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...

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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：OBJECTIVES:Cost-efficient active case finding (ACF) approaches are needed for their large-scale adoption in national tuberculosis (TB) programmes. Our aim was to assess if community health workers' (CHW) knowledge about families' health status can improve the cost efficiency of the ACF programme without adversely affec...

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authors： Garg T,Bhardwaj M,Deo S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dexamethasone is a drug used to prolong the postoperative analgesia in children after peripheral nerve blockade, although the dose usually used (0.2 mg/kg) has not been studied yet. This study is a monocentric, prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study in a university hospital in Fr...

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authors： Vautrin N,Thilly N,Bernard Y,Wurtz F,Meistelman C

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the quantity and evaluate the quality of policies and curricula focusing on conflicts of interests (COI) at medical schools across Germany. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study, survey of medical schools, standardised web search. SETTING:Medical schools, Germany. PARTICIPANTS:38 German medical schools. ...

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authors： Grabitz P,Friedmann Z,Gepp S,Hess L,Specht L,Struck M,Tragert SK,Walther T,Klemperer D

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) generally receive proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) to avoid major gastrointestinal bleeding. Our aim was to compare outcomes between patients receiving PPIs and H2RAs for stress ulcer prophylaxis during ECMO. ...

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authors： Kondo Y,Ohbe H,Matsui H,Fushimi K,Tanaka H,Yasunaga H

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the early information needs of women with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) according to their employment status. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Secondary-care patients attending three outpatient oncology clinics in northern Italy. PARTICIPANTS:377 women with a recent diagnosis of e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mazzi MA,Perlini C,Deledda G,Ghilardi A,Buizza C,Bottacini A,Goss C,Del Piccolo L

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This protocol describes an observational study which set out to assess whether frailty and/or multimorbidity correlates with short-term and medium-term outcomes in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in a European, multicentre setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Over a 3-month period we aim to recruit a minimum of...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Price A,Barlow-Pay F,Duffy S,Pearce L,Vilches-Moraga A,Moug S,Quinn T,Stechman M,Braude P,Mitchell E,Myint PK,Verduri A,McCarthy K,Carter B,Hewitt J,COPE Study Collaborators.

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Childcare settings have been widely identified as important venues for promoting healthy lifestyles to children. Out-of-school hours care (OSHC) is a rapidly growing childcare service, yet there has been limited research reported on healthy eating and physical activity (HEPA) environments within the Austra...

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authors： Crowe R,Probst Y,Norman J,Furber S,Franco L,Stanley RM,Vuong C,Wardle K,Davies M,Ryan S,Okely AD

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most of the Chinese occupational population are becoming at risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). However, there is a limited number of literature reviews on occupational NIHL in China. This study aimed to analyse the prevalence and characteristics of occupational NIHL in the Chinese population using dat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou J,Shi Z,Zhou L,Hu Y,Zhang M

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This umbrella review summarises and critically appraises the evidence on the effects of regulated or high-volume perinatal care on outcome among very low birth weight/very preterm infants born in countries with neonatal mortality <5/1000 births. INTERVENTION/EXPOSITION:Perinatal regionalisation, centralisati...

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authors： Walther F,Küster DB,Bieber A,Rüdiger M,Malzahn J,Schmitt J,Deckert S

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current international guidelines recommend non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention among patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) at significant ischaemic stroke risk given the superior safety and comparable efficacy of NOACs over warfarin. Nonetheless, the safety and eff...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou M,Chan EW,Hai JJ,Wong CK,Lau YM,Huang D,Lam CC,Tam CCF,Wong YTA,Yung SYA,Chan KWK,Feng Y,Tan N,Chen JY,Yung CY,Lee KL,Choi CW,Lam H,Ng A,Fan K,Jim MH,Yiu KH,Yan BP,Siu CW

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study analysed medical malpractice claims to assess patient safety in hospitals. The information derived from malpractice claims reflects potential risks and could help lead to reducing medical errors and improving patient safety. DESIGN, SETTING:We analysed 4380 medical malpractice claims from 351 grad...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Li H,Dong S,Liao Z,Yao Y,Yuan S,Cui Y,Li G

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are large inequities in the lung cancer burden for the Indigenous Māori population of New Zealand. We model the potential lifetime health gains, equity impacts and cost-effectiveness of a national low-dose CT (LDCT) screening programme for lung cancer in smokers aged 55-74 years with a 30 pack-year hist...

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authors： McLeod M,Sandiford P,Kvizhinadze G,Bartholomew K,Crengle S

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We compared discrete time measures with trajectories of adolescent drinking frequency as predictors of sustained binge drinking in young adulthood. DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study. SETTING:10 high schools in Montréal, Canada. PARTICIPANTS:1293 high-school students followed from mean (SD) age 12 (0.6...

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authors： Sylvestre MP,Wellman RJ,Ahun MN,Datta G,Jutras-Aswad D,O Loughlin J

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Residential fires remain a significant global public health problem. It is recognised that the reported number of residential fires, fire-related injuries and deaths significantly underestimate the true number. Australian surveys show that around two-thirds of respondents who experience a residential fire ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Harvey LA,Ghassempour N,Whybro M,Tannous WK

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between enlarged right atrial area (RAA), as measured by echocardiography, and prognosis of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:To identify potential publications, a co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu K,Zhang C,Chen B,Li M,Zhang P

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the lowest life expectancy in the Balkans, underlying causes of morbidity in Kosovo remain unclear due to limited epidemiological evidence. The goal of this cohort is to contribute epidemiological evidence for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases such as depression, hypertension, di...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Obas KA,Gerold J,Bytyçi-Katanolli A,Jerliu N,Kwiatkowski M,Ramadani Q,Statovci S,Zahorka M,Probst-Hensch N

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the metrics and findings of studies evaluating effects of drug decriminalisation or legal regulation on drug availability, use or related health and social harms globally. DESIGN:Systematic review with narrative synthesis. DATA SOURCES:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and six...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scheim AI,Maghsoudi N,Marshall Z,Churchill S,Ziegler C,Werb D

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste is a fundamental intervention for caries prevention. Professional fluoride application (PFA) is widely considered a beneficial supplement to the routine use of fluoride toothpaste. However, some recent studies have failed to demonstrate the preventive effect o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yu L,Yu X,Li Y,Li J,Hua F,Song G

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Retirement villages (RV) have expanded rapidly, now housing perhaps one in eight people aged 75+ years in New Zealand. Health service initiatives might better support residents and offer cost advantages, but little is known of resident demographics, health status or needs. This study describes village reside...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Broad JB,Wu Z,Bloomfield K,Hikaka J,Bramley D,Boyd M,Tatton A,Calvert C,Peri K,Higgins AM,Connolly MJ

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The diabetes mellitus (DM) epidemic is a major public health concern globally, with the highest-burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes, and if left untreated can lead to visual impairment and blindness. Epidemiological...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Curran K,Piyasena P,Congdon N,Duke L,Malanda B,Peto T

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The use of psychoactive prescription medication is increasing in the general population. This is a cause for concern, particularly among the elderly, where physiological changes related to senescence increase the risk for adverse effects. While previous studies regarding psychoactive substance use have gener...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gamboa D,Jørgenrud B,Bryun EA,Vindenes V,Koshkina EA,Nadezhdin AV,Kabashi S,Tetenova EJ,Berg T,Nyman AAT,Kolgashkin AJ,Petukhov AE,Perekhodov SN,Davydova EN,Lerdal A,Nordby G,Bogstrand ST

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse voluntary payment reports of pharmaceutical companies to German healthcare professionals (HCPs) in 2015 and 2016 based on an industry-self-regulating transparency codex. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:Cohort study of all German HCPs who voluntarily agreed that at least one payment they received in 2015 a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stoll M,Hubenschmid L,Koch C,Lieb K

更新日期：2020-09-17 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：PURPOSE:The ChicagO Multiethnic Prevention and Surveillance Study or 'COMPASS' is a population-based cohort study with a goal to examine the risk and determinants of cancer and chronic disease. COMPASS aims to address factors causing and/or exacerbating health disparities using a precision health approach by recruiting...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aschebrook-Kilfoy B,Kibriya MG,Jasmine F,Stepniak L,Gopalakrishnan R,Craver A,Zakin P,Tasmin S,Kim KE,Goss KH,List M,LeBeau M,Ahsan H

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to identify which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) were present in intervention and control groups of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) included in a Cochrane systematic review. SETTING:The RCTs included were conducted in community, primary and/or ambulatory-care settings. PAR...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scott C,de Barra M,Johnston M,de Bruin M,Scott N,Matheson C,Bond C,Watson MC

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Root canal treatment is one of the oldest dental procedures for the treatment of endodontic infection. Extrusion of debris beyond the root apex during root canal instrumentation and subsequent persistence of pain are common complications. A systematic review of the evidence on reciprocating single-file ins...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ahmad MZ,Sadaf D,MacBain MM,Mohamed AN

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the proportion of patients who received a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) among those presenting a discordant C. difficile diagnostic assay and to identify patient characteristics associated with the decision to treat CDI. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Monocentri...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lenggenhager L,Zanella MC,Poncet A,Kaiser L,Schrenzel J

更新日期：2020-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It is unclear how newer methods of respiratory support for infants born extremely preterm (EP; 22-27 weeks gestation) have affected in-hospital sequelae. We aimed to determine changes in respiratory support, survival and morbidity in EP infants since the early 1990s. DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal cohort s...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cheong JLY,Olsen JE,Huang L,Dalziel KM,Boland RA,Burnett AC,Haikerwal A,Spittle AJ,Opie G,Stewart AE,Hickey LM,Anderson PJ,Doyle LW,Members of the Victorian Infant Collaborative Study Group.

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of cerebral stroke in the general population of Beijing and its association with systemic risk factors and ocular diseases. SETTING:The population-based Beijing Eye Study was conducted in a rural and urban region of Beijing. PARTICIPANTS:With eligibility criteria of age 50+ years an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wang YX,Wei WB,Xu L,Jonas JB

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The microscopic evaluation of slides has been gradually moving towards all digital in recent years, leading to the possibility for computer-aided diagnosis. It is worthwhile to know the similarities between deep learning models and pathologists before we put them into practical scenarios. The simple criteria...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Song Z,Yu C,Zou S,Wang W,Huang Y,Ding X,Liu J,Shao L,Yuan J,Gou X,Jin W,Wang Z,Chen X,Chen H,Liu C,Xu G,Sun Z,Ku C,Zhang Y,Dong X,Wang S,Xu W,Lv N,Shi H

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Care.data was a 2013 UK government initiative to extract patient data from general practices in England to form a centralised whole-population database for service planning and health research. After a public outcry, the scheme was postponed and cancelled. Public views of care.data have previously been analy...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ford E,Kazempour Y,Cooper MJF,Katikireddi SV,Boyd A

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Telemedical lifestyle programmes for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) provide an opportunity to develop a healthier lifestyle and consequently to improve health outcomes. When implementing new programmes into standard care, considering patients' preferences may increase the success of the partic...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sommer J,Dyczmons J,Grobosch S,Gontscharuk V,Vomhof M,Roden M,Icks A

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to examine the level of patient satisfaction with nursing care and identify the factors affecting satisfaction from the inpatient's perspective in a backward region of China. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional study. SETTING:The study was conducted at a tertiary hospital located in ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang J,Yang L,Wang X,Dai J,Shan W,Wang J

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Internal temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are present in approximately 80% of patients with symptomatic temporomandibular disorders. Among the minimally invasive therapies, we find the intra-articular infiltration of substances, such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich plasma accomp...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Torres D,Zaror C,Iturriaga V,Tobias A

更新日期：2020-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether there was variation in nurse staffing across hospitals in Queensland prior to implementation of nurse-to-patient ratio legislation targeting medical-surgical wards, and if so, the extent to which nurse staffing variation was associated with poor outcomes for patients and nurses. DESIGN:...

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authors： McHugh MD,Aiken LH,Windsor C,Douglas C,Yates P

更新日期：2020-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used in Western countries within general medicine and internal medicine. Information on the use in orthopaedic and trauma surgery is widely lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate usage and needs regarding CAM for these patients. DESIGN:Pr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kilper A,Müller A,Huber R,Reimers N,Schütz L,Lederer AK

更新日期：2020-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A cancer diagnose, for example, colorectal cancer, not only affects the cancer-person stricken, but also the surrounding family. Thus, this scoping review intends to identify appropriate models of support that will guide the development of a model of support to family members during the trajectory of color...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Samuelsson M,Wennick A,Jakobsson J,Bengtsson M

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Major ECG abnormalities have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden in asymptomatic populations. However, sex differences in occurrence of major ECG abnormalities have been poorly studied, particularly across ethnic groups. The objectives were to investigate (1) sex differ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bolijn R,Ter Haar CC,Harskamp RE,Tan HL,Kors JA,Postema PG,Snijder MB,Peters RJG,Kunst AE,van Valkengoed IGM

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the prevalence of work-related potential traumatic events (PTEs), support protocols and mental health symptoms across Dutch gynaecologists, orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study, supplementary analysis of combined data. SETTING:Nationwide survey between 2014 and 20...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scheepstra KWF,Pauw HS,van Steijn ME,Stramrood CAI,Olff M,van Pampus MG

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00