Hyperhidrosis: assessment and management in general practice
(2024)
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Ashton, S., Winter, S., Thomas, C., Mughal, A., & Mughal, F. (2024). Hyperhidrosis: assessment and management in general practice. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 74(742), 236-238. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp24x737361
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Support for primary care prescribing for adult ADHD in England: national survey (2024)
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Price, A., Becker, K., Ward, J., Ukoumunne, O., Gudka, R., Salimi, A., …Newlove-Delgado, T. (in press). Support for primary care prescribing for adult ADHD in England: national survey. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), BJGP.2023.0595. https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0595Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with effective pharmacological treatments that improve symptoms and reduce complications. NICE guidelines recommend primary care practitioners prescri... Read More about Support for primary care prescribing for adult ADHD in England: national survey.
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (2024)
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Naghavi, M., Ong, K. L., Aali, A., Ababneh, H. S., Abate, Y. H., Abbafati, C., …Murray, C. J. L. (2024). Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736%2824%2900367-2Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable met... Read More about Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (2024)
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Steinmetz, J. D., Seeher, K. M., Schiess, N., Nichols, E., Cao, B., Servili, C., …Dua, T. (2024). Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Neurology, 23(4), 344-381. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-4422%2824%2900038-3Background Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous publications from the Globa... Read More about Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (2024)
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Schumacher, A. E., Kyu, H. H., Aali, A., Abbafati, C., Abbas, J., Abbasgholizadeh, R., …Murray, C. J. L. (2024). Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736%2824%2900476-8Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this... Read More about Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
Primary care provision for young people with ADHD: A multi-perspective qualitative study (2024)
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Gudka, R., Becker, K., Ward, J., Smith, J., Mughal, F., Melendez-Torres, G. J., …Price, A. (in press). Primary care provision for young people with ADHD: A multi-perspective qualitative study. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), BJGP.2023.0626. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2023.0626Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder. United Kingdom (UK) guidance states primary care has a vital role in effective ADHD management including referral, medication prescribing a... Read More about Primary care provision for young people with ADHD: A multi-perspective qualitative study.
Assessing asymmetrical tonsils in children: an evidence-based review for primary care. (2024)
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Mughal, Z., Jangan, A., Ahmad, A., Turner, N., & Mughal, F. (2024). Assessing asymmetrical tonsils in children: an evidence-based review for primary care. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 74(739), 93-94. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp24X736377In a usual morning surgery, a 2-year-old child presents with a 2-week history of reduced oral intake. He has recently completed a 1-week course of antibiotics for tonsillitis, prescribed by a GP colleague. While the child is systemically well, you no... Read More about Assessing asymmetrical tonsils in children: an evidence-based review for primary care..
Cross-sectoral primary care-based approaches to reducing suicides in England (2024)
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Mughal, F., & Sheikh, A. (in press). Cross-sectoral primary care-based approaches to reducing suicides in England. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 117(1), 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1177/01410768231220306
Social services utilisation and referrals after seeking help from health services for self-harm: a systematic review and narrative synthesis (2023)
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Steeg, S., Mughal, F., Kapur, N., Gnani, S., & Robinson, C. (2023). Social services utilisation and referrals after seeking help from health services for self-harm: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. BMJ Public Health, 1(1), e000559. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2023-000559Objectives: Suicide prevention is a major public health challenge. Appropriate aftercare for self-harm is vital due to increased risks of suicide following self-harm. Many antecedents to self-harm involve social factors and there is strong rationale... Read More about Social services utilisation and referrals after seeking help from health services for self-harm: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.
Assessment and management of endometriosis in young people in primary care (2023)
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Hare, L., Roberts, V., Hare, N. P., & Mughal, F. (2023). Assessment and management of endometriosis in young people in primary care. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 73(737), 572-573. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp23x735837
Hospital-presenting self-harm among older adults living in Ireland: a 13-year trend analysis from the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland. (2023)
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Isabela Troya, M., Griffin, E., Arensman, E., Cassidy, E., Mughal, F., Lonergan, C. N., …Corcoran, P. (2023). Hospital-presenting self-harm among older adults living in Ireland: a 13-year trend analysis from the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland. International Psychogeriatrics, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610223000856To examine trends in rates of self-harm among emergency department (ED) presenting older adults in Ireland over a 13-year period. Population-based study using data from the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland. National hospital EDs. Older adults aged... Read More about Hospital-presenting self-harm among older adults living in Ireland: a 13-year trend analysis from the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland..
E-cigarettes in young people: applying the precautionary principle in primary care. (2023)
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White, I., Hare, L., Davis, M., Lamb, S., Park, E., White, L., & Mughal, F. (2023). E-cigarettes in young people: applying the precautionary principle in primary care. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 73(735), 438-439. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp23X734997
NICE self-harm 2022 guideline: implications for ambulance staff (2023)
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Mughal, F., & Clarke, L. (2023). NICE self-harm 2022 guideline: implications for ambulance staff. British Paramedic Journal (BPJ), 8(2), 57-58. https://doi.org/10.29045/14784726.2023.9.8.2.57
New guidance for self-harm: an opportunity not to be missed. (2023)
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Mughal, F., Burton, F. M., Fletcher, H., Lascelles, K., O'Connor, R. C., Rae, S., …Kapur, N. (in press). New guidance for self-harm: an opportunity not to be missed. British Journal of Psychiatry, 223(5), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2023.113In this editorial we, as members of the 2022 NICE Guideline Committee, highlight and discuss what, in our view, are the key guideline recommendations (generated through evidence synthesis and consensus) for mental health professionals when caring for... Read More about New guidance for self-harm: an opportunity not to be missed..
Osteoporosis and fracture as risk factors for self-harm and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
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Manning, F. M., Mughal, F., Ismail, H. A. S. M., Baines, L. M., Chew-Graham, C. A., Paskins, Z., & Prior, J. A. (2023). Osteoporosis and fracture as risk factors for self-harm and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 73(735), e735-e743. https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0035Background: Increase in presentations of self-harm to primary care, a risk factor of suicide, has led to a growing interest in identifying at-risk populations. Aim: To examine whether osteoporosis or fractures are risk factors for self-harm, sui... Read More about Osteoporosis and fracture as risk factors for self-harm and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Protocol for the mixed methods, Managing young people (aged 16–25) with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Primary care (MAP) study: mapping current practice and co-producing guidance to improve healthcare in an underserved population (2023)
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Price, A., Smith, J. R., Mughal, F., Salimi, A., Melendez-Torres, G. J., & Newlove-Delgado, T. (2023). Protocol for the mixed methods, Managing young people (aged 16–25) with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Primary care (MAP) study: mapping current practice and co-producing guidance to improve healthcare in an underserved population. BMJ Open, 13(7), Article e068184. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068184Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents, with an average worldwide prevalence of 5%. Up to 40% of young people continue to experience symptoms into adult... Read More about Protocol for the mixed methods, Managing young people (aged 16–25) with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Primary care (MAP) study: mapping current practice and co-producing guidance to improve healthcare in an underserved population.
Recent GP consultation before death by suicide in middle-aged males: a national consecutive case series study (2023)
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Mughal, F., Bojanic, L., Rodway, C., Graney, J., Ibrahim, S., Quinlivan, L., …Kapur, N. (2023). Recent GP consultation before death by suicide in middle-aged males: a national consecutive case series study. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2022.0589Background Reducing suicide risk in middle-aged males (40–54 years) is a national priority. People have often presented to their GP within 3 months before suicide thus highlighting an opportunity for early intervention. Aim To describe the soc... Read More about Recent GP consultation before death by suicide in middle-aged males: a national consecutive case series study.
Assessment and management of medical emergencies in eating disorders: guidance for GPs (2023)
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Mughal, F., de Lusignan, S., Schmidt, U., & Bhui, K. (2023). Assessment and management of medical emergencies in eating disorders: guidance for GPs. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 232 - 233. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp23X732849
Improving the management of self-harm in primary care (2023)
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Mughal, F., Clarke, L., Connolly, R., Quinlivan, L., Kapur, N., & Lee, A. (2023). Improving the management of self-harm in primary care. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 148 - 149. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp23X732297
The functions of self-harm in young people and their perspectives about future general practitioner-led care: A qualitative study. (2023)
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Mughal, F., Chew-Graham, C., Babatunde, O., Saunders, B., Meki, A., & Dikomitis, L. (2023). The functions of self-harm in young people and their perspectives about future general practitioner-led care: A qualitative study. Health Expectations, 26(3), 1180-1188. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13733BACKGROUND: Self-harm in young people is a serious concern but a deeper understanding of the functions of self-harm in young people can tailor care and inform new clinical interventions to reduce repeat self-harm and suicide risk. General practitione... Read More about The functions of self-harm in young people and their perspectives about future general practitioner-led care: A qualitative study..