Prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection in pediatric populations on antiretroviral therapy in north-western Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Accreditation in France relies on a mandatory 4-year cycle of self-assessment and a peer review of 82 standards, among which 14 focus priority standards (FPS). Hospitals are also required to measure yearly quality indicators (QIs-5 in 2010). On advice given by the accreditation committee of HAS (Haute Autori...

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authors： Guérin S,Le Pogam MA,Robillard B,Le Vaillant M,Lucet B,Gardel C,Grenier C,Loirat P

更新日期：2013-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare user experiences of 8 regional urgent and emergency care systems in the Republic of Ireland, and explore potential avenues for improvement. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Several distinct models of urgent and emergency care operate in Ireland, as system reconfiguration has been impleme...

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authors： Foley C,Droog E,Boyce M,Healy O,Browne J

更新日期：2017-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Schools are promising settings for physical activity promotion; however, they are complex and adaptive systems that can influence the quality of programme implementation. This paper presents an evaluation of a school-based running programme (Marathon Kids). The aims of this study are (1) to identify the pr...

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authors： Chalkley AE,Routen AC,Harris JP,Cale LA,Gorely T,Sherar LB

更新日期：2018-05-14 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...

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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：OBJECTIVE:Kangaroo care (KC), a well-established parent-based intervention in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), with documented benefits for infants and their parents. However, in China there remains a lack of knowledge and a reluctance to implement KC in hospitals. Therefore, our aim was to investigate the curren...

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authors： Zhang Y,Deng Q,Zhu B,Li Q,Wang F,Wang H,Xu X,Johnston L

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While patient and citizen engagement has been recognised as a crucial element in healthcare reform, limited attention has been paid to how best to engage seniors-the fastest growing segment of the population and the largest users of the healthcare system. To improve the healthcare services for this populat...

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authors： Stolee P,Elliott J,McNeil H,Boscart V,Heckman GA,Hutchinson R,Hedley M,Glouberman S,Judd M

更新日期：2015-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:With a marginally effective vaccine and no significant breakthroughs in new treatments, a sensitive and specific method to distinguish active tuberculosis from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) would allow for early diagnosis and limit the spread of the pathogen. The analysis of multiple cytokine profiles...

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authors： Qiu B,Liu Q,Li Z,Song H,Xu D,Ji Y,Jiang Y,Tian D,Wang J

更新日期：2020-10-07 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：OBJECTIVES:To derive priority weights for access to bariatric surgery for obese adults, from the perspective of the public. SETTING:Australian public hospital system. PARTICIPANTS:Adults (N=1994), reflecting the age and gender distribution of Queensland and South Australia. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES:A d...

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authors： Whitty JA,Ratcliffe J,Kendall E,Burton P,Wilson A,Littlejohns P,Harris P,Krinks R,Scuffham PA

更新日期：2015-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Examine the safety of menstrual cups against sanitary pads and usual practice in Kenyan schoolgirls. DESIGN:Observational studies nested in a cluster randomised controlled feasibility study. SETTING:30 primary schools in a health and demographic surveillance system in rural western Kenya. PARTICIPANTS:Mens...

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authors： Juma J,Nyothach E,Laserson KF,Oduor C,Arita L,Ouma C,Oruko K,Omoto J,Mason L,Alexander KT,Fields B,Onyango C,Phillips-Howard PA

更新日期：2017-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present research was to examine associations between poor driving behaviour (DB), driving when fatigued (DF), risk taking (RT) and road traffic accidents (RTAs). DESIGN:The study involved a cross-sectional online survey of clients of an insurance company. The survey measured DB (speeding, dist...

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authors： Smith AP

更新日期：2016-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare maternal and neonatal birth outcomes and morbidities associated with the intention to give birth in two freestanding midwifery units and two tertiary-level maternity units in New South Wales, Australia. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:494 women who intended to give birth at freestan...

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authors： Monk A,Tracy M,Foureur M,Grigg C,Tracy S

更新日期：2014-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the diagnostic accuracy of five vision screening tools used in a school setting using sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV). DESIGN:We compared the results of the five best evidence-based screening tools available in 2014 to the results of a ...

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authors： Nishimura M,Wong A,Cohen A,Thorpe K,Maurer D

更新日期：2019-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The incidence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is estimated at about 3% of pregnancies, and it is associated with 30% of all perinatal mortality and severe morbidity with adverse neurodevelopmental and cardiovascular health consequences in adult life. Early onset IUGR represents 20%-30% of all cas...

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authors： Mazarico E,Peguero A,Camprubí M,Rovira C,Gomez Roig MD,Oros D,Ibáñez-Burillo P,Schoorlemmer J,Masoller N,Tàssies MD,Figueras F

更新日期：2018-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prevalence of disordered gambling worldwide has been estimated at 2.3%. Only a small minority of disordered gamblers seek specialist face-to-face treatment, and so a need for alternative treatment delivery models that capitalise on advances in communication technology, and use self-directed activity th...

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authors： Merkouris SS,Rodda SN,Austin D,Lubman DI,Harvey P,Battersby M,Cunningham J,Lavis T,Smith D,Dowling NA

更新日期：2017-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement has been developed as a guideline for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Despite the prevalent use of the PRISMA statement in medicine and nursing, no studies have examined authors' perception of it. The pur...

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authors： Tam WWS,Tang A,Woo B,Goh SYS

更新日期：2019-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent evidence suggests that larger blood pressure reductions and multiple antihypertensive drugs may be harmful in older people, particularly frail individuals with polypharmacy and multimorbidity. However, there is a lack of evidence to support deprescribing of antihypertensives, which limits the practi...

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authors： Sheppard JP,Burt J,Lown M,Temple E,Benson J,Ford GA,Heneghan C,Hobbs FDR,Jowett S,Little P,Mant J,Mollison J,Nickless A,Ogburn E,Payne R,Williams M,Yu LM,McManus RJ

更新日期：2018-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine individual, situational and organisational aspects that influence psychological impact and recovery of a patient safety incident on physicians, nurses and midwives. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, retrospective surveys of physicians, midwives and nurses. SETTING:33 Belgian hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:913 cl...

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authors： Van Gerven E,Bruyneel L,Panella M,Euwema M,Sermeus W,Vanhaecht K

更新日期：2016-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate leftover antibiotics and their influence on self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) for Chinese children, and further explore the different influences of leftovers from two main sources: previous prescriptions and pharmaceutical purchases. DESIGN:A cross-sectional questionnaire study. SETTING...

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authors： Sun C,Hu YJ,Wang X,Lu J,Lin L,Zhou X

更新日期：2019-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the relationship between patient characteristics and referral decisions made by musculoskeletal hubs, and to assess the possible impact of an evidence-based referral tool. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of medical records and decision tree model evaluating policy changes using local and national ...

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authors： Dakin HA,Eibich P,Gray A,Smith J,Barker KL,Beard D,Price AJ,ACHE Study team.

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) is present in India and to identify risk factors for it using population-based data and standardised methods. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis of three population-based cross-sectional studies conducted between 2010 and 2014. SETTING:Urban ...

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authors： O'Callaghan-Gordo C,Shivashankar R,Anand S,Ghosh S,Glaser J,Gupta R,Jakobsson K,Kondal D,Krishnan A,Mohan S,Mohan V,Nitsch D,P A P,Tandon N,Narayan KMV,Pearce N,Caplin B,Prabhakaran D

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis is defined as detrimental immune response to an infection. This overwhelming reaction often abolishes a normal reconstitution of the immune cell homeostasis that in turn increases the risk for further complications. Recent studies revealed a favourable impact of ketone bodies on resolution of inflam...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rahmel T,Hübner M,Koos B,Wolf A,Willemsen KM,Strauß G,Effinger D,Adamzik M,Kreth S

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To calculate the prevalence of disabling chronic pain (DCP) and to offer a more representative and accurate estimation by applying different calibration techniques. SETTINGS:2011 Andalusian Health Survey, a cross-sectional population survey based on face-to-face home interviews. PARTICIPANTS:6507 people ag...

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authors： Cabrera-León A,Rueda M,Cantero-Braojos M

更新日期：2017-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most literature on length of stay (LOS) for childbirth focuses on 'early' discharge as opposed to 'optimal' time of discharge and has conflicting results due to heterogeneous definitions of 'early' discharge and differing eligibility criteria for these programmes. We aimed to determine the LOS associated with...

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authors： Metcalfe A,Mathai M,Liu S,Leon JA,Joseph KS

更新日期：2016-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the combination of factors most protective of developmental delay at age 2 among children exposed to poor maternal mental health. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Pregnant women were recruited from primary healthcare offices, the public health laboratory service and community posters i...

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authors： McDonald SW,Kehler HL,Tough SC

更新日期：2016-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Development of medical test guidelines differs from intervention guideline development. These differences can pose unique challenges in building evidence-based recommendations to guide clinical practice. The aim of our study was to better understand these challenges, explore reasons behind them and identify ...

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authors： Gopalakrishna G,Leeflang MM,Davenport C,Sanabria AJ,Alonso-Coello P,McCaffery K,Bossuyt P,Langendam MW

更新日期：2016-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a global concern. The proper diagnosis and management of drug-resistant TB are critical for improving treatment outcome. Molecular-based genotypic drug-susceptibility testing (DST) was developed to identify drug-resistant TB; however, discordant results from phenotypic a...

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authors： Min J,Chung C,Lim J,Park JH,Shin KS,Jung SS,Lee KM

更新日期：2018-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Whether acupuncture is efficacious for patients with functional dyspepsia is still controversial. So we designed a randomised controlled trial to settle the problem. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We designed a multicentre, two-arm, sham-controlled clinical trial. 200 participants with functional dyspepsia will be ...

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authors： Zheng H,Xu J,Li J,Li X,Zhao L,Chang X,Liu M,Gong B,Li X,Liang F

更新日期：2013-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The UK ambulance service is expected to now manage more patients in the community and avoid unnecessary transportations to hospital emergency departments (ED). Most people it attends who have experienced seizures have established epilepsy, have experienced uncomplicated seizures and so do not require the ful...

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authors： Noble AJ,Snape D,Goodacre S,Jackson M,Sherratt FC,Pearson M,Marson A

更新日期：2016-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although many effective treatment options exist, depression is still undertreated indicating gaps in the healthcare system. The complementary provision of mental healthcare through technologies (eg, computer, smartphone) has the potential to fill treatment gaps and to overcome access barriers to mental hea...

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authors： Köhnen M,Kriston L,Härter M,Dirmaier J,Liebherz S

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00