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Development of an international core outcome set for treatment trials in necrotizing enterocolitis—a study protocol
AimNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most lethal disease of the gastrointestinal tract of preterm infants. New and existing management...
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National assessment of obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine residents’ experiences with CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care
ObjectiveTo examine family medicine (FM) and obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) residents’ experiences with CenteringPregnancy (CP) group prenatal...
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The acceptability to women of techniques for managing an impacted fetal head at caesarean section and of randomised trials evaluating those techniques: a qualitative study
BackgroundThis study aimed to explore women’s views on the acceptability of different techniques for managing an impacted fetal head at caesarean;...
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Breast cancer screening participation in women using mental health services in NSW, Australia: a population study
PurposePopulation screening programs have contributed to reduced breast cancer mortality, but disadvantaged or vulnerable groups may not have shared...
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Let’s talk about it: an exploration of the comparative use of three different digital platforms to gather patient-reported outcome measures
BackgroundPatient-reported outcome (PRO) measures provide valuable evidence in clinical trials; however, poor compliance with PRO measures is a...
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Lung cancer screening provider recommendation and completion in black and White patients with a smoking history in two healthcare systems: a survey study
BackgroundAnnual lung cancer screening (LCS) with low dose CT reduces lung cancer mortality. LCS is underutilized. Black people who smoke tobacco...
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Randomised controlled trial comparing uptake of NHS Health Check in response to standard letters, risk-personalised letters and telephone invitations
BackgroundNHS Health Check is a primary prevention programme offering cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment to adults in England aged 40–74....
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Inequalities in colorectal cancer screening uptake in Wales: an examination of the impact of the temporary suspension of the screening programme during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundResponse to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the temporary disruption of cancer screening in the UK, and strong public...
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Patient perceptions and experiences of medication review: qualitative study in general practice
BackgroundClinical medication reviews are a recognised strategy to address polypharmacy, a key part of general practice and positively associated...
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An intervention to support stroke survivors and their carers in the longer term: results of a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (LoTS2Care)
BackgroundTo address the limited provision of longer-term stroke care, we conducted a programme of research (LoTS2Care) to develop and test an...
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Virtual thanks giving to a cadaver by medical students exposed to learning anatomy before and amidst COVID-19 pandemic
PurposeDue to COVID-19 pandemic, Thanks giving ceremony to cadaver was different this year in two ways: the students were partially exposed to...
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Experience of a demand-side subsidy scheme for residential long-term care: perspectives of elderly and their carers
BackgroundVouchers, which are demand-side subsidies to targeted groups, are a type of consumer-led near-cash social transfer for specified benefits...
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Comparison of response rates on invitation mode of a web-based survey on influenza vaccine adverse events among healthcare workers: a pilot study
BackgroundWeb-based surveys have become increasingly popular but response rates are low and may be prone to selection bias. How people are invited to...
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A multicentre randomised controlled trial of a guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy to MANage the impact of hot flushes and night sweats in patients with prostate CANcer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (MANCAN2)
BackgroundAndrogen deprivation therapy (ADT) is prescribed to almost half of all men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although ADT is effective...
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Dizziness in older persons at high risk of future hospitalization: prevalence, differences between those with and without dizziness, and effect of a proactive primary care intervention
BackgroundDizziness is a common reason for seeking care, and frequently affects older persons. The aims were to determine the prevalence of dizziness...
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Organizing the health interview survey at the local level: design of a pilot study
BackgroundThe local Health Interview Study (LHIS) was developed to gain health information at the level of the municipality in Flanders, the northern...
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Adding epitope compatibility to deceased donor kidney allocation criteria: recommendations from a pan-Canadian online public deliberation
BackgroundThe widening supply–demand imbalance for kidneys necessitates finding ways to reduce rejection and improve transplant outcomes. Human...
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Amitriptyline at low-dose and titrated for irritable bowel syndrome as second-line treatment (The ATLANTIS trial): protocol for a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial in primary care
BackgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder that has a considerable impact on patient quality of life and...
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A targeted promotional DVD fails to improve Māori and Pacific participation rates in the New Zealand bowel screening pilot: results from a pseudo-randomised controlled trial
BackgroundNew Zealand’s Bowel Screening Pilot (BSP) used a mailed invitation to return a faecal immunochemical test. As a pilot it offered...
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Knowledge and attitudes of Italian medical oncologists and palliative care physicians toward medical use of cannabis in cancer care: a national survey
PurposeDespite advances in supportive care, cancer-related symptoms tend to be persistent regardless of cancer type, stage of disease, or treatment...