Designing new diagnostic systems for the early detection of tobacco-associated chronic renal damage in patients of a primary care centre in Salamanca, Spain: an observational, prospective study protocol.

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN:This field experiment aimed to compare bowel cancer screening participation rates prior to, during and after a mass media campaign promoting screening, and the extent to which a higher intensity campaign in one state led to higher screening rates compared with another state that received lower int...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Durkin SJ,Broun K,Spittal MJ,Wakefield MA

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Moderation of alcohol consumption is included as a class I, level of evidence A recommendation in the current European guidelines for the management of hypertension. We investigated its awareness and self-reported implementation among European physicians across different specialties and workplaces. DESIGN A...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zaidi Touis L,Bolbrinker J,Riemer TG,Kreutz R

更新日期：2018-10-21 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 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

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 rate of total knee arthroplasty surgery (TKA) is rising in Australia despite varying impacts of TKA on physical function (PF) in population-based studies. There are potentially modifiable risk factors that could enhance PF after TKA, so we evaluated (1) the levels of PF in persons with TKA and the rest o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rogers KD,Blyth FM,March LM,Jorm L

更新日期：2013-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (second NDSP) was planned to ascertain the updated prevalence of diabetes, pre-diabetes and associated risk factors at the national and provincial levels. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The survey was conducted by using multistage clustering technique in all four ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Basit A,Fawwad A,Qureshi H,Shera AS,NDSP Members.

更新日期：2018-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the long-term clinical outcomes after cataract surgery with and without capsular tension ring (CTR) in a group of patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). DESIGN:A retrospective study. SETTING:Tertiary referral centre. PARTICIPANTS:52 eyes (46 patients) with RP. INTERVENTIONS:Cataract surgery...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bayyoud T,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Yoeruek E

更新日期：2013-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Syphilis is a global health concern with an estimated 12 million infections occurring annually. Due to the increasing rates of new syphilis infections being reported in patients infected with HIV, and their higher risk for atypical and severe presentations, periodic screening has been recommended as a routin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lang R,Read R,Krentz HB,Peng M,Ramazani S,Vu Q,Gill MJ

更新日期：2018-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report on the causes of blindness certifications in England and Wales in working age adults (16-64 years) in 2009-2010; and to compare these with figures from 1999 to 2000. DESIGN:Analysis of the national database of blindness certificates of vision impairment (CVIs) received by the Certifications Office...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liew G,Michaelides M,Bunce C

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low-dose methoxyflurane is a non-opioid, inhaled analgesic administered via the Penthrox inhaler and was recently licensed in Europe for emergency relief of moderate-to-severe trauma-associated pain in conscious adults. This non-interventional study investigated occupational exposure to methoxyflurane in the...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Frangos J,Belbachir A,Dautheville S,Jung C,Herklotz K,Amon F,Dickerson S,Chomier B

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:With accurate molecular tests now available for diagnosis of chlamydia and gonorrhoea (Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG)) at the point-of-care (POC), we aimed to explore the public health implications (benefits and barriers) of their integration into remote primary care in Australia. MET...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Natoli L,Guy RJ,Shephard M,Whiley D,Tabrizi SN,Ward J,Regan DG,Badman SG,Anderson DA,Kaldor J,Maher L,TTANGO investigator group.

更新日期：2015-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of depression among male and female medical students, its change over time and whether depression persists for affected students. DESIGN:Longitudinal study comprising annual questionnaire surveys which included the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Quince TA,Wood DF,Parker RA,Benson J

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyse the rate of knee arthroplasty in the population of patients with a history of arthroscopic chondroplasty of the knee, in England, over 10 years, with comparison to general population data for patients without a history of chondroplasty. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort stu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abram SGF,Palmer AJR,Judge A,Beard DJ,Price AJ

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Community engagement practices in Indigenous health research are promoted as a means of decolonising research, but there is no comprehensive synthesis of approaches in the literature. Our aim was to assemble and qualitatively synthesise a comprehensive list of actionable recommendations to enhance community e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin CY,Loyola-Sanchez A,Boyling E,Barnabe C

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:First, to investigate whether there is a relationship between a family being known to child protective services or police at the time of birth and the risk of abusive head trauma (AHT, formerly known as shaken baby syndrome). Second, to investigate whether data from child protective services or police improv...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kelly P,Thompson JMD,Rungan S,Ameratunga S,Jelleyman T,Percival T,Elder H,Mitchell EA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally and many jurisdictions have developed population-based cancer screening programmes to reduce the public health burden of disease. However, screening participation remains suboptimal. Social media and other mobile health (mHealth) technologies are increa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ruco A,Dossa F,Tinmouth J,Llovet D,Kishibe T,Baxter NN MD PhD

更新日期：2020-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complex population health interventions that are effective in one context may not be effective elsewhere, and may even be harmful. As such, an intervention may require adaptation to ensure it fits with a new context. To date, there is no overarching guidance to help researchers to adapt and evaluate interv...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Campbell M,Moore G,Evans RE,Khodyakov D,Craig P,ADAPT Study team.

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of health workers about multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) prevention and control. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGS:A cross-sectional study was conducted at Gondar University Referral Hospital and Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Ran...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Alene KA,Adane AA,Yifiru S,Bitew BD,Adane A,Koye DN

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify and evaluate interventions aimed at increasing uptake of, or access to, physical health screening by adults with severe mental illness; to examine why interventions might work. DESIGN:Realist review. SETTING:Primary, secondary and tertiary care. RESULTS:A systematic search identified 1448 stud...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lamontagne-Godwin F,Burgess C,Clement S,Gasston-Hales M,Greene C,Manyande A,Taylor D,Walters P,Barley E

更新日期：2018-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors influencing cardiologists' and hospitalists' decisions regarding palliative care referral among hospitalised patients with advanced heart failure. DESIGN:An exploratory, randomised vignette-based survey. SETTING:Cardiology and hospitalist divisions at three Michigan State institutions an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abedini NC,Guo G,Hummel SL,Bozaan D,Beasley M,Cowger J,Chopra V

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Head injury is a common reason for emergency department (ED) attendance. Around 1% of patients have life-threatening injuries, while 80% of patients are discharged. National guidelines (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)) were introduced in Scotland with the aim of achieving early identificat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Marincowitz C,Lecky FE,Morris E,Allgar V,Sheldon TA

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major challenge to global health. The same epidemiological transition scenario is replayed as countries develop, but with variations based on environment, culture and ethnic mixture. The Baependi Heart Study was set up in 2005 to develop a longitudinal family-based cohort study...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Egan KJ,von Schantz M,Negrão AB,Santos HC,Horimoto AR,Duarte NE,Gonçalves GC,Soler JM,de Andrade M,Lorenzi-Filho G,Vallada H,Taporoski TP,Pedrazzoli M,Azambuja AP,de Oliveira CM,Alvim RO,Krieger JE,Pereira AC

更新日期：2016-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Telemedicine has been promoted as an economical and effective way to enhance patient care, but its acceptance among patients in low-income and middle-income countries is poorly understood. This study is aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus that used telemed...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee JY,Chan CKY,Chua SS,Paraidathathu T,Lee KK,Tan CSS,Nasir N,Lee SWH

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND SETTING:Advances in multigene panel testing for cancer susceptibility has increased the complexity of counselling, requiring particular attention to counselees' psychosocial needs. Changes in psychosocial problems before and after genetic testing were prospectively compared between genetic test results i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brédart A,Kop JL,Dick J,Cano A,De Pauw A,Anota A,Brunet J,Devilee P,Stoppa-Lyonnet D,Schmutzler R,Dolbeault S

更新日期：2019-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical inactivity has been described as a global pandemic. Interventions aimed at developing skills in lifelong physical activities may provide the foundation for an active lifestyle into adulthood. In general, school-based physical activity interventions targeting adolescents have produced modest result...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lubans DR,Smith JJ,Peralta LR,Plotnikoff RC,Okely AD,Salmon J,Eather N,Dewar DL,Kennedy S,Lonsdale C,Hilland TA,Estabrooks P,Finn TL,Pollock E,Morgan PJ

更新日期：2016-06-27 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:(1) Summarise chest ultrasound accuracy to diagnose radiological consolidation, referenced to chest CT in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF). (2) Directly compared ultrasound with chest X-ray. SETTING:Hospitalised patients. PARTICIPANTS:Studies were eligible if adult participants in respiratory ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hew M,Corcoran JP,Harriss EK,Rahman NM,Mallett S

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Female sex workers (FSWs) experience violence from a range of perpetrators, but little is known about how violence experience across multiple settings (workplace, community, domestic) impacts on HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk. We examined whether HIV/STI risk differs by the perpetrator of viol...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Beksinska A,Prakash R,Isac S,Mohan HL,Platt L,Blanchard J,Moses S,Beattie TS

更新日期：2018-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the burden of comorbidity, polypharmacy and herpes zoster (HZ), an infectious disease, and its main complication post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in young (50-70 years of age: 70-) and old (≥ 70 years of age: 70+) patients. DESIGN:Post hoc analysis of the results of the 12-month longitudinal prospec...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pickering G,Gavazzi G,Gaillat J,Paccalin M,Bloch K,Bouhassira D

更新日期：2016-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study aimed to better understand trends and risk factors associated with non-fatal drowning of infants and children in the USA using two large, national databases. METHODS:A secondary data analysis was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample and the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample da...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Felton H,Myers J,Liu G,Davis DW

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The prevalence of neck/back pain (NBP) is high worldwide. Limited number of studies have investigated workers with occasional NBP regarding the risk of developing long-duration activity limiting NBP (LNBP). The objectives were to assess (1) the effect of poor work ability and sleep disturbances in persons wi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Holm LW,Bohman T,Lekander M,Magnusson C,Skillgate E

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00