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Patient satisfaction with community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland (2023)
Journal Article
Garland, C., & Jacklin, S. (2023). Patient satisfaction with community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 31(Supplement_2), ii20-ii21. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riad074.025

Introduction Northern Ireland’s community pharmacies have contributed substantially to the COVID-19 response, with over 436,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered since March 2021. Community pharmacy has an established role across the UK in delivering in... Read More about Patient satisfaction with community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland.

Polypharmacy in atrial fibrillation: A prospective analysis of mortality and ischemic stroke using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (2023)
Journal Article
Slater, N., White, S., & Frisher, M. (2024). Polypharmacy in atrial fibrillation: A prospective analysis of mortality and ischemic stroke using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Journal of Arrhythmia, 40(1), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12961

Background: Observational studies of polypharmacy and the risk of death or stroke in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) have produced inconsistent findings. By using propensity score matching (PSM) and Cox regression, this study aimed to deter... Read More about Polypharmacy in atrial fibrillation: A prospective analysis of mortality and ischemic stroke using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink.

Pre-existing musculoskeletal pain and its association with mortality in newly diagnosed co-morbid conditions: an electronic health record cohort study (2023)
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Marshall, M., Mason, K. J., Edwards, J. J., Mamas, M. A., Bailey, J., Heron, N., …Jordan, K. P. (2023). Pre-existing musculoskeletal pain and its association with mortality in newly diagnosed co-morbid conditions: an electronic health record cohort study. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, 8(1), Article rkad104. https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkad104

Objective Musculoskeletal pain is a common risk factor for co-morbid conditions and might increase the risk of poor outcomes. The objective was to determine whether patients with pre-existing musculoskeletal pain have an increased risk for mortality... Read More about Pre-existing musculoskeletal pain and its association with mortality in newly diagnosed co-morbid conditions: an electronic health record cohort study.

Initial Experience with the Solitaire X 3 mm Stent Retriever for the Treatment of Distal Medium Vessel Occlusions (2023)
Journal Article
Ntoulias, N., Brehm, A., Tsogkas, I., Jesser, J., Caragliano, A. A., Demerath, T., …Psychogios, M. (in press). Initial Experience with the Solitaire X 3 mm Stent Retriever for the Treatment of Distal Medium Vessel Occlusions. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(23), 7289. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237289

Endovascular therapy (EVT) is the standard treatment for ischemic stroke caused by a large vessel occlusion (LVO). The effectiveness of EVT for distal medium vessel occlusions (MDVOs) is still uncertain, but newer, smaller devices show potential for... Read More about Initial Experience with the Solitaire X 3 mm Stent Retriever for the Treatment of Distal Medium Vessel Occlusions.

Head, acetabular liner composition, and rate of revision and wear in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis (2023)
Journal Article
Merfort, R., Maffulli, N., Hofmann, U. K., Hildebrand, F., Simeone, F., Eschweiler, J., & Migliorini, F. (in press). Head, acetabular liner composition, and rate of revision and wear in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 13(1), Article 20327. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47670-z

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure for patients suffering from hip pain e.g. from osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, or hip fractures. The satisfaction of patients undergoing THA is influenced by the choice of implant type and material, w... Read More about Head, acetabular liner composition, and rate of revision and wear in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Efficacy of ibuprofen and indomethacin as prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification: a comparative study (2023)
Journal Article
Schneider, J., Maffulli, N., Eschweiler, J., Bell, A., Hildebrand, F., & Migliorini, F. (in press). Efficacy of ibuprofen and indomethacin as prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification: a comparative study. Scientific Reports, 13(1), Article 20210. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47508-8

The prophylactic action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in heterotopic ossification (HO) was first described following analgesic therapy with indomethacin. Following that evidence, several compounds have been successfully used for p... Read More about Efficacy of ibuprofen and indomethacin as prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification: a comparative study.

Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction (2023)
Journal Article
Dimmock, R. L., Rotherham, M., El Haj, A. J., & Yang, Y. (in press). Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction. Gels, 9(11), Article 915. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9110915

In the biomedical field, there is a demand for the development of novel approaches for the investigation of optical epithelial anatomical features with biomimetic materials. These materials are not only required to replicate structures but also enabl... Read More about Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction.

EVALUATING THE UTILITY OF SPECT/CT FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CARTILAGE LESIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW (2023)
Journal Article
Rix, L., Tushingham, S., Wright, K., & Snow, M. (2023). EVALUATING THE UTILITY OF SPECT/CT FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CARTILAGE LESIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Orthopaedic Proceedings, 105-B(SUPP_16), 45-45. https://doi.org/10.1302/1358-992x.2023.16.045

AbstractObjectiveA common orthopaedic pain found in a wide spectrum of individuals, from young and active to the elderly is anterior knee pain (AKP). It is a multifactorial disorder which is thought to occur through muscular imbalance, overuse, traum... Read More about EVALUATING THE UTILITY OF SPECT/CT FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CARTILAGE LESIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

Allogenic Umbilical Cord Tissue for Rotator Cuff Injuries. (2023)
Journal Article
Aratikatla, A., Sidhu, J., Maffulli, N., Gupta, M., Potty, A. G., & Gupta, A. (in press). Allogenic Umbilical Cord Tissue for Rotator Cuff Injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 31(3), 73-79. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0000000000000369

Highly prone to injury, the rotator cuff greatly contributes to the stability and mobility of the shoulder. Clinicians prioritize conservative treatment, resorting to surgery only when necessary, although they are hindered by inherent limitations. Bi... Read More about Allogenic Umbilical Cord Tissue for Rotator Cuff Injuries..

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rotator Cuff Tears. (2023)
Journal Article
Rodriguez, H. C., Rust, B., Hansen, P. Y., Maffulli, N., Gupta, M., Potty, A. G., & Gupta, A. (in press). Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rotator Cuff Tears. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 31(3), 67-72. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0000000000000371

Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) negatively impacts patient well-being. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a promising tool in medical decision-making. Within AI, deep learning allows to autonomously solve complex tasks. This review assesses the cu... Read More about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rotator Cuff Tears..