,Jose M

更新日期：2019-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Model the impact of targets for obesity, diabetes, raised blood pressure, tobacco use, salt intake, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol use, as outlined in the Global Non-Communicable Disease Action Plan 2013-2020, on mortality and morbidity in the UK population. DESIGN:Dynamic population modelling study...

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authors： Cobiac LJ,Scarborough P

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To define the core competencies essential for specialist training in neurocritical care in China. DESIGN:Modified Delphi method and nominal group (NG) technique. SETTING:National. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1094 respondents from 33 provinces in China participated in the online survey. A NG of 11 members was ...

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authors： Cui Z,Gao L,Huang QB,Li LH,Qiu BH,Shi GZ,Yu XY,Wang Y,Zhang L,Wang Y,Zhang L,Zhou JX,Working Group from Neuro-Critical Care Committee affiliated to the Chinese Association of Critical Care Physicians and the National Center for H

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) affects 4 to 28.9/100 000 people worldwide, and antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine are the firstline treatment options. However, the efficacy and safety of other antiepileptic drugs remain unclear due to insufficient direct comparisons. OBJECTIVE:To compa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Qin Z,Xie S,Mao Z,Liu Y,Wu J,Furukawa TA,Kwong JSW,Tian J,Liu Z

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neisseria meningitidis carriage prevalence has known variation across the lifespan, but it is unclear whether carriage varies among meningococcal capsular groups. Therefore, we aimed to characterise group-specific meningococcal carriage by age group and world region from 2007 to 2016. DESIGN:Systematic revie...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Peterson ME,Li Y,Shanks H,Mile R,Nair H,Kyaw MH,Meningococcal Carriage Group.

更新日期：2019-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have multiple hospitalisations because of exacerbation. Evidence shows disease management programmes are one of the most cost-effective measures to prevent re-hospitalisation for COPD exacerbation, but lack implementation and economic apprais...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yan J,Wang L,Liu C,Yuan H,Wang X,Yu B,Luo Q

更新日期：2016-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with cancer are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers at the end of life as a result of their underlying condition or cancer treatment. There are many guidelines which set out best practice with regard to end-of-life skin care. However, the complexity of palliative cancer care often means tha...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Samuriwo R,Lovell-Smith C,Anstey S,Job C,Hopkinson J

更新日期：2020-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Persistent postconcussive symptoms (PCSs) is the persistence of somatic, cognitive, physical, psychological and/or behavioural changes lasting more than 1 month following concussion. Persistent concussion impacts the quality of life through impaired cognition, memory and attention affecting school performa...

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authors： Zemek R,Osmond MH,Barrowman N,Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) Concussion Team.

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A significant proportion of the global burden of disease has been attributed to mental and behavioural disorders. People with mental disorders (MDs) have lower levels of health-related quality of life than those without MDs. Several studies have shown that in low-resource countries, a range of social deter...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Uddin MN,Bhar S,Al Mahmud A,Islam FMA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship between biomarkers of exposure, disease and susceptibility, and early health effects and long-term diseases related to occupational manganese (Mn) exposure. DESIGN:Baseline survey of a longitudinal cohort study of workers in a ferromanganese refinery. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 18...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lv Y,Zou Y,Liu J,Chen K,Huang D,Shen Y,Zhong Y,Liu Z,Jiang B,Li Q,Qing L,Zhang W,Chen L,Wang F,Xia B,Yang L,Yang X

更新日期：2014-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hepatitis B reactivation (HBr) is strongly associated with rituximab therapy. Guidelines advise hepatitis B screening and use of preventive nucleoside analogue (NA) in patients at risk. In this study, we examined screening trends, post-screening interventions and outcomes in patients receiving rituximab in li...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Haider M,Flocco G,Lopez R,Carey W

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of Food and Drug Administration recommended dosing of nicardipine versus labetalol for the management of hypertensive patients with signs and/or symptoms (S/S) suggestive of end-organ damage (EOD). DESIGN:Secondary analysis of the multicentre prospective, randomised CLUE trial. SETTI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cannon CM,Levy P,Baumann BM,Borczuk P,Chandra A,Cline DM,Diercks DB,Hiestand B,Hsu A,Jois P,Kaminski B,Nowak RM,Schrock JW,Varon J,Peacock WF

更新日期：2013-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A cancer diagnose, for example, colorectal cancer, not only affects the cancer-person stricken, but also the surrounding family. Thus, this scoping review intends to identify appropriate models of support that will guide the development of a model of support to family members during the trajectory of color...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Samuelsson M,Wennick A,Jakobsson J,Bengtsson M

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sinemet, a combination drug containing carbidopa and levodopa is considered the gold standard therapy for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). When approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988, a maximum daily dosage limit of 800 mg (eight tablets) of the 25/100 carbidopa/levodopa formulat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brodell DW,Stanford NT,Jacobson CE,Schmidt P,Okun MS

更新日期：2012-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to understand the experiences of living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) from the perspective of community-living older adults with MCC. DESIGN:A qualitative study using an interpretive description approach. SETTING:Participants were recruited from southern Ontario, Canada. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ploeg J,Canesi M,D Fraser K,McAiney C,Kaasalainen S,Markle-Reid M,Dufour S,Garland Baird L,Chambers T

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand how the uptake of an extended primary care service in the evenings and weekend varied by day of week and over time. Secondary objectives were to understand patient demographics of users of the service and how these varied by type of appointment and to core hour users. DESIGN:Observational stud...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Whittaker W,Anselmi L,Nelson P,O'Donnell C,Ross N,Rothwell K,Hodgson D

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of ultrasound technology in the evaluation of spinal and paraspinal regions. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate trends in spinal ultrasound research from 1994 to 2015 and compare the contributions of such research from different countries ...

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authors： Zhai X,Cui J,Shao J,Wang Q,Chen X,Wei X,Zhou X,Chen Z,Bai Y,Li M

更新日期：2017-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to examine the tracking and predictability of physical activity in old age from overall physical activity and participation in sport, recreational activity and walking in mid-life. DESIGN:Prospective population-based cohort study. SETTING:British Regional Heart Study participants recruited ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aggio D,Papacosta O,Lennon L,Whincup P,Wannamethee G,Jefferis BJ

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with cancer often suffer from considerable distress. Life review is a process of recalling, evaluating and integrating life experiences to alleviate a sense of despair and achieve self-integrity. Empirical data have supported the fact that life review is an effective psychological intervention, bu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang X,Xiao H

更新日期：2018-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the length of time taken to open UK research sites in multicentre clinical trials and to identify reasons for any delays. DESIGN:A case study, recording key milestone dates from the time a site receives ethical approval through to opening to recruitment. Delay reasons were prospectively logged...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kearney A,McKay A,Hickey H,Balabanova S,Marson AG,Gamble C,Williamson P

更新日期：2014-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many resources are required to provide postoperative care to patients who receive a cochlear implant. The implant service commits to lifetime follow-up. The patient commits to regular adjustment and rehabilitation appointments in the first year and annual follow-up appointments thereafter. Offering remote ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cullington H,Kitterick P,DeBold L,Weal M,Clarke N,Newberry E,Aubert L

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of psychoactive prescription medication is increasing in the general population. This is a cause for concern, particularly among the elderly, where physiological changes related to senescence increase the risk for adverse effects. While previous studies regarding psychoactive substance use have gener...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gamboa D,Jørgenrud B,Bryun EA,Vindenes V,Koshkina EA,Nadezhdin AV,Kabashi S,Tetenova EJ,Berg T,Nyman AAT,Kolgashkin AJ,Petukhov AE,Perekhodov SN,Davydova EN,Lerdal A,Nordby G,Bogstrand ST

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is now advocated, and implemented, in many countries as a measure to reduce the purchase and consumption of sugar to tackle obesity. To date, there has been little consideration of the potential impact that such a measure could have if extended to other sweet foods, su...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Smith RD,Cornelsen L,Quirmbach D,Jebb SA,Marteau TM

更新日期：2018-04-26 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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 assess the costs of hospital accreditation in Australia. DESIGN:Mixed methods design incorporating: stakeholder analysis; survey design and implementation; activity-based costs analysis; and expert panel review. SETTING:Acute care hospitals accredited by the Australian Council for Health Care Standards....

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authors： Mumford V,Greenfield D,Hogden A,Forde K,Westbrook J,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2015-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There has been a growing awareness of the need for rigorously and transparent reported health research, to ensure the reproducibility of studies by future researchers. Health economic evaluations, the comparative analysis of alternative interventions in terms of their costs and consequences, have been prom...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Catalá-López F,Caulley L,Ridao M,Hutton B,Husereau D,Drummond MF,Alonso-Arroyo A,Pardo-Fernández M,Bernal-Delgado E,Meneu R,Tabarés-Seisdedos R,Repullo JR,Moher D

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Fibre-endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) to detect dysphagia is gaining more and more importance as a diagnostic tool. Therefore, we have investigated the impact of FEES in neurological patients in a clinical setting. DESIGN:Cross-sectional hospital-based registry. SETTING:Primary acute care in a n...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Braun T,Juenemann M,Viard M,Meyer M,Fuest S,Reuter I,Kaps M,Prosiegel M,Tanislav C

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to summarise and analyse the current literature about what progression criteria are applied in loading exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathies and their evidence and effectiveness. DESIGN:Systematic review. METHODS:PubMed, Embase, Scopus and PEDro were searched from i...

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authors： Escriche-Escuder A,Casaña J,Cuesta-Vargas AI

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00