Objective China has continued to improve tuberculosis (TB) control in the past decade; however, the sudden outbreak of ...

Introduction Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder requiring ongoing medical management. This ecological study ...

Objectives Functional foods have demonstrated potential in preventing gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal (osteo-related) ...

Introduction Suicide is a significant public health issue worldwide. Many deaths by suicide occur in moments of crisis. Therefore, interventions which support individuals to manage moments of acute ...

Objectives Delays in cancer diagnosis for patients with non-specific symptoms (NSSs) lead to poorer outcomes. Rapid ...

Objective To develop prediction models for short-term outcomes following a first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) event (index) or for past AMI events (prevalent) in a national primary care cohort.

Introduction Prescribing high-dose antipsychotics is typically reserved for individuals with treatment-resistant severe ...

Objectives There is little consensus regarding the burden of pain in the UK. The purpose of this review was to synthesise existing data on the prevalence of various chronic pain phenotypes in order to ...

Objectives To identify caregiver burden profiles among informal caregivers of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and explore associated factors. Design A multicentre cross-sectional survey ...

Background There is relatively limited knowledge about the practitioners who provide acupuncture treatment within the UK, what conditions patients consult for and the treatment provided. Objectives To ...

Objective Hospital-related indicators are used to prioritise, benchmark and monitor certain healthcare components to improve quality. This study aimed to determine the hospital admissions profile in ...

5 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK 6 Alder Hey Children's Hospital Clinical Research Facility, Liverpool, UK Background National and international asthma guidelines recommend ...