Impact of carbohydrate-reduced nutrition in septic patients on ICU: study protocol for a prospective randomised controlled trial.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Literature on associations between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and fistula points to a common belief that FGM/C predisposes women to developing fistula. This study explores this association using nationally representative survey data. DESIGN:A secondary statistical analysis of cross-sectional ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Matanda DJ,Sripad P,Ndwiga C

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer rates are higher in low-resourced countries than high, partly due to lower rates of screening. Incidence in Thailand is nearly three times higher than in the USA (16.2 vs 6.5 age-standardised incidence), even with Thailand's universal health coverage, which includes screening, suggesting that...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gottschlich A,Nuntadusit T,Zarins KR,Hada M,Chooson N,Bilheem S,Navakanitworakul R,Nittayaboon K,Virani S,Rozek L,Sriplung H,Meza R

更新日期：2019-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Low serum vitamin D levels have been associated with risk for certain malignancies, but studies have not directly analysed levels between community oncology and primary care practices. The purpose of this study was to compare serum vitamin D levels in patients at a community oncology practice with non-cance...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Churilla TM,Lesko SL,Brereton HD,Klem M,Donnelly PE,Peters CA

更新日期：2011-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Activated protein C (aPC) plays a pivotal role in modulating a severe inflammatory response and is thought to be beneficial for patients with sepsis. However, several meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) show that aPC is not significantly associated with improved survival in critically ill ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Internalised homonegativity (IH) is hypothesised to be associated with HIV risk behaviour and HIV testing in men who have sex with men (MSM). We sought to determine the social and individual variables associated with IH and the associations between IH and HIV-related behaviours. DESIGN AND SETTING:We examin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ross MW,Berg RC,Schmidt AJ,Hospers HJ,Breveglieri M,Furegato M,Weatherburn P,European MSM Internet Survey (EMIS) Network.

更新日期：2013-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The number of women entering medicine has increased significantly, yet women are still under-represented at senior levels in academic medicine. To support the gender equality action plan at one School of Medicine, this study sought to (1) identify the range of viewpoints held by staff on how to address gende...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bryant LD,Burkinshaw P,House AO,West RM,Ward V

更新日期：2017-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Health interventions often target pregnant women and their unborn children. Interventions in rural India targeting pregnant women, however, often do not cover the critical early windows of susceptibility during the first trimester and parts of the second trimester. This pilot seeks to determine if targetin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pillarisetti A,Roy S,Diamond-Smith N,Ghorpade M,Dhongade A,Balakrishnan K,Sambandam S,Patil R,Levine DI,Juvekar S,Smith KR

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression and alcohol use disorders are international public health priorities for which there is a substantial treatment gap. Brief mental health interventions delivered by lay health workers in primary care services may reduce this gap. There is limited economic evidence assessing the cost-effectiveness...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mutyambizi-Mafunda V,Myers B,Sorsdahl K,Lund C,Naledi T,Cleary S

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Local food environments have been linked with dietary intake and obesity in adults. However, overall evidence remains mixed with calls for increased theoretical and conceptual clarity related to how availability of neighbourhood food outlets, and within-outlet food options, influence food purchasing and co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Penney TL,Brown HE,Maguire ER,Kuhn I,Monsivais P

更新日期：2015-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Occupational and environmental exposures remain important modifiable risk factors of public health. Existing cohort studies are often limited by the level of detail of data collected on these factors and health. It is also often assumed that the more healthy group is over-represented in cohort studies, which is...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Slottje P,Yzermans CJ,Korevaar JC,Hooiveld M,Vermeulen RC

更新日期：2014-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Insomnia is highly prevalent in prisoners and is a risk factor for poor mental well-being, depression, suicidality and aggression, all common concerns in this vulnerable population. Improving sleep management options in prison offers the potential to impact positively on a number of these common risk factors....

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dewa LH,Hassan L,Shaw J,Senior J

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the ageing of the population and the general improvement of care, an increasing number of people are living with multiple chronic health conditions or 'multimorbidity'. Multimorbidity often implies multiple medical treatments. As a consequence, the risk of adverse events and the time spent by patients...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Déruaz-Luyet A,N'Goran AA,Tandjung R,Frey P,Zeller A,Haller DM,Rosemann T,Burnand B,Bodenmann P,Senn N,Widmer D,Herzig L

更新日期：2015-10-28 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2012-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To support return to work (RTW) among cancer patients, a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme was developed which combined occupational counselling with a supervised physical exercise programme during chemotherapy. The aim was to investigate RTW rates of cancer patients and to evaluate changes in work-...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Leensen MCJ,Groeneveld IF,van der Heide I,Rejda T,van Veldhoven PLJ,Berkel SV,Snoek A,Harten WV,Frings-Dresen MHW,de Boer AGEM

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Due to an increasing demand for healthcare in low-income and middle-income countries in Asia, it is important to develop a strategy to manage work-related stress in healthcare settings, particularly among nurses in these countries. The purpose of this three-arm randomised controlled trial (RCT) is to exami...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Imamura K,Tran TTT,Nguyen HT,Kuribayashi K,Sakuraya A,Nguyen AQ,Bui TM,Nguyen QT,Nguyen KT,Nguyen GTH,Tran XTN,Truong TQ,Zhang MWB,Minas H,Sekiya Y,Sasaki N,Tsutsumi A,Kawakami N

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a state of glucose intolerance with onset during pregnancy. GDM carries prenatal and perinatal risks as well as long-term risks for the mother and her child. GDM may be involved in the foetal programming of long-term cardiovascular health. However, evidence is sparse ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Di Bernardo S,Mivelaz Y,Epure AM,Vial Y,Simeoni U,Bovet P,Estoppey Younes S,Chiolero A,Sekarski N,MySweetHeart Research Group.

更新日期：2017-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of early death in the UK and worldwide. Public health guidance recommends the use of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as smoking cessation aids in the UK. Additionally, the first electronic cigarette has been licensed for use as a ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Thomas KH,Caldwell D,Dalili MN,Gunnell D,Munafò MR,Stevenson M,Welton NJ

更新日期：2017-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent randomised clinical trials showed benefit of non-culprit lesion revascularisation in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. However, it remains unclear whether revascularisation should be performed at the index procedure or at a later stage. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:The instantaneous wave...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Beijnink CWH,Thim T,van der Heijden DJ,Klem I,Al-Lamee R,Vos JL,Koop Y,Dijkgraaf MGW,Beijk MAM,Kim RJ,Davies J,Raposo L,Baptista SB,Escaned J,Piek JJ,Maeng M,van Royen N,Nijveldt R

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the proven effectiveness of coordinated specialty care (CSC) programmes for first episode psychosis in the USA, CSC programmes often have low levels of engagement in family psychoeducation, and engagement of racial and ethnic minority family members is even lower than that for non-Latino white fami...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Oluwoye O,Dyck D,McPherson SM,Lewis-Fernández R,Compton MT,McDonell MG,Cabassa LJ

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the scale of ethnic inequalities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM) rates and quantify the contribution of maternal characteristics to these disparities. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Whole-of-population linked administrative data from 2002 to 2015 in Western Australia. PARTICIPANTS...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Adane AA,Farrant BM,Marriott R,White SW,Bailey HD,Shepherd CCJ

更新日期：2020-11-04 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：INTRODUCTION:The transfer of patient care between the intensive care unit (ICU) and the hospital ward is associated with increased risk of medical error and adverse events. This study will describe patient transfer from ICU to hospital ward by documenting (1) patient, family and provider experiences related to ICU tran...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Buchner DL,Bagshaw SM,Dodek P,Forster AJ,Fowler RA,Lamontagne F,Turgeon AF,Potestio M,Stelfox HT

更新日期：2015-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Poor treatment adherence and outcomes among patients with tuberculosis (TB) lead to drug resistance, and increased risk of morbidity, mortality and transmission of the disease in the community. Individual patient-level psychological and behavioural risk factors and structural-level social and health system...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nagarajan K,Das B

更新日期：2019-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the level of agreement between biomedical and self-reported measurements of hypertension and diabetes in a Chinese national community sample, and explored associations of the agreement and possible contextual effects among provinces and geographic regions in China. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ning M,Zhang Q,Yang M

更新日期：2016-01-04 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:Approximately one in eight practices in primary care in England are 'dispensing practices' with an in-house dispensary providing medication directly to patients. These practices can generate additional income by negotiating lower prices on higher cost drugs, while being reimbursed at a standard rate. They, t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Goldacre B,Reynolds C,Powell-Smith A,Walker AJ,Yates TA,Croker R,Smeeth L

更新日期：2019-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:For people with end-stage renal disease requiring haemodialysis, exercise can improve aspects of quality of life (QoL). However, the relative benefits and risks of different types of exercise in this population are unknown. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a main study evaluat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Thompson S,Klarenbach S,Molzahn A,Lloyd A,Gabrys I,Haykowsky M,Tonelli M

更新日期：2016-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This community-based participatory research, Growing Resilience, will be the first full-scale randomised controlled trial we have identified that is designed to evaluate impacts of home gardening on family health. It is based on observational studies suggesting home food gardening has myriad health benefit...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Porter CM,Wechsler AM,Naschold F,Hime SJ,Fox L

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This review was commissioned by WHO, South Africa-Country office because of an exponential increase in medical litigation claims related to patient safety in obstetrical care in the country. A rapid review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of quality improvement (QI) strategies on maternal and newbo...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Antony J,Zarin W,Pham B,Nincic V,Cardoso R,Ivory JD,Ghassemi M,Barber SL,Straus SE,Tricco AC

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether valproate (VPA) monotherapy influences homocysteine metabolism in patients with epilepsy. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:We searched all articles in English through PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE published up to August 2013 concerning the homocysteine levels...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ni G,Qin J,Fang Z,Chen Y,Chen Z,Zhou J,Zhou L

更新日期：2014-07-16 00:00:00