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View article: Impact of the Federated Data Platform’s digital surgery scheduling system on elective theatre utilisation at an NHS Trust: an interrupted time series analysis
Impact of the Federated Data Platform’s digital surgery scheduling system on elective theatre utilisation at an NHS Trust: an interrupted time series analysis Open
Objectives To evaluate the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) Inpatient Care Coordination Solution (CCS) digital scheduling tool on elective theatre utilisation. Methods An interrupted time series assessed changes in theatre utilisation and…
View article: Teaching medical trainees to see societal infrastructure as a clinical issue
Teaching medical trainees to see societal infrastructure as a clinical issue Open
View article: The Effect of Clove Oil on the Expression of Xly Gene in Tomato Infected with Fusarium oxysporum
The Effect of Clove Oil on the Expression of Xly Gene in Tomato Infected with Fusarium oxysporum Open
Background: Fusarium oxysporum is a soil-borne pathogen and a very common cause of tomato root rot. This pathogen infects the plant’s vascular system, contributing to wilting, stunted growth and stunted growth. Methods: The determination o…
View article: The impact of noise pollution on health
The impact of noise pollution on health Open
View article: The Intersection of Mental Health, Business, and Innovation: A Framework for Scalable Psychological Service Delivery in Africa
The Intersection of Mental Health, Business, and Innovation: A Framework for Scalable Psychological Service Delivery in Africa Open
The African continent is experiencing a rising mental health crisis, exacerbated by systemic underinvestment in healthcare infrastructure, rapid urbanization, conflict, unemployment, and poverty. Ranging from anxiety and depression to subs…
View article: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS EXPERIENCING ACADEMIC STRESS
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS EXPERIENCING ACADEMIC STRESS Open
Background: Sleep quality plays a vital role in maintaining cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive control, particularly in young adults under academic pressure. University students often compromise sleep due to deman…
View article: Polypharmacy as a Chronic Condition: A Diagnostic Mindset for Safer and Smarter Care
Polypharmacy as a Chronic Condition: A Diagnostic Mindset for Safer and Smarter Care Open
Polypharmacy is typically seen as an unavoidable consequence of multimorbidity and aging, with clinicians addressing complex medication lists unsystematically. In this perspective, we argue that polypharmacy should be managed as a chronic …
View article: Empowering patients through clinical notes access: Opportunities, challenges, and the path forward
Empowering patients through clinical notes access: Opportunities, challenges, and the path forward Open
View article: Lung cancer screening uptake among high-risk individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Lung cancer screening uptake among high-risk individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality. However, uptake among high-risk individuals eligible for lung cancer screening remains low. The aim of this study was to determine the…
View article: Antibiotic prescribing trends for respiratory infections in children <16 years in England; 2016-2023
Antibiotic prescribing trends for respiratory infections in children <16 years in England; 2016-2023 Open
Background Judicious antibiotic prescribing in primary care is key to combating antimicrobial resistance. The covid-19 pandemic led to changes in healthcare provision with an increase in remote consultations, and changes in incidence of re…
View article: Frequency of Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women Complicated By Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes before 34 Weeks of Gestation at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi
Frequency of Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women Complicated By Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes before 34 Weeks of Gestation at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi Open
Introduction: Significant perinatal morbidity and death may result from preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) occurring before 34 weeks, which presents major hazards to the health of both the mother and the fetus. To maximize resu…
View article: Why coding the modality of primary care consultations matters
Why coding the modality of primary care consultations matters Open
View article: Factors influencing primary care physicians recommending patients to use digital health technologies for self-management: A cross-sectional study across 20 countries
Factors influencing primary care physicians recommending patients to use digital health technologies for self-management: A cross-sectional study across 20 countries Open
Involvement in teaching (pre-pandemic) and practising in a rural setting (during the pandemic) positively influenced the recommendation of digital health technologies. Significant variation in recommending digital health technologies was p…
View article: Factors Influencing the Use of Online Symptom Checkers in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Study
Factors Influencing the Use of Online Symptom Checkers in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background The National Health Service (NHS) faces increasing strain. Concurrently, demand for health information, consumer empowerment, and health awareness continues to grow. These trends, coupled with the ubiquity of smartphones and int…
View article: The Impact of Remote Care on the Quality of Care of Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
The Impact of Remote Care on the Quality of Care of Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol Open
Background Diabetes during pregnancy, whether newly diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or pre-existing diabetes mellitus (DM), is associated with increased maternal and neonatal risks. Remote care has shown promise in managing d…
View article: Patient Portal Use in the Management of Asthma and COPD: A Systematic Review of Quality-of-Care Outcomes. (Preprint)
Patient Portal Use in the Management of Asthma and COPD: A Systematic Review of Quality-of-Care Outcomes. (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Patient portals offer access to patient health information and are used to support self-management and facilitate care-coordination in people with chronic diseases. Previous studies have reported some benefits from patient port…
View article: Influence of Six Weeks of Weight Training on Volleyball Players’ Strength and Muscular Endurance
Influence of Six Weeks of Weight Training on Volleyball Players’ Strength and Muscular Endurance Open
View article: Hidden findings: How often does Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) uncover prostate cancer?
Hidden findings: How often does Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) uncover prostate cancer? Open
Purpose Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition with an increasing prevalence that parallels aging. Surgical procedures involving removal of the prostate can lead to detection of incidental prostate cancer (iPCa). Followin…
View article: Teaching population health in general practice: developing mindset through continuity, community, and data
Teaching population health in general practice: developing mindset through continuity, community, and data Open
View article: Neurodiversity: bridging the gap in UK's GP training for a more inclusive future
Neurodiversity: bridging the gap in UK's GP training for a more inclusive future Open
View article: <b>BIOFILM FORMATION IN </b><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i><b>: A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE</b>
<b>BIOFILM FORMATION IN </b><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i><b>: A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE</b> Open
The infamous opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses a serious threat to public health because of its ability to form biofilms that greatly worsen antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Through physical obstacles, physiological adapta…
View article: The needs and unmet needs for people living with dementia, caregivers and care workers in dementia health care systems: a systematic review
The needs and unmet needs for people living with dementia, caregivers and care workers in dementia health care systems: a systematic review Open
Introduction The prevalence and costs of dementias are rising due to demographic changes. Dementia care depends largely on informal caregivers and fragmented healthcare systems that often fail to meet the needs of people with dementia. Obj…
View article: Evaluating the role of faecal calprotectin in older adults: a retrospective observational study
Evaluating the role of faecal calprotectin in older adults: a retrospective observational study Open
Background Faecal calprotectin (FC) is a marker of gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation that is widely used in primary care to identify patients who need to be referred for endoscopic assessment. Most guidelines advise against its use in old…
View article: Identifying Potential Vulnerability to Long COVID Through Global‐to‐Local Inequalities in Years Lived With Disability Attributed to COVID‐19, 2020–2021, Across 920 Locations
Identifying Potential Vulnerability to Long COVID Through Global‐to‐Local Inequalities in Years Lived With Disability Attributed to COVID‐19, 2020–2021, Across 920 Locations Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic has reshaped global health; however, the long‐term burden of long COVID remains poorly understood, especially in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), where limited surveillance and data gaps may obscure a substan…
View article: Reframing Polypharmacy: Empowering Medical Students to Manage Medication Burden as a Chronic Condition
Reframing Polypharmacy: Empowering Medical Students to Manage Medication Burden as a Chronic Condition Open
Aims/Background: Polypharmacy, or the concurrent intake of five or more medications, is a significant issue in clinical practice, particularly in multimorbid elderly individuals. Despite its importance for patient safety, medical education…
View article: Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst with Entrapped Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Report
Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst with Entrapped Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Report Open
Peritoneal inclusion cysts or pseudocysts of the peritoneum, are uncommon and noncancerous cystic growths that occur due to chronic irritation of the peritoneal lining, frequently developing after pelvic surgery, or as a sequela of surgica…
View article: FREQUENCY OF MULTIORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME (MODS) ON DAY 0 IN PATIENTS ADMITTING TO PICU AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH RISK FACTORS FOR MORTALITY
FREQUENCY OF MULTIORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME (MODS) ON DAY 0 IN PATIENTS ADMITTING TO PICU AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH RISK FACTORS FOR MORTALITY Open
Background: Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) has been recognized as a leading contributor to death and disability in the PICU. Several definitions have been discussed in multiple studies. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the cu…
View article: Reclaiming the primary care consultation for patients and clinicians: is AI-enabled ambient voice technology the answer?
Reclaiming the primary care consultation for patients and clinicians: is AI-enabled ambient voice technology the answer? Open
View article: <b>Comparison of Incidence of Laryngospasm Between Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube During Recovery Phase Following Urological Procedure in Pediatric</b>
<b>Comparison of Incidence of Laryngospasm Between Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube During Recovery Phase Following Urological Procedure in Pediatric</b> Open
Background: Laryngospasm is a critical perioperative complication in pediatric anesthesia, particularly during the recovery phase following urological procedures. The choice of airway device—laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal …
View article: From Clicks to Care: Enhancing Clinical Decision Making Through Structured Electronic Health Records Navigation Training.
From Clicks to Care: Enhancing Clinical Decision Making Through Structured Electronic Health Records Navigation Training. Open
Background: The effective use of electronic health records (EHRs) is an essential clinical skill, but medical schools have traditionally provided limited systematic teaching on the topic. Inefficient use of EHRs results in delays in…