Voluntary disclosures of payments from pharmaceutical companies to healthcare professionals in Germany: a descriptive study of disclosures in 2015 and 2016.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To synthesise the available evidence and estimate the comparative efficacy of control strategies to prevent total hip replacement (THR)-related surgical site infections (SSIs) using a mixed treatment comparison. DESIGN:Systematic review and mixed treatment comparison. SETTING:Hospital and other healthcare s...

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authors： Zheng H,Barnett AG,Merollini K,Sutton A,Cooper N,Berendt T,Wilson J,Graves N

更新日期：2014-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To explain general practitioners' (GPs') approaches to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and overdiagnosis; (2) to explain how GPs reason about their PSA testing routines and (3) to explain how these routines influence GPs' personal experience as clinicians. SETTING:Primary care practices in Austr...

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authors： Pickles K,Carter SM,Rychetnik L

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic foot ulcer represents a major health problem globally. Preliminary studies have indicated that systemic treatment of diabetic foot ulcer patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy have beneficial effects on wound healing, risk of amputation, glycaemic control, atherosclerosis, inflammatory markers an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vinkel J,Holm NFR,Jakobsen JC,Hyldegaard O

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To derive priority weights for access to bariatric surgery for obese adults, from the perspective of the public. SETTING:Australian public hospital system. PARTICIPANTS:Adults (N=1994), reflecting the age and gender distribution of Queensland and South Australia. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES:A d...

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authors： Whitty JA,Ratcliffe J,Kendall E,Burton P,Wilson A,Littlejohns P,Harris P,Krinks R,Scuffham PA

更新日期：2015-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An increasing number of people are living with cognitive impairment and dementia. Current pharmacological therapies at best reduce Alzheimer's disease symptomatology but do not delay dementia onset in those at high risk. Structured exercise interventions can enhance cognition in older people; however, to p...

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authors： Macpherson H,Brownell S,Duckham RL,Meyer B,Mirzaee S,Daly RM

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between maternal employment precarity and infant low birth weight (LBW), and to assess if this association differs by race/ethnicity. METHODS:Data were collected from 2871 women enrolled in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 and the National Longitudinal Survey of ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Patil D,Enquobahrie DA,Peckham T,Seixas N,Hajat A

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the risk profile of women giving birth in private and public hospitals and the rate of obstetric intervention during birth compared with previous published rates from a decade ago. DESIGN:Population-based descriptive study. SETTING:New South Wales, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:691 738 women giving b...

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authors： Dahlen HG,Tracy S,Tracy M,Bisits A,Brown C,Thornton C

更新日期：2012-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify emergency seizure admissions to hospital and their subsequent access to specialist outpatient services. DESIGN:Algorithmic analysis of anonymised routine hospital data over 7 years using specialist follow-up by 3 months as the target outcome. POPULATION:All adults resident in Merseyside and Che...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Grainger R,Pearson M,Dixon P,Devonport E,Timoney M,Bodger K,Kirkham J,Marson A

更新日期：2016-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Periconception obesity is associated with a higher risk for adverse perinatal outcomes such as gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, large for gestational age, operative delivery and preterm birth. Lifestyle interventions during pregnancy have resulted in insufficient effects on reducing these perin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Timmermans YEG,van de Kant KDG,Reijnders D,Kleijkers LMP,Dompeling E,Kramer BW,Zimmermann LJI,Steegers-Theunissen RPM,Spaanderman MEA,Vreugdenhil ACE

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Multimorbidity, defined as the presence of 2 or more chronic medical conditions in an individual, is associated with poorer health outcomes. Several multimorbidity measures exist, and the challenge is to decide which to use preferentially in predicting health outcomes. The study objective was to compare the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wallace E,McDowell R,Bennett K,Fahey T,Smith SM

更新日期：2016-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish the prevalence and correlates of continuum beliefs for five mental illnesses in a multiethnic population and to explore its association with stigma. DESIGN:A community-based, cross-sectional study. SETTING:A national study in a multiethnic Asian country. PARTICIPANTS:A comprehensive study of ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Subramaniam M,Abdin E,Picco L,Shahwan S,Jeyagurunathan A,Vaingankar JA,Chong SA

更新日期：2017-04-05 00:00:00

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 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between occurrence and timing of maternal self-reported genitourinary tract infection (urinary tract infections [UTIs] and/or sexually transmitted infection [STI]) and risk for gastroschisis in the offspring. DESIGN:Population-based case-control study. SETTING:National Birth Defect...

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authors： Feldkamp ML,Arnold KE,Krikov S,Reefhuis J,Almli LM,Moore CA,Botto LD

更新日期：2019-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A large number of Canadians spend time in correctional facilities each year, and they are likely to have poor health compared to the general population. Relatively little health research has been conducted in Canada with a focus on people who experience detention or incarceration. We aimed to conduct a Delph...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kouyoumdjian FG,Schuler A,McIsaac KE,Pivnick L,Matheson FI,Brown G,Kiefer L,Silva D,Hwang SW

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the costs and cost-effectiveness of managing patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) using telemonitoring versus usual care from the perspective of the National Health Service (NHS). DESIGN:Within trial post hoc economic evaluation of data from a pragmatic randomised controlled trial using...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stoddart A,Hanley J,Wild S,Pagliari C,Paterson M,Lewis S,Sheikh A,Krishan A,Padfield P,McKinstry B

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In breast cancer, local tumour control is thought to be optimised by administering higher local levels of cytotoxic chemotherapy, in particular doxorubicin. However, systemic administration of higher dosages of doxorubicin is hampered by its toxic side effects. In this study, we aim to increase doxorubicin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： de Maar JS,Suelmann BBM,Braat MNGJA,van Diest PJ,Vaessen HHB,Witkamp AJ,Linn SC,Moonen CTW,van der Wall E,Deckers R

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Western Europe, a fifth are repeat pregnancies. Unintended conceptions can result in emotional, psychological and educational harm to teenage girls, often with enduring implications for their life chances. Babies of teenage mothers have increased mortalit...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Whitaker R,Hendry M,Booth A,Carter B,Charles J,Craine N,Edwards RT,Lyons M,Noyes J,Pasterfield D,Rycroft-Malone J,Williams N

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sepsis is defined as detrimental immune response to an infection. This overwhelming reaction often abolishes a normal reconstitution of the immune cell homeostasis that in turn increases the risk for further complications. Recent studies revealed a favourable impact of ketone bodies on resolution of inflam...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rahmel T,Hübner M,Koos B,Wolf A,Willemsen KM,Strauß G,Effinger D,Adamzik M,Kreth S

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As parents of young children are often unaware their child is overweight, screening provides the opportunity to inform parents and provide the impetus for behaviour change. We aimed to determine if parents could recall and understand the information they received about their overweight child after weight scr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dawson AM,Taylor RW,Williams SM,Taylor BJ,Brown DA

更新日期：2014-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore gender disparities in infant routine preventive care across maternal countries of birth (MCOB) and by mother tongue among infants of Indian-born mothers. SETTING:Retrospective population-based administrative cohort in Ontario, Canada (births between 2002 and 2014). PARTICIPANTS:350 366 (inclusiv...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pulver A,Guttmann A,Ray JG,O'Campo PJ,Urquia ML

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the sex-specific prevalence, inequality and factors associated with healthcare utilisation for diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension and comorbidity among the adult population of Bangladesh. STUDY DESIGN:This study analysed cross-sectional nationwide Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ali N,Akram R,Sheikh N,Sarker AR,Sultana M

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It remains unclear if geriatric patients with different delirium motor subtypes express different levels of motor activity. Thus, we used two accelerometer-based devices to simultaneously measure upright activity and wrist activity across delirium motor subtypes in geriatric patients. DESIGN:Cross-sectional...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Evensen S,Bourke AK,Lydersen S,Sletvold O,Saltvedt I,Wyller TB,Taraldsen K

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psychosocial factors are increasingly recognised as important determinants of cardiovascular disease risk. The North Texas Heart Study aims to understand the mechanisms responsible for this association with a focus on social vigilance (ie, scanning the environment for social threats). There is also growing...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ruiz JM,Taylor DJ,Uchino BN,Smith TW,Allison M,Ahn C,Johnson JJ,Smyth JM

更新日期：2017-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 2012, Australia was the first country in the world to introduce plain or standardised tobacco packaging, coupled with larger graphic health warnings. This policy was fiercely opposed by industry. Media coverage can be an influential contributor to public debate, and both public health advocates and indust...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Miller CL,Brownbill AL,Dono J,Ettridge K

更新日期：2018-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Multiple personal and work-related factors influence medical trainees' career decision-making. The relative value of these diverse factors is under-researched, yet this intelligence is crucially important for informing medical workforce planning and retention and recruitment policies. Our aim was to investig...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scanlan GM,Cleland J,Johnston P,Walker K,Krucien N,Skåtun D,NHS Education for Scotland.

更新日期：2018-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Injecting drug use is the primary driver of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Europe. Despite the need for more engagement with care, people who inject drugs (PWID) are hard to reach with HCV testing and treatment. We initiated a study to evaluate the efficacy for testing and linkage to care among PWID ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lazarus JV,Øvrehus A,Demant J,Krohn-Dehli L,Weis N

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Circulating prostaglandin E2 levels are elevated in acutely decompensated cirrhosis and have been shown to contribute to immune suppression. Albumin binds to and inactivates this immune-suppressive lipid mediator. Human albumin solution (HAS) could thus be repurposed as an immune-restorative drug in these ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： China L,Skene SS,Bennett K,Shabir Z,Hamilton R,Bevan S,Chandler T,Maini AA,Becares N,Gilroy D,Forrest EH,O'Brien A

更新日期：2018-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of congruence between preferred and perceived learning environments on learning outcomes of nursing students. SETTING:A nursing course at a university in central Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS:124 Taiwanese nursing students enrolled in a 13-week problem-based Fundamental Nursing curriculum....

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authors： Yeh TK,Huang HM,Chan WP,Chang CY

更新日期：2016-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the trends and trend changes in myocardial infraction (MI) and coronary heart disease (CHD) admissions, to investigate the effects of the 2007 smoke-free legislation on these trends, and to consider the policy implications of any findings. DESIGN SETTING:Liverpool (city), UK. PARTICIPANTS:Hospit...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu A,Guzman Castillo M,Capewell S,Lucy J,O'Flaherty M

更新日期：2013-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether gestational age modifies the association of airway infections that result in hospital admission during the first year after birth, with subsequent asthma risk after age 5 years. SETTING:Hospital inpatients and a general population comparison group in Sweden followed for subsequent dia...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Montgomery S,Bahmanyar S,Brus O,Hussein O,Kosma P,Palme-Kilander C

更新日期：2013-10-29 00:00:00