Impact of community-based chronic obstructive pulmonary disease service, a multidisciplinary intervention in an area of high deprivation: a longitudinal matched controlled study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the impact of political conflict (Boko Haram) on tuberculosis (TB) case notifications in Adamawa State in North-east Nigeria. DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of TB case notifications from TB registers (2010-2016) to describe changes in TB notification, sex and age ratios by the degree of conflict ...

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authors： Pembi E,John S,Dumre SP,Ahmadu BU,Vuong NL,Ebied A,Mizukami S,Huy NT,Cuevas LE,Hirayama K

更新日期：2020-09-16 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：INTRODUCTION:This article describes two randomised controlled trials that will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a group self-help intervention developed by the WHO to reduce distress. In these trials SH+ is being tested as a preventative intervention to lower the incidence of m...

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authors： Purgato M,Carswell K,Acarturk C,Au T,Akbai S,Anttila M,Baumgartner J,Bailey D,Biondi M,Bird M,Churchill R,Eskici S,Hansen LJ,Heron P,Ilkkursun Z,Kilian R,Koesters M,Lantta T,Nosè M,Ostuzzi G,Papola D,Popa M,Si

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the risk of major congenital anomaly associated with first-trimester exposure to insulin analogues compared with human insulin in offspring of women with pregestational diabetes. DESIGN AND SETTING:A population-based cohort of women with pregestational diabetes (n=1661) who delivered between 199...

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authors： Wang H,Wender-Ozegowska E,Garne E,Morgan M,Loane M,Morris JK,Bakker MK,Gatt M,de Walle H,Jordan S,Materna-Kiryluk A,Nelen V,Thys G,Wiesel A,Dolk H,de Jong-van den Berg LTW

更新日期：2018-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the risk areas of deaths due to unspecified pneumonia and tuberculosis (TB) in children, and to identify if there is a relationship between these events with higher TB incidence and social determinants. METHODS:Ecological study carried out in Brazil. All cases of TB or unspecified pneumonia death...

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authors： Berra TZ,Assis IS,Arroyo LH,Arcoverde MAM,Alves JD,Campoy LT,Alves LS,Crispim JA,Bruce ATI,Alves YM,Lima Dos Santos F,da Costa Uchôa SA,Fiorati RC,Lapão L,Arcêncio RA

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:​OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of lower socioeconomic status on the outcome of major torso trauma patients under the single-payer system by the National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan. ​DESIGN: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study. ​SETTING: An observational study from the NHI Research Database (NHIRD), invol...

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authors： Kuo LW,Fu CY,Liao CA,Liao CH,Hsieh CH,Wang SY,Chen SW,Cheng CT

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unprecedented global efforts to prevent malaria morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the continent in the last two decades. This study aims to determine how the comparative efficacy and safety of available malaria control interventions intended to i...

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authors： Amimo F,Moon TD,Magit A,Sacarlal J,Lambert B,Nomura S

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated associations of officially recorded crime and perceived neighbourhood safety with physical health, evaluating potential effect modification by gender. SETTING:Nationally representative population-based survey in New Zealand. PARTICIPANTS:Individual-level data from 6995 New Zealand General S...

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authors： Lovasi GS,Goh CE,Pearson AL,Breetzke G

更新日期：2014-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The microscopic evaluation of slides has been gradually moving towards all digital in recent years, leading to the possibility for computer-aided diagnosis. It is worthwhile to know the similarities between deep learning models and pathologists before we put them into practical scenarios. The simple criteria...

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authors： Song Z,Yu C,Zou S,Wang W,Huang Y,Ding X,Liu J,Shao L,Yuan J,Gou X,Jin W,Wang Z,Chen X,Chen H,Liu C,Xu G,Sun Z,Ku C,Zhang Y,Dong X,Wang S,Xu W,Lv N,Shi H

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We piloted an intervention to determine if support from a case manager would assist adults being investigated for tuberculosis (TB) to link into TB and HIV care. DESIGN:Pilot interventional cohort study. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING:Patients identified by primary healthcare clinic staff in South Africa as need...

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authors： Maraba N,Chihota V,McCarthy K,Churchyard GJ,Grant AD

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the incidence and epidemiology of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) on a national scale by using prospective epidemiological data from the Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance System (ANRESIS). DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:National surveillance from 2008 to 2015 of acu...

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authors： Buetti N,Lo Priore E,Atkinson A,Widmer AF,Kronenberg A,Marschall J,Swiss Centre for Antibiotic Resistance (ANRESIS).

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Foot problems (FP) may be considered to be a prevalent conditions in people but there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in men and women. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of FPs on both overall foot health and QoL, stratified by gender. DESI...

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authors： López-López D,Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R,Losa-Iglesias ME,Palomo-López P,Rodríguez-Sanz D,Brandariz-Pereira JM,Calvo-Lobo C

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Persistent infection with sexually transmitted, high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types is the cause of all cervical cancers and some anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV is an extremely common asymptomatic infection but little known and poorly understood by the public. Patients with HPV-related ca...

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authors： Hendry M,Pasterfield D,Adams R,Evans M,Fiander A,Robling M,Campbell C,Makin M,Gollins S,Hiscock J,Nafees S,Bekkers MJ,Rose J,Williams O,Stanley M,Wilkinson C

更新日期：2016-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer and with improved mental health. Despite these benefits, many men do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines and have poor eating behaviours. M...

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authors： Caperchione CM,Bottorff JL,Oliffe JL,Johnson ST,Hunt K,Sharp P,Fitzpatrick KM,Price R,Goldenberg SL

更新日期：2017-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Placenta or placental chorangioma could be the origin site of infantile haemangioma since they share various histochemical and genetic characteristics with placental vascular tissue. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between chorangiomas and infantile haemangiomas in singleton a...

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authors： Sirotkina M,Douroudis K,Wahlgren CF,Westgren M,Papadogiannakis N

更新日期：2017-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is frequently discontinued after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, which could increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Few studies have attempted to improve DAPT adherence through web-based social media. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of socia...

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authors： Sun GL,Lei L,Liu L,Liu J,He Y,Guo Z,Dai X,He L,Chen SQ,Liang Y,Ye J,Hu Y,Chen G,Chen JY,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Acne Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) was set up to identify and rank treatment uncertainties by bringing together people with acne, and professionals providing care within and beyond the National Health Service (NHS). SETTING:The UK with international participation. PARTICIPANTS:Teenagers and adults...

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authors： Layton A,Eady EA,Peat M,Whitehouse H,Levell N,Ridd M,Cowdell F,Patel M,Andrews S,Oxnard C,Fenton M,Firkins L

更新日期：2015-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It is not currently clear whether all anticoagulated patients with a head injury should receive CT scanning or only those with evidence of traumatic brain injury (eg, loss of consciousness or amnesia). We aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of CT for all compared with selective CT use for anticoagulate...

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authors： Kuczawski M,Stevenson M,Goodacre S,Teare MD,Ramlakhan S,Morris F,Mason S

更新日期：2016-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT), for people living with HIV (PLHIV) is the proven and recommended intervention to avert tuberculosis (TB). In 2015, Nepal implemented 6 months of IPT for all PLHIV registered for HIV care in antiretroviral therapy (ART) centres. After programmatic implementation, there has ...

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authors： Dhungana GP,Thekkur P,Chinnakali P,Bhatta U,Pandey B,Zhang WH

更新日期：2019-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:After a diagnosis of localised breast cancer, overweight, obesity and weight gain are negatively associated with prognosis. In contrast, maintaining an optimal weight through a balanced diet combined with regular physical activity appears to be effective protective behaviour against comorbidity or mortalit...

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authors： Touillaud M,Foucaut AM,Berthouze SE,Reynes E,Kempf-Lépine AS,Carretier J,Pérol D,Guillemaut S,Chabaud S,Bourne-Branchu V,Perrier L,Trédan O,Fervers B,Bachmann P

更新日期：2013-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand the challenges faced by patients with tuberculosis (TB) and factors that influence TB treatment adherence in Ukraine. DESIGN:Qualitative study. SETTING:TB treatment facilities in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. PARTICIPANTS:Sixty adults who had undergone treatment for drug-sensitive TB between June 20...

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authors： Aibana O,Dauria E,Kiriazova T,Makarenko O,Bachmaha M,Rybak N,Flanigan TP,Petrenko V,Becker AE,Murray MB

更新日期：2020-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study is concerned with helping to improve the health and care of newborn babies in Bangladesh by exploring adverse maternal circumstances and assessing whether these are contributing towards low birth weight (LBW) in neonates. STUDY DESIGNS AND SETTINGS:Data were drawn and analysed from the Bangladesh ...

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authors： Khan MMA,Mustagir MG,Islam MR,Kaikobad MS,Khan HT

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) occurs at term in 8% of pregnancies. Several studies have demonstrated that the risk of chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis increases with duration of PROM. Decreasing the time interval between PROM and delivery is associated with lower rates of maternal infections. I...

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authors： Devillard E,Delabaere A,Rouzaire M,Pereira B,Accoceberry M,Houlle C,Dejou-Bouillet L,Bouchet P,Gallot D

更新日期：2019-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically search for research about the effectiveness of mandatory reporting of child maltreatment and to synthesise qualitative research that explores mandated reporters' (MRs) experiences with reporting. DESIGN:As no studies assessing the effectiveness of mandatory reporting were retrieved from our...

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authors： McTavish JR,Kimber M,Devries K,Colombini M,MacGregor JCD,Wathen CN,Agarwal A,MacMillan HL

更新日期：2017-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the reasons why some people do not participate in bowel cancer screening so that steps can be taken to improve informed decision-making. DESIGN:Qualitative study, using focus groups with thematic analysis of data to identify, analyse and report patterns. Transcripts were repeatedly read and indu...

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authors： Bradley DT,Treanor C,McMullan C,Owen T,Graham A,Anderson D

更新日期：2015-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe, using data from the Newcastle 85+ cohort study, the use of primary care and other healthcare services by 85-year-olds as they age. DESIGN:Longitudinal population-based cohort study. SETTING:Newcastle on Tyne and North Tyneside, UK. PARTICIPANTS:Community dwelling and institutionalised men and ...

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authors： Yadegarfar ME,Jagger C,Duncan R,Fouweather T,Hanratty B,Parker S,Robinson L

更新日期：2018-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective is to evaluate efficiency based on data on morbidity and mortality, health-related quality of life and healthcare-related costs after early reversal of temporary ileostomy after rectal resection for cancer compared with the standard procedure (late reversal). BACKGROUND:Reversal of a temporary ...

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authors： Danielsen AK,Correa-Marinez A,Angenete E,Skullmann S,Haglind E,Rosenberg J,SSORG (Scandinavian Outcomes Research Group).

更新日期：2011-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how accurately doctors estimated their performance on the General Medical Council's Tests of Competence pilot examinations. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey design using a questionnaire method. SETTING:University College London Medical School. PARTICIPANTS:524 medical doctors working in a ran...

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authors： Mehdizadeh L,Sturrock A,Myers G,Khatib Y,Dacre J

更新日期：2014-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to examine the tracking and predictability of physical activity in old age from overall physical activity and participation in sport, recreational activity and walking in mid-life. DESIGN:Prospective population-based cohort study. SETTING:British Regional Heart Study participants recruited ...

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authors： Aggio D,Papacosta O,Lennon L,Whincup P,Wannamethee G,Jefferis BJ

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the gap between real-world data and clinical research initiated by doctors in China, explore the potential reasons for this gap and collect different stakeholders' suggestions. DESIGN:This qualitative study involved three types of hospital personnel based on three interview outlines. The data ...

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authors： Jin F,Yao C,Yan X,Dong C,Lai J,Li L,Wang B,Tan Y,Zhu S

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00