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View article: Implementing Transitional Care Interventions for Surgical Patients: A Scoping Review
Implementing Transitional Care Interventions for Surgical Patients: A Scoping Review Open
Aims To synthesise the evidence on implementation strategies used to implement transitional care interventions for adult surgical patients. Design Scoping review. Data Sources Medline, CINAHL and EMBASE were searched in August 2023 and upd…
View article: 0675 Health care expenditure for melanoma across demographic groups in the United States using the medical expenditure panel surveys (MEPS)
0675 Health care expenditure for melanoma across demographic groups in the United States using the medical expenditure panel surveys (MEPS) Open
View article: The impact of disruptions due to COVID‐19 on HIV transmission and control among men who have sex with men in China
The impact of disruptions due to COVID‐19 on HIV transmission and control among men who have sex with men in China Open
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting HIV care globally, with gaps in HIV treatment expected to increase HIV transmission and HIV-related mortality. We estimated how COVID-19-related disruptions could impact HIV transmission and…
View article: Surgical transitional care interventions and their outcomes: a scoping review
Surgical transitional care interventions and their outcomes: a scoping review Open
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View article: Comparing conventional and Bayesian workflows for clinical outcome prediction modelling with an exemplar cohort study of severe COVID-19 infection incorporating clinical biomarker test results
Comparing conventional and Bayesian workflows for clinical outcome prediction modelling with an exemplar cohort study of severe COVID-19 infection incorporating clinical biomarker test results Open
Purpose Assessing risk factors and creating prediction models from real-world medical data is challenging, requiring numerous modelling decisions with clinical guidance. Logistic regression is a common model for such studies, for which we …
View article: Convergence and global epidemiology of<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>plasmids harbouring the<i>iuc</i>3 virulence locus
Convergence and global epidemiology of<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>plasmids harbouring the<i>iuc</i>3 virulence locus Open
Background Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is an important pathogen of humans and animals, and recent reports of ‘convergent’ strains that carry both virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) have raised serious public health concern.…
View article: Comparing the Costs and Diagnostic Outcomes of Replacing Cytology with the QIAsure DNA Methylation Test as a Triage within HPV Primary Cervical Cancer Screening in The Netherlands
Comparing the Costs and Diagnostic Outcomes of Replacing Cytology with the QIAsure DNA Methylation Test as a Triage within HPV Primary Cervical Cancer Screening in The Netherlands Open
Detecting hypermethylation of tumour suppressor genes could provide an alternative to liquid-based cytology (LBC) triage within HPV primary cervical screening. The impact of using the QIAsure® FAM19A4/mir124-2 DNA Methylation Test (QIAGEN,…
View article: An economic evaluation of two cervical screening algorithms in Belgium: HR-HPV primary compared to HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology co-testing
An economic evaluation of two cervical screening algorithms in Belgium: HR-HPV primary compared to HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology co-testing Open
Objective To assess the costs and benefits of two algorithms for cervical cancer screening in Belgium (1) high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) primary screening and (2) HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology (LBC) co-testing. Methods A decisi…
View article: Assessing the Clinical and Economic Benefits of Implementing Point-of-care C-Reactive Protein Test to Manage Respiratory Tract Infections: Insights From Clinician Interviews in Four European Countries
Assessing the Clinical and Economic Benefits of Implementing Point-of-care C-Reactive Protein Test to Manage Respiratory Tract Infections: Insights From Clinician Interviews in Four European Countries Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical challenge for public health, driven by the overuse of antibiotics. Testing for C-reactive protein (CRP) using point-of-care (POC) tests is recommended in many European guidelines, but…
View article: An economic evaluation of two cervical screening algorithms in Belgium: HR-HPV primary compared to HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology (LBC) co-testing
An economic evaluation of two cervical screening algorithms in Belgium: HR-HPV primary compared to HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology (LBC) co-testing Open
Objective To assess the costs and benefits of two algorithms for cervical cancer screening in Belgium 1) high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) primary screening and 2) HR-HPV and liquid-based cytology (LBC) co-testing. Methods A decision…
View article: Estimating the Health and Economic Impact of Improved Management in Prevalent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Populations in England, Germany, Canada, and Japan: A Modelling Study
Estimating the Health and Economic Impact of Improved Management in Prevalent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Populations in England, Germany, Canada, and Japan: A Modelling Study Open
Interventions that reduce avoidable hospitalisations are estimated to improve survival and may generate cost savings. This study provides evidence on the theoretical impact of policies to improve COPD care and highlights priority areas for…
View article: Correction to: an economic evaluation of two PCR-based respiratory panel assays for patients admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the UK, France and Spain
Correction to: an economic evaluation of two PCR-based respiratory panel assays for patients admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the UK, France and Spain Open
View article: An economic evaluation of two PCR-based respiratory panel assays for patients admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the UK, France and Spain
An economic evaluation of two PCR-based respiratory panel assays for patients admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the UK, France and Spain Open
Background On admission to hospital, patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), undergo extensive diagnostic testing. Two high-throughput laboratory-based PCR panels which return a result in 5.5 hours (h) have been developed to test…
View article: Two self-sampling strategies for HPV primary cervical cancer screening compared with clinician-collected sampling: an economic evaluation
Two self-sampling strategies for HPV primary cervical cancer screening compared with clinician-collected sampling: an economic evaluation Open
Objective To compare the costs and effects of three sampling strategies for human papillomavirus (HPV) primary screening. Design Cost-consequence analysis from a health system perspective using a deterministic decision tree model. Setting …
View article: The population impact of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) vaccination on the incidence of HSV-2, HIV and genital ulcer disease in South Africa: a mathematical modelling study
The population impact of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) vaccination on the incidence of HSV-2, HIV and genital ulcer disease in South Africa: a mathematical modelling study Open
View article: The potential public health impact of adolescent 4CMenB vaccination on Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in England: a modelling study
The potential public health impact of adolescent 4CMenB vaccination on Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in England: a modelling study Open
View article: Behavioural intervention to reduce sexually transmitted infections in people aged 16–24 years in the UK: the safetxt RCT
Behavioural intervention to reduce sexually transmitted infections in people aged 16–24 years in the UK: the safetxt RCT Open
Background The prevalence of genital chlamydia and gonorrhoea is higher in the 16–24 years age group than those in other age group. With users, we developed the theory-based safetxt intervention to reduce sexually transmitted infections. O…
View article: An economic evaluation of two self-sampling strategies for HPV primary cervical cancer screening compared with clinician-collected sampling
An economic evaluation of two self-sampling strategies for HPV primary cervical cancer screening compared with clinician-collected sampling Open
Objective To compare the cost and effects of three sampling strategies for human papillomavirus (HPV) primary screening. Design Cost-consequence analysis using a decision tree in Excel. Setting England. Participants A cohort of 10,000 wome…
View article: Effectiveness of a behavioural intervention delivered by text messages (safetxt) on sexually transmitted reinfections in people aged 16-24 years: randomised controlled trial
Effectiveness of a behavioural intervention delivered by text messages (safetxt) on sexually transmitted reinfections in people aged 16-24 years: randomised controlled trial Open
Objective To quantify the effects of a series of text messages (safetxt) delivered in the community on incidence of chlamydia and gonorrhoea reinfection at one year in people aged 16-24 years. Design Parallel group randomised controlled tr…
View article: Conventional and Bayesian workflows for clinical prediction modelling of severe Covid-19 outcomes based on clinical biomarker test results: LabMarCS: Laboratory Markers of COVID-19 Severity - Bristol Cohort
Conventional and Bayesian workflows for clinical prediction modelling of severe Covid-19 outcomes based on clinical biomarker test results: LabMarCS: Laboratory Markers of COVID-19 Severity - Bristol Cohort Open
We describe several regression models to predict severe outcomes in COVID-19 and challenges present in complex observational medical data. We demonstrate best practices for data curation, cross-validated statistical modelling, and variable…
View article: Evaluating the impact and cost-effectiveness of chlamydia management strategies in Hong Kong: A modeling study
Evaluating the impact and cost-effectiveness of chlamydia management strategies in Hong Kong: A modeling study Open
Objectives To illustrate the epidemiologic and cost-effectiveness impact of shifting the focus from population-based screening toward a targeted management approach for genital chlamydia infection. Design Modeling study, implementing an in…
View article: A scoping review of antibiotic use practices and drivers of inappropriate antibiotic use in animal farms in WHO Southeast Asia region
A scoping review of antibiotic use practices and drivers of inappropriate antibiotic use in animal farms in WHO Southeast Asia region Open
View article: Assessment of online self-testing and self-sampling service providers for sexually transmitted infections against national standards in the UK in 2020
Assessment of online self-testing and self-sampling service providers for sexually transmitted infections against national standards in the UK in 2020 Open
Objectives Online testing for STIs may help overcome barriers of traditional face-to-face testing, such as stigma and inconvenience. However, regulation of these online tests is lacking, and the quality of services is variable, with potent…
View article: Modelling the effect of COVID-19 mass vaccination on acute hospital admissions
Modelling the effect of COVID-19 mass vaccination on acute hospital admissions Open
Background Managing high levels of acute COVID-19 bed occupancy can affect the quality of care provided to both affected patients and those requiring other hospital services. Mass vaccination has offered a route to reduce societal restrict…
View article: Evidence that faecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli by 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom is associated with raw feeding
Evidence that faecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli by 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom is associated with raw feeding Open
We report a survey (August 2017 to March 2018) and risk factor analysis of faecal carriage of antibacterial-resistant (ABR) Escherichia coli in 223 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom. Raw feeding was associated with the presence…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of a rapid point-of-care test for diagnosing patients with suspected bloodstream infection in Ireland
Cost-effectiveness of a rapid point-of-care test for diagnosing patients with suspected bloodstream infection in Ireland Open
View article: Modelling the effect of COVID-19 mass vaccination on acute admissions in a major English healthcare system
Modelling the effect of COVID-19 mass vaccination on acute admissions in a major English healthcare system Open
Background Managing high levels of severe COVID-19 in the acute setting can impact upon the quality of care provided to both affected patients and those requiring other hospital services. Mass vaccination has offered a route to reduce soci…
View article: INCIDENCE OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS KERATITIS AND OTHER OCULAR DISEASE: GLOBAL REVIEW AND ESTIMATES
INCIDENCE OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS KERATITIS AND OTHER OCULAR DISEASE: GLOBAL REVIEW AND ESTIMATES Open
Purpose: We aimed to review available data on the incidence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis and other HSV ocular disease and to estimate the global burden of HSV ocular disease. Methods: We searched Medline and Embase databases to …
View article: Serological Evidence of Human Infection with Coxiella burnetii after Occupational Exposure to Aborting Cattle
Serological Evidence of Human Infection with Coxiella burnetii after Occupational Exposure to Aborting Cattle Open
Cattle are broadly deemed a source of Coxiella burnetii; however, evidence reinforcing their role in human infection is scarce. Most published human Q fever outbreaks relate to exposure to small ruminants, notably goats. Anti-phase II C. b…
View article: Establishing an SEIR-based framework for local modelling of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths
Establishing an SEIR-based framework for local modelling of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths Open
Without timely assessments of the number of COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalisation, healthcare providers will struggle to ensure an appropriate number of beds are made available. Too few could cause excess deaths while too many could res…