Cohort profile: a collaborative multicentre study of retinal optical coherence tomography in 539 patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (CROCTINO).

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Improving complementary feeding in Ethiopia requires special focus on dietary diversity. The Sustainable Undernutrition Reduction in Ethiopia (SURE) programme is a government-led multisectoral intervention that aims to integrate the work of the health and agriculture sectors to deliver a complex multicompo...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moss C,Bekele TH,Salasibew MM,Sturgess J,Ayana G,Kuche D,Eshetu S,Abera A,Allen E,Dangour AD

更新日期：2018-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate factors associated with movement behaviours among White British (WB) and South Asian (SA) children aged 6-8 years during school terms and holidays. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Three primary schools from the Bradford area, UK. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred and sixty WB and SA children aged 6-...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nagy LC,Faisal M,Horne M,Collings P,Barber S,Mohammed M

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Conduct a feasibility study on the effect of menstrual hygiene on schoolgirls' school and health (reproductive/sexual) outcomes. DESIGN:3-arm single-site open cluster randomised controlled pilot study. SETTING:30 primary schools in rural western Kenya, within a Health and Demographic Surveillance System. ...

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authors： Phillips-Howard PA,Nyothach E,Ter Kuile FO,Omoto J,Wang D,Zeh C,Onyango C,Mason L,Alexander KT,Odhiambo FO,Eleveld A,Mohammed A,van Eijk AM,Edwards RT,Vulule J,Faragher B,Laserson KF

更新日期：2016-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim was to study whether a workplace-registered frequent short-term sick leave spell pattern was an early indicator of future disability pension or future long-term sick leave among municipal eldercare workers. SETTING:The municipal healthcare sector in the city of Aarhus, which is the second largest ci...

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authors： Stapelfeldt CM,Nielsen CV,Andersen NT,Krane L,Borg V,Fleten N,Jensen C

更新日期：2014-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate glycaemic durability with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in type 2 diabetes. DESIGN:A systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term randomised trials of DPP-4 inhibitors on haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was conducted. Electronic searches were carried out on the following databases: MEDLI...

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authors： Esposito K,Chiodini P,Maiorino MI,Bellastella G,Capuano A,Giugliano D

更新日期：2014-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to explore the associations between the dyad's (person with stroke and informal caregiver) perception of the person with stroke's rehabilitation needs and stroke severity, personal factors (gender, age, sense of coherence), the use of rehabilitation services, amount of informal care ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ekstam L,Johansson U,Guidetti S,Eriksson G,Ytterberg C

更新日期：2015-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand the experiences of parents of infants who required surgery early in life. To identify messages and training needs for the extended clinical teams caring for these families-including paediatric surgeons, neonatologists, nurses, obstetricians, midwives and sonographers. SETTING:UK-wide interview...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hinton L,Locock L,Long AM,Knight M

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide insight into how and in what clinical fields overdiagnosis is studied and give directions for further applied and methodological research. DESIGN:Scoping review. DATA SOURCES:Medline up to August 2017. STUDY SELECTION:All English studies on humans, in which overdiagnosis was discussed as a domin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jenniskens K,de Groot JAH,Reitsma JB,Moons KGM,Hooft L,Naaktgeboren CA

更新日期：2017-12-27 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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:In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44 years. Health professionals deliver most of our key suicide prevention strategies via health services, but other efficacious population-level strategies include means restriction and public awareness campaigns. Currently, we have no ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chitty KM,Schumann JL,Schaffer A,Cairns R,Gonzaga NJ,Raubenheimer JE,Carter G,Page A,Pearson SA,Buckley NA

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migration is a major global driver of population change. Certain migrants may be at increased risk of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and have poorer outcomes. Early diagnosis and management of these infections can reduce morbidity, mortality and onward tra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pareek M,Eborall HC,Wobi F,Ellis KS,Kontopantelis E,Zhang F,Baggaley R,Hollingsworth TD,Baines D,Patel H,Haldar P,Patel M,Stephenson I,Browne I,Gill P,Kapur R,Farooqi A,Abubakar I,Griffiths C

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The impact of lung cancer screening with low-dose chest CT (LDCT) on participants' anxiety levels and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important consideration in the implementation of such programmes. We aimed to describe changes in anxiety and HRQoL in a high-risk Canadian cohort undergoing LDCT...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Taghizadeh N,Tremblay A,Cressman S,Peacock S,McWilliams AM,MacEachern P,Johnston MR,Goffin J,Goss G,Nicholas G,Martel S,Laberge F,Bhatia R,Liu G,Schmidt H,Atkar-Khattra S,Tsao MS,Tammemagi MC,Lam SC,Pan-Canadian Ear

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) trajectories and their predictors in Australian children by their maternal immigrant status. METHODS:Data on 4142 children aged 2-3 years were drawn from the birth cohort of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. BMI was calculated according to the I...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zulfiqar T,Burns RA,D'Este C,Strazdins L

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a highly prevalent chronic disease in the Spanish population. Typically, T2DM is associated with other chronic conditions. Intensive medication at the time of diagnosis has proven effective in reducing cardiovascular risk, improving glycaemic control and preventing T2DM c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lapena C,Borràs E,Digon C,Aznar R,Del Val Garcia JL,Castelblanco E,Garaikoetxea A,Laguna V

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The hypertension epidemic in Africa collectively with very low rates of blood pressure control may predict an incremented prevalence of resistant hypertension (RH) across the continent. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of RH and associated risk factors in Africa. DATA SOURCES:We conducte...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nansseu JR,Noubiap JJ,Mengnjo MK,Aminde LN,Essouma M,Jingi AM,Bigna JJ

更新日期：2016-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to explore how and whether, the strategic grants made by the Rockefeller Foundation (RF) in different sectors of health systems in the inception phase were able to 'connect the dots' for 'generating a momentum for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)' in the country. DESIGN:Cross-sectiona...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ahmed SM,Rawal LB,Naher N,Hossain T

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have multiple hospitalisations because of exacerbation. Evidence shows disease management programmes are one of the most cost-effective measures to prevent re-hospitalisation for COPD exacerbation, but lack implementation and economic apprais...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yan J,Wang L,Liu C,Yuan H,Wang X,Yu B,Luo Q

更新日期：2016-06-15 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：INTRODUCTION:It has been reported that post-hospitalisation behaviour change (PHBC) occurs in over 50% of children undergoing a general anaesthetic and manifests as behaviours such as sleep and eating disorders, defiance of authority, nightmares, enuresis and temper tantrums. The effect is usually short-lived (2-4 week...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee-Archer P,McBride C,Paterson R,Reade M,Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg B,Long D

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess which osmolarity equation best predicts directly measured serum/plasma osmolality and whether its use could add value to routine blood test results through screening for dehydration in older people. DESIGN:Diagnostic accuracy study. PARTICIPANTS:Older people (≥65 years) in 5 cohorts: Dietary Stra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hooper L,Abdelhamid A,Ali A,Bunn DK,Jennings A,John WG,Kerry S,Lindner G,Pfortmueller CA,Sjöstrand F,Walsh NP,Fairweather-Tait SJ,Potter JF,Hunter PR,Shepstone L

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Identification of rehospitalisations for heart failure and contributing factors flags health policy intervention opportunities designed to deliver care at a most effective and efficient level. Recognising that heart failure is a condition for which timely and appropriate outpatient care can potentially preve...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moita B,Marques AP,Camacho AM,Leão Neves P,Santana R

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To further identify the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that contribute to the genetic susceptibility to sarcoidosis, we examined the potential association between sarcoidosis and 15 SNPs of the ANXA11 gene. DESIGN:A case-control study. SETTING:A tuberculosis unit in a hospital of the university in ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Feng X,Zang S,Yang Y,Zhao S,Li Y,Gao X,Zhang L

更新日期：2014-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the determinants of antenatal care (ANC) utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Databases searched were PubMed, OVID, EMBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:Primary studies reporting on determinants of ANC utilisation following multivariate a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Okedo-Alex IN,Akamike IC,Ezeanosike OB,Uneke CJ

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tobacco causes kidney damage that can progress to chronic kidney disease. However, the diagnostic parameters used in clinics are not effective in identifying smokers at risk. Our first objective is to more effectively detect subclinical renal damage in smokers. In addition, we hypothesise that tobacco cons...

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authors： Prieto M,Vicente-Vicente L,Casanova AG,Hernández-Sánchez MT,Gomez-Marcos MA,Garcia-Ortiz L,Morales AI,members of the Biomarkers of kidney damage and tobacco.

更新日期：2020-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary embolism poses one of the most challenging diagnoses in medicine. Resolving these diagnostic difficulties is more crucial in emergency departments where fast and accurate decisions are needed for a life-saving purpose. Here, clinical pretest evaluation is an important step in the diagnostic algor...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Esiéné A,Owono Etoundi P,Tochie JN,Mbengono Metogo JA,Ze Minkande J

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perioperative chemotherapy is the gold standard treatment of the resectable gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma. However, 70% of patients cannot receive the complete sequence because of a postoperative complication or a decrease in functional and nutritional reserves. Recently, a new concept appeared in dige...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Le Roy B,Pereira B,Bouteloup C,Costes F,Richard R,Selvy M,Pétorin C,Gagnière J,Futier E,Slim K,Meunier B,Mabrut JY,Mariette C,Pezet D

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:HIV infection environment presents a classic example of the interplay between infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors abound in the HIV population even before initiation of antiretrovirals (ARVs) and predispose them to the development of...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ekrikpo UE,Akpan EE,Ekott JU,Bello AK,Okpechi IG,Kengne AP

更新日期：2018-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment in sciatica symptom severity and quality of life in patients with lumbar disc ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gugliotta M,da Costa BR,Dabis E,Theiler R,Jüni P,Reichenbach S,Landolt H,Hasler P

更新日期：2016-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of ultrasound technology in the evaluation of spinal and paraspinal regions. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate trends in spinal ultrasound research from 1994 to 2015 and compare the contributions of such research from different countries ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhai X,Cui J,Shao J,Wang Q,Chen X,Wei X,Zhou X,Chen Z,Bai Y,Li M

更新日期：2017-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insomnia is a highly prevalent and costly condition that is associated with increased health risks and healthcare utilisation. Anecdotally, cannabis use is frequently reported by consumers to promote sleep. However, there is limited research on the effects of cannabis on sleep and daytime function in peopl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Suraev A,Grunstein RR,Marshall NS,D'Rozario AL,Gordon CJ,Bartlett DJ,Wong K,Yee BJ,Vandrey R,Irwin C,Arnold JC,McGregor IS,Hoyos CM

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00