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312 Paying attention to daily delirium screening in an acute hospital setting, an audit of implementation on orthopaedic wards Open
Background Delirium is highly prevalent, yet two-thirds of cases remain undetected. Irish national guidance recommends daily delirium screening for all acute hospital in-patients at risk of delirium, including older patients. In this audit…
View article: Remembering Valerie Beral (1946–2022)
Remembering Valerie Beral (1946–2022) Open
Valerie Beral first crossed my path in the early 1970s in Papua New Guinea (PNG).We were both members of a 10-person epidemiological survey team, headed by the late Ruthven Blackburn, Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.Valer…
View article: Physiological responses during ascent to high altitude and the incidence of acute mountain sickness
Physiological responses during ascent to high altitude and the incidence of acute mountain sickness Open
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) occurs when there is failure of acclimatisation to high altitude. The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between physiological variables and the incidence of AMS during ascent to 5300 m. A tota…
COVID‐19 and the pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease Open
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are commonly affected by pulmonary complications such as acute chest syndrome (ACS), pulmonary embolism (PE) and pneumonia that contribute to significant mortality risks. With a greater susceptibility to …
Management and referral for high-risk conditions and complications during the antenatal period: knowledge, practice and attitude survey of providers in rural public healthcare in two states of India Open
The Indian health system should improve the provision of obstetric care by standardising services at each level of health care and increasing the focus on emergency treatment for complications, appropriate decision-making for referral, and…
View article: O6B.7 Aristolochic acid and the risk of cancers in patients with diabetes
O6B.7 Aristolochic acid and the risk of cancers in patients with diabetes Open
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the use of herbal medicine containing aristolochic acid (AA) and the risk of cancers among patients with diabetes. Methods We conducted a population-based coho…
Pregnant women who requested a ‘108’ ambulance in two states of India Open
We studied the pregnant women, who requested a ‘108’ ambulance in two Indian states (Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Himachal Pradesh (HP)). We conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey to study the characteristics and outcomes of those who (1)…
Risk factors for orofacial clefts in India: A case–control study Open
Background Orofacial clefts (OFC) are linked with several genetic and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to explore the association of potential risk factors with OFCs in India. Methods This was a hospital‐based, matched case…
Maternal BMI and diabetes in pregnancy: Investigating variations between ethnic groups using routine maternity data from London, UK Open
This study suggests that current BMI thresholds are likely to be ineffective for diabetes screening in South and East Asian women, as many cases of diabetes will occur at low BMI levels. Our results suggest that East Asian women appear to …
View article: Interfacility transfer of pregnant women using publicly funded emergency call centre-based ambulance services: a cross-sectional analysis of service logs from five states in India
Interfacility transfer of pregnant women using publicly funded emergency call centre-based ambulance services: a cross-sectional analysis of service logs from five states in India Open
Objective To estimate the proportion of interfacility transfers (IFTs) transported by ‘108’ ambulances and to compare the characteristics of the IFTs and non-IFTs to understand the pattern of use of ‘108’ services for pregnant women in Ind…
Transport of pregnant women and obstetric emergencies in India: an analysis of the ‘108’ ambulance service system data Open
A small proportion of pregnant women and obstetric emergencies made use of '108' services. Community-based studies are required to study knowledge and preferences, and to assess the potential for increasing or rationalising the use of '108…
Risk of Adverse Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes by Maternal Age: Quantifying Individual and Population Level Risk Using Routine UK Maternity Data Open
Our results suggest a gradual increase in the risk of caesarean delivery and postpartum haemorrhage from age 25, persisting after taking into account maternal BMI, hypertension and diabetes. The risk of low birthweight and preterm birth wa…
Has India's national rural health mission reduced inequities in maternal health services? A pre-post repeated cross-sectional study Open
Background: In 2005, India launched the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to strengthen the primary healthcare system. NRHM also aims to encourage pregnant women, particularly of low socioeconomic backgrounds, to use institutional mater…
Has India’s national rural health mission reduced inequities in maternal health services? A pre-post repeated cross-sectional study Open
In high-focus states, NRHM resulted in increased uptake of maternal healthcare, and decline in its socioeconomic inequity. Our study suggests that public health programs in developing country settings will have larger equity impacts after …
Referrals between Public Sector Health Institutions for Women with Obstetric High Risk, Complications, or Emergencies in India – A Systematic Review Open
Emergency obstetric care (EmOC) within primary health care systems requires a linked referral system to be effective in reducing maternal death. This systematic review aimed to summarize evidence on the proportion of referrals between inst…
A Mixed-Method Study to Determine the Benefits of Periconceptional Folic Acid Supplementation and Effects of Folic Acid Deficiency in Mothers on Birth Outcomes Open
The results from this study are intended to strengthen the evidence base in childhood disability for planning and policy initiatives.
Association Between <sup>131</sup>I Treatment for Thyroid Cancer and Risk of Receiving Cataract Surgery: A Cohort Study from Taiwan Open
(131)I treatment for thyroid cancer did not increase the risk of receiving cataract surgery up to 10 y after treatment. However, further research with direct lens examination and a longer follow-up period is needed to assess subtle and lat…