Is London overbedded?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the potential effects of primary prevention with anticoagulants or aspirin in atrial fibrillation on Swedish population. DESIGN:Analysis of cost effectiveness based on the following assumptions: about 83,000 people have atrial fibrillation in Sweden, of whom 22,000 would be potential candidates for...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gustafsson C,Asplund K,Britton M,Norrving B,Olsson B,Marké LA

更新日期：1992-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report on the country of training and ethnicity of consultants in different specialties in the NHS, on trends in intake to UK medical schools by ethnicity, and on the specialty choices made by UK medical graduates in different ethnic groups. DESIGN:Analysis of official databases of consultants and of stu...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Goldacre MJ,Davidson JM,Lambert TW

更新日期：2004-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical audit has its critics, who point to the large sums of NHS cash that seem to be disappearing down a medical plughole. These criticisms are recognised by medical audit advisory groups but there are many reasons why the work of these groups has not yet resulted in many publications in journals or bumped up health...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Johnson R

更新日期：1994-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of overweight on premature mortality and work disability in young and middle aged Finns. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study based on data collected in the multiphasic health examinations by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland from 1966 to 1972 and follow up until 1982. SETTING...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Rissanen A,Heliövaara M,Knekt P,Reunanen A,Aromaa A,Maatela J

更新日期：1990-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that radiography of the lumbar spine in patients with low back pain is not associated with improved clinical outcomes or satisfaction with care. DESIGN:Randomised unblinded controlled trial. SETTING:73 general practices in Nottingham, north Nottinghamshire, southern Derbyshire, north ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kendrick D,Fielding K,Bentley E,Kerslake R,Miller P,Pringle M

更新日期：2001-02-17 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：:For an unprepared sexually active teenager the 1990s present a minefield of potential problems in addition to the most obvious problems of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. Promoting the importance of a healthy sexual and reproductive life to young people requires openness, better sex education, re...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Williams EC,Kirkman RJ,Elstein M

更新日期：1994-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a relation between urinary retention and temporal rhythms exists. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of patients presenting over three years. SETTING:Urology departments in two hospitals. PATIENTS:815 Patients presenting as emergency admissions with urinary retention and requiring immediate...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Payne SR,Deardon DJ,Abercrombie GF,Carlson GL

更新日期：1989-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of ultrasonography to identify reflux nephropathy in children after urinary tract infection. DESIGN:Ten experienced radiologists performed a total of 240 ultrasonographic examinations of kidneys in a one day study. The examiners were unaware of the results of previous radiological and c...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Stokland E,Hellström M,Hansson S,Jodal U,Odén A,Jacobsson B

更新日期：1994-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether paracetamol (acetaminophen) plus ibuprofen are superior to either drug alone for increasing time without fever and the relief of fever associated discomfort in febrile children managed at home. DESIGN:Individually randomised, blinded, three arm trial. SETTING:Primary care and househol...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hay AD,Costelloe C,Redmond NM,Montgomery AA,Fletcher M,Hollinghurst S,Peters TJ

更新日期：2008-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of perineal massage in the second stage of labour on perineal outcomes. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:At 36 weeks' gestation, women expecting normal birth of a singleton were asked to join the study. Women became eligible to be randomised in labour if they progres...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Stamp G,Kruzins G,Crowther C

更新日期：2001-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Monocycline is the most widely prescribed systemic antibiotic for acne largely because it needs to be given only once or twice a day and seems not to induce resistance. Up to April 1994 11 cases of minocycline induced systemic lupus erythematosus and 16 cases of hepatitis had been reported to the Committee on Safety o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gough A,Chapman S,Wagstaff K,Emery P,Elias E

更新日期：1996-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess whether calcitonin is important in maintaining the integrity of bone the calcitonin gene of a young male patient with osteoporosis and no detectable plasma concentrations of calcitonin was studied. Genomic Southern blots with various restriction enzymes showed no large abnormalities in his calcitonin gene. G...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Alevizaki M,Stevenson JC,Girgis SI,MacIntyre I,Legon S

更新日期：1989-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effectiveness of parenteral corticosteroids for the relief of acute severe migraine headache and prevention of recurrent headaches. DESIGN:Meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:Electronic databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, Embase, LILACS, and CINAHL), conference proceed...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Colman I,Friedman BW,Brown MD,Innes GD,Grafstein E,Roberts TE,Rowe BH

更新日期：2008-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long term effects of perioperative beta blockade on mortality and cardiac morbidity in patients with diabetes undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. DESIGN:Randomised placebo controlled and blinded multicentre trial. Analyses were by intention to treat. SETTING:University anaesthesia and sur...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Juul AB,Wetterslev J,Gluud C,Kofoed-Enevoldsen A,Jensen G,Callesen T,Nørgaard P,Fruergaard K,Bestle M,Vedelsdal R,Miran A,Jacobsen J,Roed J,Mortensen MB,Jørgensen L,Jørgensen J,Rovsing ML,Petersen PL,Pott F,Haas M,

更新日期：2006-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the nature and extent of any vocational training deficit within the London initiative zone and investigate the reasons. DESIGN:Collation of statistics and postal questionnaire surveys. SETTING:Thames regions inside and outside the London initiative zone. SUBJECTS:General practice registrars, tr...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Harris T,Silver T,Rink E,Hilton S

更新日期：1996-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if trimethoprim use for urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury, hyperkalaemia, or sudden death in the general population. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:UK electronic primary care records from practices contributing to the Clinical Practice Resea...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Crellin E,Mansfield KE,Leyrat C,Nitsch D,Douglas IJ,Root A,Williamson E,Smeeth L,Tomlinson LA

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the effects of metformin on the incidence of vitamin B-12 deficiency (<150 pmol/l), low concentrations of vitamin B-12 (150-220 pmol/l), and folate and homocysteine concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving treatment with insulin. DESIGN:Multicentre randomised placebo controlled tri...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： de Jager J,Kooy A,Lehert P,Wulffelé MG,van der Kolk J,Bets D,Verburg J,Donker AJ,Stehouwer CD

更新日期：2010-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk of glioma in adults in relation to mobile phone use. DESIGN:Population based case-control study with collection of personal interview data. SETTING:Five areas of the United Kingdom. PARTICIPANTS:966 people aged 18 to 69 years diagnosed with a glioma from 1 December 2000 to 29 Februa...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hepworth SJ,Schoemaker MJ,Muir KR,Swerdlow AJ,van Tongeren MJ,McKinney PA

更新日期：2006-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of health checks by nurses in reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients from general practice. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Five urban general practices in Bedfordshire. SUBJECTS:2136 patients receiving an initial health check in 1989-91 and sch...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors：

更新日期：1994-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate changes in the risk of autism and assess the relation of autism to the mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. DESIGN:Time trend analysis of data from the UK general practice research database (GPRD). SETTING:General practices in the United Kingdom. SUBJECTS:Children aged 12 years or younger...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kaye JA,del Mar Melero-Montes M,Jick H

更新日期：2001-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of liver transplantation in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis with respect to selection criteria, survival, and evidence suggesting a return to harmful drinking. DESIGN:Nine year retrospective study. SETTING:Cambridge and King's College Hospital liver transplant programme. SUBJECTS:...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bird GL,O'Grady JG,Harvey FA,Calne RY,Williams R

更新日期：1990-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether tobacco smoking causes increased DNA modification (adducts) in human cervical epithelium. DESIGN:Comparison of DNA adducts measured by the technique of postlabelling with phosphorus-32 in normal ectocervical epithelium of smokers and non-smokers. A questionnaire on smoking habit and a ur...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Simons AM,Phillips DH,Coleman DV

更新日期：1993-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study prevalence of Turner's syndrome in Denmark and to assess validity of prenatal diagnosis. DESIGN:Study of data on prenatal and postnatal Turner's syndrome in Danish Cytogenetic Central Register. SUBJECTS:All registered Turner's syndrome karyotypes (100 prenatal cases and 215 postnatal cases) during ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Gravholt CH,Juul S,Naeraa RW,Hansen J

更新日期：1996-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore why cancer patients do not want or seek information about their condition beyond that volunteered by their physicians at times during their illness. DESIGN:Qualitative study based on in-depth interviews. SETTING:Outpatient oncology clinics at a London cancer centre. PARTICIPANTS:17 patients wit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Leydon GM,Boulton M,Moynihan C,Jones A,Mossman J,Boudioni M,McPherson K

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate participants' perceptions of the impact on them of an additional six months' training beyond the standard 12 month general practice vocational training scheme. DESIGN:Qualitative study using focus groups. SETTING:General practice vocational training in Northern Ireland. PARTICIPANTS:13 general ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Sibbett CH,Thompson WT,Crawford M,McKnight A

更新日期：2003-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of pulmonary embolism, ischaemic stroke, and myocardial infarction associated with combined oral contraceptives according to dose of oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and progestogen. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Data from the French national health insurance database linked with...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Weill A,Dalichampt M,Raguideau F,Ricordeau P,Blotière PO,Rudant J,Alla F,Zureik M

更新日期：2016-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To increase understanding of how the prison environment influences the mental health of prisoners and prison staff. DESIGN:Qualitative study with focus groups. SETTING:A local prison in southern England. PARTICIPANTS:Prisoners and prison staff. RESULTS:Prisoners reported that long periods of isolation wit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Nurse J,Woodcock P,Ormsby J

更新日期：2003-08-30 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

abstract：:I have attempted to adopt the perspective of a patient--albeit one with a rather atypical background--to explore what I want from health research and researchers. This has left me with the impression that health researchers could serve the interests of the public more effectively in a variety of ways, and that they wo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chalmers I

更新日期：1995-05-20 00:00:00