Is there a relationship between female genital mutilation/cutting and fistula? A statistical analysis using cross-sectional data from Demographic and Health Surveys in 10 sub-Saharan Africa countries.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A substantial minority of children who sustain a concussion suffer prolonged postconcussive symptoms. These symptoms can persist for more than 1 month postinjury and include physical, cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes. Those affected can develop significant disability, diminishing their quality ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bressan S,Takagi M,Anderson V,Davis GA,Oakley E,Dunne K,Clarke C,Doyle M,Hearps S,Ignjatovic V,Seal M,Babl FE

更新日期：2016-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the efficacy of hypnotherapy versus gabapentin for the treatment of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, and to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a clinical trial comparing a drug with a complementary or alternative method (CAM). DESIGN:Prospective randomised trial. SETTING:Breast health...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Maclaughlan David S,Salzillo S,Bowe P,Scuncio S,Malit B,Raker C,Gass JS,Granai CO,Dizon DS

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cadmium exposure has been found to be associated with atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid arteries and with circulating levels of the proatherogenic intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). The research questions were (1) if blood and urinary cadmium levels are associated with low ankle-brachial index ...

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authors： Fagerberg B,Bergström G,Borén J,Barregard L

更新日期：2013-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the diagnostic accuracy of common imaging modalities, chest X-ray (CXR) and CT, for diagnosis of COVID-19 in the general emergency population in the UK and to find the association between imaging features and outcomes in these patients. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of electronic patient records...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Borakati A,Perera A,Johnson J,Sood T

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic shoulder pain is a very complex syndrome, and the mechanisms involved in its perpetuation remain unclear. Psychological factors appear to play a role in the perpetuation of symptoms in people with shoulder chronicity. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the role of psychological fac...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Martinez-Calderon J,Meeus M,Struyf F,Miguel Morales-Asencio J,Gijon-Nogueron G,Luque-Suarez A

更新日期：2018-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are often the outcomes of greatest importance to patients. The minimally important difference (MID) provides a measure of the smallest change in the PRO that patients perceive as important. An anchor-based approach is the most appropriate method for MID determination. No st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Johnston BC,Ebrahim S,Carrasco-Labra A,Furukawa TA,Patrick DL,Crawford MW,Hemmelgarn BR,Schunemann HJ,Guyatt GH,Nesrallah G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 5%-20% of reproductive women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Auricular points acupressure (AA) may serve as alternative management for PCOS for its benefits in both physical and psychological well-being. However, the effects of AA for insulin resistance (IR) in overweight/obese ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Li Y,Hou L,Wang Y,Xie L,Zhang M,Pan Z,Li Y,Ding Y,Sun M,Qu Y,Liu S

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of cynicism in medicine, defined as a decline in empathy and emotional neutralisation during medical training, is a significant concern for medical educators. We sought to use online medical student discussion groups to provide insight into how cynicism in medicine is perceived, the consequenc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Peng J,Clarkin C,Doja A

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The juvenile form of Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare disorder. There are no population-based estimates of either its incidence or prevalence in any population in the world. The present study was undertaken to estimate the frequency of juvenile HD in the UK and to examine the range of pharmacological trea...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Douglas I,Evans S,Rawlins MD,Smeeth L,Tabrizi SJ,Wexler NS

更新日期：2013-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with the blood pressure (BP) reverse-dipper pattern in patients with hypertension. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Single centre. PARTICIPANTS:Patients with essential hypertension were included in our study (n=708). The excl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Su D,Guo Q,Gao Y,Han J,Yan B,Peng L,Song A,Zhou F,Wang G

更新日期：2016-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Premature infants are particularly vulnerable to brain injuries with associated cognitive and behavioural deficits. The worldwide first randomised interventional multicentre trial investigating the neuroprotective effects of erythropoietin (entitled 'Does erythropoietin improve outcome in very preterm infa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wehrle FM,Held U,O'Gorman RT,Disselhoff V,Schnider B,Fauchère JC,Hüppi P,Latal B,Hagmann CF

更新日期：2018-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a prediction model for identifying women at increased risk of developing gestational hypertension (GH) in Ghana. DESIGN:A prospective study. We used frequencies for descriptive analysis, χ2 test for associations and logistic regression to derive the prediction model. Discrimination wa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Antwi E,Groenwold RH,Browne JL,Franx A,Agyepong IA,Koram KA,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2017-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain the views of bereaved parents about their interactions with healthcare staff when their baby died just before or during labour. DESIGN:Qualitative in-depth interview study, following an earlier national survey. All interviews took place during 2011, either face-to-face or on the telephone. Data ana...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Downe S,Schmidt E,Kingdon C,Heazell AE

更新日期：2013-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Foot ulceration is a multifactorial complication of diabetes. Therapeutic insoles and footwear are frequently used to reduce elevated tissue pressures associated with risk of foot ulceration. A novel protocol using in-shoe pressure measurement technology to provide an instant optimised insole and house sho...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Collings R,Freeman JA,Latour J,Vickery PJ,Glasser S,Lepesis V,Enki D,Paton J

更新日期：2019-03-23 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine burn-out levels and associated factors among healthcare personnel working in a tertiary hospital of a highly burdened area of north-east Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN:Observational study conducted from 21 April to 6 May 2020 using a web-based questionnaire. SETTING:Research conduct...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lasalvia A,Amaddeo F,Porru S,Carta A,Tardivo S,Bovo C,Ruggeri M,Bonetto C

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK. The full blood count (FBC) is a blood test that may play a role in early detection of the disease. Previous studies have aimed to identify how levels of individual components, suc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Virdee PS,Kirtley S,Elhussein L,Watkinson PJ,Holt TA,Birks J

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Persons with type 2 diabetes are often stigmatised for having what is considered a lifestyle-related disease. Accordingly, some blame themselves for their condition, resulting in feelings of low self-worth that ultimately impact their self-management behaviours. However, there are no studies examining why som...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kato A,Yoshiuchi K,Fujimaki Y,Fujimori S,Kobayashi Y,Yamada T,Kobayashi M,Izumida Y,Suzuki R,Yamauchi T,Kadowaki T

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether the rate of spend on child and adolescent mental health is influenced by demand for other competing services in local commissioning decisions. DESIGN:Analysis of spend data by Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), including other publicly available data to control for variation in need...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rocks S,Fazel M,Tsiachristas A

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess differences in weight status and movement behaviour guideline compliance among children aged 5-12 years with and without a family history of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). DESIGN:Prospective. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Women born between 1973 and 1978 were recruited to the Australian Longitudinal...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Downing KL,Hesketh KD,Timperio A,Salmon J,Moss K,Mishra G

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Increasing prevalence of both thinness and excess weight during childhood and adolescence is a significant public health issue because of short-term health consequences and long-term tracking of weight status. Monitoring weight status in Europe may serve to identify countries and regions where rates of the...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Garrido-Miguel M,Cavero-Redondo I,Álvarez-Bueno C,Rodriguez-Artalejo F,Moreno Aznar L,Ruiz JR,Martinez-Vizcaino V

更新日期：2017-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess the knowledge of risk factors and warning symptoms and attitude towards gastric cancer screening among the general population in China. SETTING:Hunan province, China PARTICIPANTS: Individuals aged older than 18 years were recruited using a cluster sampling method. DESIGN:A cross-...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu Q,Zeng X,Wang W,Huang RL,Huang YJ,Liu S,Huang YH,Wang YX,Fang QH,He G,Zeng Y

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The COVID-19 pandemic has required drastic safety measures to control virus spread, including an extended self-isolation period. Stressful situations increase alcohol craving and consumption in alcohol use disorder (AUD) and non-AUD drinkers. Thus, we assessed how COVID-19 related stress may have affected dr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sallie SN,Ritou V,Bowden-Jones H,Voon V

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The global research group, DIPLOMATIC (Using eviDence, Implementation science, and a clinical trial PLatform to Optimise MATernal and newborn health in low Income Countries), aims to reduce stillbirths and preterm births and optimise outcomes for babies born preterm. Minimum datasets for routine data collecti...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： von Wissmann B,Wastnedge E,Waters D,Gadama LA,Dube Q,Masesa C,Chodzaza E,Stock SJ,Reynolds RM,Norrie J,Makwakwa E,Freyne B,Campbell H,Norman JE,Wood R,DIPLOMATIC collaboration.

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate whether violent and non-violent offending were related to elevated risk of suicide. We also investigated whether the risk was higher among those with repeated offences and how experiences of substance misuse and suicide attempt modified the relationship. DESIGN:A nationwide p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stenbacka M,Romelsjö A,Jokinen J

更新日期：2014-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mental health problems and hazardous alcohol consumption often co-exist. Hazardous drinking could have a negative impact on different aspects of health and also negatively influence the effect of mental health treatment. The aims of this study were to examine if alcohol consumption patterns changed after tre...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Strid C,Hallgren M,Forsell Y,Kraepelien M,Öjehagen A

更新日期：2019-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess acceptability and feasibility of trial processes and the Rehabilitation Training (ReTrain) intervention including an assessment of intervention fidelity. DESIGN:A two-group, assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial with parallel mixed methods process and economic evaluations. SETTING:Communi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dean SG,Poltawski L,Forster A,Taylor RS,Spencer A,James M,Allison R,Stevens S,Norris M,Shepherd AI,Landa P,Pulsford RM,Hollands L,Calitri R

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Worldwide, the Irish diaspora experience elevated mortality and morbidity across generations, not accounted for through socioeconomic position. The main objective of the present study was to assess if childhood disadvantage accounts for poorer mental and physical health in adulthood, in second-generation Iri...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Das-Munshi J,Clark C,Dewey ME,Leavey G,Stansfeld SA,Prince MJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence of adverse drug events (ADEs) and assess their severity and preventability in four Saudi hospitals. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:The study included patients admitted to medical, surgical and intensive care units (ICUs) of four hospitals in Saudi Arabia. These hospital...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aljadhey H,Mahmoud MA,Ahmed Y,Sultana R,Zouein S,Alshanawani S,Mayet A,Alshaikh MK,Kalagi N,Al Tawil E,El Kinge AR,Arwadi A,Alyahya M,Murray MD,Bates D

更新日期：2016-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse voluntary payment reports of pharmaceutical companies to German healthcare professionals (HCPs) in 2015 and 2016 based on an industry-self-regulating transparency codex. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:Cohort study of all German HCPs who voluntarily agreed that at least one payment they received in 2015 a...

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authors： Stoll M,Hubenschmid L,Koch C,Lieb K

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00