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View article: Optimising and beta-testing a user-centred, accessible, self-management rehabilitation smartphone app (reCOVer) for long-COVID fatigue using qualitative interview methods
Optimising and beta-testing a user-centred, accessible, self-management rehabilitation smartphone app (reCOVer) for long-COVID fatigue using qualitative interview methods Open
reCOVer shows promise as a self-management tool for long-COVID fatigue. Further research, such as a pilot RCT, is needed to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness.
View article: Best practice recommendations for the clinical care of spinal bulbar muscular atrophy
Best practice recommendations for the clinical care of spinal bulbar muscular atrophy Open
In this guideline, we provide health care professionals with a culturally responsive standard of care for SBMA, and hope this will translate into improved quality of life for people affected by SBMA.
View article: Exploring ethnic minority and underserved groups’ experiences of the National Health Service Cardiovascular Disease Health Check uptake in North East England: applying a behavioural insights, qualitative approach
Exploring ethnic minority and underserved groups’ experiences of the National Health Service Cardiovascular Disease Health Check uptake in North East England: applying a behavioural insights, qualitative approach Open
Background The North East of England has the lowest healthy life expectancy and the highest health inequalities of any region in England. The conventional model, whereby we ‘expect’ individuals to be motivated to attend a ‘healthcare setti…
View article: Effectiveness of non-pharmacological Interventions For Fatigue in Long term conditions (EIFFEL)-systematic review and network meta-analysis
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological Interventions For Fatigue in Long term conditions (EIFFEL)-systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
Objective To assess the clinical effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for fatigue in adults with long term medical conditions. Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis Data sources All searches were performed on the…
View article: Selecting outcome measures to validate prognostic biomarkers of paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: challenges and priorities
Selecting outcome measures to validate prognostic biomarkers of paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: challenges and priorities Open
Outcomes following paediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are extremely heterogenous. While emerging biomarkers promise enhanced prognostic accuracy, a critical question remains unanswered—which outcome measures provide the most acc…
View article: Further development of a patient-reported outcome measure to assess the impact of oral secretion problems in people living with MND
Further development of a patient-reported outcome measure to assess the impact of oral secretion problems in people living with MND Open
Objective: Oral secretion problems are common yet poorly managed in people living with MND (plwMND). A validated patient-reported outcome for measuring saliva symptoms in this patient group would facilitate better monitoring of indi…
View article: Can we trust published evidence on point-of-care tests for cholesterol? A rapid review
Can we trust published evidence on point-of-care tests for cholesterol? A rapid review Open
Objectives There is a need to better inform clinicians and decision-makers in primary or community care settings on selecting the appropriate point-of-care tests (POCTs) for screening purposes (as a part of the NHS Health Check Programme).…
View article: Artificial intelligence driven clustering of blood pressure profiles reveals frailty in orthostatic hypertension
Artificial intelligence driven clustering of blood pressure profiles reveals frailty in orthostatic hypertension Open
Gravity, an invisible but constant force , challenges the regulation of blood pressure when transitioning between postures. As physiological reserve diminishes with age, individuals grow more susceptible to such stressors over time, riskin…
View article: Harmonising measures of knee and hip osteoarthritis in population-based cohort studies: an international study
Harmonising measures of knee and hip osteoarthritis in population-based cohort studies: an international study Open
View article: Lipid-lowering optimisation for secondary prevention vascular and diabetic foot patients in a pharmacist-led clinic
Lipid-lowering optimisation for secondary prevention vascular and diabetic foot patients in a pharmacist-led clinic Open
A pharmacist led service in undertreated and clinically challenging vascular and diabetic foot patients in an area of high social deprivation produced significant improvements in utilization of high intensity statin and other lipid lowerin…
View article: Editorial: Fatigue: physiology and pathology
Editorial: Fatigue: physiology and pathology Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Neurosci., 02 February 2024Sec. Autonomic Neuroscience Volume 18 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1368897
View article: Correction: Kujawski et al. Autonomic and Cognitive Function Response to Normobaric Hyperoxia Exposure in Healthy Subjects. Preliminary Study. Medicina 2020, 56, 172
Correction: Kujawski et al. Autonomic and Cognitive Function Response to Normobaric Hyperoxia Exposure in Healthy Subjects. Preliminary Study. Medicina 2020, 56, 172 Open
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View article: Lipid Management in Primary Care for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations in Northern England: A Qualitative Study
Lipid Management in Primary Care for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations in Northern England: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: People in low socioeconomic circumstances are more susceptible to dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease than those living in more affluent populations. Limited healthcare access and low preventive care uptake widen health i…
View article: Colonoscopic cancer detection rate: a new performance measure – is it FIT for purpose?
Colonoscopic cancer detection rate: a new performance measure – is it FIT for purpose? Open
Introduction Gastrointestinal symptoms correlate poorly with cancer diagnosis. A faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result of ≥10 µg has high sensitivity and negative predictive value for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection. An FIT-based diagn…
View article: Impact of a pharmacist-led clinic in optimising lipid therapy for secondary prevention in vascular and diabetic foot patients
Impact of a pharmacist-led clinic in optimising lipid therapy for secondary prevention in vascular and diabetic foot patients Open
Introduction/Aims: Approximately 25-28 % of UK CVD deaths are due to raised cholesterol; every 1.0 mmol/L in LDL-C is associated with a 23% relative risk reduction in major atherosclerotic CVD events. Patients attending vascular or diabeti…
View article: PATTERNS OF SOCIAL CARE USE WITHIN THE OLDER POPULATION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ROUTINELY COLLECTED DATA?
PATTERNS OF SOCIAL CARE USE WITHIN THE OLDER POPULATION: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ROUTINELY COLLECTED DATA? Open
Research with routinely collected social care data has untapped potential to inform new care delivery approaches and techniques. To identify opportunities for service improvement and enhance our understanding of care pathways experienced b…
View article: Prospective association of occupational and leisure-time physical activity with orthostatic blood pressure changes in older adults
Prospective association of occupational and leisure-time physical activity with orthostatic blood pressure changes in older adults Open
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is common in older people. We examined the influence of self-reported occupational-related physical activity (PA) and leisure-time physical exercise (PE) on orthostatic response in a sample of older people over…
View article: THE PYSCHOACOUSTIC EFFECTS OF STIMULI PLAUSIBILITY ON HEADPHONE EXTERNALISATION
THE PYSCHOACOUSTIC EFFECTS OF STIMULI PLAUSIBILITY ON HEADPHONE EXTERNALISATION Open
View article: Identifying, synthesising and appraising existing evidence relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review
Identifying, synthesising and appraising existing evidence relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review Open
Objectives To identify, synthesise and appraise evidence relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and pregnancy. Design Mixed-methods systematic review, using convergent segregated design. Data sources MEDLIN…
View article: 'My brain & my heart don't communicate together': Exploring vloggers’ use of medical ontologies to share their symptom experiences with postural tachycardia syndrome
'My brain & my heart don't communicate together': Exploring vloggers’ use of medical ontologies to share their symptom experiences with postural tachycardia syndrome Open
Aim: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system condition characterised by heightened heart rate (increase of >30bpm for adults) upon standing. Whilst PoTS is associated with impaired daily functioning, burdenso…
View article: An App for Developmental Surveillance of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Development and Usability Study (Preprint)
An App for Developmental Surveillance of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Development and Usability Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Children with a history of in-utero opioid exposure have an increased risk of abnormal brain development and various developmental and academic challenges. Mobile device use is widespread in medicine. OBJECTIVE To develop and…
View article: Effects of whole-body cryotherapy and static stretching are maintained 4 weeks after treatment in most patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
Effects of whole-body cryotherapy and static stretching are maintained 4 weeks after treatment in most patients with chronic fatigue syndrome Open
In the previous study, whole-body cryotherapy (WBC)+static stretching (SS) has been shown to reduce the severity of some symptoms in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) noted just after the therapy. Here we consider the effects of treatment and…
View article: Optimizing lipid management—impact of the COVID 19 pandemic upon cardiovascular risk in England
Optimizing lipid management—impact of the COVID 19 pandemic upon cardiovascular risk in England Open
Background We sought to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lipid-lowering therapy prescribing as a potential cause of the excess cardiovascular mortality seen post-pandemic in England. We examined temporal changes over 3 yea…
View article: Patient Self-Testing of Kidney Function at Home, a Prospective Clinical Feasibility Study in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Patient Self-Testing of Kidney Function at Home, a Prospective Clinical Feasibility Study in Kidney Transplant Recipients Open
View article: Cardiovascular and autonomic consequences of sleep fragmentation
Cardiovascular and autonomic consequences of sleep fragmentation Open
Introduction: Sleep disruption is commonly found in normal individuals and those with sleep disorders. Risk factors for sleep fragmentation involve a combination of lifestyle, environmental, psychosocial factors and/or medical conditions. …
View article: Meta-Analysis of Exploring the Effect of Curcumin Supplementation with or without Other Advice on Biochemical and Anthropometric Parameters in Patients with Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
Meta-Analysis of Exploring the Effect of Curcumin Supplementation with or without Other Advice on Biochemical and Anthropometric Parameters in Patients with Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) Open
Metabolic (dysfunction)-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common chronic liver disease. MAFLD is characterized by the excessive presence of lipids in liver ce…
View article: Digitally deployed, GP remote consultation video intervention that aims to reduce opioid prescribing in primary care: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation
Digitally deployed, GP remote consultation video intervention that aims to reduce opioid prescribing in primary care: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation Open
Introduction Opioid prescribing rates are disproportionately high in the North of England. In addition to patients’ complex health needs, clinician prescribing behaviour is also a key driver. Although strategies have been initiated to redu…
View article: An assessment of heart rate and blood pressure asymmetry in the diagnosis of vasovagal syncope in females
An assessment of heart rate and blood pressure asymmetry in the diagnosis of vasovagal syncope in females Open
Introduction: Heart Rate Asymmetry (HRA) describes a phenomenon of differences between accelerations and decelerations in human heart rate. Methods used for HRA assessment can be further implemented in the evaluation of asymmetry in blood …
View article: Effects of Sitting Callisthenic Balance and Resistance Exercise Programs on Cognitive Function in Older Participants
Effects of Sitting Callisthenic Balance and Resistance Exercise Programs on Cognitive Function in Older Participants Open
Background: Exercise training programs have the potential to improve cognitive function in older subjects. However, the majority of training programs are based on aerobic modality. In the current study, the influence of 3 months programs o…