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WEBAll cause and cause specific mortality in 15-24-year-olds in Denmark. Mortality in young people in Denmark is consistently socially patterned across measures of socioeconomic position and causes of deaths including natural and unnatural deaths caused by accidents, suicides, and homicides. Aug 17.
WEBRESEARCH METHODS AND REPORTING the bmj | BMJ 2021;372:n71 | doi: 10.1136/bmj.n71 1 The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews Matthew J Page,1 Joanne E McKenzie,1 Patrick M Bossuyt,2 Isabelle Boutron,3 ammT Cy Hoffmann, 4 Cynthia D Mulrow,5 Larissa Shamseer, 6 Jennifer M …
Interpreting an isolated raised serum alkaline phosphatase level in …
WEBApr 3, 2013 · This article discusses the most common causes of raised alkaline phosphatase levels in an asymptomatic patient and provides advice on the relevant investigations. #### Learning points If alkaline phosphatase is raised in an asymptomatic patient and serum bilirubin, liver transaminases, creatinine, adjusted calcium, thyroid …
The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting ...
WEBMar 29, 2021 · The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, published in 2009, was designed to help systematic reviewers transparently report why the review was done, what the authors did, and what they found. Over the past decade, advances in systematic review methodology and terminology …
Writing a case report in 10 steps - The BMJ
WEBMay 27, 2015 · Writing up. Write up the case emphasising the interesting points of the presentation, investigations leading to diagnosis, and management of the disease/pathology. Get input on the case from all members of the team, highlighting their involvement. Also include the prognosis of the patient, if known, as the reader will want …
Quality improvement into practice | The BMJ
WEBMar 31, 2020 · Definitions of quality improvement. Improvement in patient outcomes, system performance, and professional development that results from a combined, multidisciplinary approach in how change is delivered. 3. The delivery of healthcare with improved outcomes and lower cost through continuous redesigning of work processes …
How to write an abstract that will be accepted | The BMJ
WEBMay 16, 2013 · An abstract comprises five parts of equal importance: the title, introduction and aims, methods, results, and conclusion. Allow enough time to write each part well. The title should go straight to the point of the study. Make the study sound interesting so that it catches people’s attention. The introduction should include a brief background ...
Which pain medications are effective for sciatica (radicular ... - The …
WEBOct 12, 2017 · What you need to know. The most effective pain medication to treat patients with sciatica or radicular leg pain is unclear. In approximately one third of patients, symptoms improve within two weeks; in three quarters of patients, symptoms improve within 12 weeks, but about a third of patients have persistent and disabling symptoms after one ...
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WEBAt The BMJ, we use a system called ScholarOne to manage our submission processes. Essentially, ScholarOne will convert your manuscript to a PDF for the review process. Most common word processing formats are accepted for text and tables, although the system prefers Microsoft Word, and images should be submitted as GIF, TIFF, EPS, or JPEG files.
A guide to neonatal jaundice - The BMJ
WEBApr 23, 2014 · Neonatal jaundice can be broadly categorised into physiological and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice is by far the most common cause and is easily recognisable, typically appearing two to three days after birth in an otherwise well infant and normally resolving by 2 weeks of age. Physiological jaundice results through two distinct ...