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Long-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on fear of COVID-19 and psychological distress among the general population in Japan: a longitudinal study
Objectives The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health issues of the general population in Japan is unclear. Thus, we examined the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on ...
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Self-advocacy positive perceptions and stage experiences in patients who had a stroke: a qualitative study in China
Design A descriptive phenomenological qualitative study was performed. Colaizzi’s seven-step method was used to analyse the data. Setting Two hospitals in Zhengzhou and Luoyang City, Henan Province, ...
BMJ3d
Predictive accuracy of lactate albumin ratio for mortality in intensive care units: a nationwide cohort study
Background The lactate albumin ratio (LAR), a simple prognostic marker used in intensive care units (ICUs), combines lactate and serum albumin levels to predict patient outcomes. Despite its potential ...
BMJ3d
Hormone replacement therapy and cancer survival: a longitudinal cohort study: protocol paper
Introduction Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help women experiencing menopausal symptoms, but usage has declined due to uncertainty around risks of cancer and some cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
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Protocol for a multi-domain scoping review to identify measures of decision-making ability in an ageing population
Introduction Deficits in decision-making (DM) can lead to adverse outcomes across multiple domains such as financial management and medical care. By hindering such DM abilities, cognitive impairment ...
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Physician’s perception and practices on antimicrobial resistance in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health and development concern. Antimicrobial misuse and overuse are key contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant infections. Objective The ...
BMJ3d
Evaluation instruments for public health policies for elderly care: a scoping review protocol
Introduction The global phenomenon of population ageing is expanding rapidly, with WHO projecting that the number of individuals aged 60 and over will reach 2.1 billion by 2050, a significant rise ...
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Modified Delphi expert elicitation of the clinical and economic burden of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in England and Northern Ireland
Objective To estimate the resource use of patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), stratified by New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, in the English and Northern Irish ...
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Meibomian gland dysfunction and primary Sjögren’s syndrome dry eye: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the exocrine glands such as the lacrimal and the salivary glands. Dry eye disease (DED) is one of ...
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Neurodevelopmental disorders among term infants exposed to antenatal corticosteroids during pregnancy: a population-based study
Objective An increasing proportion of fetuses are exposed to antenatal corticosteroids (ACS). Despite their immediate beneficial effects, the long-term safety of ACS has been an ongoing source of ...
BMJ4d
Prevalence, risk factors and associations of primary Raynaud's phenomenon: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Objective To systematically review the literature with regard to the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and associations of primary Raynaud's phenomenon (PRP). Method A systematic review of the ...
BMJ4d
Obstetric perineal tears, sexual function and dyspareunia among primiparous women 12 months postpartum: a prospective cohort study
Participants A total of 554 primiparous women: 191 with no/labia/first-degree tears, 189 with second-degree tears and 174 with third-degree/fourth-degree tears ...