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Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies (2018)
Journal Article
Martinengo, L., Olsson, M., Bajpai, R., Soljak, M., Upton, Z., Schmidtchen, A., …Jarbrink, K. (2019). Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Annals of Epidemiology, 29, 8 - 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.10.005

Purpose
Chronic wounds are a major public health challenge, but little is known about the true burden with studies reporting different estimates because of disparities in study designs and measurement methods. This hampers efficient resource allocat... Read More about Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Olsson, M., Jarbrink, K., Divakar, U., Bajpai, R., Upton, Z., Schmidtchen, A., & Car, J. (2019). The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 27(1), 114 -125. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12683

Chronic wounds are a health problem that have devastating consequences for patients and contribute major costs to healthcare systems and societies. To understand the magnitude of this health issue, a systematic review was undertaken. Searches were co... Read More about The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review.

Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting (2018)
Journal Article
Narang, I., Sardana, K., Bajpai, R., & Garg, V. K. (2019). Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 18(4), 1098-1104. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12777

Summary Background Effect of seasonality on acne and acne flare has varied interpretations depending on the geographical area of study. In tropical areas, factors like high temperature and humidity may cause acne flares. Aims To assess the seasonal v... Read More about Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting.

Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017 (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bajpai, R., Posadzki, P., Soljak, M., & Car, J. (2018). Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017. . https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd201801

Background: Overviews of reviews (or simply 'overviews') have become an increasingly established approach to synthesising research. Overviews are becoming prevalent because they have potential advantages over systematic reviews. However, they impose... Read More about Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017.

Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences (2018)
Journal Article
Tan, W. S., Bajpai, R., Low, C. K., Ho, A. H. Y., & Car, J. (2018). Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 56(5), 659-666.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.07.017

Context
One of the key outcomes of advance care planning is whether patients had received care that was consistent with their expressed goals and preferences.

Objectives
The aims of this study were to illustrate the feasibility of using routinel... Read More about Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences.

Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix (2018)
Journal Article
Ahmad, I., Chufal, K. S., Bashir, I., Bhatt, C. P., Bajpai, R., Sharma, L., & Rathour, S. (2018). Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix. Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology, 12, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179554918783990

Purpose:To evaluate clinical outcomes and failure patterns in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) treated definitively using image-guided volumetric-modulated arc therapy (IG-VMAT).Methods and materials:This retrospective review inc... Read More about Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix.

The humanistic and economic burden of wounds in Singapore: a multi-ethnic sample (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Olsson, M., Bajpai, R., Upton, Z., & Jarbrink, K. (2018, March). The humanistic and economic burden of wounds in Singapore: a multi-ethnic sample. Poster presented at 3rd Singapore International Conference on Skin Research & 9th Pan Asian-Pacific Skin Barrier Symposium, MATRIX BUILDING, 30 BIOPILIS STREET, 138671, SINGAPORE

Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action (2018)
Journal Article
Posadzki, P. P., Bajpai, R., Kyaw, B. M., Roberts, N. J., Brzezinski, A., Christopoulos, G. I., …Car, J. (2018). Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action. BMC Medicine, 16, Article 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-1000-8

Background
Our aims were to evaluate critically the evidence from systematic reviews as well as narrative reviews of the effects of melatonin (MLT) on health and to identify the potential mechanisms of action involved.

Methods
An umbrella review... Read More about Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action.