Inequality of trauma care under a single-payer universal coverage system in Taiwan: a nationwide cohort study from the National Health Insurance Research Database.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines and training initiatives (G/TIs) are available to support communication in cross-cultural consultations but are rarely implemented in routine practice in primary care. As part of the European Union RESTORE project, our objective was to explore whether the available G/TIs make sense to migrants and...

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authors： Lionis C,Papadakaki M,Saridaki A,Dowrick C,O'Donnell CA,Mair FS,van den Muijsenbergh M,Burns N,de Brún T,O'Reilly de Brún M,van Weel-Baumgarten E,Spiegel W,MacFarlane A

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, there are still many complications associated with the use of olanzapine, and researchers continually strive to improve the handling of data from regular therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). The objective of ...

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authors： Li A,Ji S,Yue W,Yan H,Dong F,Ruan C,Li W,Lu W,Zhang D,Wang C

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), open surgical or endovascular aneurysm repair procedures are often used to minimise the risk of aneurysm-related rupture and death; however, aneurysm repair itself carries a high risk. Low cardiopulmonary fitness is associated with an increased risk o...

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authors： Tew GA,Weston M,Kothmann E,Batterham AM,Gray J,Kerr K,Martin D,Nawaz S,Yates D,Danjoux G

更新日期：2014-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:How researchers' contributions relate to author order on the byline remains unclear. We sought to identify researchers' contributions associated with author order, and to explore the existence of author profiles. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Published record. PARTICIPANTS:1139 authors of 119 researc...

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authors： Perneger TV,Poncet A,Carpentier M,Agoritsas T,Combescure C,Gayet-Ageron A

更新日期：2017-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess (1) how well validated existing paediatric track and trigger tools (PTTT) are for predicting adverse outcomes in hospitalised children, and (2) how effective broader paediatric early warning systems are at reducing adverse outcomes in hospitalised children. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:B...

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authors： Trubey R,Huang C,Lugg-Widger FV,Hood K,Allen D,Edwards D,Lacy D,Lloyd A,Mann M,Mason B,Oliver A,Roland D,Sefton G,Skone R,Thomas-Jones E,Tume LN,Powell C

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anxiety disorders (ADs) are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the risk factors of new-onset ADs remain unclear. This study was aimed at evaluating the incidence and risk factors for new-onset ADs, including pre-existing hyperlipidaemia and three major comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, hyper...

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authors： Ho CH,Hsieh KY,Liang FW,Li CJ,Wang JJ,Chio CC,Chang CH,Kuo JR

更新日期：2014-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is a wide variation between European countries in antibiotic prescribing for patients in primary care with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) that is not explained by case mix and clinical factors alone. Variation in antibiotic prescribing that is not warranted by differences in illness and clini...

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authors： Brookes-Howell L,Hood K,Cooper L,Little P,Verheij T,Coenen S,Godycki-Cwirko M,Melbye H,Borras-Santos A,Worby P,Jakobsen K,Goossens H,Butler CC

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer of the oral cavity is the leading malignancy among males in Sri Lanka, and sixth among women. This study aimed to estimate costs of managing patients with oral cancer (OCA) in Sri Lanka for a 12 month period from diagnosis. DESIGN:Hospital based costing study. SETTINGS:Four selected cancer treatment ...

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authors： Amarasinghe H,Jayasinghe RD,Dharmagunawardene D,Attygalla M,Scuffham PA,Johnson N,Kularatna S

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There has been increased interest in screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with commissioned pilot schemes, ongoing large clinical trials and the emergence of inexpensive consumer single-lead ECG devices that can be used to detect AF. This qualitative study aimed to explore patients' views and understanding...

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authors： Lown M,Wilcox CR,Hughes S,Santer M,Lewith G,Moore M,Little P

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ambient temperature has been reported to play a role in the occurrence of spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). This study aimed to investigate the relation between ambient temperature of onset time and ICH and the effect of hourly temperature within 72 h before ICH. DESIGN:This is a cross-sectional ...

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authors： Fang CW,Ma MC,Lin HJ,Chen CH

更新日期：2012-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Maine Diversion Alert Program grants healthcare providers access to law enforcement data on drug charges. The objectives of this report were to analyse variations in drug charges by demographics and examine recent trends in arrests, prescriptions of controlled substances and overdoses. DESIGN:Observatio...

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authors： Simpson KJ,Moran MT,Foster ML,Shah DT,Chung DY,Nichols SD,McCall KL,Piper BJ

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of an innovative peer intervention promoting healthy eating and physical activity, which purposefully selected peer facilitators according to socioeconomic status to target less-advantaged overweight receivers. SETTING:Nine high schools, two middle schools. PARTICIPANTS:One hundr...

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authors： Saez L,Legrand K,Alleyrat C,Ramisasoa S,Langlois J,Muller L,Omorou AY,De Lavenne R,Kivits J,Lecomte E,Briançon S,PRALIMAP-INÈS Trial Group.

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mortality has declined in people with HIV infection, subsequent to the improved access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). We assessed the incidence and determinants of mortality among patients with HIV-1 infection who were started on ART in a referral treatment centre for HIV infection in Yaounde, Cameroon. D...

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authors： Poka-Mayap V,Pefura-Yone EW,Kengne AP,Kuaban C

更新日期：2013-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the association between prenatal exposure to monotherapy with the antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) most commonly used during pregnancy and the risk of various neurodevelopmental outcomes compared with lamotrigine. DESIGN:Nationwide population-based cohort study. SETTING:French national healthcare datab...

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authors： Blotière PO,Miranda S,Weill A,Mikaeloff Y,Peyre H,Ramus F,Mahmoud Z,Coste J,Dray-Spira R

更新日期：2020-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Township hospitals (THs) are important components of the three-tier rural healthcare system of China. However, the efficiency and productivity of THs have been questioned since the healthcare reform was implemented in 2009. The objective of this study is to analyse the efficiency and productivity changes in T...

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authors： Cheng Z,Cai M,Tao H,He Z,Lin X,Lin H,Zuo Y

更新日期：2016-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the completeness of reporting of blinding in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions in anaesthesiology, the actual blinding status of various persons associated with an RCT and trial authors' interpretation of blinding terminology related to RCTs. METHODS:This was a methodological s...

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authors： Penić A,Begić D,Balajić K,Kowalski M,Marušić A,Puljak L

更新日期：2020-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated whether the timing of hospital admission is associated with the risk of mortality for patients with COVID-19 in England, and the factors associated with a longer interval between symptom onset and hospital admission. DESIGN:Retrospective observational cohort study of data collected by the CO...

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authors： Alaa A,Qian Z,Rashbass J,Benger J,van der Schaar M

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Published in 2018, the 5C scale is psychometrically validated to assess five psychological antecedents of vaccination (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation and collective responsibility). The original version offers a validated English and German scale to assess these determinants with a short...

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authors： Betsch C,Bach Habersaat K,Deshevoi S,Heinemeier D,Briko N,Kostenko N,Kocik J,Böhm R,Zettler I,Wiysonge CS,Dubé È,Gagneur A,Botelho-Nevers E,Gagneux-Brunon A,Sivelä J

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Different studies have been conducted on the role of curcumin in health since having multiple properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Due to the lack of studies regarding curcumin effects on obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), our protocol was designed to a...

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authors： Jazayeri-Tehrani SA,Rezayat SM,Mansouri S,Qorbani M,Alavian SM,Daneshi-Maskooni M,Hosseinzadeh-Attar MJ

更新日期：2017-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective A randomised controlled study performed from 2007 to 2008 showed beneficial effects of a composite clinical pharmacist service as regards a simple health status instrument. The present study aimed to evaluate if the intervention was cost-effective when evaluated in a decision-theoretic model. Design A piggy...

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authors： Wallerstedt SM,Bladh L,Ramsberg J

更新日期：2012-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To elucidate the views of intermittent catheter (IC) users regarding urinary tract infection (UTI) symptom presentation, terminology for describing signs and symptoms, the cause of UTI and management strategies. DESIGN:Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews. The transcribed text was analysed them...

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authors： Okamoto I,Prieto J,Avery M,Moore K,Fader M,Sartain S,Clancy B

更新日期：2017-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Treatment gradients by socioeconomic status have been observed within cancer care in several countries. The objective of this study was to explore whether patients' educational level and social network influence oncologists' clinical decision-making. DESIGN:Semi-structured interviews on factors considered wh...

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authors： Cavalli-Björkman N,Glimelius B,Strang P

更新日期：2012-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This protocol describes an observational study which set out to assess whether frailty and/or multimorbidity correlates with short-term and medium-term outcomes in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in a European, multicentre setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Over a 3-month period we aim to recruit a minimum of...

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authors： Price A,Barlow-Pay F,Duffy S,Pearce L,Vilches-Moraga A,Moug S,Quinn T,Stechman M,Braude P,Mitchell E,Myint PK,Verduri A,McCarthy K,Carter B,Hewitt J,COPE Study Collaborators.

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A significant proportion of cardiovascular disease (CVD) cannot be explained by well-known risk factors such as high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. One potential novel risk factor for CVD is asthma. We aimed to investigate the association between asthma and mortality due to CVD. DESIGN:Prospective ...

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authors： Strand LB,Tsai MK,Wen CP,Chang SS,Brumpton BM

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In recent years, quality of life (QoL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been gaining considerable importance in clinical research and practice. Against this backdrop, this systematic review aimed to provide a broad overview of clinical, sociodemographic and psychosocial risk and protective factors for QoL in ad...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gil-González I,Martín-Rodríguez A,Conrad R,Pérez-San-Gregorio MÁ

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physically active cancer survivors have substantially less cancer recurrence and improved survival compared with those who are inactive. However, the majority of survivors (70%-90%) are not meeting the physical activity (PA) guidelines. There are also significant geographic inequalities in cancer survival ...

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authors： Hardcastle SJ,Hince D,Jiménez-Castuera R,Boyle T,Cavalheri V,Makin G,Tan P,Salfinger S,Tan J,Mohan GR,Levitt M,Cohen PA,Saunders C,Platell C

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report on: (1) the proportion of patients with known atrial fibrillation (AF); and (2) demographic, clinical or radiological differences between patients with known AF (and not treated) and patients with newly diagnosed AF, in a cohort of patients who presented with ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wilson D,Ambler G,Shakeshaft C,Banerjee G,Charidimou A,Seiffge D,White M,Cohen H,Yousry T,Salman R,Lip GYH,Muir K,Brown MM,Jäger HR,Werring DJ,CROMIS-2 collaborators.

更新日期：2019-07-24 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...

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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：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we assess the performance of public hospitals in Saudi Arabia. We detect the sources of inefficiency and estimate the optimal levels of the resources that provide the current level of health services. We enrich our analysis by employing locations and capacities of the hospitals. DESIGN:We empl...

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authors： Alatawi AD,Niessen LW,Khan JAM

更新日期：2020-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine levels of public registration for a cohort of clinical trials reviewed and given a favourable opinion by research ethics committees in the United Kingdom. STUDY DESIGN:Audit of records. SETTING:Clinical trials receiving a favourable ethics opinion between 1 January 2016 and 30 June 2016. MAIN ...

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authors： Denneny C,Bourne S,Kolstoe SE

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00