Prevalence and correlates of smoking and nicotine dependence: results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Singapore residents.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous systematic reviews were not restricted to either primary or secondary prevention trials, this study aimed to investigate the effects of reduced and/or modified fat diets and dietary fatty acids on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular events in participants with established...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Schwingshackl L,Hoffmann G

更新日期：2014-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To better model underlying trends in cervical cancer incidence so as to model past trends, to estimate the impact of cervical screening on cervical cancer rates at different ages and to obtain a counterfactual baseline under a no-screening scenario. DESIGN:Trend analysis of cancer registry data recorded bet...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pesola F,Sasieni P

更新日期：2019-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a growing body of evidence associating financial strain (FS) with poor health but most of this research has been cross-sectional and adult-focused. During the 'Great Recession' many UK households experienced increased FS. The primary aim of this study was to determine the impact of increased FS on c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McKenna C,Law C,Pearce A

更新日期：2017-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment in sciatica symptom severity and quality of life in patients with lumbar disc ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gugliotta M,da Costa BR,Dabis E,Theiler R,Jüni P,Reichenbach S,Landolt H,Hasler P

更新日期：2016-12-21 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：INTRODUCTION:In developed countries, substituting physicians with nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses (physician substitution) occurs in nursing homes as an answer to the challenges related to the ageing population and the shortage of staff, as well as to guarantee the quality of nursing home care. How...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lovink MH,Persoon A,van Vught AJAH,Schoonhoven L,Koopmans RTCM,Laurant MGH

更新日期：2017-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bladder cancer (BC) is the 10th common cancer worldwide and ranks seventh in Nigeria. This scoping review aims to identify the gaps in clinical care and research of BC in Nigeria as part of the development of a larger national research programme aiming to improve outcomes and care of BC. METHODS AND ANALY...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kibaru J,Kotecha P,Iya AM,Russell B,Abdullahi M,Alhassan SU,Mustapha MI,Bryan RT,Van Hemelrijck M

更新日期：2021-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Respiratory symptoms are associated with spirometry results but more strongly with smoking history, suggesting that alterations in the lung other than those revealed by spirometry contribute to cause symptoms. Smoking may cause obstruction of peripheral airways that is poorly detected by spirometry. The slop...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Olofson JY,Houltz B,Nilsson Tengelin M,Bake B

更新日期：2012-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between surrounding greenness levels and asthma among children, and to explore a possible change of this association by the distance of the residence to a city park. DESIGN:A nested case-control study. SETTING:Children aged 4-6 years residing at the...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Andrusaityte S,Grazuleviciene R,Kudzyte J,Bernotiene A,Dedele A,Nieuwenhuijsen MJ

更新日期：2016-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Financial toxicity (FT) is a well-recognised problem in oncology. US-based studies have shown that: (a) cancer patients have a 2.7 times risk of bankruptcy; (b) patients who declare bankruptcy have a 79% greater hazard of death; (c) financial burden significantly impairs quality of life (QoL) and (d) reduc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Riva S,Bryce J,De Lorenzo F,Del Campo L,Di Maio M,Efficace F,Frontini L,Giannarelli D,Gitto L,Iannelli E,Jommi C,Montesarchio V,Traclò F,Vaccaro CM,Gallo C,Perrone F

更新日期：2019-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association of living in foster care (FC) with substance use and subjective well-being in a sample of secondary school students (11-16 years) in Wales in 2015/16, and to examine whether these associations are attenuated by the perceived quality of interpersonal relationships. DESIGN:Cross-...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Long SJ,Evans RE,Fletcher A,Hewitt G,Murphy S,Young H,Moore GF

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the relationship between birth order and stereoacuity among Chinese children aged 60-72 months. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. PARTICIPANTS:1342 children with complete data on the questionnaire, stereoacuity and refraction were included. RESULTS:The mean stereoacuity was 53.2±1.7, ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Han S,Zhang X,Li R,Tong H,Zhao X,Wang Y,Hao Q,Huang D,Zhu H,Zhang X,Liu H

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In response to public health concern about effects of arson at solid waste management plants in July 2012, we analysed vital statistics data to evaluate any potential effect on pregnancies at different gestational ages of pollutants emitted from the landfill on fire. SETTING:A community living near the larg...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mazzucco W,Tavormina E,Macaluso M,Marotta C,Cusimano R,Alba D,Costantino C,Grammauta R,Cernigliaro A,Scondotto S,Vitale F

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity is a global pandemic that affects all socioeconomic strata, however, the highest figures have been observed in the most disadvantaged social groups. Evidence from the USA and Canada showed that specific urban settings encourage obesogenic behaviour in the population living and/or working there. We ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fuentes Pacheco A,Carrillo Balam G,Archibald D,Grant E,Skafida V

更新日期：2018-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To support sustainability of the welfare society enhanced work retention is needed among those with impaired work ability. Partial health-related benefits have been introduced for this target. The aim was to estimate the effects of partial sick leave on transition to disability pension applying propensity sc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kausto J,Solovieva S,Virta LJ,Viikari-Juntura E

更新日期：2012-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients are often accompanied by family or companions during consultations, but little is known about how this might influence the process. We explored how the presence of a companion in a consultation contributes to communication and the decision-making process. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:A teac...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Korfage IJ,Audrey S,Hak T,Blazeby JM,Abel J,Campbell R

更新日期：2013-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate mental and physical health of mothers exposed to recent and early postpartum intimate partner violence (IPV) in the 10 years after having their first child. DESIGN:Prospective pregnancy cohort study. SETTING:Women were recruited at six metropolitan public maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Aus...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brown SJ,Conway LJ,FitzPatrick KM,Hegarty K,Mensah FK,Papadopoullos S,Woolhouse H,Giallo R,Gartland D

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In ST elevation myocardial infarction women received less evidence-based medicine and had worse outcome during the fibrinolytic era. With the shift to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) as preferred reperfusion strategy, the authors aimed to investigate whether these gender differences has dimi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lawesson SS,Alfredsson J,Fredrikson M,Swahn E

更新日期：2012-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adolescence and young adulthood is a period in life when individuals may be especially vulnerable to harmful substance use. Several critical developmental processes are occurring in the brain, and substance use poses both short-term and long-term risks with regard to mental health and social development. F...

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authors： Kvillemo P,Strandberg AK,Gripenberg J,Berman AH,Skoglund C,Elgán TH

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impulse oscillometry is increasingly used for assessing the oscillatory mechanics of the respiratory system. The within-breath behaviour of the oscillatory mechanics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a well-known physiological feature. The purpose of this study was to develop a new appro...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ohishi J,Kurosawa H,Ogawa H,Irokawa T,Hida W,Kohzuki M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and elderly Chinese population. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:This study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. PARTICIPANTS:Middle-aged and ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou L,Wu Y,Yu S,Shen Y,Ke C

更新日期：2020-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many countries are launching large-scale, digitally enabled change programmes as part of efforts to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care. We have been commissioned to conduct an independent evaluation of a major national change programme, the Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Programme, which aim...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cresswell K,Sheikh A,Dean Franklin B,Krasuska M,Nguyen H,Hinder S,Lane W,Mozaffar H,Mason K,Eason S,Potts H,Williams R

更新日期：2020-10-08 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：OBJECTIVES:To explore the usefulness of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for general use by identifying best-evidenced formulae to calculate lean and fat mass, comparing these to historical gold standard data and comparing these results with machine-generated output. In addition, we explored how to best to adjust...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Franco-Villoria M,Wright CM,McColl JH,Sherriff A,Pearce MS,Gateshead Millennium Study core team.

更新日期：2016-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The hypertension epidemic in Africa collectively with very low rates of blood pressure control may predict an incremented prevalence of resistant hypertension (RH) across the continent. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of RH and associated risk factors in Africa. DATA SOURCES:We conducte...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nansseu JR,Noubiap JJ,Mengnjo MK,Aminde LN,Essouma M,Jingi AM,Bigna JJ

更新日期：2016-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delirium is very common in patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU), and may worsen survival in these patients. Several meta-analyses have evaluated the antidelirium effects of dexmedetomidine in ICU patients, but their findings were inconsistent. Recently, several large multicentre randomised clinic...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sun R,Wang S,Li S,Yang C,Zhao Y,Luo A

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) emergence is a major public health concern. This study was aimed at assessing risk factors for persistently carrying MRSA in veal calf farmers and their family members. We also evaluate the dynamics of MRSA environmental load during t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dorado-García A,Bos ME,Graveland H,Van Cleef BA,Verstappen KM,Kluytmans JA,Wagenaar JA,Heederik DJ

更新日期：2013-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Physical activity is widely recommended in the treatment and management of cystic fibrosis (CF). Despite the numerous physical and psychological benefits, many young people with CF are not achieving the recommended levels of physical activity. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and synthesise ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Denford S,van Beurden S,O'Halloran P,Williams CA

更新日期：2020-02-20 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 present study aimed to evaluate the association between smoking and incident pterygium in adult Korean men. DESIGN:A retrospective nationwide longitudinal cohort. SETTING:National Health Insurance database of South Korea. PARTICIPANTS:This study included Korean men (age range: 40-79 years) registered i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rim TH,Kim DW,Cheng CY,Kim SS

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00