Cancer of unknown primary.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the frequency with which antibiotics are prescribed in the absence of a documented indication in the ambulatory care setting, to quantify the potential effect on assessments of appropriateness of antibiotics, and to understand patient, provider, and visit level characteristics associated with ant...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Ray MJ,Tallman GB,Bearden DT,Elman MR,McGregor JC

更新日期：2019-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether using intensive blood pressure targets leads to lower blood pressure in a community population of people with prevalent cerebrovascular disease. DESIGN:Open label randomised controlled trial. SETTING:99 general practices in England, with participants recruited in 2009-11. PARTICIPANTS:Peo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Mant J,McManus RJ,Roalfe A,Fletcher K,Taylor CJ,Martin U,Virdee S,Greenfield S,Hobbs FD

更新日期：2016-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a molecular genetics diagnostic service over a three year period was studied in a National Health Service region with a population of three million. Starting from a time when few diagnostic applications were possible, the number of disorders and the overall demand had grown rapidly. Conditions for w...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Meredith AL,Upadhyaya M,Harper PS

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The instrument through which a commissioner purchases health services from a provider is, as in other walks of life, a contract, so considerable importance has been attached by the NHS Executive to the contracting mechanism. A contract should in theory influence the quality of the service provided, but they are in man...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hopkins A,Solomon JK

更新日期：1996-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the association between wheezy symptoms in young children and the presence of bacteria in the airways. DESIGN:Birth cohort study. SETTING:Clinical research unit in Copenhagen. PARTICIPANTS:Children of asthmatic mothers, from age 4 weeks to 3 years, with planned visits and acute admissions to the r...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bisgaard H,Hermansen MN,Bønnelykke K,Stokholm J,Baty F,Skytt NL,Aniscenko J,Kebadze T,Johnston SL

更新日期：2010-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe and quantify the patients and clinical activities of independent short stay hospitals. DESIGN:Retrospective survey of hospital records for sampled periods of one financial year and comparison with data from 1981 to 1986. SETTING:217 independent hospitals in England and Wales, 1992-3. MAIN OUTCO...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Williams BT,Nicholl JP

更新日期：1994-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the accuracy of a clinical decision rule (the traffic light system developed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)) for detecting three common serious bacterial infections (urinary tract infection, pneumonia, and bacteraemia) in young febrile children. DESIGN:Retro...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： De S,Williams GJ,Hayen A,Macaskill P,McCaskill M,Isaacs D,Craig JC

更新日期：2013-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of hyperglycaemia with two standard oral rehydration solutions that contain carbohydrate compared with a carbohydrate free solution during rehydration of diabetic patients with acute diarrhoea. DESIGN:Prospective randomised allocation to one of three oral rehydration solutions (World Healt...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Haider R,Azad Khan AK,Roy SK,Dewan N,Alam AN,Mahalanabis D

更新日期：1994-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of intensive geriatric rehabilitation on demented patients with hip fracture. DESIGN:Preplanned subanalysis of randomised intervention study. Settting: Jyväskylä Central Hospital, Finland. PARTICIPANTS:243 independently living patients aged 65 years or older admitted to hospital with ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Huusko TM,Karppi P,Avikainen V,Kautiainen H,Sulkava R

更新日期：2000-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine trends over time in the rates of admission to hospital for accidents of preschool children and to study patterns of repeated admissions for accidents in these children. DESIGN:Analysis of linked, routine abstracts of hospital inpatient records for accidents. SETTING:Six districts in the Oxford R...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sellar C,Ferguson JA,Goldacre MJ

更新日期：1991-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare perinatal morbidity and mortality for babies delivered in water with rates for babies delivered conventionally (not in water). DESIGN:Surveillance study (of all consultant paediatricians) and postal survey (of all NHS maternity units). SETTING:British Isles (surveillance study); England and Wales (post...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gilbert RE,Tookey PA

更新日期：1999-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) are life threatening complications that occur in patients with diabetes. In addition to timely identification of the precipitating cause, the first step in acute management of these disorders includes aggressive administration of intravenous fluids wi...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Karslioglu French E,Donihi AC,Korytkowski MT

更新日期：2019-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of inhaled corticosteroids during pregnancy increases the risk of pregnancy induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia among asthmatic women. DESIGN:Nested case-control study. SETTING:Three administrative health databases from Quebec: RAMQ, MED-ECHO, and Fichier des evenements demog...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Martel MJ,Rey E,Beauchesne MF,Perreault S,Lefebvre G,Forget A,Blais L

更新日期：2005-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the incidence, time of day, and driver morbidity associated with vehicle accidents where the most likely cause was the driver falling asleep at the wheel. DESIGN:Two surveys were undertaken, in southwest England and the midlands, by using police databases or on the spot interviews. SUBJECTS:Drive...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Horne JA,Reyner LA

更新日期：1995-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare characteristics of patients and outcomes after elective surgery in independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) and NHS providers. DESIGN:Follow-up study with outcomes reported by patients three to six months after surgery. SETTING:25 ISTCs and 72 NHS providers in England. Population Consecutive ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chard J,Kuczawski M,Black N,van der Meulen J,POiS Audit Steering Committee.

更新日期：2011-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To audit services for prenatal diagnosis for haemoglobin disorders in the United Kingdom. DESIGN:Comparison of the annual number of cases recorded in a United Kingdom register of prenatal diagnoses for haemoglobin disorders, with the annual number of pregnancies at risk of these disorders, by ethnic group a...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Modell B,Petrou M,Layton M,Varnavides L,Slater C,Ward RH,Rodeck C,Nicolaides K,Gibbons S,Fitches A,Old J

更新日期：1997-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether over the counter cough medicines are effective for acute cough in adults. DESIGN:Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. DATA SOURCES:Search of the Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections Group specialised register, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Medline, Embase, and the...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Schroeder K,Fahey T

更新日期：2002-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To design and evaluate a computer advisory system for the treatment of gestational trophoblastic tumour. DESIGN:A comparison of clinicians' treatment decisions with those of the computer system. Two datasets were used: one to calibrate the system and one to independently evaluate it. SETTING:Department of m...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Leaning MS,Gallivan S,Newlands ES,Dent J,Brampton M,Smith DB,Bagshawe KD

更新日期：1992-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the feasibility of obtaining signed consent for submission of patient identifiable data to a national clinical audit database and to identify factors influencing the consent process and its success. DESIGN:Feasibility study. SETTING:Seven paediatric intensive care units in England. PARTICIP...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： McKinney PA,Jones S,Parslow R,Davey N,Darowski M,Chaudhry B,Stack C,Parry G,Draper ES,PICANet Consent Study Group.

更新日期：2005-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in representation of women among first authors of original research published in high impact general medical journals from 1994 to 2014 and investigate differences between journals. DESIGN:Observational study. STUDY SAMPLE:All original research articles published in Annals of Internal Med...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Filardo G,da Graca B,Sass DM,Pollock BD,Smith EB,Martinez MA

更新日期：2016-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare ultrasonography with intravenous urography in the investigation of adults with haematuria. DESIGN:Prospective study entailing the examination of all patients with both investigations concurrently. The investigations were performed independently on routine lists by different duty radiologists. Each...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Spencer J,Lindsell D,Mastorakou I

更新日期：1990-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the use of a maternity unit run by general practitioners and midwives, describing the outcome of labour in an unselected group of women and quantifying the contribution made by general practitioners. DESIGN:Retrospective population based review of obstetric patients who had access to an isolated...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Baird AG,Jewell D,Walker JJ

更新日期：1996-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted to investigate a novel approach to the prophylaxis of schizophrenic relapse. The treatment strategy comprised brief intermittent courses of neuroleptic agents begun as soon as non-psychotic symptoms believed to be early signs of relapse appeared. Fifty four stable, remitted outpatients meeting th...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jolley AG,Hirsch SR,McRink A,Manchanda R

更新日期：1989-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare outcome and costs of general practitioners, senior house officers, and registrars treating patients who attended accident and emergency department with problems assessed at triage as being of primary care type. DESIGN:Prospective intervention study which was later costed. SETTING:Inner city acci...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Dale J,Lang H,Roberts JA,Green J,Glucksman E

更新日期：1996-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the benefit of rice oral rehydration salts solution in relation to the glucose based World Health Organisation oral rehydration salts solution for treating and preventing dehydration in patients with severe dehydrating diarrhoea. DESIGN:Meta-analysis using data from 13 available randomised trials t...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gore SM,Fontaine O,Pierce NF

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine cancer morbidity in members of the armed forces who took part in tests of chemical warfare agents from 1941 to 1989. DESIGN:Historical cohort study, with cohort members followed up to December 2004. DATA SOURCE:Archive of UK government research facility at Porton Down, UK military personnel rec...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Carpenter LM,Linsell L,Brooks C,Keegan TJ,Langdon T,Doyle P,Maconochie NE,Fletcher T,Nieuwenhuijsen MJ,Beral V,Venables KM

更新日期：2009-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinical trialists' opinions and experiences of sharing of clinical trial data with investigators who are not directly collaborating with the research team. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cross sectional, web based survey. PARTICIPANTS:Clinical trialists who were corresponding authors of clinical trials ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Rathi V,Dzara K,Gross CP,Hrynaszkiewicz I,Joffe S,Krumholz HM,Strait KM,Ross JS

更新日期：2012-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review completed trials assessing effect of hormone replacement therapy on subsequent risk of stroke, assessing stroke by pathological type, severity, and outcome. DESIGN:Systematic review of randomised controlled trials identified from the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Medline; reviews; and reference li...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bath PM,Gray LJ

更新日期：2005-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out what inpatients with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative care think about the effect of thromoprophylaxis on overall quality of life. DESIGN:Qualitative study using audiotaping of semistructured interviews. SETTING:Regional cancer centre in Wales. PARTICIPANTS:28 inpatients with advanc...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Noble SI,Nelson A,Turner C,Finlay IG

更新日期：2006-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 4% dimeticone lotion for treatment of head louse infestation. DESIGN:Randomised controlled equivalence trial. SETTING:Community, with home visits. PARTICIPANTS:214 young people aged 4 to 18 years and 39 adults with active head louse infestation. INTERVENTIONS:Two app...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Burgess IF,Brown CM,Lee PN

更新日期：2005-06-18 00:00:00